Creative Collage with Marian Tagliarino
Saturday
May 24
Time: 1pm-4pm
Price: $65
Collage is an art form made from overlapping pieces of materials like photos, fabric, and paper. It involves selecting, cutting, arranging, and gluing these materials onto a surface. Unlike painting or sculpture, which need advanced skills, the art of collage is in the choosing and arranging of materials. The word ‘collage’ comes from the French word ‘coller,’ meaning ‘to glue.’
Join me in a journey of art and play as we create through collage your individual artwork. No previous experience necessary. Let your thoughts, feelings and creative juices flow!  I encourage you to bring the following to possibly incorporate into your piece:
any small memorabilia, photos
scraps of fabric etc.
writings i.e. a letter, notes etc. ( or copies)
And…. if you have a favorite pair of scissors.
8″ x 10″ mat boards, glue, scissors, and lots of materials will be provided.
All Materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring any material items they want to include in their collages.
Teacher Bio
Marian Tagliarino, a seasoned artist and photographer based in St. Petersburg, Florida, has dedicated over 30 years to a practice that fuses photography with layered collage. Her work delves into themes of memory, emotion, and human connection, using storytelling as a central thread. Deeply committed to arts education and community engagement, Marian leads collage workshops and mentors youth through the Journeys in Journalism program, where she also serves on the advisory board. She volunteers at the Morean Arts Center and the Sunshine Center, where she documents creative events and fosters local involvement in the arts.
Her contributions have earned significant recognition, including a 2022 Individual Artist Grant from the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance and a finalist spot for the 2024–2025 St. Petersburg Photo Laureate. In 2024, she was nominated to the St. Petersburg Senior Hall of Fame, and her work was featured in Kolaj Magazine‘s 2025 portfolio edition. Marian’s artistic journey has been shaped by international residencies in Italy and Scotland, where she explored folklore, personal narrative, and the intersection of photography and collage. Her work continues to appear in solo and group exhibitions around the world, reflecting her ongoing mission to connect, inspire, and tell stories through art.
