Connect & Create: Artist Trading Card Collages with Artist, Susan Morelock

Discover the joy of creating in this hands-on workshop, led by teaching artist Susan Morelcok and inspired by the interdisciplinary works on view in our exhibitions and collection. This session will focus on the unique and versatile practice of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) through the art of collage.

Participants will begin by exploring the museum’s exhibitions and collection, drawing inspiration from the displayed works and the practice of Field Notes—capturing the world around us through drawings, notes, and observations. Using a variety of provided collage materials, participants will craft their own creative response to the themes and ideas present in the art.

From their initial collages, participants will use a template to generate a set of Artist Trading Cards. These 2.5” x 3.5” mini artworks, the same size as standard playing cards, are perfect for trading, gifting, and sharing. Each participant will leave the workshop with a personal collection of ATCs, including pieces made by their fellow participants.

This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to explore your creativity, connect with others, and engage with art in a new and meaningful way. All materials will be provided—just bring your curiosity and imagination!

Space is limited to 20 participants. Please register in advance to help us plan for your visit and ensure we have enough materials for everyone!

If you require assistance filling out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.

Susan Morelock is an artist, researcher, and educator whose engagement with photography, video and writing begins with what the world presents, then uses beauty and theory to coax the mundane toward metaphor. Her work has been widely exhibited in venues across the United States as well internationally, including locations in China, England, Japan, and Italy. Among her awarded grants and residencies are Artist in Residence at Baer Art Center, Iceland; Artist in Residence at ChaNorth, Pine Plains, NY; Teaching Artist in Residence at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, Peekskill, NY; and Artist in Residence at Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Ithaca, NY. She received her BFA in photography from Rochester Institute of Technology, her MA in visual and critical studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and her MFA from Columbia University. For more information view Susan's website.