Drawing with scissors: create a collage inspired by Matisse's cut-outs

During the last decade of his life, when Henri Matisse was no longer able to stand or use his hands with the dexterity to which he was accustomed, he started to 'draw with scissors'. His now famous cut-outs are works of wide-ranging color and complexity where he used scissors to transform paint and paper into a world of plants, animals, figures, and shapes. In this class, we will draw inspiration from his magnificent late work to create bold and colourful collages. You just need to gather a few simple materials that will be detailed further in the pre…