Kelletteworks Newsletter
a monthly newsletter that will let you know about my upcoming exhibits, workshops, collage meet-ups and more!
Hi!! I am Kellette Elliott. I am based in Clackamas, Oregon—right outside of Portland. I have been an art educator in public school classrooms, art studios and online for 20+ years. I am so passionate about sharing my love of art with others!
Almost 8 years ago I discovered my voice in art through analog collage. I tell stories through my work about my childhood, my pain journey, and my present life. My work is considered minimal. I feel like I can tell my story though a few images cut and pasted together. I have also developed a love for image transfers. A way to layer up my minimalist collagists and create even more depth in my work.
As a result of my love for collage, 5 years ago I started the Pacific Northwest Collage Collective with my friend Laura Weiler. The goal was to create a community of collagists in the PNW to create meet-ups, open calls, growth opportunities and friendship. Laura moved back to her home state of Michigan a few years ago, and now I run it with the incredible Kirk Read. Below I will mention PNWCC events as well as my personal ones. Every PNWCC event is always free to attend and participate.
If you are interested in following along to learn about my upcoming events, this will be the best place to learn about what’s going on!
Workshops, meet-ups, art exhibitions and more!
Every few months, I do teach workshops in-person in Portland. At the end of January, I will be teaching a workshop at Makerspace Sellwood -but this one is sold out. But in my monthly newsletter I will update you on in-person workshops in the future. I will be doing an in-person event in Chicago in May as well.
In the meantime, I will be teaching monthly workshops on Zoom so anyone can join! I will also provided recordings of each workshops if you are unable to attend but still want to learn with me! Below is the schedule:
Monday, January 19, 2026: Collage Basics 5pm-7pm $65 per person
I will share my favorite tools, resources, techniques in analog collage. You don’t have to be a beginner to take this workshop. Everyone will learn something! I will provide a link to the zoom workshop 2 days ahead of time
Monday, February 16, 2026: How to Make Image Transfers 5pm-7pm $65 per person
I will share different image transfer techniques like tape transfers, direct transfers, indirect transfers, gel skin transfer and more! Registration coming next month
Monday, March 16, 2026: Lesson in Composition 5pm-7pm $50 per person
This workshop will focus on composition. These skills can not only be used in collage, but drawing, photography, painting, mixed media art and more. Learn how to arrange the elements of your artwork in a way that grabs the viewer’s attention and will elevate your work to the next level. Registration coming in March.
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