Make Magazine Self Portraits

Make whimsical self-portraits out of magazines with this virtual creative workshop.



2 hours Class size 1 to 50 guests   $30

Find Your Features

Find Your Features

Flip through magazines or printed images to hunt for creative stand-ins for facial features. Look for unexpected objects to represent eyes, a nose, and a mouth—avoid using human or animal parts. Stretch your imagination and think metaphorically, like using noodles for wavy hair or leaves for eyebrows!


Create the Face Base

Create the Face Base

Search for a larger image to use as the shape of your face. Texture is encouraged; it can add depth and personality to your portrait. Once you’ve found the right image, cut out the face shape carefully.


Arrange and Assemble

Arrange and Assemble

Play with placement before committing, then use a glue stick to attach your features to the face shape. Mount your finished portrait onto black paper for contrast. Optional: add a personal touch by writing a short autobiographical or “I Am” poem to accompany your artwork.


Craft a colorful and creative collage with this magazine virtual self-portrait class. Inspired by the imaginative work of 15th-century artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind self-portrait using magazine images instead of traditional drawing tools.
Experiment with cutting, layering, and composing unexpected images into a portrait that feels expressive and fun. Using magazines, black paper, scissors, and a glue stick, you’ll explore how ordinary materials can transform into something playful.
With guidance and plenty of room to explore, you’ll surprise yourself with what you can create. Perfect for those who love DIY projects and are looking for a unique way to express their creativity, you’ll end up with a quirky self-portrait you’ll be proud of.
Writing Extension: If time permits
Through a creative "I Am" poem, tell us about who you are and write it around your portrait using a white paint pen or white sharpie
Knowledge required
All you need are cutting and gluing skills.
What to bring
Magazines (food, interior design, car, and/or any magazines that have interesting objects), black paper or just a dark sheet of paper, scissors, and a glue stick
Suitable for
This class is great for team building and other group events.
Your teacher

Trisha Singletary
Trisha Singletary

female Women-owned

I have been teaching art for 30 years. Throughout my years of teaching I have taught toddlers up to seniors, so everybody! I enjoy working with all ages. Sharing my knowledge with others and helping them achieve their goals is very rewarding. Currently I teach at a K-8th grade school where I teach K-5th Grade Art, Street Art, Ceramics, Portfolio, 3-D Art, and Mindful Art.
I studied Illustration at Parsons School of Design in New York with a minor in Art Education with Bank Street Teacher's College. I received a summer intensive Masters of Fine Art from New York University that took place 2 summers in Venice, Italy and one summer in New York. Although my degrees end there I continue to take classes with the same fire to learn and grow through the arts. Most recently I took an Art As Therapy course through Europass Teacher Academy. While teaching is my full time job I am an artist who has worked commercially, sold art through exhibits, and through commissions.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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