The inspiration for this workshop is a trip that I took to Israel. The colors and shapes of ancient buildings, clustered in small towns made it clear to me, how far apart from each other we can become in our modern communities. The homes I saw were close together and each had a small garden. People could easily walk to a friend, relative or neighbor. I saw how the environment plays a big part in how we find one another. In this collage workshop I am inviting you to create your own environment which embraces community. Using a rainbow of colored card stock, you will cut out the shapes of the buildings, backgrounds, and other environmental elements. This collage can represent somewhere you have seen, or a place you have only dreamt of. There will be examples of community environments from other cultures to help inspire you. How would you design a home, a village or a community which provides comfort and connection?