I help people have fun.
Seriously.
I founded Cut Loose Collage Workshops to create a laid-back environment where participants can relax, experiment with creativity, and connect with others.
It usually looks something like this:
- I’m not an artist. A little anxious.
- This is awesome. I haven’t even looked at my phone.
- I got this! So fun!
I create a safe space in each workshop for participants to reflect on their own process and artwork—and celebrate their successes.
“I appreciate what Cut Loose offers. Art + play + community = good medicine!” —Tracy G.
Check out the current workshop schedule
Interested in a Cut Loose workshop for your team or group of friends? Reach out here.
December 2024
Sunday, December 1 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Crafts & Drafts Holiday Edition
Hosted by New City Brewery in Easthampton, MA
Get into the festive spirit with Cut Loose: Crafts & Drafts – Holiday Edition! Spend a fun, chill afternoon with friends, enjoying craft beer while making holiday-inspired collages. Whether you’re creating ornaments to deck the halls or note cards to spread some cheer, this workshop is the perfect way to cut loose and craft something special for the season.
$45 per person. Includes workshop materials. Food and drinks available for purchase from New City Brewery. Space is limited to 20 people. Save your seat here.
Saturday, December 7 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cut Loose: Make, Mingle, & Be Merry!
Hosted by the Northampton Center for the Arts
Create your own unique decor or gifts while experimenting with collage using vintage magazines and ephemera. Enjoy a joyful and stress-free atmosphere, where making art with others becomes a fun and memorable holiday experience. Unleash your creativity and celebrate the season with us! Learn more and register here.
Saturday, December 14 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cut Loose: Dots – Collage art inspired by Yayoi Kusama
Hosted by Blue Room @ CitySpace in Easthampton, MA
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Yayoi Kusama with Cut Loose: Dots, a collage workshop that celebrates Kusama’s iconic use of dots and circles. In this session, you’ll create midcentury-inspired collages that echo the infinite patterns and vibrant energy of Kusama’s art, where repetition, color, and form come together to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
$45 per person. Includes workshop materials and light refreshments. Space is limited to 20 people. Save your seat here.
February 2025
Saturday, February 8 from 10:00am to 12:30pm
Cut Loose: Narrative Collages with Fiction Writer, Megan Tady
Hosted by Big Red Frame in Easthampton, MA
There’s no one way to tell a story. Words, images—sometimes you need both, or one medium unlocks the other. Join collage artist Michael Sjostedt and fiction writer Megan Tady in this playful, hybrid workshop to tap into storytelling through writing and visual art. We’ll guide you with a series of prompts and collage techniques, helping you engage with your creativity. No experience necessary—we promise! You’ll join a room full of other folks beating the winter blues over hot chocolate, laughter, and imagination.
$65 per person. Includes a blank collage journal, a signed copy of Megan Tady’s latest novel, Bluebird Day (which features a collage artist), and light refreshments. Space is limited to 15 people.
Cancellation/Refund Policy for Cut Loose Collage Workshops
If you register for a workshop and later find that you are unable to attend, I will offer a credit for your registration amount to use toward a future Cut Loose Collage Workshop of equal value. To be eligible for this credit, please notify me at least 48 hours before the workshop by emailing msjost@gmail.com. This credit is not redeemable for cash and cannot be applied to merchandise purchases. Credits or rescheduling requests cannot be honored with less than 48 hours advance notice.
In case of a workshop cancellation or rescheduling due to inclement weather, increases in local Covid cases, changes to local Covid guidance, or other unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a credit for a future workshop.
Please note that a lot of preparation goes into each workshop, including ordering supplies and refreshments. These arrangements are based on the number of registered students. Last-minute cancellations or rescheduling requests result in financial losses, and as a small business, I cannot absorb these costs while keeping class prices affordable.
To ensure fairness and consistency for all participants, I am unable to make exceptions to this cancellation policy, regardless of the reason. This includes circumstances such as illness, travel conflicts, or work commitments. If you find yourself unable to attend a workshop due to these or any other reasons, you are welcome to transfer your spot to a friend.
Thank you for your understanding!
