An in-person weekend for members of

The Collage Community Gathering

April 2026
Hayes Mansion
San Jose, California

Three days of creating, exchanging, and connecting with people who love collage as much as you do.

For the first time, members of the Vintage & Collage Club are gathering in person to create together.

We’ll meet at the historic Hayes Mansion in San Jose — a restored 1905 estate surrounded by gardens, quiet work spaces, and room to spread out and make.

This weekend is about:

  • Making art side-by-side

  • Meeting others who share your love of vintage paper

  • Exchanging handmade ATCs in a way that can only happen in person

  • And going home with a keepsake that reflects our community experience

No pressure. No perfection. Just being together.

What’s included:

  • Workspace for three days

  • Materials for the ATC project and handmade journal

  • Access to the community paper exchange table

  • Welcome reception Thursday evening

  • Light guidance and creative prompts to support the experience

  • A warm, encouraging space to create at your own pace

Participants are encouraged to bring:
A large manila envelope of vintage paper scraps to contribute to the exchange table
(your scraps may be just what someone else has been searching for)

What You’ll Leave With

  • A handmade journal filled with ATCs from fellow members

  • New creative friendships and real connections

  • Renewed excitement for your own collage practice

  • A sense of belonging and shared creative identity

How the Weekend Will Flow

Thursday afternoon
Arrivals + Check-In
Evening Welcome Reception & Meet & Greet

Friday
Morning Opening + Project Overview
Full Day of Creating (workspace open throughout the day)
Optional Games & Activities in the Evening

Saturday
Continued Creating
ATC Exchange Celebration in the Afternoon

Sunday
Pack Up, Farewells, and Departures

Location

Hayes Mansion
San Jose, California
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

The mansion grounds offer room to walk, sit outside with your journal, or simply take breaks to relax and recharge.

Once event registration opens, we will share hotel rate information and travel details for easy planning.

Ticket Price

$600 per participant
(Hotel room and some meals not included)

Space is limited to approximately 30 attendees.

If you want to be among the first to register: