The document provides an overview of collage including a brief history noting its origins in China and use by Japanese calligraphers and European artists and craftsmen. It discusses collage compared to other mediums, noting common elements but that it allows creativity without drawing skills. The document also outlines various collage surfaces, how to prepare them, types of paper that can be used including handmade and earth-friendly varieties, and different glues and finishes used in collage. Examples of completed collage works are also included.