In this workshop, participants will experiment with various collage techniques and learn how to use paper as a 2D medium. Our instructor, Ember Nevins, whose work is on display in Portsmouth Historical Society’s "Contemporary Currents" exhibition, will give a collage demo, as well as a brief presentation of notable collage artists for general inspiration. The demo and presentation will then be followed by a work session, during which Ember will support participants and give valuable feedback as they work on their own collage.

About the Artist: Ember Nevins is fascinated with textures, fragments, and modules, and her work seeks to explore the connections between nature and body. She views her work as an extension of her mind, spirit, and soul – fluctuating with the natural and organic patterns of life. Her process can be described by two actions: searching and building. She looks at her works in process as puzzles that don’t have defined pieces – images that come to life slowly through the amalgamation of fragments and displaced elements. It’s a meditative process, where she can allow herself to be guided by her materials and trust in the final result.