Ripple & Rip: Marbling & Collage
with Nazli Efe | 2 sessions
12 spots left
Description
This two day weekend workshop offers a contemporary take on the traditional art of marbling, structured into two engaging sessions. In the first session, students will be introduced to the rich history of marbling — a traditional technique of painting on water. Global variations, including Japanese Suminagashi and Turkish Ebru, will be briefly explained. Following demonstrations of various pattern techniques (comb, back-and-forth, swirl, and more), students will create their own marbled designs and transfer them onto paper. Each person will produce at least five unique pieces, which will be dried and used in the following session. This part of the workshop invites a meditative mindset, encouraging students to reflect on control, fluidity, and their interaction with Water as a medium. The second session shifts focus to collage-making. Starting with a showcase of diverse collage examples, this class emphasizes creativity, composition, and bold decision-making. Students will use their previously marbled papers to craft colorful, expressive collages—combining a traditional technique with a modern, dynamic approach. By the end, each person will have created at least two vibrant artworks that explore the balance between surrender and control in the creative process. Materials are provided. **PLEASE NOTE: The second day of the workshop ends 1 hour later for a longer session (July 11: 2:00-5:00pm, July 12: 2:00-6:00pm). This will be communicated in the follow-up email as well.** About the Instructor: Nazlı Efe (she/her) is a New York–based Turkish-Cypriot interdisciplinary artist working across installation, sculpture, and performance, exploring themes of water, memory, and the unconscious. She holds an MFA with honors from Pratt Institute and degrees in Architecture from Bahçeşehir University. Her work has been exhibited at the Bronx Museum, Monira Foundation, RAINRAIN Gallery, and NADA, and recognized through awards including the Pratt Outstanding Merit Award. A member of the EFA Studio Program, she has participated in residencies including the Bronx Museum AIM Fellowship. She currently teaches at Pratt Institute's K–12 Center and has led workshops at the Textile Arts Center and Powerhouse Arts. Instagram: @nazliefee Website: www.nazliefe.art
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Contact Details
Powerhouse Arts, 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA
718.522.1400
learning@powerhousearts.org