First Friday: Fabric Collage Workshop

Join artist Mahdiyyah for a collage-poster workshop using upcycled textiles and inspired by the vibrant, theatrical works of Boris Bućan. Drawing on Bućan’s celebrated, large-format posters for the Croatian National Theatre, you’ll explore how color, form, and symbolism can convey powerful messages. With repurposed fabric scraps and materials, you’ll learn how to create a unique, fabric-based poster while reflecting on Bućan’s incorporation of African motifs, including masks and cultural references, in his designs. In this hands-on, guided process, participants will try out a range of textile manipulation, patchwork, and collage techniques. Take home a one-of-a-kind textile piece that honors both artistic heritage and sustainable practice.

Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.