First Friday: Fused Plastic Collage Workshop

Have you ever wondered what you can create with discarded plastics? Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, this hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the technique of fusing or layering plastics using an iron. Participants will explore the material affordances of various types of biodegradable, recyclable, and single-use plastics in order to create fused plastic collages inspired by posters on environmental activism. Join us in this imaginative intervention into the life cycle of plastics! Please note: masks are required due to the materials used in this workshop.

We encourage attendees to bring a piece of plastic to this workshop (flexible ones such as bags, mailers, or food packaging work best; they can be biodegradable, recyclable, or single-use). All materials and tools provided; no previous experience necessary.

Fan Kong (she/her) is a researcher and teaching artist rooted in Queens, New York City. Born in China but raised in Hong Kong, Fan works to build safe and inclusive spaces where youth and families can practice social change-making through the arts, especially across languages and generations. She is the founder of Craft Services (follow her on Instagram @fakefankong), creating educational products inspired by everyday art, science, and technology. Kong received her B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and M.Ed. in Learning Sciences and Human Development from the University of Washington.

Accessibility Note: Closed captions will be used for this screening. 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.