A creative workshop inspired by connection and environment, as part of Aspex's Autumn Communal Programme.

What happens when different people, ideas and experiences come together to create something new?

Inspired by the interconnectedness of the natural world, from mycelial networks and trees to communication within the human body, this intergenerational collaborative workshop explores how we are shaped by the people and environments around us.

Groups of 4-5 participants will work together around a table, with each group given the same selection of materials and a word or topic as a starting point. Participants will then decide collectively what they want to create. A series of open-ended questions will encourage conversation, allowing participants to share experiences, memories and ideas. Conversation becomes part of the creative process: individual ideas connect, relationships form, and thoughts begin to take physical form through the materials. The artwork becomes not only the outcome, but also a physical record of the connections and relationships formed throughout the process.

How to book

This workshop is for young people and adults, and is free to attend. Places are limited to 18 participants and advance booking is essential.

No previous art experience is needed.

COMMUNAL

This event is part of COMMUNAL, Aspex’s seasonal programme supporting Portsmouth’s communities through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences. By providing space, resources and opportunities to connect, COMMUNAL aims to strengthen the city’s creative ecology, build meaningful relationships across diverse communities, and support participation, learning and artistic growth.

See the full programme of COMMUNAL events and workshops here (https://eventbrite.com/cc/communal-form-4880389/)

Description supplied by the event organiser.