Introducing: Sacred Fragments

This three-part workshop series invites participants to explore personal and collective stories through mixed-media collage and clay. Using memory as material, we will reflect on themes of identity, belonging, and resilience—transforming fragments of our lives into tangible works of art. 

Drawing on practices of visual storytelling, participants will use recycled visuals, clay, and written reflections to craft layered, symbolic pieces. The series is designed to be inclusive and accessible to artists of all levels, emphasizing art as a sacred, healing, and political act.

Mapping Memory | October 1 at 7:15 PM | RSVP

In this opening workshop, participants will reflect on their personal and collective stories through memory-mapping and collage-making. Guided journaling prompts and storytelling exercises will help participants uncover fragments of identity and belonging, which they will then transform into visual form using found materials.

Shaping Story | November 5 at 7:15 PM | RSVP

This session introduces clay as a medium for storytelling. Participants will learn basic hand-building techniques to sculpt symbolic pieces that extend the narratives of their collages, connecting visual fragments to tactile forms of memory and identity. Clay, as a connection to this land hold memory, which we are able to mold, add, and cut away.

Assembling the Archive | December 3 at 7:15 PM | RSVP

In this final session, participants will integrate their collages and clay pieces into a unified work of art. Through writing artist statements or spoken word reflections, participants will prepare to share their creations in a supportive circle, closing with a collective ritual of memory and gratitude.

About Facilitator:

Amira Sheikh is a visual artist and art educator whose work weaves together art, community, and social justice. She recently earned her Master’s in Art Education from Boston University, focusing on the transformative power of art to amplify marginalized voices and shed light on global political issues.

Her interdisciplinary practice spans painting, ceramics, public art, and storytelling rooted in themes of cultural identity, spirituality, and global justice. Amira is passionate about facilitating creative healing spaces and co-creating culturally responsive, socially engaged art experiences that foster empowerment and collective care. She is currently pursuing opportunities in community-based art initiatives that align with her commitment to healing, equity, and transformative change.