Mixed Media Portraiture with Fiona Quadri
A self-portrait workshop exploring identity, belonging and creative expression through collage, drawing, and layered textures, at Rosetta Arts in Newham, east London
Saturday 24 October, 1–4pm · Rosetta Arts, Newham · Free · 18 places
Session overview
Explore self-portraiture through mixed media in this creative hands-on workshop celebrating identity, self-expression, and belonging. Using collage, watercolour, oil pastels, markers, and found textures such as fabric, you will experiment with colour, shape, and layered materials to create a unique portrait inspired by your own features and experiences.
Beginning with a playful drawing exercise, you will discover expressive ways of seeing yourself beyond the idea of a "perfect" portrait. Working from a hand mirror, you will explore composition, colour blending, and intuitive mark-making while reflecting on visibility, representation, and the stories we tell about ourselves.
About the Artist
Fiona is an award-winning illustrative designer based in London whose work explores culture, memory, and community through bold and accessible visual storytelling. Working across campaigns, editorial, and cultural projects, Fiona has collaborated with organisations including Tate, Converse, the NHS, Paul Smith, and Dazed, creating work that blends illustration, collage, mixed media, and engagement-based practice.
Alongside her artistic practice, Fiona leads discussion-driven workshops through her platform Zinetopia, creating spaces for creativity, reflection, and shared experience. She has facilitated workshops and engagement projects with a wide range of communities and currently lectures part-time at Ravensbourne University.
Pricing
A £5 refundable deposit secures your place.
Session Dates
Saturday 24 October, 1–4pm, Rosetta Arts.
Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the session starts so we can begin promptly.
The session will start on the ground floor, which is wheelchair accessible.
Entry requirements
Ages 18+. Beginners are welcome and no experience is needed.
Accreditations
Non-accredited
Costs
This workshop is free. We ask for a £5 refundable deposit to secure your place, as places are limited.
Dates
Saturday 24 October, 1–4pm, Rosetta Arts.
Frequently asked questions
Refund and cancellation policy
The £5 deposit is refundable on the day of the workshop when you sign in, or you can choose to donate it to Rosetta Arts. Refunds are processed through Stripe and are subject to Stripe fees, so the amount returned is £4.73.
- Accidental bookings: reported within 48 hours, subject to a processing fee.
- Once the workshop has begun, no refunds are issued.
Paying the deposit
The £5 deposit is paid at the time of booking by credit or debit card, through the booking link on this page.
Fee support
This workshop is free, so there is no fee to reduce. For paid courses, you may be eligible for reduced fees. Email admin@rosettaarts.org before signing up to ask.
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