"WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A.. " Collage your vision for 2026

An action/vision board is the ultimate manifestation of priming your brain to design your life. The act of choosing and cutting the physical images from a magazine (selective attention) is a powerful tool to harness the neuroplasticity of our brains - which is basically the idea that we can assist our brain to rewire itself through learning and experience.

In this workshop Nina will guide you through the process of creating a unique vision board that speaks to you deeply, both now and in the future, of who, what and how you want to be in 2026 and beyond.

The ideal timeframe for creating a vision board is a week, as the process benefits from repeated bouts of attention. We may not get the whole thing completed in one session, but we will cover the methodology behind this almost-too-simple yet compellingly effective way of creating, and sticking, to goals.

All materials provided. Workshop will be held in English / Portuguese as required

About Nina:

Nina Fraser is a multidisciplinary artist, mentor and cultural facilitator. She uses collage as a methodology in both her visual artist practice - often site-specific - and to build community through formal and informal learning exchange. She works within or alongside many organisations, as a means to create space for sharing and collaborations. She holds a Postgraduate Degree in Curating and Commissioning Public Art from HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg, and Bachelor's Degree in Textile Art from Winchester College of Arts, University of Southampton (UK). She exhibits regularly both in Portugal and overseas. In 2025 she was a participatory artist for LABECO - Cooperative Laboratory for Artistic and Ecological Practices working between Lisbon and Marseille. She is a visiting artist at international schools across Lisbon, and a guest lecturer at A BASE Escola de Arte, Lisbon, from 2025-26.  

Nina’s collages have been published in numerous magazines and books, and her work is represented in various collections, including (collage specific): The Doug and Laurie Kanyer Art Collection, USA and Retroavangarda Gallery Collection, Poland.

Collage Working Club (CWC) is a weekly open workspace for artists working in the medium of paper. Organised in the format of alternate ‘drop in’ sessions and workshops masterclasses, it has both a regular facilitator, whilst also involving the artist community in the sharing of knowledge and skills. Providing materials, education and connections is the primary aim of CWC, and it will do this through the interdisciplinary art of collage as both an art form and a tool for personal growth.

O Collage Working Club (CWC) é um espaço de trabalho semanal aberto a artistas que trabalham com o suporte papel. Organizado no formato de sessões alternadas e masterclasses, tem um facilitador regular, ao mesmo tempo que envolve a comunidade de artistas na partilha de conhecimentos e competências.Fornecer materiais, educação e ligações é o principal objetivo do CWC, e fá-lo-á através da interdisciplinaridade da colagem como uma forma de arte e uma ferramenta para o crescimento pessoal.

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