Firsthand Experience: Collage

Firsthand Experience: Color, Composition, Collage with Zsudayka Nzinga

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

A three-part series of workshops inspired by Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California launches with guest educator, interdisciplinary artist, and curator Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell, whose practice of painting and installation examines Black culture and American history. Terrell will introduce chigiri-e, a tradition of creating torn paper collages, then guide participants to develop their own quilt-like compositions.

About the workshop series: Explore concepts and techniques inspired by works in Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California. Each workshop in the series will explore different works and ways of making. Attend one or multiple sessions! All materials will be provided; no experience necessary. 

During this workshop, artist, educator, and curator Zsudayka Nzinga (she, her, hers) will introduce participants to chigiri-e and guide participants through creating their own torn paper collages. Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, participants will create their own quilt-like compositions. Zsudayka Nzinga is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and educator based in Washington, D.C., who creates collaged paintings and art installations examining Black culture and American history. She received an MFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has been featured at the Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.), Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (Annapolis, MD), National Liberty Museum (Philadelphia), the U.S. Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire, SCOPE Art Fair (Miami), and more. 

Supplies provided; no experience necessary. For ages 13 and older. $25 general; $22 students/seniors/DC residents; $20 members. Reservations required.

Questions? Email education@nmwa.org.