Get creative, make art, and express yourself in this inspiring workshop made especially for neurodivergent teens.
Led by artist and educator Emma “Ruby” Armstrong-Porter, who has lived experience of neurodivergence, this hands-on collage session invites you to explore identity, interests, emotions, and the things that make you uniquely you.
This workshop is all about creativity, connection, and trying new ways to tell your story through art in a welcoming, low-pressure space.
Perfect for secondary school students of all experience levels. No prior art experience is needed, and all materials are provided. Places are limited, so we encourage booking early to avoid missing out.
What to expect:
You are welcome to take part in the workshop in a way that feels best for you – there’s no right or wrong way to join in! You can move around the space, try out different materials at your own pace, or take a quiet moment whenever you need.
The workshop will take place in the NGV Learn Studios. After the art-making activity, you can choose to go on a short tour of the NGV Collection to see the different ways that artists have explored identity, emotion or the things they love, through artworks on display, or stay in the studios to continue creating and exploring.
Friends and family are also welcome. This program is for teens between 12 and 18 years old. Please limit accompanying adults to one per teen.
About the artist:
Emma “Ruby” Armstrong-Porter is an artist and educator who lives and works on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Central Victoria. They work mainly in chemistry-based photography, printmaking, textiles and trash, often exploring themes of identity and what it is like to be a human.
Their work is held in the collections of the National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Bendigo Art Gallery, and Shepparton Art Museum, as well as in private collections. In their spare time, they also design band merchandise and tattoos.