Workshops

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Wednesday 9 April 2025

Lalah and I led a blended visual art and poetry workshop, encouraging creative connection, joy and self-expression at Doña.

I guided the group through a series of drawing exercises to relax into the space and get to know each other. Lalah provided poetry prompts to think about our personal interpretations of 'paradise', taking inspiration from Roger Robinson's 'A Portable Paradise' and the book 'Home is Not a Place'. The group combined elements from both to create acrostic poems and shared them with each other.

This was followed by a supportive Open Mic, where attendees could share work from the session or their own personal work. We ended with a powerful, honest and funny set from Tasneim Zyada.

A highlight reel of the event is available on Instagram.

Wednesday 16 August 2023

Taking inspiration from notes that have steered my path and process in the last few years, I led a small group of women through a series of drawing activities before moving on to building small handheld sculptures.

My aim was to build a space for free exploration and creative play, to nurture and nourish community. I also provided homemade vegan snacks for the group.