I am inviting you to view and contribute your wisdom to a quilt archiving healing strategies.

These past few months, I've had the incredible privilege of becoming a health researcher bringing together my experiences of living with a long term mental health condition, mindful art facilitation and storytelling to engage the community of Walworth. Over 10 workshops, I have been holding space for conversations of health, wellbeing, joy and safety and archiving responses of the participants in a quilt that is vibrating with healing strategies and wisdom. This is one research strand that informs Pembroke House's wider strategy to support the community to articulate and co-create their social model for health in collaboration with Healing Justice London (HJL) Justice London.

I am not a quilt maker! I designed this project to remove my "authority" as an artist researcher, encourage all forms of expression, include all abilities, ages and to practice listening, respect and communication. We decided to call it "Weaving Interdependence" as our individual health is inextricably bound in our collective health.

I would love for you to attend the launch of "Rehearsing Community Health Justice" on Wednesday 6pm-8.30pm and you can add to the quilt on the day! Let's talk health and create some wellbeing together 💗

Phenomenal artist Jacob V Joyce also led a research workshop programme, called "Collective Remedies" and they will be revealing their artwork too!

More information here:

RSVP here we will feed you!

I am so excited to be holding a free collage #workshop inspired by the gorgeous cover art of the new Akwaeke Emezi book, You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty on Saturday 28 May in Brixton! The book was sensational, heart wrenching, sexxxyy and tragic. I love feeling many things and Emezi portrayed the complexity and messiness of life, love and death.

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@faberbooks and @darkmattermktg are excited to announce a one-day immersive event to celebrate the UK launch of You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by @azemezi 💖

Join us on Saturday 28 May @brixton.village for FREE events & activities programmed by @darkmattermktg in a space curated by @laylandrews & in collaboration with our bookshop partner @roundtablebooks & a host of incredible artists & creators 💖

💖 Manicures and nail art inspired by the novel's gorgeous cover with Pia Aldred of @flynailslondon and @heymonicaaa – 2pm and 5pm

💖 DJ sessions with @handsonfam (12 noon) and @gin_likeginandtonic (2pm & 5pm)

💖 A collage workshop with @birungiart – 1pm

💖 A book club session with a discussion dedicated to romance novels by Black writers hosted by @natfiawoo of @africawritesuk – 4pm

💖 Spoken word performances with @poeticunity – featuring @magero_tbh
@chloe_carterr @teashahowell – 7.15pm

All activities are FREE. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis (no registration in advance). We can't wait to see you there 💖

#foolofdeath #artworkshop

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

I’m thrilled to be holding my first Mindful African Art workshop open to adults and accompanied young-people!

Museum of Home is holding their charity fundraiser Yard Sale from 10:00am - 4.00pm. Are you a homewares magpie? Join designers, makers and coveted interiors brands at Museum of Home’s Yard Sale, supporting London's homeless women and families.

Workshops, talks and tours throughout the day

There will be a supporting programme of ticketed talks and workshops exploring ideas of home to join throughout the day. These include:

Mindful African Art workshop with Birungi Kawooya

I’m thrilled to be holding my first workshop open to adults and accompanies young-people! This is what you can expect from my workshops, you will be able to book with Museum of the Home here, £39 for adults and £19 for children.

• Fabric dyeing workshop with The New Craftsmen
  Give a new lease of life to fabrics in your home or wardrobe with this plant-based, cold-dyeing workshop by Lola Lely at The New Craftsman. Using indigo and persimmon cold dyes, you will create patterns that are unique each time. Bring an apron! Learn more about Lely’s work here

• Textile damage and repair session with Celia Pym
  Bring your own worn-out, much-loved cardigan, pair of socks or other knitted garment to Celia Pym’s darning workshop, and learn how to mend it with love. Celia turns darning into a storytelling craft, drawing out the stories and meanings behind the damage and the way it is repaired. Learn more about Celia’s work here

• Jam jar flower pot arranging with Milli Proust
  Join Milli Proust to create beautiful flower arrangements in a simple jam jar.
  No flower arranging or jam-eating experience required! Read more about Milli here

• Botanical hand-painted card making session with Scribble & Daub
  Join illustrator Caroline Kent of Scribble & Daub for a workshop creating hand-painted cards with botanical designs. Using a dip pen and brightly-coloured inks, you’ll be guided by Caroline in finding your creative streak. Learn more about Caroline here

• A discussion about women in architecture and their power in changing our home environments with Naila Yousuf
  Join panelists including Naila Partner at Wright + Wright Architects for a discussion about women working in architecture, and how they have changed the environs we call home.

Designers and makers at the Yard Sale include

Matilda Goad

• Decorative home accessories

Frances Loom

• Ethical lifestyle brand specialising in handwoven, antique rugs

East London Cloth

• Traditional household linens made in Hackney

ROOMS of Clapton

• French antiques to mid-century furniture and gifts

Bloomsbury Revisited

• Unique lampshades in the style of the Bloomsbury Set

Mouki Mou

• Lifestyle store with an emphasis on comfort, quality and design

Neisha Crosland

• Renowned London-based textile designer working across homewares, book covers and museums

Maya Njie

• Hackney-based perfumer working with scents that are deeply rooted in her own Swedish and West African culture

Plain English

• Handcrafted cupboard and kitchen makers

Weruzo

• Lifestyle and design objects embodying a creative collaboration with African cultural and craft histories

Liha

• Beauty products with African roots and a quintessentially British attitude

The Garnered

• Retailer bringing together artisanal excellence from around the world

George Northwood

• Go-to hairdresser to the fashion set

Supporting London's homeless

Stallholders and workshop leaders will donate a percentage of their takings to our Behind the Door campaign, which works with the London Homeless Collective, a group of 25+ partner charities working with homeless people 365 days a year.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.

My workshops guide you in exploring identity through self-portraiture, a topic that resonates with women, mothers and Black and other under represented people in particular in particular. All are welcome.