Akuwamgbe and The Elemental Self - Wellbeing Workshop

Black Mind

A Black Mind wellbeing workshop inviting collective self reflection through visualisation, creative expression and play.

The Art Bypass Gallery

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A Black Mind wellbeing workshop inviting collective self reflection through visualisation, creative expression and play. Facilitated by Ezenwanyi Amarachi (Rachel Shapes), participants are invited to give names, sounds and colour to their abundant and unseen aspects using indigenous healing arts.When? Saturday 28th May 2022, 3-4.30pmWhere? Art Bypass gallery, City Road, N1 - 10-15 min walk from either Old Street or Angel tube station. It is ono direct bus routes 43, 205,214 and 394. There is (paid) street parking on Graham Street or on Wharf Road.Materials:You!Spaceholders:This space will be facilitated by Ezenwanyi Amarachi Rachel Akuwamgbe Nwokoro - London-born and Biafra-made, she is a neurodivergent, disabled &amp; queerly feminine human who reshapes wounds into wisdom. She cultivates creative healing spaces as an Arts Activist, Creative Healer &amp; Researcher, Mystic and Storyteller. She is also an award-winning published author and the Founder &amp; Creative Director of the grassroots organisation Black Mind.With support from: Aisha Josiah - Associate Producer, Anna Brindle - Access &amp; Wellbeing Manager to Rachel, Relationship Builder and We are Sweet &#x27;Art<h3>What do I need to know?</h3>A hụrụ m gị n&#x27;anya is Igbo for &#x27;I am seeing you and I love you&#x27;. Seeing each other and being seen by each other is important to us so, for all of our events, we kindly request that everyone in the space supports an environment where community can be seen, heard and experienced authentically. Thank your for your courage. Akuwamgbe is Igbo meaning &quot;wealth should be universal&quot;. We have a needs-based sliding price scale at our discretion while still needing financial support to grow. If you need access aid to be able to attend our events, please let us know and we will try to accomodate you. On the flip side, if you&#x27;d like to donate regularly to subsisdise our work, you can do that here - <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BlackMindUK" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PayPal.me/BlackMindUK</a>)<h3>Accessibility</h3>The space is fully wheelchair accessible and includes an accessible toilet. There space has lots of natural light, fixed spot lighting and air conditioning. This is an indigenous healing arts space and is not designed as a substitute for personalised therapy.Questions? Drop us a line at hello@BlackMind.co.uk<h3>#BlackMindUK #HealingArts #BlackMindSweetArts</h3>
Black Mind is an inclusive organisation. We are here for all while always prioritising and centring the wide-ranging needs of Black communites in Britain. You are welcome to join our community at your own discernment - if you choose to, please be mindful of how you occupy and share the space. Be mindful of why you are there and how you can uplift the needs of your Black siblings better than has been done historically. We have high expectations of mutual respect as a growing community and it is our responsibility to share that transparently with you. If you are still unsure, email us at hello@BlackMind.co.uk and we can send you over our Safer Spaces policy. Thank you :)
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