Roots & Routines
Join us for a hands-on arts workshop that invites you to explore what culture means to you through creativity and natural materials.
Culture isn’t only found in traditions or celebrations, it’s woven into the everyday things we do: how we eat, speak, gather, rest, and care for one another. These daily cultural practices, whether inherited or chosen, shape how we see ourselves and can have a powerful impact on our mental and emotional well-being, both in positive and challenging ways.
In this workshop, we’ll explore these personal and shared cultural routines and consider how they support or strain our mental health. Through conversation, reflection, and making, we’ll look at the connections between culture, identity, and inner balance. We’ll begin with a grounding exercise, followed by a group dialogue about everyday cultural practices, and then translate those insights into visual art.
Participants will create their own canvases using natural materials such as flour, jute, and other earth-based elements, reconnecting with simple, sustainable processes rooted in tradition.
No prior art experience needed—just bring your stories, curiosity, and a willingness to get your hands a little messy!
The workshop is led by Pragya, a resident artist at Firefit. Her socially engaged practice focuses on mental health and draws from traditional art forms and creative heritage. She is currently exploring how to make participatory art more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable for all.
