SPEAKING THE UNSPEAKABLE THROUGH CREATIVITY: Unwind Sip 'N' Create - Aug 25

The Safety Cushion: Stitching Comfort, One Emotion At A Time

Every Emotion Is Valid offers a safe and welcoming space for participants to explore their feelings and share their stories. In a world where emotional pressures often remain unspoken, our Speaking The Unspeakable Through Creativity: Unwind Sip 'N' Create offers participants a safe and welcoming space to slow down, reflect and connect, both with themselves and with others, at creative wellness workshops designed to nurture mental and emotional wellbeing.

This August, African Wonder Women Organisation CIC invites you to join our wellness, creative workshop themed; "The Safety Cushion: Stitching Comfort, One Emotion At A Time". Through the soothing, mindful art of textile sewing, attendees will engage in wellness talk and stitch them quite literally, into symbolic, decorated, comforting “Safety Cushion” they can take home.The Safety Cushion blends emotional wellness practices with hands-on creativity, encouraging attendees to explore themes of emotional safety, resilience and self-compassion. The workshop forms part of the wider Every Emotion Is Valid project, which champions open emotional expression and community healing through creative engagement. The Safety Cushion not only encourages self-care but also strengthens community bonds.Workshop Highlights Include:• Guided mindfulness and emotional check-in to set personal intentions• Creative design and fabric selection inspired by comfort and personal stories• Slow stitching, machine and textile sewing techniques, perfect for all skill levels• Opportunities for storytelling and reflection in a supportive group environment• Complimentary drinks and light refreshments

A psychologically safe, relaxed and uplifting experienceWhy It MattersTextile arts combined with slow stitching are proven to promote relaxation, focus and emotional release. By combining creative practice with meaningful conversation, The Safety Cushion helps participants honour their emotions, build emotional resilience and create tangible reminders of self-care. Attendees also have the option of using sewing machines and developing sewing skills“We wanted to create a safe space that feels like a pause button for life, a space where you can breathe, share and create something meaningful. A physical reminder that it’s okay to rest and to honour your emotions.” The cushion becomes a physical reminder that it’s okay to rest and to honour your emotions. It becomes more than fabric and thread, it’s a personal emblem of comfort, safety and the value of every emotion.” says Princess Folaji Fasanya-Omoyeni, Convener of African Wonder Women Organisation CIC. “In a world where emotional pressures often remain unspoken, our workshops are about giving people permission to feel, share and create.”

Event Details:

Date: 31/08/2025

Venue: The Amere,

353, Avebury Boulevard,

Central Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes MK9 2 FF

Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

About Speaking The Unspeakable Through Creativity: Unwind Sip ‘N’ CreateThis series of creative workshops, powered by African Wonder Women Organisation CIC and sponsored by Community Foundation, is part of the Every Emotion Is Valid project – a community-led initiative dedicated to breaking stigma around emotional expression, fostering resilience and promoting mental and emotional wellbeing through creativity.

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PRINCESS FOLAJI FASANYA-OMOYENI (CONVENER)

Princess Folaji Fasanya- Omoyeni is an interdisciplinary creative who merges art, technology and the humanities to innovate and solve problems through unique projects.

Deeply passionate about community, Princess Folaji creates batik artwork in collaboration with local African artisans, particularly widows and trauma-impacted women and girls, to produce batik textiles which she incorporates into her sustainable fashion brand, FFOLAJI LONDON @ffolajilondon, to create sustainable, ethically made clothing. She uses offcuts from her fashion brand to create eco-conscious statement jewellery, vibrant soft furnishings and tapestry that reflect a deep commitment to African culture and sustainable craftsmanship.

A strong advocate for trauma informed care, Princess Folaji offers wellbeing through creativity workshops and partners with educational institutions and organisations to promote intercultural competence.

Princess Folaji is the Convener of African Wonder Women Orgsnisation CIC, a non-profit organisation that supports the bereaved, traumatised and oppresse, and Founder of LADIES MINGLE, a networking group focused on fostering digital skills, business acumen, career advancement and leadership among women and young girls. Her exceptional leadership and community service have earned her over 20 awards and recognitions to date.