Motivate Arts Workshops
10.30- 11.30am "Breaking Taboos: A Journey Through Unexplored Conversations with Illustrator Hazel Mead
Join us for a thought-provoking talk and interactive workshop led by acclaimed illustrator Hazel Mead, as she invites us to explore taboo subjects through the lens of her debut book, "Why Aren't We Talking About This?" Drawing from her extensive experience in commercial art across publishing, advertising, and branding, Hazel will use her diverse and poignant artwork to shed light on topics often shrouded in silence.
Participants will also engage in an interactive experience designing greetings cards for taboo subjects. From celebrating milestones like getting your first period to acknowledging achievements like getting a coil fitted, the task will encourage participants to reimagine the concept of celebration and support in unconventional ways.
12:00-1:00 Elevate Your Voice: A Conversation with Stacey, Founder of Black and Beech
Stacey will share her personal journey and the driving force behind the creation of Black and Beech. From humble beginnings to international recognition, she will illuminate the path she took to turn her vision into reality and establish Black and Beech as a beacon in the industry. Through her feminist fashion activist brand, Black and Beech, she has redefined the concept of style, seamlessly blending fashion with social activism to empower women worldwide.
So get ready to unleash your creativity and empower your voice alongside Stacey. Join us for an intimate workshop experience where you'll delve into Stacey's journey of championing feminist values in the fashion world. Discover how to craft an empowering plaque that resonates with your own personal values and principles. Learn to infuse your unique perspective with a bold, feminist edge, amplifying your impact on the world around you. Elevate your voice, embrace your power, and join us in reshaping the narrative of fashion.
1:30-2:30 I am Woman: Unleash your voice with Melin Edomwonyi
This workshop draws inspiration from the iconic "I Am a Man" posters created for Dr. King and The Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike. These powerful posters, have become iconic in the history of protest art and left a lasting impression on the art and activism landscapes.
In our session, we will breathe new life into this historic artwork, adding a contemporary twist that echoes the struggles of modern women. The original posters conveyed the profound desire of black men to be recognised as human beings—a sentiment that resonates deeply with the everyday experiences of women today.
Led by Melin, our workshop will encourage you to reflect on what it means to be a woman in today’s world—whether you’re a daughter, a mother, a woman of colour, or a queer woman. We’ll explore the words that resonate with you and help you express your own declarations to the world.
Join us for a journey of self-discovery and expression where your voice is heard and your message is seen. Let’s explore what it means to be a woman in today’s society and shout it out to the world through art!
3:00-4:00 Domestic Dusters and Craftivism In conversation with Vanessa Marr, Katy Styles and Sarah Rees
Join Vanessa Marr, founder of Domestic Dusters, and Katy Styles, founder of We Care, for an inspiring talk about their recent collaboration where they used craftivism to translate the lived experience of unpaid carers from across Wales into a display of hand-embroidered dusters. These cloths, selected for the invisibility they share with caring roles, were strung across the Senedd and presented to MPs, calling for improved rights. Unpaid care is a role predominantly fulfilled by women, a cause that both Vanessa and Katy support passionately. Joined in conversation with Sarah Rees from Oxfam Cymru, they will reveal the inspiration behind their partnership and the stories of those who stitched them. Their session will also include an invitation to embroider your own duster.
Mindful Art Workshops
If you’d like to experience the magic of slowing down and connecting more fully to the natural world, a creative workshop will be a perfect start. Come join artists Scott Euden and Kate Broadhurst in these relaxed and mindful workshops exploring nature through creativity. You will create quick line sketches and add water colour to your pages to connect with the peaceful environment of the hidden gardens at Insole Court.
All workshops will start and end at The Beth Morris Workshops studio. Students will be provided with a clip board, paper and an artists kit to use during the workshop (paints, brushes, pencils, water etc).
Once the group is assembled you will walk together with your tutor to your drawing location.
Kate Broadhurst sessions: 11:00-12:00am, 1:00-2:00pm, 3:00-4:00pm
Scott Euden sessions: 12:00-1:00pm, 2:00-3:00pm, 4:00-5:00pm
Make and Take Art Sessions
Naseem Syed - pom pom boobies
Naseem Syed, is a Welsh-Persian multidisciplinary artist and the director of Ziba Creative. Join Naz for an all-day drop-in workshop session where you'll embark on a joyful journey of crafting body-positive pom-poms, each in the shape of your own boobs. Dive into this tactile and mindful activity, crafting pom-poms that reflect the beauty and individuality of your own body. With Naz's guidance, you'll create pom-poms as unique as you are, cherishing each one as a representation of self-love and acceptance. Take your treasured creations home with you, serving as a reminder of the beauty that resides within you.
Vulva Anatomy Print Workshop with The Big Vagenda
A workshop designed to empower and inform those vulva-owning people to help spread the beauty of vulvas and ultimately destigmatize them. Come learn the anatomy of the vulva and dive into drawing your own or a representation.
On Hand help from the @thebigvagenda
Jess Kydd-Coutts – Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Amber Sayers – FemTech Designer
Megan Kydd-Coutts – Perinatal Psychological wellbeing practitioner
Femigami - Feminist Origami
Join Emily from Femigami at the Every Woman Festival for a playful and thought-provoking workshop using the art of feminist origami. Explore the power of unconventional paper creations that celebrate all bodies. Through each fold, discover a new dimension of self-expression and empowerment. Come along, fold paper, and embark on a journey to get to know yourself in a unique and inspiring way.
Badges for Every Woman with Emma Prentice
Step into the vibrant world of self-expression with Emma Prentice, a community artist based in Cardiff. Join us at the Every Woman Festival on June 15th and let your creativity soar as you craft unique badges that speak volumes about what it means to be a woman. Using magazines, collage, and words, we'll transform simple materials into powerful statements that you can wear proudly on your sleeves. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate womanhood and share your story with the world. See you there!
Everywoman Cyanotypes with Amanda Turner
Drop-in sessions by Amanda Turner, a talented local artist, she’ll demonstrate the mesmerizing art of cyanotypes amidst the tranquil embrace of nature. Discover the magic of placing transparencies and objects onto treated paper, allowing the sun to weave its brilliance through them, resulting in stunning cyanotype prints. Under Amanda's expert guidance, you'll delve into the process of crafting cyanotype bookmarks with a theme centred around women's health.
As you engage in this hands-on exploration, not only will you create exquisite artworks, but you'll also gain insights into the significance of women's health and empowerment. Come join us amidst the trees, where creativity blossoms and stories unfold through the beauty of cyanotypes - one of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography
Stitching Conversational Blanket
Inside the Beth Morris Workshops studio will be the Conversation Blanket. A free drop in all day session where attendees are invited to stitch words into the blanket relating to mental health.
With health and care needs affecting Every Woman differently, many find it difficult to talk about subjects considered taboo. Well not here, even if you can’t say it, you can stitch it! Our EveryWoman blanket aims to get us talking via needle and thread. Through stitch you will be empowered to tell stories and express emotions.
In the first festival we were sponsored by Melin Tregwynt who kindly donated this beautiful blanket for us to begin our story. We are continuing that story in 2024 - and we want you to add to the conversation.
The blanket will be available to stitch all day as a free drop-in activity at Beth Morris Workshops studio (located in the carpark) - pop by, pull up a chair and grab a needle and thread to add your voice.
Join us at The Everywoman Arts Centre, nestled just off the car park in the Festival Grounds. Immerse yourself in a realm where creativity, wellbeing, and motivational conversations happen.
BOOK a Motivate Arts Workshop, where visionaries share their insights and ignite inspiration. You can also explore your inner creativity in our BOOKABLE Mindful Art Workshops that take place every hour in the beautiful Acer Gardens.
For those seeking extra hands-on experiences, our Make and Take Tents await. Delve into the joy of crafting in our drop-in sessions, where the only limit is your imagination. Best of all, all the Make and Take experiences are free - just show up and let your creativity flow.
And don't miss the opportunity to be part of our Conversation Blanket, pop into the Beth Morris Workshop Studio. Bring your voice, bring your words, and stitch your thoughts into the fabric of collective dialogue. This is another free activity.
Come, be part of a community where every brushstroke, every word, and every stitch weaves a tapestry of shared experiences for Every Woman.