Organised by affirm arts CIC
Affirm Arts is a self-love and mental well-being programme experienced through the arts. Unlike other wellness programs, we prioritise creativity, believing it to be the key to personal transformation and can profoundly benefit well-being.
Our debut two-week workshop, ‘Inner Songscapes,’ harnesses the power of music, poetry, and visual art to promote introspection and well-being. Through the process of ekphrasis, which translates one creative medium into another, we delve into our deepest feelings. We'll explore our connection to song, transform these findings into poetry, and bring those poetic stories to life through visual art. This is a liberating creative space designed for deep self-connection and exploration.
Join us on this creative and introspective journey!
Part One: June 20 - Song to Poetry
Part Two: June 27 - Poetry to Visual Art
Facilitated by Monette The Artist, CEO of Affirm Arts and Creative Self-Love Coach, alongside Queen Valencia Zulu, CEO of WAP (Women Affirming Our Power), this creative workshop offers an opportunity to explore and express your body, mind, and soul. The inntention is to help you tap into your body’s deep connection to music, and express your innermost feelings through creative mediums.
Meet Our Facilitators:
Monette The Artist, CEO and cerified Self-Love Coach.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/monettetheartist
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/monetteartist
Queen Valencia Zulu , founder of WAP Brunch and qualified Beauty and Massage Therapist.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/wapbrunch_
What to Expect:
Session 1: Poetic Exploration
- Bring a song that you feel a strong connection to—one that resonates with you deeply.
- Engage in exercises to tap into the physical sensations and emotional responses evoked by your chosen song.
- Translate these feelings and mental imagery into a poetic piece, guided by prompts and activities to inspire creativity.
Session 2: Visual Art Creation
- Reflect on your poem and delve deeper into the emotions and imagery it evokes.
- Use your poem as inspiration for a scrapbooking exercise, translating mental imagery into visual art.
- Learn how to create a vision board that captures the essence of your poetic journey, helping you manifest and visualise your personal goals and aspirations.
This workshop is a sacred space for souls ready to connect, introspect, and express themselves creatively. No artistic experience is necessary—just bring your favorite song, some headphones and an open mind. All materials will be provided.
Event Details:
Session 1: June 20th
Session 2: June 27th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Please arrive at 6:15PM to ensure we start promptly)
Location: Jubilee Community Centre, W10
About affirm arts CIC:
affirm arts CIC is a self-love and mental well-being program devoted to accessible creative self-love coaching. Our framework focuses on equipping people of all ages with the necessary tools to love who they are, affirm who they want to become, and realise their true potential and confidence. Through creative workshops and self-love coaching, we strive to provide social and mental health support to individuals in need.
As a non-profit, our mission is to make self-love coaching more accessible for young people. With every program purchased, we contribute a percentage to providing free workshops for young people in communities around London.
Website: www.affirmarts.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/affirm.arts
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/monetteartist
Our Framework:
Our framework is based on the principles of positive psychology, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Designed to establish a strong foundation of self-love, embrace your true self, and align with your values and aspirations. Feel free to view our framework here: [Link].
Services Offered:
- Creative Youth Coaching Program
- Group Coaching Program for 18+
- Personalised 1:1 Self-Love Coaching
- Pop-Up Creative Group Workshops
About WAP:
Women Affirming Our Power (WAP) launched on 26th September 2021 and has quickly grown into a vibrant community of over 250+ Black women aged 18-67. Originally founded as a brunch, they soon realized their potential to offer so much more. WAP now provides a variety of social events, including empowerment brunches, book clubs, networking events, and various self-care activities such as Zuri Bliss wellness workshops, courses, and productive workday sessions.
For future events, follow WAP to find out more.
Website: www.wapbrunch.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/wapbrunch_
Contact Us:
For more information, please contact us at affirmarts@gmail.com
Cancellation:
If you find you cannot attend, please inform us at least 48 hours in advance to free up the space for another participant.
We look forward to sharing the space with you xx
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