A event on Thursday 6th February. The event starts at 18:30.
**South West Asia and North Africa, used instead of Middle East, a colonial Eurocentric term for the region
*People of Colour encompasses BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of colour) and we also welcome people of colour from/linked to other parts of the world affected by similar events outside of the SWANA conflicts.
This week's theme - Cultural connection through Art - Painting and Sculpting with Ali (more information below)
Whilst we may be aware of the conflict, genocide and famine happening in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and other parts of SWANA and the world, we often don’t talk about the individual stories behind the numbers. We are so connected to the news and the changing situation yet many of us often feel alone in the resulting emotion. Many of us have been dispersed and fragmented from our families and culture, whether as refugees or as European-born second generation migrants, dealing with a variety of emotions like sorrow, guilt and helplessness.
My name is Omar (he/him) and I was born in the UK and have Syrian heritage. I have lived here my whole life and used to visit Damascus often when I was younger. I have not visited Syria since 2008. I am self-employed as a practising psychotherapist. I speak Arabic and welcome Arabic speakers to this space (although our discussions are mainly held in English).
In this group, I hope to bring us together to share our personal stories of loss, guilt and sadness or whatever else may be coming up for us. Whilst our people and cultures are under attack, I believe our stories and memories keep the memories of our loved ones, our cultural heritage and solidarity alive. Learning about our differences and connecting to the emotion behind it only highlights the common experiences we all may be having. It’s not feeling pain or sadness that is the hardest part, it is doing it alone.
We encourage you to bring any items of personal value to you if that helps you to share your story. It can be photos, a book or a toy. If you want to share in another format, like poetry or song, that is welcome too.
We will also be sharing such stories while eating together. Food is such an intrinsic part of our cultures and it opens us up to each other when we sit down to eat together. I invite you, if you can, to bring a dish from your culture to share with the group. If you’re not able to, it is not a problem at all, there will be plenty of food to be shared.
This space is offered on a donation basis to make it accessible to all. If you feel like you want to donate to the hiring of the space, it is welcome but not obligatory. Any profits will be invested back into the group or to the causes that we are here to talk about.
If you can no longer come to the event, let me know so I can give your space to someone else, as capacity is limited. Please arrive on time. We open the circle at 6.30
This week’s theme – Stories in movement, as we explore expression, share and create styles and images through sculpting and painting. The group will be lead by Ali, who is an occupational therapist and uses these methods in his practice with the NHS.
This is a sober event
This event will take place on:
Thursday the 6th of February at The Connection Centre at
St.Werburghs City Farm, Watercress Rd, BS2 9YJ from 6.00 – 9.30pm.
Structure of the evening:
6.00 – 6.30 – Arrive and Settle
6.30 – 6.50 – Introductions and Check In
6.50 – 7.40 – Idea sharing, scultping and painting
7.40 – 8.0 – Group Reflections and Sharing
8.00 - 9.45 - Dinner
9.45 - 10.00 - check out/Ending
Accessibility information about the venue: This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Let me know if you have accessibility needs for this workshop.
Food: A mixture of Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat based food is usually brought by each participant. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements before the event, please let me know.
What3Words: https://what3words.com/dirt.arts.cases
Google: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Horticultural+Training+Centre/@51.4740895,-2.5783864,72m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x48718e172e511999:0x50d0e2e7abfa2399!8m2!3d51.4740199!4d-2.5785056!16s%2Fg%2F1v41zxmc?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Contact [email protected] for any queries or questions.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
*People of Colour encompasses BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of colour) and we also welcome people of colour from/linked to other parts of the world affected by similar events outside of the SWANA conflicts.
This week's theme - Cultural connection through Art - Painting and Sculpting with Ali (more information below)
Whilst we may be aware of the conflict, genocide and famine happening in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and other parts of SWANA and the world, we often don’t talk about the individual stories behind the numbers. We are so connected to the news and the changing situation yet many of us often feel alone in the resulting emotion. Many of us have been dispersed and fragmented from our families and culture, whether as refugees or as European-born second generation migrants, dealing with a variety of emotions like sorrow, guilt and helplessness.
My name is Omar (he/him) and I was born in the UK and have Syrian heritage. I have lived here my whole life and used to visit Damascus often when I was younger. I have not visited Syria since 2008. I am self-employed as a practising psychotherapist. I speak Arabic and welcome Arabic speakers to this space (although our discussions are mainly held in English).
In this group, I hope to bring us together to share our personal stories of loss, guilt and sadness or whatever else may be coming up for us. Whilst our people and cultures are under attack, I believe our stories and memories keep the memories of our loved ones, our cultural heritage and solidarity alive. Learning about our differences and connecting to the emotion behind it only highlights the common experiences we all may be having. It’s not feeling pain or sadness that is the hardest part, it is doing it alone.
We encourage you to bring any items of personal value to you if that helps you to share your story. It can be photos, a book or a toy. If you want to share in another format, like poetry or song, that is welcome too.
We will also be sharing such stories while eating together. Food is such an intrinsic part of our cultures and it opens us up to each other when we sit down to eat together. I invite you, if you can, to bring a dish from your culture to share with the group. If you’re not able to, it is not a problem at all, there will be plenty of food to be shared.
This space is offered on a donation basis to make it accessible to all. If you feel like you want to donate to the hiring of the space, it is welcome but not obligatory. Any profits will be invested back into the group or to the causes that we are here to talk about.
If you can no longer come to the event, let me know so I can give your space to someone else, as capacity is limited. Please arrive on time. We open the circle at 6.30
This week’s theme – Stories in movement, as we explore expression, share and create styles and images through sculpting and painting. The group will be lead by Ali, who is an occupational therapist and uses these methods in his practice with the NHS.
This is a sober event
This event will take place on:
Thursday the 6th of February at The Connection Centre at
St.Werburghs City Farm, Watercress Rd, BS2 9YJ from 6.00 – 9.30pm.
Structure of the evening:
6.00 – 6.30 – Arrive and Settle
6.30 – 6.50 – Introductions and Check In
6.50 – 7.40 – Idea sharing, scultping and painting
7.40 – 8.0 – Group Reflections and Sharing
8.00 - 9.45 - Dinner
9.45 - 10.00 - check out/Ending
Accessibility information about the venue: This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Let me know if you have accessibility needs for this workshop.
Food: A mixture of Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat based food is usually brought by each participant. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements before the event, please let me know.
What3Words: https://what3words.com/dirt.arts.cases
Google: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Horticultural+Training+Centre/@51.4740895,-2.5783864,72m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x48718e172e511999:0x50d0e2e7abfa2399!8m2!3d51.4740199!4d-2.5785056!16s%2Fg%2F1v41zxmc?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Contact [email protected] for any queries or questions.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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