Mindful African Art Workshops for Black Women | Reclaim Joy, Rest & Community
You Don’t Have to Earn Your Right to Rest
Join a circle of Black women redefining self-care through culturally-rooted art, mindfulness, and unapologetic joy. No perfection required.
For the Woman Who’s Tired of Being “Strong”
You’ve mastered survival mode. You’re the reliable one at work, the rock for your family, the friend who always shows up. But who’s holding space for you?
In a world that demands your labor but ignores your pain, these workshops are a rebellion. Here, you’ll:
🖤 Reconnect with your creativity, buried under deadlines and expectations.
🖤 Release shame through art that honors your heritage, not corporate DEI checkboxes.
🖤 Rest without guilt, surrounded by women who truly get it.
Workshop Highlights
Your Sanctuary Awaits
Future Self (April 13)
Who will you be when you stop hustling for worthiness?
Guided visualization + collaborative art to design a life that excites you.
“I left feeling hopeful for the first time in years.” – Amina
Mindfulness Through the Senses (May 11)
Your body knows how to rest. Let’s remember together.
African-inspired grounding practices using scent, sound, and texture.
“I didn’t realize how numb I’d become. This brought me back to myself.” – Grace
Protecting Play (June 8)
Play is your birthright. Reclaim it.
Create a symbolic “boundary shield” + embrace rest as resistance.
“I forgot how good it feels to play. This was medicine.” – Danielle
Embroidery Doodling (July 6)
Let your hands lead the way.
Science-backed creativity to quiet your inner critic. No skill needed.
“I thought I’d hate it. Instead, I found peace.” – Tasha, 37
What to Expect
No Performance, No Pressure—Just Permission to Be
1:30 PM: Arrive to herbal tea, fresh fruit, and a warm welcome.
2:00 PM: Gentle breathwork + stretching to release the weight of the week.
2:30 PM: Guided reflection + art-making. Add to a communal masterpiece, create solo or rest—your choice.
5:00 PM: Closing circle and reflections
5.30 PM: Leave with tools to keep, not just a to-do list
Location:
Thames-side Studios (easy parking + public transport). A serene, sunlit space with a river view for us to breathe easy.
Harrington Way
Warspite Road
Royal Borough of Greenwich
London SE18 5NR
Testimonials
”It actually changed my life, because you’re at this place where you think you have everything, but something’s missing. Then you connect on a spiritual level with this type of activity and with others, and you see how much your life has been enriched and blessed by these experiences.” — Jenice
“I’m interested in Birungi’s work as an artist but also her focus on wellbeing and culture. The atmosphere she brings to her sessions transcends a simple visual workshop. The workshop was a healing space for all and left everyone feeling like they could creatively unwind without judgement.” — Jordan Abankwah, funder of the Black Woman Kindness Initiative
A massive thank you for your brilliance on the weekend - it was so glorious to work with you and what you created was very special and meaningful. – Anna-Maria Nabiryre, Afri-Co-Lab
Limited spaces available. Prioritise your self care, book your place.
FAQ Section:
Your Questions, Answered
“I’m not creative. Will I fit in?”
Absolutely. This isn’t about talent—it’s about freedom. Come as you are, even if that means just watching and breathing.
“What if I get emotional?”
Tears are welcome here. This is a no-judgment zone, and you’ll be held with care.
“How is this different from therapy?”
While not a substitute for therapy, these workshops use art and community to help you reconnect with yourself. Many women find it a powerful complement to their healing journey.
“What should I bring?”
Just yourself. We provide all materials. Wear something comfortable.
“Can I come alone?”
Yes! Most women arrive solo but leave with sisters. We’ll gently guide connections without forcing them.
Why Join Us?
This Isn’t Just Art—It’s Liberation
Culturally-Rooted: Practices honoring African diasporic traditions, not generic “wellness.”
No Performative Allyship: A space where your hair, your hips, and your heritage are celebrated.
Tangible Tools: Leave with mindfulness practices you can use daily.
About me
For the Black Woman Who’s Tired of Being “Strong”
My name is Birungi Kawooya and I create spaces where exhausted Black women finally exhale.
As a well-being researcher and artist rooted in Black feminist traditions, I blend Afro-somatic practices, Ugandan natural fibers, and communal art to help you stop surviving and start thriving. My work isn’t about fixing you—it’s about freeing you.
After years witnessing Black women shrink themselves in corporate spaces (and burning out myself), I turned to art as rebellion. My Sisters Need Sleep series and art installations (A Space for Resistance and Renewal) became sanctuaries for women to rest, heal, and reclaim their humanity. Now, I bring that same energy to workshops where perfectionism is left at the door.
Here, you’ll find:
Cultural grounding: African diasporic rituals, not generic “self-care.”
Radical permission: To rest, release, or create messily—no explanations needed.
Sisterhood: Circles where your hair, hips, and heritage are celebrated, not tolerated.
Whether through my public installations (Peckham in Bloom, Black Womxn At Rest) or community wellbeing research, I’ve seen how art cracks open what words can’t. You don’t need another hustle—just space to remember who you are beneath the burnout.
Come as you are. Leave lighter.