Perfect is Exhausting. Let’s be unserious.

Break free from the tyranny of “getting it right.” 

Perfectionism is a cage. Let’s stitch your way out. 

In this workshop, we use African embroidery traditions and radical imperfection to: 

Rewire your brain: Tactile creativity reduces anxiety and boosts adaptability (Kaimal, 2016)

Reclaim “failure”: Every “mistake” is a step toward liberation. 

Create without rules: Doodle, stitch, and weave your way back to joy. 

Why this works for Black women: 

We’re often told we have to be twice as good. Here, you’re free to be human. 

“I laughed, cried, and finally let go of needing to be perfect. This was therapy.” — Amara,

📅 Stitch your rebellion into being on 6 July 2025.

1.30pm - 5.30pm

Please note that filming/photography will take place at the workshop for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website and social media and may be used in third-party publications. If you would prefer not to be photographed, just let us know on the day