Artists Birungi Kawooya and Lesley Asare invite you to create a large collective mural using a variety of materials and African print fabric
Unique portrait making using a mix of plant life foraged locally from Bow, banana fibres from Uganda and vibrant African print textiles
Delighted to host an online workshop for the Royal College of Nurse on 13 June 5.30 - 6.15pm online. Sign up link
"Njabala: Holding Space is an exhibition about the efforts to rest and organize time in a world designed to constantly exploit women. Inspired by Njabala folklore's portrayal of Njabala as the “lazy girl”, the exhibition explores (mis)interpretations of rest, care and labor, especially in a Ugandan context. Ugandan artist Pamela Enyonu as well as the three artists who were accepted for the Annual Njabala Open Call of 2021 namely Birungi Kawooya, Mable Akeu and Pepita Biraaro have been reflecting on the themes through 2022 and have made new works for the exhibition."
Join us at Chisenhale Gallery on Saturday January 7 2023, as artist Birungi Kawooya leads a creative workshop exploring West African batiks inspired by Akingbade's films, commissioned by Chisenhale Gallery.
Calling writers! Join me at Society of Authors for Feel Good Friday, 2 December 2022. Create an impactful pop-art style self-portrait with collage artist Birungi Kawooya, who will help you to reveal your inner creative. “But I can’t draw!” you say! Self-taught artist Birungi teaches absolute beginners to shake off nerves, focus the mind and create freely. Collage with stunning African print fabric and card and reimagine yourself into a work of art.
In support of Renre's ambition to help Black people bring their full identities to the workplace, Birungi will teach the Alice Made This young creatives to create an A3 artwork to embody their hopes and dreams for the future using African fabrics.
I am so excited to be holding a free collage #workshop inspired by the gorgeous cover art of the new Akwaeke Emezi book, You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty on Saturday 28 May in Brixton! The book was sensational, heart wrenching, sexxxyy and tragic. I love feeling many things and Emezi portrayed the complexity and messiness of life, love and death.
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@faberbooks and @darkmattermktg are excited to announce a one-day immersive event to celebrate the UK launch of You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by @azemezi 💖
Join us on Saturday 28 May @brixton.village for FREE events & activities programmed by @darkmattermktg in a space curated by @laylandrews & in collaboration with our bookshop partner @roundtablebooks & a host of incredible artists & creators 💖
💖 Manicures and nail art inspired by the novel's gorgeous cover with Pia Aldred of @flynailslondon and @heymonicaaa – 2pm and 5pm
💖 DJ sessions with @handsonfam (12 noon) and @gin_likeginandtonic (2pm & 5pm)
💖 A collage workshop with @birungiart – 1pm
💖 A book club session with a discussion dedicated to romance novels by Black writers hosted by @natfiawoo of @africawritesuk – 4pm
💖 Spoken word performances with @poeticunity – featuring @magero_tbh
@chloe_carterr @teashahowell – 7.15pm
All activities are FREE. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis (no registration in advance). We can't wait to see you there 💖
#foolofdeath #artworkshop
Featuring our Artistic Director Ashley Shaw-Scott Adjaye, poet and educator Keisha Thompson, and artist and workshop leader Birungi Kawooya this session will help you develop an understanding of creative practices that you can use to drive engagement with your community.
I’m thrilled to be holding my first Mindful African Art workshop open to adults and accompanied young-people!
Museum of Home is holding their charity fundraiser Yard Sale from 10:00am - 4.00pm. Are you a homewares magpie? Join designers, makers and coveted interiors brands at Museum of Home’s Yard Sale, supporting London's homeless women and families.
There will be a supporting programme of ticketed talks and workshops exploring ideas of home to join throughout the day. These include:
Mindful African Art workshop with Birungi Kawooya
I’m thrilled to be holding my first workshop open to adults and accompanies young-people! This is what you can expect from my workshops, you will be able to book with Museum of the Home here, £39 for adults and £19 for children.
Fabric dyeing workshop with The New Craftsmen
Give a new lease of life to fabrics in your home or wardrobe with this plant-based, cold-dyeing workshop by Lola Lely at The New Craftsman. Using indigo and persimmon cold dyes, you will create patterns that are unique each time. Bring an apron! Learn more about Lely’s work here
Textile damage and repair session with Celia Pym
Bring your own worn-out, much-loved cardigan, pair of socks or other knitted garment to Celia Pym’s darning workshop, and learn how to mend it with love. Celia turns darning into a storytelling craft, drawing out the stories and meanings behind the damage and the way it is repaired. Learn more about Celia’s work here
Jam jar flower pot arranging with Milli Proust
Join Milli Proust to create beautiful flower arrangements in a simple jam jar.
No flower arranging or jam-eating experience required! Read more about Milli here
Botanical hand-painted card making session with Scribble & Daub
Join illustrator Caroline Kent of Scribble & Daub for a workshop creating hand-painted cards with botanical designs. Using a dip pen and brightly-coloured inks, you’ll be guided by Caroline in finding your creative streak. Learn more about Caroline here
A discussion about women in architecture and their power in changing our home environments with Naila Yousuf
Join panelists including Naila Partner at Wright + Wright Architects for a discussion about women working in architecture, and how they have changed the environs we call home.
Decorative home accessories
Ethical lifestyle brand specialising in handwoven, antique rugs
Traditional household linens made in Hackney
French antiques to mid-century furniture and gifts
Unique lampshades in the style of the Bloomsbury Set
Lifestyle store with an emphasis on comfort, quality and design
Renowned London-based textile designer working across homewares, book covers and museums
Hackney-based perfumer working with scents that are deeply rooted in her own Swedish and West African culture
Handcrafted cupboard and kitchen makers
Lifestyle and design objects embodying a creative collaboration with African cultural and craft histories
Beauty products with African roots and a quintessentially British attitude
Retailer bringing together artisanal excellence from around the world
Go-to hairdresser to the fashion set
Stallholders and workshop leaders will donate a percentage of their takings to our Behind the Door campaign, which works with the London Homeless Collective, a group of 25+ partner charities working with homeless people 365 days a year.
This February half-term, we will be exploring the traditions, cultures and historical achievements of African people through the arts! Included in the 4 day project will be drumming, dancing, arts & crafts and the chance to visit real ancient African artifacts at the British Museum including the Benin Bronze's and the art of Egypt & Nubia!
'Slow down, Birungi' is part of the A Generous Space exhibition at Hastings Contemporary.
Slow down, Birungi is the third piece in the The Sisters Need Sleep collection which celebrates Black womxn taking care of themselves and resisting the forces that dominate.
A Generous Space is a celebration of the global movement and economy Artist Support Pledge @artistsupportpledge. The exhibition brings together hundreds of artists from around the world, and showcases an astonishing breadth and diversity of artistic talent. All works will be available for purchase and anyone can buy through direct contact with the exhibiting artist(s).
Artist Support Pledge @artistsupportpledge which runs through the social media platform Instagram has been a game changer for artists and also for buyers wanting to purchase art at an affordable price.
Hastings Contemporary is an award-winning public gallery on the South East coast of England, championing modern and contemporary art through an ambitious programme of exhibitions and events. The gallery sits among Hasting’s famous net huts, overlooking the largest beach-launched fishing fleet in Europe. For more information about Hastings Contemporary visit Instagram
#hastingscontemporary #agenerousspace #artistsupportpledge #artistsurfacesaward
Hammersmith BID (@hammersmithbid) is celebrating Black Art with a new exhibition; PRESENTATIONS curated by me assisted by Azarra Amoy (@azarraamoy) & Simon Ince @simon.ince.interiors and it's now open for public view at the beautiful Huddle Space in Hammersmith - opened 10am - 6pm.
Artists Exhibited:
Laurie Fitzgerald(@laulightdesigns)
Azarra Amoy @azarraamoy
Greg Aime @gregaime_art
Joke Amusan @ibijoke.img
Gus Brooks @gusbrooksart
Ain Bailey @ain.bailey
Ego Ahaiwe Sowinski
Linett Kamala @linett_kamala
Birungi Kawooya @birungiart
Mark Dear @markdear_
Dorcas Magbadelo @dorcascreates
Chantay James @artworkbytay_
Cameron Ugbodu @cameron_ugbodu
Keleenna Onyeaka
Tiffany Lambert @tiffanylamberttt
Louise Hall @louise_hall_art
Yvadney Davis @yvadneydavisart
Bokani Tshidzu @bokani
Yvonne Maxwell @passthedutchpot
Join Birungi and other Black British artists online and IRL on a panel talk exploring the impact, evolution and journey of women of African and Caribbean heritage in the UK.
