BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2661@bob.guide DTSTART:20251003T190000Z DTEND:20251003T210000Z DTSTAMP:20250915T190729Z URL:https://bob.guide/events/our-cultures-our-stories-creative-workshop-se ries SUMMARY:Our Cultures\, Our Stories – Creative Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Our Cultures\, Our Stories celebrates Central & Eastern Europea n women in Redditch through creative workshops & shared storytelling.Explo ring Identity Through ArtThis is the second of six welcoming\, creative wo rkshops designed especially for women and families from Central and Easter n Europe. We’ll begin by exploring who we are right now through simple d rawing\, collage\, and conversation. Together\, we’ll reflect on our per sonal journeys\, everyday lives\, and what makes us unique – while also celebrating our shared roots and cultural heritage. No artistic experience needed – just curiosity and a willingness to connect.What to Expect:Han ds-on creative activity: collages or drawings about identityRelaxed discus sion on belonging\, home\, and heritageOpportunity to bring and share a pe rsonal object\, photo\, or memory (optional)Light refreshments providedA f riendly\, supportive environmentPlease wear comfortable clothes – all ma terials are provided.Artist Facilitator: Maggie StickMaggie Stick is visua l artist\, facilitator\, and zine-maker with a passion for inclusive\, com munity-led creativity. Her work focuses on storytelling\, identity\, and c ollective expression\, often using accessible materials such as collage\, drawing\, and printmaking to invite participants of all backgrounds to exp lore their experiences through art.With over a decade of experience workin g in community settings\, Maggie creates spaces where people feel safe\, s een\, and supported. Her workshops are designed to be welcoming and non-ju dgmental\, encouraging creativity as a tool for reflection\, connection\, and empowerment.In February 2025\, Maggie collaborated with Centrala and R eimagine Redditch to deliver a powerful zine-making session with local wom en\, where participants explored personal stories\, cultural heritage\, an d shared values through handmade booklets. The session was deeply impactfu l\, sparking honest conversation\, laughter\, and new connections.We’re thrilled to welcome Maggie back to lead the first session of the 'Our Cult ures\, Our Stories' project\, where her thoughtful and creative approach w ill once again guide us in exploring identity\, home\, and belonging.Addre ss: Oakenshaw Community Centre\, Redditch B98 7YBWhy Join?Meet other women and families with similar life experiencesConnect with others who underst and the challenges and joys of building a life in a new place. Share your journey and hear from others in a warm\, supportive environment where you ’re not alone.Explore your personal story through creativityThrough hand s-on\, gentle art-making activities\, you’ll have the chance to reflect on your life\, values\, and memories in a way that feels expressive and fr eeing—no previous art experience needed!Celebrate your cultural identity in a safe\, welcoming spaceThis is a space where your background and heri tage are not only respected but celebrated. You’ll be encouraged to shar e what makes your culture special while learning about the traditions and stories of others.Take time for yourself\, reflect\, and connectIn the bus yness of everyday life\, it’s easy to lose touch with your own needs. Th is workshop gives you space to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect—with your self\, your roots\, and a community of others on similar paths.Your contri butions during the workshop series will feed into a beautiful shared creat ive outcome to be showcased in February 2026 in both Redditch and at Centr ala\, Birmingham\, celebrating the voices and experiences of women in our community.This workshop is free\, but spaces are limited to 15 women – b ook now to avoid missing out.We can't wait to create with you!About the Pr oject:“Our Cultures\, Our Stories” is a creative\, community-led proje ct celebrating the identities and shared experiences of Central and Easter n European women and families living in Redditch. Led by Centrala and Reim agine Redditch\, and funded by Arts Council England\, this 6-part workshop series will run monthly from September 2025 to February 2026\, ending wit h a public presentation of our creative outcomes in both Redditch and at C entrala in Birmingham in February 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bob.guide/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/850 7_image.png CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Oakenshaw Community Centre\, Oakenshaw Community Centr\, Redditch\ , B98 7YB\, Redditch\, England\, B98 7YB\, United Kingdom GEO:52.283211;-1.937604 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakenshaw Community Centr\, Redditch\, B98 7YB\, Redditch\, England\, B98 7YB\, United Kingdom;X-APPL E-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Oakenshaw Community Centre:geo:52.283211,-1.937604 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR