SHOWCASE @ BLACK CREATIVE TRAILBLAZERS
Join Black Creative Trailblazers for a spectacular evening celebrating creativity, culture, and community! Experience incredible live performances from soul-stirring spoken word to captivating fashion shows to art exhibits to music that will have you dancing in your seat. Immerse yourself in a space filled with exceptional talent, powerful storytelling, and artistry, all set against a […]
SIP, PAINT & PARTICIPATE: ART MEETS HEALTH RESEARCH Health Research @ CYSTERS
This uplifting session is your chance to: Paint your own champagne flute to take home, hear how to get paid for your lived experience in health research and enjoy refreshments & samosas — all part of your £10 ticket. But this is more than just a creative afternoon. This event is also your gateway into a paid opportunity: We’re […]
WORKSHOP: TAKE ACTION AGAINST BIG FASHION @ AHISTA STORIES
Want to learn how to take action against Big Fashion? Take Action Against Big Fashion will unpack the root causes of the harmful environmental and human impacts of the fashion industry and review successful campaigns to tackle them. With Q&A sections and group activities, participants will come away with the tools to organise against the […]
BYOF (BRING YOUR OWN FABRIC) WORKSHOP: CREATIVE NEEDLEWORK @ AHISTA STORIES
Join Ahista Stories and Paaras Abbas for an afternoon of creative needlework, where you will use a combination of colourful cotton thread and fabric scraps to create unique patterns and breathe new life into clothes or linen you already own. You’ll learn the basics of sewing, how to do a running stitch for Bengali kantha […]
PITCH SUSTAINABLE FASHION WORKSHOP AND TALK IDEAS @ AHISTA STORIES
We’re looking for speakers and workshop facilitators for Ahista Stories Live – our annual and London’s only South Asian sustainable fashion festival. ASL 2025 will take place on Sunday 12th October at Poplar Union, E14 6TL. All speakers and facilitators will be paid.
BRING YOUR OWN FABRIC WORKSHOPS @ AHISTA STORIES X PAARAS ABBAS
If you’re looking for low-waste, wholesome activities this summer, we’ve got you! In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, Ahista Stories and Paaras Abbas present BYOF (Bring Your Own Fabric) Workshops. The series of three workshops – natural dye, block printing and embroidery – encourage upcycling and celebrate heritage South Asian crafts. Participants are highly encouraged […]
ELEVATING BLACK EXCELLENCE IN LONDON: LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY @ DO IT NOW NOW
Join Do it Now Now at 10.00am on 31 January 2025 at the Design District, Greenwich, for an inspiring event connecting Black charity and social enterprise leaders from East London boroughs to collaborate and drive impact. Join local leaders of charities and social enterprises and local decision-makers to celebrate and amplify Black leadership in East […]
BID WRITING 101 – HOW TO STAND OUT FOR SUCCESS @ DO IT NOW NOW
This workshop led by Lillian Brown will help provide simple yet mighty insight to help you develop the insight and know-how to define, develop and write a successful bid for future funding opportunities. Whether you are completely new to this, or a truly experienced bid writer this workshop has been designed to provide actionable, useful […]
SACRED SPACES: A BLACK JOY x WELLNESS YEAR-END CIRCLE X GIRLDREAMER
Celebrate the spirit of Black joy, community, and wellness in a special afternoon that will foster rest, connection, and introspection, helping you set uplifting intentions for the upcoming new year. Reflecting on moments of joy from this past year—however big or small, this is a space to honour your journey, embrace joyful highlights and carve […]
INVESTING IN YOURSELF & YOUR WEALTH @ DO IT NOW NOW
This workshop led by Bukiie Smart, will empower you to take control of your finances and cultivate a growth mindset for financial success. Gain expert tips and insights, this event will teach you how to invest in your business and position yourself to thrive financially. Exploring a wealthy mindset, you will understand the steps you […]
