About this Event
Celebrate International Women’s Day with creativity, connection, and self-care. This special free workshop invites women to come together in a warm and supportive space to honour themselves and one another through craft, conversation, and community.
Together, we will create beautiful flower arrangements and handmade jewellery pieces—symbols of strength, growth, and individuality. Alongside creative activities, we will explore meaningful self-care practices and supportive circle conversations designed to strengthen emotional wellbeing and connection.
No experience is needed—just bring yourself. The session is relaxed, welcoming, and child-friendly.
What to expect:
• Flower Arrangement Crafting: Design and create your own decorative floral piece to take home, symbolising growth, renewal, and inner strength.
• Jewellery Making: Craft simple, meaningful accessories that celebrate your personal story and creativity.
• Self-Care Practices & Techniques:– Gentle grounding exercises to calm the nervous system– Simple breathing techniques for stress and anxiety relief– 5-minute daily reset practices for busy mums and working women
Guided reflection on setting healthy boundaries– Practical strategies for preventing burnout– Identifying early signs of emotional overload and how to respond kindly to yourself– Creating a small, realistic personal self-care plan you can use at home
• Women’s Circle Conversations:– A facilitated sharing circle in a safe, confidential space– Reflecting on personal strengths and life experiences– Honouring women who inspire us– Discussing challenges such as balancing work, family, and identity– Practising active listening and mutual encouragement– Celebrating cultural heritage and shared stories across communities• Community Connection:– Building supportive friendships with women from diverse backgrounds– Learning about local groups, volunteering, and wellbeing opportunities– Encouraging peer support beyond the workshop– Creating a sense of belonging and solidarity– (Optional exchange of contact details for continued connection)
The workshop is designed to help you feel valued, creative, empowered, and connected while celebrating the achievements and resilience of women everywhere.Part of the Make Share Heal programmeThis session is part of Make Share Heal—a 12-month wellbeing programme for women aged 18–49 in Pype Hayes, Birmingham.
The project strengthens emotional wellbeing, builds resilience, and brings women together through creativity and shared experiences. It warmly welcomes migrant women from Ukraine, Poland, and across Central and Eastern Europe, as well as local women seeking connection and support.
Alongside the workshop, participants can access optional one-to-one support and signposting to local services including housing, employment support, mental health services, childcare, and community resources. Multilingual support is available.The workshop is facilitated by Monika Sienko, an experienced women’s group leader creating safe, trauma-informed environments for growth and connection.Free to attend.
Refreshments provided.
For questions, email: [email protected] by ENNS Birmingham City Council.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lighthouse Church | St Mary's, Pype Hayes, Tyburn Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
