You might think about mindfulness and meditation when you think of healing and you might even think its quite boring to just sit there with your eyes closed. What if I told you it doesnt have to be, because when you engage in any form of craft you are essentially immersing yourself in the present and being mindful - it is a form of meditation where you also get to connect with those around you.

Dhaga has curated a collection of crafting workshops for you to enjoy when you are ready to take time off your busy schedule. There will be workshops on Embroidery, Digital Jacquard Rendering, Imaginative Fashion and Collaging Queer Identities.

Try as many crafts as you like, there will also be free snacks so you can also just chill with us as the day goes on.

Date and Time

Saturday 24 June, 2pm onwards.

This event is hosted by Dhaga Collective.

For more details about each workshop check @dhaga_art on Instagram.

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