**REGISTRATION IS CLOSED**

Who: For Black, Indigenous, and People of Color: Femmes, Women, GNC, Enby and Trans Folx who are not white passing.

When: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 // 11:00am-1:00pm CST

Format: Live online workshops through Zoom

If you would like a sponsored spot, please email me at tiffanywongvisualart@gmail.com.  If you are white (or BIPOC supporter), consider contributing to my BIPOC Healing Fund.

“Ancestors” Workshop Description:

Adapted from the “Guide to healing through creating for Black and Brown Folx” by Tiffany Wong

In this 4 part series through Zoom, we are going to explore history, lineage, and connection to our ancestors in a way that serves our decolonial healing. Reclaiming things that are rightfully ours is so important. Doing it together even though our backgrounds are different is tapping into our collective healing - which all of our ancestors are familiar with.  I won’t lead you through your particular lineage/heritage, but I will give you guidance in how to cultivate curiosity and rituals that will support you. Grounded by the elements of water, earth, fire, and air, we are going to create our own rituals that remind us of our ancestral support and that will help us cultivate more connection with them. 

For those who are mixed ethnicity and feel that tension between your ancestors, I want you to remember that you are whole and deserving of every ounce of healing. This applies to everyone: not all of our ancestors are in line with us.  I don’t want any disillusionment that ALL of our ancestors are for us and did not participate in perpetuating oppression whether it’s within themselves and externally with other people groups.  We call on our ancestors who were aligned to their authentic selves and prayed for healing.  We call on our ancestors who are actively guiding us in furthering their decolonial labor and desires.

During each session this is what you can expect:

  • A short talk about the topic of the week

  • Guided meditation

  • Journal prompts

  • Time of creating - painting/drawing/writing/moving.  This is not an art tutorial, but I will teach how to approach creating art for the purpose of healing and being embodied.

  • Sharing time through video/chat box

  • End with gratitude and breath work

As to minimize pressure or performance, you will not be required to show the group what you are creating.

If you can’t make the live session, you will have access to the recording. The first meeting is mandatory - to cultivate trust among the group.

*Note: I am not a licensed (art) therapist. Although I believe that healers do not have to have institutional degrees to do healing work, this is not a space where I can provide you personalized guidance.  This practice isn’t designed to replace therapy of any kind. Please consult your personal therapist/psychiatrist/healer for mental, emotional, spiritual support.