A event held at L'Étoile Studio on Saturday 1st February. The event starts at 17:00.
Bring the magic of the goddess into your home by making a Brigid doll!
An immersive workshop to welcome the coming of the brighter days and celebrate Imbolc by making a traditional folkloric Brigid straw Doll.
Imbolc is a festivity that originates from the Celts and dates back to the pre-Christian era in the British Isles. Observed by many neo-pagans it marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox on the 1st and 2nd of February. Imbolc means "in the belly of the Mother," because the seeds of spring are beginning to stir in the belly of Mother Earth. It is traditionally related to the pagan goddess Brigid (Brighid, Bride, Brigit), who was evoked in fertility blessings and oversaw poetry, crafts, and prophecy.
After a short introduction to the festival and its symbols, we'll practice a ritual to put our intentions into the Brigid doll that we decorate with greenery from the garden and the first flowers, ribbons, and beads.
The event is offered by Mireinart & Lily Bloom alias CRAFTS & LORE - a unique and fascinating way to explore folklore through art and crafts!
COST: £15 Early Bird - £20 Full cost
Limited places: 12
WHERE: L'étoile Art Space - 18 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0BH. Please be aware that Google Maps redirects you to the opposite side of the road. The space is N.18.
DURATION: 2 hours
REFUND POLICY – Due to limited places the event is not refundable unless notified 72 hours in advance.
THE HOST Mireinart / Marta Isabella Reina
Marta is a visual artist who works on symbolism, folklore, magic, mythological and religious imagery (www.mireinart.com). Complementary to her work as an illustrator, Marta runs arts and crafts classes distinguished and connected to folk celebrations and festivities (like the pagan festivals of the Wheel of the Year). Some of the events are inspired by her studies of anthropology, and magical-religious practices. She also holds classes to increase knowledge and interest in the practice of tarot card reading and experiential workshops to work with dreams and dream material.
Lily Bloom / Lilian Martha May (bio)
Lily is a Bristol-based artist and works with a range of mediums and materials, most notably with Flora (www.instagram.com/lilybloomfloral). Lily is also a therapeutic arts facilitator and has worked in a variety of public and private sector settings. Her approach to her work surrounds themes of People, Planet, and Place and she seeks to provide accessible spaces for people to explore their creative selves.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
An immersive workshop to welcome the coming of the brighter days and celebrate Imbolc by making a traditional folkloric Brigid straw Doll.
Imbolc is a festivity that originates from the Celts and dates back to the pre-Christian era in the British Isles. Observed by many neo-pagans it marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox on the 1st and 2nd of February. Imbolc means "in the belly of the Mother," because the seeds of spring are beginning to stir in the belly of Mother Earth. It is traditionally related to the pagan goddess Brigid (Brighid, Bride, Brigit), who was evoked in fertility blessings and oversaw poetry, crafts, and prophecy.
After a short introduction to the festival and its symbols, we'll practice a ritual to put our intentions into the Brigid doll that we decorate with greenery from the garden and the first flowers, ribbons, and beads.
The event is offered by Mireinart & Lily Bloom alias CRAFTS & LORE - a unique and fascinating way to explore folklore through art and crafts!
COST: £15 Early Bird - £20 Full cost
Limited places: 12
WHERE: L'étoile Art Space - 18 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0BH. Please be aware that Google Maps redirects you to the opposite side of the road. The space is N.18.
DURATION: 2 hours
REFUND POLICY – Due to limited places the event is not refundable unless notified 72 hours in advance.
THE HOST Mireinart / Marta Isabella Reina
Marta is a visual artist who works on symbolism, folklore, magic, mythological and religious imagery (www.mireinart.com). Complementary to her work as an illustrator, Marta runs arts and crafts classes distinguished and connected to folk celebrations and festivities (like the pagan festivals of the Wheel of the Year). Some of the events are inspired by her studies of anthropology, and magical-religious practices. She also holds classes to increase knowledge and interest in the practice of tarot card reading and experiential workshops to work with dreams and dream material.
Lily Bloom / Lilian Martha May (bio)
Lily is a Bristol-based artist and works with a range of mediums and materials, most notably with Flora (www.instagram.com/lilybloomfloral). Lily is also a therapeutic arts facilitator and has worked in a variety of public and private sector settings. Her approach to her work surrounds themes of People, Planet, and Place and she seeks to provide accessible spaces for people to explore their creative selves.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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