Overview
What helps us feel that we belong, and feel strong and safe within our community?
A 3-session, in-person workshop for women with a migrant background or female foreign-language speakers in Finland. A space to share stories, experiences, and nurture our sense of belonging in the place we now call home.
In a safe and caring space, we will practice active listening and collective support. Through the art of arpilleras, we will create a visual and textile testimony that can accompany us in moments of vulnerability.
No prior experience is needed, only a willingness to take part.
What is an Arpillera?
Originally, an arpillera was a sturdy fabric made from plant fibers and used for sacks carrying food. In Chile, arpilleras have become a form of artistic expression and collective memory, through which stories, experiences, and histories are stitched into cloth.
Workshop info
Dates: 21 October 2026, 29 October 2026 & 5 November 2026, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Workshop facilitators: Jennifer Garrido & Rosamaría Bolom
The group will meet in the Lobby of Ateneum in front of the museum shop on the 1st floor.
Please register via the link below to reserve your spot.
Please note: Registration covers all three workshop sessions.
About Ateneum
The Ateneum is Finland’s most renowned art museum. It´s collection spans from the 18th century to Modernism. In total, the collection includes nearly 30,000 national treasures.