Roots and Wings: A Juneteenth Sankofa Experience
About this Event
Celebrate Juneteenth through creativity, culture, and community at Roots and Wings: A Juneteenth Sankofa Experience.
Led by artist Dr. Yemonja Smalls, this hands-on workshop explores the meaning of the Sankofa bird, an African symbol that teaches us to look to the past for wisdom as we move forward into the future.
Participants will paint, collage, and embellish wooden Sankofa bird cutouts using vibrant colors, patterned papers, fabric, beads, symbols, and meaningful words that reflect freedom, resilience, identity, family, and hope.
Through guided reflection and conversation, attendees will consider the lessons, traditions, and values they hope future generations will carry forward while creating a unique work of art that celebrates heritage and possibility.
Each participant will leave with their own personalized Sankofa bird and a deeper connection to the spirit of Juneteenth.
What You’ll Experience
- Introduction to the history and symbolism of Sankofa
- Guided personal and group reflection
- Painting, collage, and mixed-media artmaking
- Creative exploration of heritage, identity, and freedom
- Community conversation and connection
- A completed Sankofa bird artwork to take home
ARTIST PROFILE
Dr. Yemonja Smalls
www.instagram.com/yemonjapaints
Dr. Yemonja Smalls is a multidimensional artist who has spent over twenty years professionally seeking to understand people, what motivates and challenges them and assisting in building supports to help them live their best lives. Her extensive work with people with developmental disabilities has informed her fascination with the complexities of relationships, which is a common theme reflected in many of her layered mixed-media creations.
Follow her work: @yemonjapaints
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 20.00
