As part of our Tapestry of Hope campaign, EMCC is partnering with our community partners to organise our first Giving Market on 2nd & 3rd December 2023 (Saturday & Sunday) to build mental health awareness and raise funds to support our subsidies fund.
Together with local small businesses, this cozy weekend event aims to raise greater awareness about mental health with activities to support mental well-being.
Keep scrolling to read more about the enriching line-up for this event!
Communal Tapestry Weaving by Natalia Weaves
How Are You Feeling?
Emotional awareness is the ability to recognise and make sense of our own emotions, as well as those of others.
In this piece, visitors are invited to actively identify and express their emotions through the act of weaving a strip of coloured fabric onto a frame.
In doing so, visitors and their loved ones take a step towards greater awareness of their own emotional state as well as that of others around them.
Over the course of the event, a tapestry emerges, indicating the collective mood of the audience while sending the message that everyone’s feelings are important in creating an overall atmosphere.
Mental Health Photo Exhibit by Mental Pictures
“We are a group of film photographers who are out to erode the lines of stigmatisation of mental health.
To do that, we believe that the responsibility starts within each of us to be open on talking about mental health: both the good and the bad of it.
A compilation of our visuals and thoughts in writing, of the themes on mental health that matter to us. We bore our vulnerabilities in hopes to start conversations on mental health, and we hope some of our sharing resonates with you.”
For any enquiries, do reach out to brandon@emcc.org.sg
Healing Emotional Triggers in Relationships by Sapna Mathews (Senior Counsellor)
Date: Sunday, 3rd December
Time: 4.30 – 5.30pm
Programme Type: Talk
Price: Free
Seats available: 25 pax
In relationships, we constantly seem to trigger each other. Sadly, this may lead to a sense of feeling stuck in the same patterns of feeling, thinking, and behaving. Through this talk, you can learn ways to become aware of these triggers and negative patterns, and how to heal from them. With some guidance, you too can (re)build stronger and better relationships.
Click here for more information on the speaker from EMCC, Sapna Mathews.
Panel Dialogue Session – A chat with Beyond The Label (BTL) Ambassadors
Date: Saturday, 2nd December
Time: 2 – 4pm
Programme Type: Talk
Price: Free
Seats available: 25 pax
Beyond the Label (BTL) is a nation-wide movement started in 2018 by National Council of Social Service (NCSS), which focuses on addressing stigma towards and promoting social inclusion of persons with mental health conditions. In 2022, the second phase of the movement (BTL 2.0) and the BTL Collective, which comprises partners from the public, private and people sectors working together to create an empowering and inclusive environment for persons with mental health conditions, was launched. BTL 2.0 is led by NCSS and TOUCH Community Services.
Date: Saturday, 2nd December
Time: 12.30 – 1pm & 1 – 1.30pm
Programme Type: Workshop
Price: $35
Seats available: 10 pax per session
Unlock the transformative power of coffee for your mental well-being. In this interactive and uplifting workshop, you’ll delve into the fascinating world of coffee and its positive effects on mental health. Through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and sensory experiences, you’ll explore how coffee can enhance focus, elevate mood, and promote relaxation.
Discover the science behind the brew, learn practical tips for incorporating coffee into your self-care routine, and savour the moments of mindfulness with every sip. Embrace a healthier mind and a deeper appreciation for the simple pleasures in life in this enlightening workshop.
*RESCHEDULED (Vendor is down with Covid-19)
Date: Saturday, 2nd December & Sunday, 3rd December
Time: 4 – 4.30pm (Saturday) & 6 – 6.30pm (Sunday)
Programme Type: Talk
Price: Free
Seats available: 25 pax
Date: Saturday, 2nd December
Time: 4.30 – 6.30pm
Programme Type: Workshop
Price: $45
Seats available: 20 pax
A picture is worth a thousand words and every photograph is a story. A simple yet
meaningful image can be a wellspring of inspiration for writers and poets – one that can be tapped into many times, and in various ways.
In this 2-hour writing workshop, you will learn how to translate visual imagery to text-based imagery, using your own photographs as a ready resource for literary expression. Under the guidance of poet-artist Graceful Quills, you will learn some observational and creative writing techniques to help you produce short pieces of reflective prose and poetry. This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Instructions:
– Participants are encouraged to print and bring along a photograph that holds special meaning for them. (if you have an original copy, we advise to make a duplicate copy).
– Please try to arrive 10 minutes before class.
You will get to bring home:
– A framed / envelope-sealed poem by you
– Poetry workbook and worksheets
– Writing notes, useful tips and poetry examples
Date: Saturday, 2nd December
Time: 6.30 – 8pm
Programme Type: Workshop
Price: $35
Seats available: 10 pax
Date: Sunday, 3rd December
Time: 12.30 – 1.30pm
Programme Type: Workshop
Price: $55
Seats available: 12 pax
In this Beginner Watercolours Workshop, learn how to get acquainted with watercolours and practice techniques to create your very own beautiful painting of different flowers and leaves! Perfect for people who haven’t tried watercolours before and would like to try it out for the first time!
Workshop Duration: 1 Hour
Conducted by:
Cheryl Teo
Print Designer & Artist
Instagram @cheryltart
Materials provided for each participant:
– 1 Watercolour paint set
– 1 Paintbrush
– 2 sheets of A4 Watercolour paper (both front and back of each paper can be used!)
– A cup / small saucer of water
– Tissue paper (to dab off excess water / paint)
Date: Sunday, 3rd December
Time: 2 – 4pm
Programme Type: Workshop
Price: $55
Seats available: 7 pax
In this workshop, freeform shapes inspired by nature and the technique of drawing will be used for creating an art piece that soothes the soul from process to outcome.
Participants will bring home their individual print on paper and a carved block of their drawn art piece. All tools and materials will be provided and no prior knowledge is needed for the art-making session. Do consider wearing an apron as inks will be used. The session is suitable for participants aged 13 and above.
Date: Sunday, 3rd December
Time: 5.30 – 6pm
Programme Type: Talk
Price: Free
Seats available: 25 pax
Winnie is Singapore’s first Modern Kintsugi artist and a certified Resilience Coach. Practising the healing art of Modern Kintsugi helped Winnie overcome her depression and anxiety relapse in early 2021. Winnie uses Modern Kintsugi to advocate for mental wellness, healing, and upcycling. As a Resilience Coach, Winnie is passionate about guiding individuals to incorporate the Kintsugi philosophy into their daily lives, transcending its role beyond an art form. Gold & Behold has been featured in The Straits Times, Zaobao, VOGUE, and more. Winnie has hosted over 2250 workshop attendees and repaired more than 3000 items to date.
Hear from Winnie’s experiences at this complimentary talk!
Stay till the end of the talk to get an exclusive discount!
Date: Sunday, 3rd December
Time: 6.30 – 7.30pm
Programme Type: Workshop
Price: Free
Seats available: 20 pax
Embark on a journey of self-reflection and emotional resonance in ‘Clarity & Connection,’ our guided year-end reflections session hosted by Nava from Togather for Good. This introspective workshop, participants are invited to explore moments of the past year with clarity and intention. Through guided prompts, we will navigate the tapestry of experiences, fostering a deeper connection to oneself and others.
As the year concludes, join Nava for this complimentary ‘Clarity & Connection’ session which aims to leave participants with a renewed perspective and a heightened sense of clarity for the journey ahead!
Date: Saturday, 9th December
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Location: EMCC (National Library Building)
Programme Type: Workshop
Price: $88
Seats available: 24 pax
Are you curious about mindful art and journaling and how they can be used to enhance our well-being? Mindful art and journaling can have positive effects in helping us make sense of our thoughts and feelings, and help bring focus and calm. This introductory workshop provides an opportunity for individuals to experience guided journaling facilitated by Steph T (@stephtcreates), through a series of hands-on mindful art and positive journaling activities for self-care, self-expression and self-discovery.
The focus of this workshop will be on positive journaling, where participants will uncover their signature values/strengths (i.e. values in action) and explore how journaling can help us to discover more about ourselves and our inner values/strengths. Research has shown that strengths use is linked to higher levels of well-being. Though each person has certain signature values/strengths, many are not truly aware of the values/strengths they possess. Values/strengths reflect people’s core, and allow them to be their best selves. Therefore, this
experiential learning workshop allows individuals to explore using positive journaling as a pathway to enhance well-being for self and others around us.
This workshop is open to the general public (aged 13 and above) and welcomes anyone who would like to embark on a journey of self-discovery through journaling. Participants do not need to have any journaling background to join. The only requirement is curiosity and the willingness to give yourself the freedom to express in the way that feels right for you. This is suitable for those seeking personal development, better self-awareness and enhanced well-
being.
Each participant will take home a MD Japan notebook that will help you embark on your own journaling journey. Participants will also have access to sharing art materials during the hands-on workshop activities.
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