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Museum of Afro Hair: CURLYTREATS Fest | Black History Month UK 2023

Visit the Afro Hair Selfie Museum! Take part in head wrapping, braiding, history, and sip & paint workshops.

Visit the Museum of Afro Hair! It’s not just a selfie museum – it’s an experience. Explore fun exhibits, and dive into hands-on workshops. Whether you’re taking a selfie or engaging in conversation, you’ll find more than displays here. We celebrate Afro hair and promote understanding, self-love, and inclusivity. Come and join us for a day filled with learning, fun, and inspiration. Don’t miss out – your enjoyable experience awaits at the Museum of Afro Hair!

🕒 Saturday, 7 October, 10 AM to 7 PM

📍Novotel London West, Hammersmith, W6 8DR

🎉 Part of CURLYTREATS Festival

In partnership with:

SPOT OF GLAM

What to expect

All workshop tickets must be prebooked. secure your space now!

Language of Fabric: Head Wrapping with Art Teacher, Amma Serwaa Asantewaa Gyimah

10:30 am – 11:30 am (1 Hour)

Skilled Art Teacher, Amma will guide you through the world of Head Wraps. Get hands-on practical background and become proficient in various African head-wrapping styles using doll heads.

Braids & Banter: Learn How to Braid with Head Hairstylist and Founder of Natural Gloe, Uche Abua

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (2 Hours)

Step into a world of creativity, style, and self-expression as expert hairstylist, Uche Abua guides you through learning how to braiding. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some braiding skills, take your abilities to the next level.

Strands of Identity: Afro Hair’s Heritage with Historian and Cofounder of Black History Studies, Charmaine Simpson

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm ( 1.5 Hour )

Journey through time as we unravel the tapestry of diverse styles, rituals, and stories that have adorned heads with beauty and pride.

Sip, Paint & Whine Your Waist: Afro Art with Visual Artist, Lindsey Daniella

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm ( 2 Hour )

Ready for an energetic celebration combining the vibrancy of Afro-art, dance rhythm, and wine? Visual Artist, Lindsey Daniella will guide you through our Afro art paint workshop. No prior experience needed

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The Venue

Novotel London West, Hammersmith, W6 8DR

October 07 2023

Details

Date: 7 October
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
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Venue

NOVOTEL West London

Hammersmith International Ctre 1, Shortlands,, Hammersmith
London, England W6 8DR United Kingdom

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Organiser

CURLYTREATS By Vinna Best
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