Michelle Ayavoro:
Textile Artist & Community arts Facilitator
Welcome to the colourful world of Michelle Ayavoro. Explore how art can celebrate lives, empower mental health, and bring communities together.
September 29
Venue
198 gallery Brixton
Mek We Chat 23rd - Featuring Paintings, Sculptures, Workshops, Black Leadership Talks and more.
Weaving stories of empowerment through vibrant textile art
Michelle’s work is a process of getting to know ‘self’. She’s on a journey of self-discovery exploring her indigenous roots and connections to Africa through textiles. She creates hand-sewn textile portraits of people that she feels a connection with in some way. She finds sewing by hand meditative and she loves working with vibrant colours and patterns.
She aims to promote positive change, justice and equity through her art and bespoke art workshops.
Step into Michelle's textile tapestry. Each piece tells a story of strength, identity, and hope.
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Remembering George Floyd
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![ayavoro - 1st black female self publisher in the UK]()
Margaret Busby Britain's youngest and first black female book publisher
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![Ayavoro - Breonna Taylor]()
remembering Breonna Taylor
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Know ThySelf
Workshops
Michelle also offers a diverse range of tailored art workshops for organizations, community groups, and private events. These can be customized to fit your group's needs, focusing on wellbeing, specific themes, team building, diversity and inclusion, or artistic techniques.
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No prior experience is necessary for beginner workshops. Michelle designs her sessions to be accessible to all skill levels. Advanced workshops may require some basic sewing knowledge.
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For in-person workshops, all materials are provided..
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Absolutely! Michelle offers custom workshops for groups. Please use the contact form below to tell us about your needs, and we'll get back to you with options.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 29
Venue
198 gallery Brixton
Mek We Chat 23rd - Featuring Paintings, Sculptures, Workshops, Black Leadership Talks and more.
Mek Wi Chat is an art exhibition dedicated to offering meaningful dialogues about critical issues affecting the Black Community. The theme, Black Leadership, aims to celebrate the achievements of Black leaders across the various sectors
October 26
Venue
92 degrees quay st. Manchester
African Symbols using Fabrics Workshop