Join artists Rebecca Livesey-Wright (they/she) and Indra Wilson (they/them) for a relaxed clay workshop and open conversation on experiences of pregnancy and m*therhood.

Indra and Rebecca created the online sound piece Invisible M*ther for last year’s SMHAF commission. Using polyvocal writing techniques, the piece visibilised hidden maternal narratives while preserving anonymity, creating a safe space for both the artists and those adjacent to their stories.

This workshop builds on those themes, offering a space to connect through conversation and craft. Guided by working with clay, Embodied M*ther explores embodied and difficult-to-verbalise knowledge, drawing on visual motifs from the 2024 commission, including hands and shells, symbols of intimacy and care-ful listening.

Invisible M*ther contains references to pregnancy loss, sexual assault, poor mental health, suicide attempts, drug mis/use, breastfeeding, abortion and medical neglect. These themes may also arise in the Embodied M*ther workshop. Indra and Rebecca will work with attendees to co-create parameters for a safe and brave space. No photos will be taken, and anything shared during the workshop will remain confidential.

Workshop Access

Babies and young toddlers welcome but sensitive topics may be discussed. Bringing babies and toddlers is at the parent/ carer’s discretion. The discussion is likely to not be appropriate for older children with more advanced comprehension. For guidance or further questions, please email Rebecca at hello@kinfolkfamilies.info.

The workshop is open to women and gender marginalised people and is proudly inclusive of trans and non-binary people. Our definition of ‘m*ther’ and ‘m*therhood’ is inclusive of people who have not given birth, including step-m*thers, non-carrying/birth-giving m*thers, people who have experienced pregnancy loss, people who have experienced/chosen abortion. We view m*therhood as an experience and identity which people can connect to in many ways.