COMMUNITY & SOCIAL BRAIDING WORKSHOPS

These workshops are designed to celebrate cultural hair knowledge and create spaces for people to learn about braiding, textured hair care and the cultural significance of Afro hair.

Hair education is not just for hairstylists. Understanding hair, identity and culture is valuable for everyone.

These workshops are open to:

• students
• community groups
• young people
• professionals
• anyone interested in learning more about Afro hair and braiding

Popular for International womens day, Africa Day, Black history month etc

Participants will learn:

• the cultural significance of braiding traditions
• basic braiding techniques
• understanding different hair textures
• respectful hair care practices
• hands-on braiding experience

These sessions are designed to be interactive, educational and welcoming for people of all backgrounds.

NEXT COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Community workshops take place during Black History Month in October.

The next public workshops will be announced closer to October.

Please check back for upcoming dates.

BOOK A WORKSHOP FOR YOUR ORGANISATION

Community workshops can also be delivered privately for organisations such as:

• universities
• schools
• youth programmes
• cultural organisations
• workplaces and diversity programmes

These sessions are interactive, educational and hands-on, giving participants a deeper understanding of textured hair, braiding traditions and cultural hair practices.

To enquire about booking a workshop for your organisation, please email:

braidstopshop@gmail.com

We are available across Ireland, UK and internationally.