RICAMI

FORUM

Motherhood, womanhood and making together

Free Tuesday sessions at Hessel Street Hub
Babies and children welcome

Childcare available on site

Our Project

Motherhood changes things. Our time, our relationships, our sense of ourselves - and sometimes the opportunities we have to talk about any of it.

RICAMI Forum is a space for mothers to meet, make and explore those experiences together. Through conversation and simple textile activities, we’ll build a community shaped by the women who join.

BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE HERE!

What happens at 
a session?

There will be fabric, thread and ideas to get us started, alongside time to talk and get to know one another. Conversations might explore identity, care, belonging, expectations or the things we wish people spoke about more openly. You can stitch while you talk, listen while you make, or take a break. No embroidery experience is needed, and there’s no pressure to share anything personal. Together, we’ll decide which themes to explore and what we’d like to create. Our conversations might become a collective banner or another shared artwork, but its form and purpose will grow from the group.

GET IN TOUCH

Interested in joining RICAMI or asking a question? Leave us a message and we’ll get back to you.

You can also come straight to a session, book via Eventbrite HERE!

What RICAMI Mamas Are Saying

  • Ricami was the most wonderful and unique session I attended during my maternity leave. I was searching for a space where I could feel stimulated and learn as well as be around other parents and babies. It has ignited a passion for embroidery and I now practice it multiple times a week at home when I’m looking for a moment of mindfulness. The kindness and generosity of Gloria who runs the sessions is unmatched, I feel so incredibly grateful to have met her.

    — Francesca (& little Arden)

  • Ricami has been such a wonderful way to connect with other new mums while taking a little time to do something just for myself. I was quite nervous because I’m definitely not a creative person and had absolutely no experience with embroidery, but Gloria made everyone feel so welcome that those worries disappeared almost immediately. The sessions were relaxed, inclusive and full of laughter, and I genuinely looked forward to them every week. Gloria has such a radiant, joyful energy and a real gift for making everyone feel at ease. I can’t wait to see what she has planned next for the mothers of East London!

    — Flora (& little Willa)

  • Right, I won't beat around the bush...Ricami was my favourite maternity leave activity! It was the only one that I could find centered around creativity and artistic expression where you could bring your baby along. Having a space where you can remove all guilt from carving time for yourself has been so soothing for my guilt-ridden mummy soul.

    It was such a lovely opportunity to be able to focus on my own project while my baby happily crawled around, chat with other mums, get tips from a professional embroidery teacher. I would highly recommend it to all creative mamas 😊

    — Cinzia (& little Giovanni)

  • I just want to share how wonderful RICAMI Group is - and especially Gloria! 🧵✨ Gloria is such a kind, patient and amazing lady. She helps everyone so gently, explains everything clearly, and makes you feel so welcome no matter your skill level. The group itself is such a lovely, warm space to learn, make things and connect with other mums and their little ones. I always leave feeling happier and more confident - thank you Gloria, you’re truly a gem! 💛 Highly recommend to everyone

    — Shahima (& little Marwa)

  • I could not recommend RICAMI enough. We chat, we learn together, we get creative, we laugh! The classes are very relaxed, baby friendly and inclusive. I have made some great friends and learned some new skills too. Thank you Gloria for creating a much-needed creative sanctuary for us all to enjoy!

    — Jess (& little Caspian)