Body Impression Workshop 2025 Incoming..

I know what January can be like—dark, slow, and at times, pretty darn depressing. That’s why I thought there’s no better time to kickstart a Body Impression Workshop. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know how much I love this way of working.

Body impressions have been a form of therapy for me over the years. Alongside other practices, they’ve helped me accept and acknowledge my body, build a new narrative, and develop a relationship rooted in love, compassion, and kindness.

For so long, I was trapped in cycles of self-judgment, criticism, and sabotage. This practice has been a lifeline in shifting that mindset.

Over the years, I’ve continued creating body impressions because the body never stops changing, and with those changes often come challenging thoughts. Last year, I noticed how I'd become a little mean towards two body parts.

As a mum of two boys (my youngest recently turned two), I breastfed both of them. My once-full 34C’s are no longer what they were. I don’t regret a single moment—breastfeeding my boys from birth was deeply rewarding. But I couldn’t ignore the subtle dislike I’d developed for my "retired" boobs.

Before Christmas, I carved out some time for myself to create more impressions. It was a chance to honor and appreciate the incredible journey my body—and especially my breasts—has been on. They grew my little ones, nourished them, and comforted them during those ungodly early hours for months on end.

Creating these impressions wasn’t just cathartic; it reignited my dream of hosting workshops to bring women together and share this nourishing process.

However, I hit two snags:

1. Paint Application Risks: I’ve always used acrylics, but introducing that into a workshop setting didn’t feel right. There’s a risk of irritation, especially for sensitive skin.

2. No Shower Facilities: The venue I booked, as cosy as it is, doesn’t have showers, so cleaning up after a messy paint session wasn’t practical.

   
   

These challenges led me to experiment with a method David Hammons famously used: the oil and pigment technique. I’d been aware of it for years but had never tried it myself.

Turns out, I LOVE this method. It’s gentle and effective. And an unexpected bonus? My attitude toward my hardworking boobs has shifted.

Maybe it’s the added awareness I’ve brought to this area of my body, or maybe it’s the compassion and love that naturally emerged during the creative process. Either way, I’ve found a new appreciation for these incredible body parts and as much as im still adapting to this different look, my attitude has softened . Its purley because I have taken time to process the last two years and find compassion for myself and my body .

I’m beyond excited to start 2025 with this workshop—it’s been a little dream of mine for some time, and I hope it’s the first of many more to come.

Next week, I’ll share all the details, stories, and moments from the workshop, along with some highlights from the wonderful women who are participating.

Interested In taking part in one? if you are I would love to hear from you!

Speak soon.

Lots of love,

Beth