Create a symbolic self-portrait inspired by Frida Kahlo while enjoying traditional Mexican cacao, storytelling and collage.
About this event
Who was Frida Kahlo beyond the flowers, the eyebrows and the iconic self-portraits?
This creative workshop invites you to discover Frida through a different lens—one that explores identity, resilience, symbolism and Mexican culture while creating your own artwork in a welcoming and inspiring environment.
Rather than recreating Frida's paintings, we'll use her life and artistic practice as a starting point for exploring our own stories.
Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy traditional Mexican cacao, discover the cultural roots of cacao in Mexico, and create a symbolic self-portrait collage using mixed media.
No artistic experience is necessary.
This workshop is about expression, curiosity and meaningful conversation—not perfection.
What we'll explore
• Who was Frida Kahlo beyond the icon?
• Identity and self-expression through art.
• Mexican symbolism and visual storytelling.
• The cultural history of traditional Mexican cacao.
• Creating your own symbolic self-portrait collage.
• Sharing stories in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
What's Included
🌱 Traditional Mexican cacao tasting
🎨 All collage materials
✂️ Mixed-media creative session
📖 Storytelling about Frida Kahlo and Mexican culture
🤍 Guided reflection
☕ A welcoming creative community
What to Bring
Just yourself.
Everything you'll need for the creative session will be provided.
If you'd like to incorporate something personal into your collage (a printed photograph, magazine clipping, small note or meaningful image), you're welcome to bring it along.
Who is this workshop for?
This experience is perfect for anyone who loves:
• Frida Kahlo
• Creativity
• Mexican culture
• Storytelling
• Mindful evenings
• Meeting like-minded people
No previous artistic experience is required.
Meet your host
Diego Lugo is the founder of Frido Education, a cultural project exploring the relationship between Mexican cacao, storytelling, astrology and community.
Over the past decade, Diego has facilitated workshops and educational experiences across Australia, Mexico and the UK, bringing together Indigenous knowledge, contemporary reflection and creative practice.
About Frido Education
At Frido Education we believe creativity is a way of understanding ourselves.
By bringing together art, cacao and conversation, we create spaces where culture becomes something we experience rather than simply learn about.
Come curious.
Leave with your own artwork, new conversations, and perhaps a different way of seeing both Frida—and yourself.
What You’ll Experience
A relaxed, supportive atmosphere - no experience necessary
Gentle demonstrations of this unique “paper and stitch” technique
Guidance designing and stitching into your chosen photograph
Space to chat, connect, and create together
Two hours of hands-on tutoring
What’s Included
All materials provided
Access to the She Makes Things “Box of Tricks” - a treasure trove of colourful threads
Design ideas and inspiration
A She Makes Things cross stitch sampler kit to take home (worth £20)
Hand-selected vintage photographs and postcards available to purchase if you don’t have your own
Your choice of drink from the bar
Your work-in-progress to take home with you
What to Bring
A favourite photograph or postcard to stitch into (black and white works best)
Glasses if you need them for close work
A little curiosity - and perhaps a willingness to get hooked! (Additional materials will be available to purchase.)
