Diversify

Breastfeeding Course
2020-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Oslo) | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Nutrition, Weaning and Working
Come join us for our final session of this Breastfeeding series. Everyone is welcome to join in, as no previous attendance is required.
In this important meeting, we will discuss what weaning means, how and when to introduce nutritious food to your baby, and how to juggle breastfeeding and working.
Information about pumping and working, night weaning, and introducing bottles will be discussed, as well as what weaning means for your postpartum body and emotional health.
Each month, we will repeat the cycle of topics. Whether you are a mother-to-be or currently breastfeeding, we want to give you relevant support by offering sessions tailored to your needs. Each stage of the breastfeeding journey is important for you and your baby. We will take a step by step approach that focuses on the mechanics, benefits and challenges of each stage.
Take part in this wonderful opportunity to build a supportive community of mothers and share your own experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. <3
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 8

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Creative Fridays: Apron Making with WarmFolk
2020-10-16 17:30 - 19:30
Daisy from Warmfolk gives us another creative evening with a session crafting aprons.
In this session we will step up in size and confidence. Bring your favorite fabric or pick from Daisy’s vibrant collection. You will need 1 meter of fabric for each apron, and 1 meter of each of your fabrics if you would like it double-sided.
We are leveling up our sewing confidence by tackling a more advanced project. A well designed apron can also improve your kitchen goddess skills but don’t fret, you can make an apron for your cook in the kitchen to show your love.
You’re welcome to bring your machine but sewing stations will be ready when you arrive.
Cost: NOK300
Max attendees: 8

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Breastfeeding Course
2020-10-16 11:00 - 12:00
The Art Of Breastfeeding And Overcoming Difficulties – The Art and Science of Breastfeeding
Join us for the third session in a series of four! Everyone is welcome to jump in, as each session requires no previous attendance. This is a great meeting for anyone who has experienced challenges while breastfeeding, from tongue tie to mastitis to low supply.
We will talk about how to approach challenges both from a natural ‘art’ point of view, such as working on positioning and latch; and from a medical point of view, such as ointments or medications. We will also talk about what can be done to help avoid most of these difficulties to begin with, if they can be avoided.
Each month, we will repeat the cycle of topics. Whether you are a mother-to-be or currently breastfeeding, we want to give you relevant support by offering sessions tailored to your needs. Each stage of the breastfeeding journey is important for you and your baby. We will take a step by step approach that focuses on the mechanics, benefits and challenges of each stage.
Take part in this wonderful opportunity to build a supportive community of mothers and share your own experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. <3
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 8

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Pastel Painting Course by InspiraNorge
2020-10-08 18:30 - 21:00
Welcome to our course ✌️
This course is designed to teach anyone from beginner to moderate, the fundamentals of painting using Pastel. This course starts with the basics and progresses gradually to more complex subjects and concepts.
You will learn:
🎨Space and perspective
🎨Form and proportions
🎨Tone and color
🎨Shadows and Rhythm
🎨Line fundamentals
🎨Shape and form fundamental
🎨How to use value and contrast
🎨Creating texture
If you’ve love drawing and want to discover easy techniques to create stunning art that you can transfer to your own pictures then this course is for you.
This course is limited to 8 participants.
Registration required and binding.
Class time: Thursday, October 8 from 18:30 – 20:30
Place: HerSpace, Strandgata 19
Price: NOK600 (Register by Sept. 30 for early bird pricing NOK480)
Materials: All materials are provided for you
The course will be held in Norwegian.
Book Online
htthttps://www.inspiranorge.com/bookings-checkout/pastel-painting-workshop-hawaii

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.

Breastfeeding Course
2020-10-08 11:00 - 12:00
The baby arrives! The family and the breastfed baby
Learn what to expect when the baby arrives, and how to get off to a good start. We will discuss cultural and family expectations, as well as open discussion on your expectations and goals.
Leave with a good understanding of what to expect from your body in the first week or 2 of
baby being born, and a list of ways that your family and partner can support you in your
breastfeeding goals.
Each month, we will repeat the cycle of topics. Whether you are a mother-to-be or currently breastfeeding, we want to give you relevant support by offering sessions tailored to your needs. Each stage of the breastfeeding journey is important for you and your baby. We will take a step by step approach that focuses on the mechanics, benefits and challenges of each stage.
Take part in this wonderful opportunity to build a supportive community of mothers and share your own experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. <3
Cost: NOK200
Max attendees: 8

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Time to Talk
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:30
The UN reports that 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced either physical and/ or sexual intimate partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner (not including sexual harassment). Sexual violence is one of the most common problems we have as a global society, and we do not address it nearly enough. Join us in our very first dialogue with our guest Munira Mariama Makarov as we tackle sexual violence, resilience and the importance of speaking up.
About the series:
Time to Talk is a series hosting a variety of topics too often neglected or avoided in our society. As an organization that aims to create the future we want now, Manifold believes we must start doing the work and create an environment where nothing is off the table. Together, we want to cultivate knowledge and awareness and tackle issues head-on to find solutions.
About our guest:
Meet Munira Makarow. Munira is a creative mother of two. She is a published artist, poet and painter. She is also the recent recipient of the Voices of African Women (VAW) most supportive of other women awards.
Her greatest passion is to support and uplift women regardless of where in life’s journey they are. Munira is an instructor in various Courses, Flexid (flexible identity) being among the current courses she takes to support youth with multicultural upbringing and flexible identities.
Munira works as a part-time interpreter. She is the voice behind THI (Tverr Kulturell Helse Info), a piece of cross-cultural health information on the Corona Virus videos in the Somali language. Munira has suffered from chronic autoimmune disease from a very young age, but that hasn’t stopped her from being an advocate for survivors of rape.
For years, she has raised awareness about sexual violence, rape, and abuse through her social media platforms and her art. Previous to that, she has travelled across Norway and many countries working tirelessly to break the taboo of speaking up. Munira uses her art to speak up from a survivor’s perspective.
Cost: NOK100
Max attendees: 20
This event is free for HerSpace members.

*To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, we are taking precautions to keep participants safe and decrease exposure to the virus.
Before attending this event, please be aware of the following rules:

Only participants who have purchased a ticket beforehand are able to attend, in order to help us ensure having a safe number of people in our space at any time.
Please wash your hands or use antibacterial solution for at least 20 secs when you arrive at HerSpace.
Please keep a minimum of 1-meter distance to all persons and wear a mask when that is not possible.
Shared equipment, including yoga mats, paint brushes, toys, will be disinfected directly after use. However, we encourage you to bring your own materials if possible.
Please be safe and stay at home if you feel unwell. Send us an email and your ticket can be applied to another upcoming event.

Creative Fridays: Handmade Cloth Napkins with Warmfolk
2020-10-02 18:00 - 19:30
Cloth table napkins add a special touch to mealtimes and is a great alternative to disposable serviettes for every meal. Back in the day, Norwegian families gave personalized napkin rings to each family member. Dinner napkins could be reused rather than washed immediately after each meal. Your handmade dinner napkins can add to the ritual of mealtime and bring back this time honoured practice. There’s just something novel to using cloth napkins for everyday occasions and not limiting its use to fancy functions.
Daisy will guide us through the easy process of making a set of four double-sided napkins. Bring fabric with your favorite pattern or upcycle something special like a well used table cloth that holds meaning to you. A set of four table napkins uses 2 pieces of fabric measuring 2 meters. If bringing your own fabric, make sure both pieces of your woven (not knit) fabrics. If you don’t want to bring your own materials, fabric will be available at the event for NOK200 for 2m of material.
We will have sewing stations ready and looking forward to creating with you.
Cost: NOK200
Max Participants: 8
About WarmFolk & Daisy

WarmFolk quilts and patterns reflect a love of traditional craft and a celebration of modern aesthetics. Daisy Aschehoug created WarmFolk as a way to move her teaching and quilt design forward in the quilting industry, while also pursuing various art quilt endeavors.
Daisy Aschehoug currently lives in Nesodden, Norway. She grew up among sewing machines and fabric, but it wasn’t till her thirties that she finally asked her mother to teach me to sew. Quilting offered an opportunity to combine her new love for sewing with all of the art classes that she’d taken throughout my life. She realized a passion for selecting fabrics to incorporate into traditional and modern quilt patterns.
Daisy has been making quilts since 2010 and designing quilts for magazines since 2016. She is most passionate about the art of modern traditionalism and incorporating curved piecing into utility quilts. She is a member of the Modern Quilt Guild and the Studio Art Quilt Associates.
She has a masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana, and spent several years in the United States helping federal and state governments work with communities to develop best practices for managing natural resources. Now that she is fully immersed in designing, making, and teaching the art of quilting, she is excited to explore how the resources she uses in her craft can reflect socially and environmentally sustainable practices.

Breastfeeding Course
2020-10-02 11:00 - 12:00
“Breast is best” as we’ve all been told. But “why?” and “how?” does something so natural pose challenges for new mothers? How can we prepare moms-to-be so that they enjoy instead of experiencing anxiety around breastfeeding?
In our four part series on breastfeeding, we invite Erin Koenig to share her knowledge and experience. With over 9 years of work in breastfeeding support and nursing her own children, ages 5 and 13, we are confident that Erin will share some valuable information around a very intimate conversation. She is a certified La Leche League leader and breast counselor as well as a body work expert, masseuse and yoga instructor. Expecting moms, new moms, and babies are welcome.
Why is breastfeeding important? What are the benefits?
Learn the ABC’s of Breastfeeding in this first meeting of the month. We will cover some of the
amazing benefits of breastfeeding from A to Z to both you and your baby in this class with a
game and a sharing circle. This session will be structured as an open discussion where we will address how human lactation works, how breastfeeding impacts your baby’s mental, physical, and emotional development, as well as your postpartum health.
Each month, we will repeat the cycle of topics. Whether you are a mother-to-be or currently breastfeeding, we want to give you relevant support by offering sessions tailored to your needs. Each stage of the breastfeeding journey is important for you and your baby. We will take a step by step approach that focuses on the mechanics, benefits and challenges of each stage. After the first class we will follow up with:

New baby, family and routines around breastfeeding
The art of breastfeeding and overcoming challenges that may arise
Nutrition, weaning and transition back to work

Take part in this wonderful opportunity to build a supportive community of mothers and share your own experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. <3
Cost: NOK300
BUNDLE: NOK1000 for 4 sessions
Max attendees: 8

Women in Leadership: Hyacinth Walters-Olsen
2020-10-01 18:00 - 20:00
In this Women in Leadership chapter we will meet Hyacinth Walters-Olsen. She will talk to us about her journey in the entrepreneurship world as well as her experience working abroad and in Norway.
Hyacinth has worked as a business development manager for a multi-award winning nationally franchised chain of businesses in the UK. She co-founded an online-based financial services corporation that gained customers in over 130 countries. Hyacinth has studied business development, business communications and marketing, team development, leadership, NLP and coaching.
She launched Mover of Mountains in Manchester, UK in 2015, a coaching and mentorship project where she won contracts to deliver training through key strategic government-funded partners.
In 2017, Hyacinth emigrated to Oslo, Norway where she now works as CEO for Fotobaren AS, an innovative forward-thinking company that offers interactive photographic experiences.
Come and join us to hear more about her in an intimate setting. Let her inspire you with her story.
Cost: 200NOK
Max attendees: 20
***This event is Free for HerSpace and Members (Spots are limited).***
***This event is also free for participants from Africa Connect***

Doing the Work: Hvit er også en hudfarge
2020-09-29 18:00 - 19:30
In the last few months we have been hosting Thursday conversations to navigate how we can better show up and act for racial justice. We’ve had some powerful exchanges of experiences and ideas. Regardless of the language, the message is the same. It is time to engage with our Norwegian community on the topic of race.
Join us på norsk this Tuesday, 29th of September, to open up the conversation on racism, for the locals.
Hvit er også en hudfarge
For oss som har hvit hud så er hudfarge noe vi kan velge å tenke på, for deretter å ikke tenke mer på det. Oftest er det våre melanin-rike venner og kollegaer som har den utakknemlige jobben av å få oss til å reflektere, stille spørsmål og handle annerledes når vi vet bedre.
På møtet vil du møte andre hvite mennesker som velger å ta samtalen om rasisme, om hvithet, og som forsøker å bedre måten de stiller opp for melanin-rike mennesker i livet og samfunnet sitt. Vi vil utforske hva hvithet betyr for vår identitet, gjøre en refleksjons øvelse og snakke i små grupper om hvilke begrep og konsepter som kan være nyttige for å forstå rasisme og anti-rasisme i Norge.
Velkommen til vår samtale for

å lære mer om hvordan rasisme strukturerer samfunnet og angår oss alle
utforske rasisme som tema i et rom der alle spørsmål er lov
gjør et forsøk, kanskje ikke få det til, men fortsette å prøve
møte andre mennesker som også vil gjøre mer i arbeidet mot rasisme i Oslo

Dette er en del av en serie vi har hittil ført på engelsk Doing the Work, men om du ennå ikke har deltatt, så håper vi denne samtalen er noe du vil være med på.

Community Lunch
2020-09-25 11:00 - 13:00
We continue our Friday tradition of Community Lunch where we can come together to meet other HerSpace members and their guests, share our wins and needs, as well as enjoying a tasty vegetarian meal. We invite you to join us at the table.
Our founder, Chisom Udeze, has a special treat for us from her home country of Nigeria. Jollof rice is a savoury one-pot meal with variations across regions in West Africa. Chisom’s family recipe is a beautifully seasoned dished that leaves you wanting more. Good luck trying to uncover her family’s secret recipe!
Book your seat at our table for a nourishing end to your week.
This event is free for HerSpace Members.
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 20

Doing the Work with Sarah Przedpelska
2020-09-24 18:00 - 19:30
Doing the Work IV: Action oriented session
This Thursday is gonna be a letter writing session. Together, we will identify racist institutional practices and come up with ideas on how they can change. We’ll write to City Hall, businesses, local institutions and perhaps a newspaper or two, to ask for a response and a change in their practices.
Bring a cause or an example – we look forward to seeing you. This event is open to people of all races. People of colour are welcomed and highly encouraged to attend.
Come to our conversation to:

Learn how racism structures our society and impacts all of us
Call people in, not call people out
Take risks, make mistakes, learn, and keep going
Tap into mutual interest
Appreciate that growing is good and hard

Creative Fridays: Make your own bento bags
2020-09-18 17:30 - 19:30
Bento bags are a popular Japanese style of bag. They are called azuma bukuro which translates to “good fortune bag”. You can use these bento bags for bulk shopping, gift wrapping, a lunch box, and even a camera bag.
Daisy will guide us through the easy process of making our own bags. Bring fabric with your favorite patterns or upcycle something special like a childhood bed sheet set. Each bento bag uses 2 pieces of fabric. If bringing your own fabric, make sure both pieces of your woven (not knit) fabrics are each 30 cm x 100 cm (11 1/2 inches x 40 inches). If you don’t want to bring your own materials, fabric will be available at the event for 100 kroner/bag.
We will have sewing stations ready and looking forward to creating with you.
Cost: NOK200
Max Participants: 8
About WarmFolk & Daisy

WarmFolk quilts and patterns reflect a love of traditional craft and a celebration of modern aesthetics. Daisy Aschehoug created WarmFolk as a way to move her teaching and quilt design forward in the quilting industry, while also pursuing various art quilt endeavors. This site is currently in development but will soon include a range of products and services all designed to keep you and your loved ones happy and warm. Or “koselig” as they say in Norway.
Daisy Aschehoug currently lives in Nesodden, Norway. She grew up among sewing machines and fabric, but it wasn’t till her thirties that she finally asked her mother to teach me to sew. Quilting offered an opportunity to combine her new love for sewing with all of the art classes that she’d taken throughout my life. She realized a passion for selecting fabrics to incorporate into traditional and modern quilt patterns.
Daisy has been making quilts since 2010 and designing quilts for magazines since 2016. She is most passionate about the art of modern traditionalism and incorporating curved piecing into utility quilts. She is a member of the Modern Quilt Guild and the Studio Art Quilt Associates.
She has a masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana, and spent several years in the United States helping federal and state governments work with communities to develop best practices for managing natural resources. Now that she is fully immersed in designing, making, and teaching the art of quilting, she is excited to explore how the resources she uses in her craft can reflect socially and environmentally sustainable practices.

Community Lunch
2020-09-18 11:00 - 13:00
Join us every Friday for lunch, to connect and share over food.
Community chef Ampy Basa will be serving a Roasted Pumpkin Curry with green beans, paprika, kale and aubergine, served with toasted coconut rice.
This event is free for HerSpace Members.
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 20

Women in Leadership: Shine Theory
2020-09-17 18:00 - 19:00
For this Women in Leadership session, join us to hear Chisom Udeze and Sarah Przedpelska discuss Shine Theory.
Shine Theory, developed by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, is described as the practice of mutual investment in each other. Shine Theory represents an intentional commitment to collaborate with and support each other instead of competing with each other.
Rather than engage in insecurity, Shine Theory encourages us to come into our power and have the confidence to be excited and supportive of someone else’s success. It embodies the attitude of “I don’t shine if you don’t shine.” It’s a practice of cultivating a spirit of genuine happiness and excitement when your friends are doing well, and being there for them when they aren’t. When we find ways to elevate each other and help each other thrive, it becomes contagious.
Come to this session to learn about Shine Theory and women supporting women!
*This event is free for HerSpace members (Spots are limited)*
*This event is also free for participants from Africa Connect*

This is a recurring event. Every two weeks, you will hear from a female leader who will share her story, experience, knowledge, insights and/or advice. Light snacks and drinks will be served.
About our speakers:
Chisom Udeze
Chisom Udeze, according to Sarah Przedpelska:
“When Chisom Udeze encounters a problem that irks her, you can be certain she does not rest until something moves. She’s done it for over a decade within business development and economics, and more recently, she has been moving things in Oslo to create social impact through Diversify and HerSpace. Chisom is seldom perplexed by problems, instead she sees them as puzzles in need of new constellations. The constellations she forms depend on collaborating with others and lifting together to form synergies and new solutions. No wonder the concept of Shine Theory has such a great appeal to her.”

Sarah Przedpelska

Sarah Przedpelska according to Chisom Udeze:
“Sarah Przedpelska is a curious, brave, warm, and brilliant individual. She approaches every situation with an open mind, and a willingness to truly learn. She sees and values people as they are. In the years I have known Sarah she has been a confidante and a force of nature who I can reach out to when I need unfiltered honesty and advice. She expects me to be better than I am, and she encourages me to aim higher. While I have practiced Shine Theory in one way or another throughout my adult life, it was with Sarah that we first decided to make it intentional. She introduced me to the concept of Shine Theory and I look forward to continuing learning from her.”

Community Lunch
2020-09-11 11:00 - 13:00
Join us every Friday for lunch, to connect and share over food. Community chef Julie Pavola will be serving a Harvest Soup with roasted butternut squash, apples and feta cheese. We will have kale salad with pumpkin seeds, cranberries, walnuts and freshly baked sourdough bread to nourish us after the long week.
This event is free for HerSpace Members.

Doing the Work with Sarah Przedpelska
2020-09-10 18:00 - 19:30
Doing the Work III: Moving the conversation onwards
What are you doing?
You’ve been reading and watching anti-racist resources and perhaps you feel like you get it. But how do we bring our anti-racism into our workplace, classroom or family dinner table? What are actions we can do together and in our communities?
This coming Thursday, we will practice intervening in racist conversations and equipping ourselves with arguments to start changing people’s minds and actions. This event is open to people of all races.
People of colour are welcomed and highly encouraged to attend.
Come to our conversation to:

Learn how racism structures our society and impacts all of us
Call people in, not call people out
Take risks, make mistakes, learn, and keep going
Tap into mutual interest
Appreciate that growing is good and hard

Vinyasa & Restorative Yoga with Nikki
2020-09-09 09:00 - 10:15
Start your week off with an energizing Vinyasa flow practice followed by a healing restorative yoga session with Nikki Hayes at HerSpace.
Vinyasa is a dynamic type of yoga that connects one posture to the next through the breath and flowing movements, which is why it is sometimes called “Yoga flow”. It is fun and variable, as practices are never the same. It helps to develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive motion injuries. The class runs for 60 min.
Restorative yoga is a practice to slow down and open your body through passive stretching. It is a completely different experience than most contemporary Yoga, and it is a good complement of more active practices and our busy lives, an excellent antidote to stress, depression and anxiety. The class runs for 15min. You are welcome to bring blankets or pillows to support you through the poses. We will serve a light, nourishing breakfast with tea following our session.
Cost for the full event: NOK250
Max attendees: 12 people

Vinyasa & Restorative Yoga with Paulina
2020-09-07 09:00 - 11:00
Start your week off with an energizing Vinyasa flow practice followed by a healing restorative yoga session with Paulina Copello at HerSpace.
Vinyasa is a dynamic type of yoga that connects one posture to the next through the breath and flowing movements, which is why it is sometimes called “Yoga flow”. It is fun and variable, as practices are never the same. It helps to develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive motion injuries. The class runs for 75 min.
Restorative yoga is a practice to slow down and open your body through passive stretching. It is a completely different experience than most contemporary Yoga, and it is a good complement of more active practices and our busy lives, an excellent antidote to stress, depression and anxiety. The class runs for 45min. You are welcome to bring blankets or pillows to support you through the poses. We will serve a light, nourishing breakfast with tea following our session.
Paulina Copello is a Yoga practitioner and instructor . She studied in Argentina, Norway and India and certified by Yoga Alliance in Vinyasa, Nada, Restorative and Nidra Yoga.
“Yoga has become my lifestyle and it has been a path full of joy, peace and beautiful people since I started practicing around 10 years ago.” -Paulina
You can learn more about Paulina at www.naturaljoyyoga.com .
Cost for the full event: NOK300
Max attendees: 12 people
*If you would like to attend only Vinyasa or Restorative, you can buy a single ticket for either event below.
Vinyasa Yoga: NOK200
Restorative Yoga: NOK150

Creative Fridays: Make Your Own Masks with Daisy Aschehoug
2020-09-04 17:30 - 19:00
On this Creative Friday, Daisy Aschehoug, Founder of Warmfolk, will be facilitating a session of mask making. Daisy has researched the best design for masks to protect you and your loved ones. All materials will be provided, but if you would like to use your own fabric, bring two pieces 20cm x 20cm (8in x 10in) for the exterior and interior of the mask. Fabric should be woven cotton, not knit or jersey. Elastic will be on hand but you are also welcome to bring your own.
Daisy’s Bio
Daisy Aschehoug lives in Nesodden, Norway. She grew up among sewing machines and fabric, but it wasn’t until her thirties that she finally asked her mother to teach her to sew. Quilting offered an opportunity to combine her new love for sewing with all of the art classes that she had taken throughout her life. She discovered a passion for selecting fabrics to incorporate into traditional and modern quilt patterns.
Daisy has been making quilts since 2010 and designing quilts for magazines since 2016. She is most passionate about the art of modern traditionalism and incorporating curved piecing into utility quilts. She is a member of the Modern Quilt Guild and the Studio Art Quilt Associates.
She has a masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana and spent several years in the United States helping federal and state governments work with communities to develop best practices for managing natural resources. Now that Daisy is fully immersed in designing, making, and teaching the art of quilting, she’s excited to explore how the resources used her craft can reflect socially and environmentally sustainable practices.
***HerSpace Membership Discounts Apply***

Community Lunch
2020-09-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us every Friday for lunch, to connect and share over food. Community chef Noor Ul Ain from Pakistan will be serving us a traditional Chick Pea Curry with rice and peas, raita and naan. It will be a delightful treat to share around our table. She will also have a selection of her homemade cookies to top us off.
This event is free for HerSpace Members.

Women in Leadership: Claudia Antwi-Adjei Hedegaard
2020-09-03 18:00 - 19:00
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. As such, we have designed this series as one of the ways to support their growth.
This is a recurring event. Every two weeks, you will hear from a female leader who will share her story, experience, knowledge, insights and/or advice.

Our first Female Leader is: Claudia Antwi-Adjei Hedegaard

Claudia Antwi-Adjei Hedegaard is Ghanaian-Norwegian and currently works as a Strategic Business Management Advisor at Norway’s largest media organisation – The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). Prior to this, she held the position of Head of Organisational Development in Aker Energy where she was responsible for defining and operationalising a corporate organisational development strategy, to support Aker Energy’s mission to build an oil and gas company in Ghana. Prior to Aker Energy, she worked for several years in Equinor, and held various leadership positions within strategy, corporate transformation, innovation, change and organisational projects. She has also previously held the position of Employer Brand Manager at the Norwegian Ministry of Finance.
Claudia holds an Executive Master in Innovation, Business models and Digitalisation from the Norwegian Business school. A Master’s degree in International Business Management from Kingston Business School in London, and a Bachelor degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Oslo. She is also a participant of NHO’s renowned Female Future leadership development programme.
We are extremely excited to hear from Claudia and soak in her knowledge, advice and insights from years of experience in leadership roles.
Light snacks and drinks will be served.
This event is Free for HerSpace Members (Spots are limited).
This event is also free for participants from Africa Connect

Art Brunch with InspiraNorge
2020-08-23 14:00 - 18:00
Bring unique art and a cultural experience to your weekends. InspiraNorge is opening doors to our new location at HerSpace! We are excited to welcome you, your friends and family to a heartwarming space to create art and delight in delicious nibbles. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon to be creative and be nourished. We will be launching this season with an Art Brunch. Artist, Alyona Storm, will guide us through 4 hours of painting with breaks in between to eat, drink and be merry. We will serve coffee, tea, mocktails and for those needing an extra burst of inspiration, some sparkling wine and mimosas. Get to know your fellow art lovers around the kitchen table and find community while sharing delightful treats from our bespoke catering team at Casa Basa.
What will we paint? Using acrylic on canvas, we will create a composition of sexy fruits. During this class, we focus on studying shapes of sultry fruits. We will guide students through a modern approach of creating either their own composition or use the reference presented by our teacher. We will create unique colour combinations for each painter, using soft and balanced or daring and contrasting colours. You will add your personal touches through the colour selections while painting in a defined style. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced creators. All workshop materials are provided.
By the end of the afternoon, you will have your signature acrylic painting of sexy fruits on canvas to adorn your home or gift to someone special.
Turn a mundane Sunday into an inspired and creative one. This session is limited to 12 participants. Registration required and binding.
