The Hub Collective Inc.

🇯🇲🇨🇦 We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Jamaican-Canadian artist Janice Garel to our Creative Arts Centre for a special one-day silk painting workshop inspired by the vibrant island beauty of Bequia. 🌺🦋🌼

During this hands-on session, participants were introduced to the French Gutta Serti technique, a traditional silk painting method that combines precision and color. Designs were first developed on paper before being carefully transferred onto silk, allowing participants to transform their artistic ideas into beautiful textile artworks. 🎨

🖌️The workshop provided a wonderful opportunity for learning, creative expression and cultural exchange, with each participant producing a unique piece inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us. 🪷

A heartfelt thank you to Janice for sharing her expertise and passion with our community. We look forward to hosting more dynamic workshops like this in the future as we continue to explore new artistic techniques. ✨

Our stories are travelling. 🌿

‘Bush Medicine: Stories that Remember the Land’ has been selected for Cinema Club, a free community screening series brought to you by Shine Studio and Film & Folklore Festival, celebrating Caribbean film at Big Black Box in Port of Spain. 🇹🇹

We are grateful to curator Shinelle Ambris for proposing the film and to Film & Folklore Festival for creating spaces where Caribbean stories keep finding new audiences.

🎥Join us on Wednesday, June 24th from 8PM. Free and open to the public.

Our free 1-on-1 therapy sessions are still available for individuals seeking support, guidance and a safe space to talk.

We are currently at 70% capacity, which means limited spaces for appointments. If you have been considering taking this step for your mental health and well-being, now is a great time to register before the remaining spots are filled.

Whether you're navigating stress, grief, anxiety, life changes or simply need someone to talk to, support is available.

Counselling sessions under this current phase are generously funded by Grenadines Initiative.

🔗 Reach out today to learn more or book your session: https://forms.gle/uzP7BBsffG95nj5o7

🎬 Our documentary ‘Bush Medicine: Stories that Remember the Land’ will be featured at the ‘Cinema & Bush Brew’ event in Ottawa, Canada hosted by our friends at the SVG Ottawa Association. 🌿

If you’re in the area, be sure to support this special occasion celebrating Vincentian culture and tradition with an evening of live entertainment, vendor shopping, giveaways and more!

Tickets are $36.50 CAD and available now: https://svgaottawa.com/product/cinema-bush-brew-ticket/

📆 Saturday, June 20th
🕔 5:00PM - 9:30PM EST
📍 Julian Norwich Anglican Church, 7 Rossland Ave. Ottawa

Come represent SVG and be part of this unforgettable evening! 🇻🇨🇨🇦

We are pleased to share this invitation from Maureen St. Clair of The People’s Listening Project. Maureen has collaborated with us over the years, and it is always a joy to witness the spaces she holds with such care.

In connection with our Healing Together initiative, we recognise the importance of spaces like these to support healing, connection, and emotional wellbeing across our communities.

“We are Circling Online once again, a gathering of old and new friends exploring the Art of Being Human through compassionate communication. Come share, listen, and express the full medley of emotions: grief, sorrow, joy, rage, confusion, love through these relentless, shaky times.”

🗓️ Thursday, May 14
⏰ 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST / AST
🔗 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6772891663

All are welcome. Come as you are.

We’re expanding our FREE 1-on-1 counselling sessions! 💬✨

Access virtual support from psychologists, social workers and mental health counsellors from across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

These sessions are open to:
•Individuals who have participated in our programs
•Anyone across the Grenadines in need of support
•Persons currently living in St. Vincent who are originally from the Grenadines (including those who relocated after Hurricane Beryl)

Healing Together creates sustainable, culturally grounded, and locally-led psychosocial care across the Grenadines. Our goal is to make mental health support accessible for everyone, through programmes rooted in creativity, care and solidarity.

Counselling sessions under this current phase are generously funded by Grenadines Initiative.

🔗To apply, scan the QR code or click the link: https://forms.gle/uzP7BBsffG95nj5o7

Volunteer in our Community Bush Medicine Garden 🪴

Join us this Tuesday, April 7th from 10AM to 2PM at our garden in Port Elizabeth for a working day to freshen the space.

Chatoyer Gardens will be with us, guiding the pruning and sharing their knowledge of dry season care for our plants. It’s a hands-on day and we’d love your help.

Volunteers are welcome. Bring gloves, water, a hat and sunscreen if you have them — and come ready to get your hands dirty.

See you there. 🌿

For more information:
📱 +1 (784) 498-1933

🎨 A big thank you to Dan Feldman for his generous donation of art supplies to The Hub!

These supplies will help support our future art workshops and our upcoming Batik sessions. We truly appreciate the support for the arts and our community’s creative future. 💛

Join us tomorrow Tuesday, March 31st for our Batik information session with Nadia Richards!

We’re meeting with Owia House
to share more details on a 4-week summer intensive training about the art of African Batik.

To join us, please fill out the application form or feel free to just show up!

⏰ 4-6PM
📍Hub’s Creative Arts Centre

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/9HJiakz4LQnkkRWV6

For more information:
📧 [email protected] or [email protected]
📱+1 (784) 526 6180