A ceremony to support women of all ages to step into their power.
‘This was one of the best nights ever.’
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Read more: Ceremony for PowerCeremony for Power
A ceremony to support women of all ages to step into their power. ‘This was one of the best nights ever.’
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Read more: Ceremony of ShadowsCeremony of Shadows
A half-day workshop drawing on conversation, moving meditation, characterisation and shadow puppetry to play with our inner ghouls and goblins.
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Read more: Shedding CeremonyShedding Ceremony
An interactive sound installation created with visual artist Josephine Chime where participants are invited to listen to a guided visualisation to shed that which no longer serves them.
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Read more: Ceremony of Self(ie)Ceremony of Self(ie)
A 2-hour workshop that explores feeling good and image, created and delivered with Laura of Curious Rose Photography. We begin with conversation, travel into moving meditation and visualisation, partner work and image play and into a group photoshoot of what feels good where everyone contributes in-front or behind the camera. For information, prices or to…
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A half-day workshop drawing on conversation, moving meditation, characterisation and shadow puppetry to play with our inner ghouls and goblins.
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An interactive sound installation created with visual artist Josephine Chime where participants are invited to listen to a guided visualisation to shed that which no longer serves them.
An interactive sound installation created with visual artist Josephine Chime where participants are invited to listen to a guided visualisation to shed that which no longer serves them. Throughout the life of the installation, the number of shedded items pinned to the curtain grows. Upon conclusion the artists ceremonially burn that which was left behind.
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Download these recipe cards to bring a little bit of artistic ceremony into your life created by different artists involved in the Ceremony of Self project.
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An interdisciplinary arts project exploring ritual, art, change for women of all ages.
Ceremony of Self was born as an interdisciplinary arts project using mask, garment and photography to build young women’s self-confidence, at the age of puberty and transitioning to secondary school. It was first delivered in 2022 during the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, developed in partnership with Moseley Road Baths and ASIRT.
“I didn’t know my daughter could do that!”
In 2024, it evolved into a monthly workshop series exploring how to integrate ritual, art and community to support women move through the unseen unspoken changes in life.
“These sessions have become a part of my self-care routine.”
Resulting from both these versions of the project are a number of bookable ceremonies and resources for you and your community.
The project is led by producer Eleni Kyricou, Josephine Chime, myself, Laura of Curious Rose Photography, community theatre maker Emily Butler, choreographer and dancer Shelley Eva Haden and textile artist and puppet maker Ceridwen Brown.
“Ceremony of Self-Power was one of the best nights of my life.”
The Ceremonies
The following ceremonies can be booked out for festivals, parties or for your community group.
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A 2-hour workshop that explores feeling good and image, created and delivered with Laura of Curious Rose Photography.
We begin with conversation, travel into moving meditation and visualisation, partner work and image play and into a group photoshoot of what feels good where everyone contributes in-front or behind the camera.
For information, prices or to book contact: hello [at] flaviabertram [dot] com
Self(ies)
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A two-week interdisciplinary arts project using mask, garment and photography to build young women’s self-confidence, at the age of puberty and transitioning to secondary school.
“I can’t believe my daughter did all this!” – A surprised Mum who discovered her daughter’s talent.
Ceremony of Self with Josephine Chime 
The participants were girls 10-13 years of age with parents subject to immigration control by the Home Office. Given the pressures these girls faced, the increased exposure to messaging objectifying the female body at this age, and the physical and school changes they experienced, we offered them an opportunity to celebrate their super-powers and what they were good at. They translated these strengths into masks and garments which they then cat-walked in a fashion show for friends and family. Their creations were subsequently publicly exhibited for a month.
