Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into a new one.
In Expressive Arts (EXA) therapy, we invite participants to enter this liminal space through art-making, ritual, and play. This process encourages exploration of the essence of one’s being, an encounter with beauty in the unknown, and the discovery of inner resources and potential. Art provides a means to give shape to fragmented stories, acting as a container for emotions that are difficult to express verbally. It is a way to communicate hope, and the process is resource-oriented, held with care and compassion within a thoughtfully crafted frame.
This bi-weekly gathering serves as a temporary home for the displaced and oppressed—a “testimony through art.” The goal is to foster a sense of belonging and connection, preventing withdrawal and helping participants move through physical and mental stagnation. Through creativity and imagination, we aim to cultivate a sense of hope in the midst of uncertainty.
Note on Group:
These sessions will be facilitated by Yi Jen Chang, expressive arts therapist-in-training. For safety and to maintain a consistent dynamic, this will be a closed group with a maximum of 6 participants. This group is currently full. If you’re interested in joining future sessions when space becomes available, please contact Yi Jen at bodywilderness@gmail.com. We will notify you as soon as a new group is formed. This group will be conducted in English, but all languages are welcome! Non-verbal communication and expression are always encouraged in this space.
What is expressive arts therapy?
Expressive arts therapy is a therapeutic approach that places the creative process at the center of the human experience. Rather than focusing on advanced skills, it emphasizes the innate creativity of individuals and the heightened sensitivity that enables them to bring new things into being. This integrative approach uses a variety of creative expressions—such as poetry, music, visual arts, theater, clay, movement, and nature-based methods—to help individuals navigate personal challenges/ inquiries and explore their own resources. No previous art experience is required—just your presence.
Children’s Festival – A Celebration of Play & Creativity
We are hosting a children’s festival, where 20 to 40 specially invited children, aged 8 to 10, from the neighborhood will come together to celebrate the joy of childhood. The event aims to encourage outdoor play, fun activities, and games, creating a welcoming space for families to connect with Andrými. Additionally, we hope to inspire local artists friends to engage with the children by teaching them painting and colouring, fostering creativity and community spirit.
(Information about accessibility to Andrými on bottom of description)
No Borders Iceland býður í kaffi í Andrými á sunnudaginn frá 13:00-15:30. Kaffistundin er ætluð öllum þeim sem elska frelsi og hata landamæri. Þú ert velkomin/n/ð óháð því hvort þú eigir vegabréf og óháð því hvað stendur á því ef þú átt svoleiðis.
Markmiðið með kaffiboðinu er fyrst og fremst að 1) deila upplýsingum um þær lagalegu og efnislegu áskoranir sem fólk í verndarkerfinu þarf að eiga við og 2) að halda áfram að brjóta niður ósýnalegu landamærin sem halda uppi aðgreiningu fólks í samfélaginu.
Við vonum að rými líkt og það sem við ætlum að bjóða upp á muni efla skilning og samstöðu með öllu fólki sem er neytt til að hætta lífi sínu og útlimum í ferðum yfir landamæri og/eða þarf að ganga í gegnum mannskemmandi hælisleitendakerfi til þess að geta lifað öruggara lífi. Síðast en ekki síst viljum við bjóða upp á rými þar sem hægt er að slappa af, spjalla saman og jafnvel horfa á myndir eða hlusta á fyrirlestra um réttindi farandfólks og baráttuna gegn virki Evrópu og landamærum hennar.
Að sjálfsögðu er engin þolinmæði fyrir rasisma, útlendingaandúð, hómófóbíu, transfóbíu, kvenfyrirlitingu, aldursfordómum, fötlunarfordómum eða hvers kyns annars konar fordómum.
COVID: Vinsamlegast frestið komu ykkar þangað til seinna ef að þið eruð með einhver einkenni kvefs eða flensu.
Sjáumst í Andrými!
***ENGLISH***
No Borders Iceland hosts an open, free café in Andrými on Sunday 9th March from 13:00-15:30. The café is meant for all those who love freedom and hate borders. You are welcome regardless of what it says on your passport or whether you have one at all.
Two main purposes of the café are 1) to share information about current legal and material situations for people seeking asylum in Iceland and 2) to continue breaking down the invisible borders that keep us apart from each other.
We hope moments like the café can strengthen understanding and solidarity with people who are forced to cross borders through dangerous ways and/or go through hostile asylum procedures in order to live a safer life. We also simply want to offer a space to hang out in nice company and maybe from time to time offer program of talks, movies etc. concerning migrants’ rights and the fight against Fortress Europe and its borders.
Needless to say we do not tolerate racism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ageism, ableism or any other kind of oppression.
COVID: If you have the slightest symptoms of any kind of cold or flu, please stay home and come another time.
See you in Andrými!
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ACCESSIBILITY: The building itself is not wheelchair accessible.
The garden is wheelchair accessible. There are 5 steps leading to the main entrance of the house, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral, there are name tags and pronoun buttons by the entrance.
The kids room on the second floor can be used for childcare or as a calm space for people who need to be able to opt out of events and minimize input (sound, light, people).
***ESPAGNOL***
No Borders Iceland (Sin Fronteras Islandia) organiza un café abierto, gratuito, en Andrými el Domingo 9 de Marzo entre la 13:00 y las 15:30. Este evento tiene cabida por todes aquelles que aman la libertad y odian las fronteras. Eres bienvenide sin importar que está escrito en tu pasaporte o si tienes uno si quiera. Los dos propósitos principales del café sin fronteras son 1) compartir información acerca de la situación legal y material actuales para las personas que buscan asilo en Islandia, y 2) seguir rompiendo las fronteras invisibles que nos separan les unes de les otres.
Tenemos la esperanza de que momentos como este café puedan dar mayor fuerza al entendimiento y la solidaridad para con las personas que se ven forzadas a cruzar las fronteras en circunstancias peligrosas y/o se ven envueltas en procedimientos hostiles en busca de asilo en otros países para así tener una vida más segura. También queremos simplemente ofrecer un espacio en el que poder pasar el rato juntes con buena compañía y quizás de vez en cuando ofrecer también charlas programadas, ver películas, etc. Que estén relacionadas con los derechos de las personas que migran y la lucha contra las fronteras europeas.
No hace falta decir que hay cero tolerancia al racismo, la xenofobia, la homofobia, la transfobia, el sexismo, la discriminación por edad, la discriminación contra las personas con discapacidad y cualquier otro tipo de opresión. ¡Nos vemos en Andrými!
ACCESIBILIDAD DEL EDIFICIO: El edificio no es accesible para silla de ruedas. La entrada del jardín sí es accesible para silla de ruedas. Para entrar a la casa hay 5 escalones hasta la entrada principal, cada uno es 17cm. Los anchos de las puertas varían de entre 50 cm (en la puerta del servicio de la segunda planta) y 80 cm (la planta de entrada). Los servicios se encuentran en la segunda planta y en el sótano. La puerta de acceso a la habitación de reuniones es de un ancho de 75 cm (al igual que casi todas las otras puertas del edificio). No hay servicio en la primera planta.
Ambos servicios en el edificio son de género neutro, hay etiquetas en las que puedes escribir tu nombre y chapas de pronombres en la entrada de la casa. La habitación para niñes de la segunda planta puede ser usada para cuidados infantiles o como un espacio más calmado para aquelles que necesiten tomar un tiempo fuera de eventos para minimizar la entrada de información externa tal como sonido, luz, gente, etc.
(Private event – closed for organisers in Andrými)
A short workshop meant for those who want to organise in Andrými. The workshop has two parts:
Reflect upon what it means to be responsible and accommodating in a radical social space and what the notion of a safer space can mean for different people.
Reviewing all major material safety factors (locations of first aid kits, fire extinguishers and emergency exists etc. …)
The safer space workshop goes over the responsibilities that come with opening the house and taking care of the space. A short overview of key values and guidelines will be followed by a discussion about possible scenarios and solutions as well as a walk-through of the house.
Come over if you would like to learn how to support other people in the space, react to conflicts, get to know more about the work in our solidarity teams during bigger events or better understand why we have created the space.
If you’re already using the space, either organising within/with your group or as a participant, you’re encouraged to get to know how to support other people and build a safer space for all.
Andrými is open due to you, then let’s get together and talk about our radical social centre in town. Learn how to build a community where people feel welcome and safe.
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into a new one.
In Expressive Arts (EXA) therapy, we invite participants to enter this liminal space through art-making, ritual, and play. This process encourages exploration of the essence of one’s being, an encounter with beauty in the unknown, and the discovery of inner resources and potential. Art provides a means to give shape to fragmented stories, acting as a container for emotions that are difficult to express verbally. It is a way to communicate hope, and the process is resource-oriented, held with care and compassion within a thoughtfully crafted frame.
This bi-weekly gathering serves as a temporary home for the displaced and oppressed—a “testimony through art.” The goal is to foster a sense of belonging and connection, preventing withdrawal and helping participants move through physical and mental stagnation. Through creativity and imagination, we aim to cultivate a sense of hope in the midst of uncertainty.
Note on Group:
These sessions will be facilitated by Yi Jen Chang, expressive arts therapist-in-training. For safety and to maintain a consistent dynamic, this will be a closed group with a maximum of 6 participants. This group is currently full. If you’re interested in joining future sessions when space becomes available, please contact Yi Jen at bodywilderness@gmail.com. We will notify you as soon as a new group is formed. This group will be conducted in English, but all languages are welcome! Non-verbal communication and expression are always encouraged in this space.
What is expressive arts therapy?
Expressive arts therapy is a therapeutic approach that places the creative process at the center of the human experience. Rather than focusing on advanced skills, it emphasizes the innate creativity of individuals and the heightened sensitivity that enables them to bring new things into being. This integrative approach uses a variety of creative expressions—such as poetry, music, visual arts, theater, clay, movement, and nature-based methods—to help individuals navigate personal challenges/ inquiries and explore their own resources. No previous art experience is required—just your presence.
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Bring together families with small children
Bring together families with small children
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into a new one.
In Expressive Arts (EXA) therapy, we invite participants to enter this liminal space through art-making, ritual, and play. This process encourages exploration of the essence of one’s being, an encounter with beauty in the unknown, and the discovery of inner resources and potential. Art provides a means to give shape to fragmented stories, acting as a container for emotions that are difficult to express verbally. It is a way to communicate hope, and the process is resource-oriented, held with care and compassion within a thoughtfully crafted frame.
This bi-weekly gathering serves as a temporary home for the displaced and oppressed—a “testimony through art.” The goal is to foster a sense of belonging and connection, preventing withdrawal and helping participants move through physical and mental stagnation. Through creativity and imagination, we aim to cultivate a sense of hope in the midst of uncertainty.
Note on Group:
These sessions will be facilitated by Yi Jen Chang, expressive arts therapist-in-training. For safety and to maintain a consistent dynamic, this will be a closed group with a maximum of 6 participants. This group is currently full. If you’re interested in joining future sessions when space becomes available, please contact Yi Jen at bodywilderness@gmail.com. We will notify you as soon as a new group is formed. This group will be conducted in English, but all languages are welcome! Non-verbal communication and expression are always encouraged in this space.
What is expressive arts therapy?
Expressive arts therapy is a therapeutic approach that places the creative process at the center of the human experience. Rather than focusing on advanced skills, it emphasizes the innate creativity of individuals and the heightened sensitivity that enables them to bring new things into being. This integrative approach uses a variety of creative expressions—such as poetry, music, visual arts, theater, clay, movement, and nature-based methods—to help individuals navigate personal challenges/ inquiries and explore their own resources. No previous art experience is required—just your presence.
Children’s Festival – A Celebration of Play & Creativity
We are hosting a children’s festival, where 20 to 40 specially invited children, aged 8 to 10, from the neighborhood will come together to celebrate the joy of childhood. The event aims to encourage outdoor play, fun activities, and games, creating a welcoming space for families to connect with Andrými. Additionally, we hope to inspire local artists friends to engage with the children by teaching them painting and colouring, fostering creativity and community spirit.
Bring together families with small children
The building itself is not wheelchair accessible.
Los dos propósitos principales del café sin fronteras son 1) compartir información acerca de la situación legal y material actuales para las personas que buscan asilo en Islandia, y 2) seguir rompiendo las fronteras invisibles que nos separan les unes de les otres.
Tenemos la esperanza de que momentos como este café puedan dar mayor fuerza al entendimiento y la solidaridad para con las personas que se ven forzadas a cruzar las fronteras en circunstancias peligrosas y/o se ven envueltas en procedimientos hostiles en busca de asilo en otros países para así tener una vida más segura. También queremos simplemente ofrecer un espacio en el que poder pasar el rato juntes con buena compañía y quizás de vez en cuando ofrecer también charlas programadas, ver películas, etc. Que estén relacionadas con los derechos de las personas que migran y la lucha contra las fronteras europeas.
No hace falta decir que hay cero tolerancia al racismo, la xenofobia, la homofobia, la transfobia, el sexismo, la discriminación por edad, la discriminación contra las personas con discapacidad y cualquier otro tipo de opresión.
¡Nos vemos en Andrými!
El edificio no es accesible para silla de ruedas.
La entrada del jardín sí es accesible para silla de ruedas. Para entrar a la casa hay 5 escalones hasta la entrada principal, cada uno es 17cm. Los anchos de las puertas varían de entre 50 cm (en la puerta del servicio de la segunda planta) y 80 cm (la planta de entrada).
Los servicios se encuentran en la segunda planta y en el sótano. La puerta de acceso a la habitación de reuniones es de un ancho de 75 cm (al igual que casi todas las otras puertas del edificio). No hay servicio en la primera planta.
Ambos servicios en el edificio son de género neutro, hay etiquetas en las que puedes escribir tu nombre y chapas de pronombres en la entrada de la casa.
La habitación para niñes de la segunda planta puede ser usada para cuidados infantiles o como un espacio más calmado para aquelles que necesiten tomar un tiempo fuera de eventos para minimizar la entrada de información externa tal como sonido, luz, gente, etc.
Bring together families with small children
(Private event – closed for organisers in Andrými)
A short workshop meant for those who want to organise in Andrými. The workshop has two parts:
The safer space workshop goes over the responsibilities that come with opening the house and taking care of the space. A short overview of key values and guidelines will be followed by a discussion about possible scenarios and solutions as well as a walk-through of the house.
Come over if you would like to learn how to support other people in the space, react to conflicts, get to know more about the work in our solidarity teams during bigger events or better understand why we have created the space.
If you’re already using the space, either organising within/with your group or as a participant, you’re encouraged to get to know how to support other people and build a safer space for all.
Andrými is open due to you, then let’s get together and talk about our radical social centre in town. Learn how to build a community where people feel welcome and safe.
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into a new one.
In Expressive Arts (EXA) therapy, we invite participants to enter this liminal space through art-making, ritual, and play. This process encourages exploration of the essence of one’s being, an encounter with beauty in the unknown, and the discovery of inner resources and potential. Art provides a means to give shape to fragmented stories, acting as a container for emotions that are difficult to express verbally. It is a way to communicate hope, and the process is resource-oriented, held with care and compassion within a thoughtfully crafted frame.
This bi-weekly gathering serves as a temporary home for the displaced and oppressed—a “testimony through art.” The goal is to foster a sense of belonging and connection, preventing withdrawal and helping participants move through physical and mental stagnation. Through creativity and imagination, we aim to cultivate a sense of hope in the midst of uncertainty.
Note on Group:
These sessions will be facilitated by Yi Jen Chang, expressive arts therapist-in-training. For safety and to maintain a consistent dynamic, this will be a closed group with a maximum of 6 participants. This group is currently full. If you’re interested in joining future sessions when space becomes available, please contact Yi Jen at bodywilderness@gmail.com. We will notify you as soon as a new group is formed. This group will be conducted in English, but all languages are welcome! Non-verbal communication and expression are always encouraged in this space.
What is expressive arts therapy?
Expressive arts therapy is a therapeutic approach that places the creative process at the center of the human experience. Rather than focusing on advanced skills, it emphasizes the innate creativity of individuals and the heightened sensitivity that enables them to bring new things into being. This integrative approach uses a variety of creative expressions—such as poetry, music, visual arts, theater, clay, movement, and nature-based methods—to help individuals navigate personal challenges/ inquiries and explore their own resources. No previous art experience is required—just your presence.
Bring together families with small children
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