Join jewelry designer Douriean Fletcher and holistic health practitioner Samantha Wakefield for Vision & Voices, a multidisciplinary workshop presented in conjunction with Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture. Designed for women, this program centers female experiences and perspectives.
Participants will be guided through grounding reflection and invited to explore personal vision through the contemplative practice of beading within a supportive group setting. Each beaded work becomes part of an evolving Vision & Voices collection exhibited in cultural spaces and museums across the country, honoring and elevating the insight of historically marginalized visionaries. The experience offers participants an opportunity to contribute to a growing national archive of creative expression while reconnecting with clarity, imagination, and collective power.
About the Artists
Douriean Fletcher is an acclaimed jewelry designer and artisan whose visionary work bridges the realms of adornment and storytelling. Best known for her intricate and culturally resonant pieces, Fletcher has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of jewelry design, infusing each creation with profound narrative and aesthetic beauty. Fletcher's artistic journey is deeply rooted in her appreciation for cultural heritage and historical artistry, elements that shine through in her meticulously crafted designs. Her work gained significant recognition when she was selected as the specialty jeweler for Marvel's blockbuster film Black Panther, where her jewelry played a pivotal role in bringing the rich, Afrofuturistic world of Wakanda to life. This high-profile project showcased her ability to blend traditional African motifs with modern design, earning her accolades and a global audience. As part of the costume design team, she became the first jewelry artist to be part of an Academy Award-winning team. Her work is currently on view in Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture.
Samantha Wakefield is a holistic nurse practitioner, energy healer, and founder of Mindful Mocha Mama. With over 18 years of clinical experience, she integrates somatic healing, energy awareness, and ancestral reverence to help women reconnect to their bodies and creative power. She is also the host of the Meds & Magic podcast and guide of the Meds & Magic Community, where she holds intimate spaces for nervous system healing, intuition, and embodied manifestation. In collaboration with Douriean Fletcher, Wakefield facilitates embodied experiences through Vision & Voices workshops. Using the meditative art of beading, participants gain access to ancestral wisdom, awaken creative life forces, and clarify purpose.
