A little embroidery never hurt

A lecture on creative chaos, laughter and much-needed calm

In a daily life filled with laundry, deadlines, and a guilty conscience about everything we don't reach, it can be hard to allow yourself to just... be and have fun. But what if it is precisely in the small breaks — with creative input and play — that we find peace, community and renewed energy?

Based on her creative project 'A little embroidery has never hurt', Rikke Mia Skovdal shares her own experiences of finding peace in the small moments when we let go of control and when something that does not necessarily have a goal can still make sense. Through humor and honest reflections, she focuses on stress, creativity and choosing herself for.

The lecture is not about getting good at embroidery -- but about feeling good about yourself and having a little laugh about it all. It is a reminder that we must prioritize breaks, the creative and the fun, just as we prioritize taking care of the body, cleaning and making money. To find balance and profit in a demanding world, we must choose ourselves for and make room for well-being. It's about daring to let go of control and create something — just because it feels good.

**About the educator: **
Rikke Mia Skovdal (b. 1989) is an artist, satirist and communicator with a unique ability to unite humor, reflection and life experience. She is behind the popular Instagram profile “A little embroidery never hurt”, where she challenges notions of needlework, well-being and life balance with satire and sharp recitals.

She has published the book “A Little Embroidery Never Hurts — A Guide to Making Your Own Unique Embroideries” (Alpha), which combines creativity with mental calm and leaves room for play rather than achievement. In addition to her digital presence, Rikke Mia has extensive experience in teaching embroidery and creative processes through workshops aimed at both companies and individuals.

Rikke Mia graduated as a television and media organizer from the Danish School of Media and Journalism and has worked in the fast-paced media industry, where she has produced podcasts for Radio24siv, P1 and R8dio, among others. In addition, she has a master's degree in digital design and communication from the IT University, which gives her a solid understanding of both media, dissemination and creative process.