COMMON GROUNDS with Tomara Garrod

Writer and sex educator, Tomara Garrod, leads this one-day creative workshop on consent as an everyday pratice. Tomara will use theatre and creative writing exercises to step away from the general understanding of consent as a contractual agreement. Instead, we will explore the various forms of communication that we use everyday to establish consent as a common ground between us and other people.

This workshop may be triggering for survivors of sexual violence. Fidget toys, sensory touchstones, and regular breaks will be provided to help support participants' wellbeing throughout.

Part of QUEERCIRCLE’s exploration of creative health and well-being

Tomara Garrod is a London-based writer, poet and workshop facilitator who has delivered sessions for English PEN, Kings College London and SPECTRA, amongst others. They have also worked on projects with Beyond Equality, Small Nose Theatre and School of Sex Ed. "I love facilitating workshops that open-up new space for people to explore, whether I am writing with first time poets, medical students or supporting trans and non-binary poeple - facilitating never ceases to be exciting, challenging and refreshing."