A playful and accessible queer-centred workshop series, which uses mindful life drawing and writing to explore and connect with ideas, self, and community.
Bits & Pieces is unapologetically queer, feminist, body positive, and dedicated to social justice which often informs our themes! We use themes to format sessions, so that we can play and explore with art to reflect on ways of being in the world.
We believe in art as an act of community care and are against the gatekeeping of creativity. Our aim is to create accessible and fun art spaces that encourage everyone to get involved, regardless of experience, and without worrying about the finished product.
What do I need to bring?
We will be providing some basic materials - paper, pens, pencils, pastels, boards - however, if you have some of your own materials that you like using, such as a sketch book or special pen, we encourage you to bring it along!
Pricing: We offer a sliding scale of prices, depending on what you can afford, so please choose one that is most appropriate for you. £6 options are available through Eventbrite, and please get in touch at bitsandpiecesworkshop@gmail.com as soon as possible if you need a lower-cost spot - no questions asked (we're not cops), but please know these spaces are very limited.
Location
The Queery is a co-operative sober community space and bookshop in Kemptown, Brighton.
Covid-19
We want this event to be as safe as possible. We therefore encourage you to take a lateral flow (rapid test) before attending the workshop, and ask you not to come if you have any symptoms of cold or illness.
The Queery has hand sanitizer, face masks, and some LFTs.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. There will be chair seating. Background music is played during the workshop.
We can provide free tickets for carers, subject to capacity and availability - please ask us early!
For any other accessibility requirements, please get in contact, this is a community focused workshop and we do our best to accommodate!