We invite you to join us for a cosy Sunday afternoon of queer writing, conversation and play. This workshop is a longer session of ‘Addy’s Corner' which has been running in south Birmingham since 2024 in memory of our friend Adil.
The workshops hosts are Ray Vincent-Mills and Sallyanne Rock. Ray is a poet and paper artist in Birmingham and the co-host of monthly Addy's Corner spaces. Sall is a poet and access support worker to creatives, based in the Black Country. Our facilitators are experienced in running workshops and try to centre accessibility, care and softness around trauma.
We will explore the themes of queering form in language and writing practices, and the possiblities of disobedient writing. This workshop is suitable for people with any level of writing experience, including none. Our collective space will use a mix of readings, host reflections and group conversation, and all particpation will be optional. Listening only is welcomed.
KEY TIMES
11:45 Joining time
12:00 Gentle start and introducing ourselves
12:15-13:30 Exploring ‘queering form’
13:30-14:00 Social and snack time
14:00-15:30 Exploring ‘changing form’
15:30-16:00 Sharing and listening
16:00 Workshop close
Disabled and neurodivergent-led space
Free vegan snacks & drinks available. You are welcome to bring and eat your own food at any time in the workshop.
ACCESS INFORMATION
Moseley Hive is a high-street venue, accessible through a large glass door with step-free entrance. The door can be automatically opened via a button to the left. The Hive is entirely on the ground floor with good wheelchair and mobility scooter access, and a wheelchair accessible toilet. There is soft banquette seating for cushioned support. Overhead lighting is yellow spotlights, which can be bright. We will play some background music during writing exercises, this can be reduced in volume or changed to a different playlist, please ask us.
TRANSPORT
Nearby street parking is very limited. Disabled parking is available in Moseley Village car park, 300m away.
Bus routes 1, 35, 41 and 50 stop close by.