a Third Place for QTIPoC+ (September)

Thursday 12th September

For September's Third Place, we are joined by multidisciplinary artist Patsy for a dance and movement workshop rooted in Afro culture, designed to empower, heal, and inspire.

This session will provide an inclusive space to explore your creativity, connect with others, and release emotional tension through the power of movement. Incorporating healing movements and techniques, you'll learn to express yourself authentically and embrace your identity.

No dance experience necessary, and you are welcome to participate at your own pace, this is for enjoyment so take part in whatever way you wish to!

About Patsy

Patsy is a multidisciplinary artist based in Glasgow, Scotland. With a passion for storytelling and social justice, she seamlessly blends dance, visual arts, and entrepreneurship to create impactful and thought-provoking work. As a dancer and teacher, patsy has performed on stages across Scotland and organised community events that celebrate black culture and creativity. patsy has a passion for empowering individuals and creative positive change, she is excited to share her passion with you and create a memorable workshop experience.

• Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement.
• We will be at the venue from 6pm if you need to come early to chill, get changed etc.
• If you need travel costs covered we can do this for you, just keep your receipt.
• If there is anything else that you need to help you access the workshops please let us know.

Important information

Please reserve a ticket through eventbrite before you come along, for safeguarding reasons, so we know who plans to attend.

Please arrive by 6:30pm so that the workshop can run smoothly.

If you have any questions or want to talk to Mahasin about additional support please email them at [email protected]. They will also be at the workshops to help out and offer support to those who need it.

Please cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend, we ask that you do this 24-48 hours before hand so that we can plan accordingly.

About Exhale.Group CIC

Exhale.group is a non-profit organisation, creating spaces for QTIPOC+ (Queer, Trans and Intersex People of Colour) to dream, explore and connect, in Glasgow and Scotland.

It is led by QTIPoC+ and all staff, volunteers and facilitators are QTIPoC+.

A Third place

The ‘third place’, is a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, it refers to a place outside of the home and work/school where you can relax and socialise with others. For example, churches, bars, libraries, parks etc. can be considered 'third spaces'.

For Queer People of Colour, third places are important as our homes and workplaces may not be places that we can show up as ourselves and feel comfortable in. The existing places that act as a 'third space' may be the same, as they are not designed for and by QBPoC.

This is where the name of the project comes from - we wanted to hold space every month for our community to connect, try new things and experience joy and relaxation in.

There will be different activities each month (decided by the community) and food provided at all events. Most of the events on the dates below will be held in Transmission Gallery except from August and November where we have a special activities planned!

Host or Publisher Exhale.group