Badge Making - LGBTQ+ Art Workshop

Join us for another free-to-attend LGBTQ+ arts and heritage workshop. Each event is completely free to attend and includes all of the resources and knowledge! The event is open to LGBTQ+ people aged 16 years old and above.

Facilitator - Dr Ben from the Badge Cafe! He holds a PhD in queer fun (no, really) and has published academic research about the power of homemade mutant hope machines – grassroots forms and processes that help create better worlds one step at a time. Ben knew a “hope machine” when he saw one and realised how much potential lay in badgemaking.

Badge Cafe is rooted in care, fun, creativity, collaboration and hope. Badgemaking is a refuge, a playground, a laboratory and a launchpad – a place where self-care, social connection, analogue crafting, artistic exploration and progressive civics meet.

It’s based on re-use, finding beauty and use in discarded, donated and found materials.

This workshop is an opportunity for you to learn more about Dr Ben's practice, queer community & create artwork to be featured in an exhibition at the New House Gallery!

This event is free to attend but does include an optional donation to support Blossom LGBT CIC's work in providing social spaces, mentoring & life skill classes to LGBTQ+ young adults. If you do choose to donate EventBrite automatically adds a small processing fee - We're sorry about this.

In previous workshops, we've focused on different media such as making collages and painting! We'll explore a brand new art style in this upcoming event.

Art is considered to be a leading form of mindfulness and is a great way to improve your general wellbeing. We combine this fantastic skill with LGBTQ+ identities to provide a safe space to allow you to explore and express your identity in a supportive environment.

Accessibility - The workshop will be held in the gallery on the ground floor. The venue has one step from the main entrance to the foyer and gallery spaces, a ramp is available. An accessible toilet is located in the foyer to the left-hand side of the main entrance, no RADAR lock is required. The doors are not automated but front-of-house staff can assist if needed.

Blossom LGBT CIC - BlossomLGBT works with LGBTQIA+ young adults from the age of 16 to 30 across the UK. Our goal is to support the amazing things that LGBTQIA+ people can achieve when they are empowered to succeed without the fear of discrimination. Blossom also offers several professional services such as consultancy and training to businesses whilst also offering free workshops, social spaces, and mentoring. Blossom LGBT CIC is a trans-led organisation. We are proud to encourage trans+ people, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour to attend our events. We believe exploring LGBTQ+ identities should be open to all. Discrimination in any way will never be tolerated at our events. Check Blossom out at www.Blossom.LGBT

The Fine Print...

Under 16's MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AGED OVER 18.

People between 16 and 18 MUST have parental consent to attend this event. You should be aware, and make it clear to your parents, that this event is open to all ages. We will need your parent to drop you off at the venue and must sign a consent form before leaving.

We are proud to offer this event to all regardless of ability or access needs. If you require additional support to access this event please email [email protected] once you have signed up.

Host or Publisher Blossom LGBT CIC