Rainbow Mind - Queer Connect x Art in The Park

Join us for cyanotype printmaking in Victoria Park. Created for and hosted by LGBTQIA+ people. Free events, sign up below.
About this Event

Get out into nature this summer with Rainbow mind and connect with yourself and other young people in the LGBTQIA+ Community. Get out into nature and try something new, as Connor The Ecologist shows you how to make beautiful cyanotype prints.

Queer Connect offers a safe, welcoming LGBTQIA+ space for you to meet new people and engage in creative activities. It's a great opportunity for us to take a moment away from the stresses of day to day life, be in nature, and support our mental and physical wellbeing.

Key information:

📍 We will meet at 5:45pm at the Bonner Gate Entrance of Victoria Park on Sewardstone Road. Connor and Nebula will be there to meet you!

🕰️ We plan to be together from 5:45pm until 6:45pm, but we will take into consideration the weather and the size of the group, so please be aware that the session may finish early.

👋 We will finish the session at the same place we started.

🌱 During the walk, you'll be introduced to cyanotype printmaking and invited to create your own artwork

👣 Our route will be easy, non-strenuous, and wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if there might be any support you need or if you have any advice from your GP about not participating in gentle walking/movement.

💧 Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring anything you might need for the session, such as a bottle of water and suncream!

This session is not a mental health crises support service. If you need more immediate crisis support, please see below for further information.

LGBT Switchboard: 0800 0119 100

LGBT Foundation (advice , support and information) 0345 3 30 30 330

Galop National LGBTQ+ National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428

Galop London LGBTQ+ Helpline: 020 7697 4081 (Hate Crime & Sexual Violence)

Mindline Trans+: 0300 330 5468

The Samaritans: 116 123 or 0800 073006 (24/7)

More about Queer Connect

Queer Connect is programme delivered by Rainbow Mind for LGBTQIA+ 18-25 year olds to connect and share experiences while partaking in creative and social activities. These FREE sessions are designed to help you improve your mental health and wellbeing, and are specifically created for and led by LGBTQIA+ folks.

Follow our Instagram @rainbowminduk to find out when and where the next session will be, or sign up to receive emails from us!