Shaded Writers x Hackney Libraries In Person Writing Group for QTIBiPoC

Shaded Writers welcome Queer, Trans, Intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (QTIBiPOC) to a writing group for and facilitated by QTIBiPOC supported by Hackney Libraries. It is hybrid; the virtual component delivered via zoom.

Book virtual event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shaded-writers-x-hackney-libraries-online-writing-workshop-for-qtibipoc-tickets-1272691286899

A mix of creative prompts and mindfulness will be offered. A moment to pause, reflect and create. Bring your favourite beverage/snacks and your coloured pens or your picture making equipment. Bring your pen and paper, lappy, phone - however you create. Come ready to write/draw/doodle/journal (as you choose), free and to prompts, to and for yourself. Come to enjoy the ambience of being in community. There is no expectation you should share, though you are welcome to.

It is suitable for writers at any level and non-writers wishing to engage creatively.

It will be held as gentle space of invitation and relaxation and finding your own level of participation, no judgement, no pressure. There is no obligation to put your camera or audio on if joining via zoom. It is held as safe(r) space and will not be recorded. Hackney Libraries may request pictures taken only with your expressed consent. The pictures may appear on and in promotional material for the writing group (flyer/ website/newsletter). We try to never out anyone.

• AI powered auto captioning on (relatively efficient - available in person via your device)
• Full transcript accessible for the duration of the event;
• Detailed Workshop material offered in multiple formats - read aloud/ screenshared/ downloadable handout/ chat box;
• Chat can be saved;
• Comfort Break/s.
• We are on the first floor accessible by lift
• Wheelchair accessible bathroom
• Kitchenette where you can make hot drinks
• Feel free to bring snacks and consume at will

Let us know if you have any other accessibility needs.

*Masks are optional for this indoor event.

Queer & trans-affirming.

This event is for QTIBiPOC only and is designed for adults (18+). Younger people wishing to attend should have the permission and guidance of a responsible adult/caregiver. If you are not a member of the QTIBiPOC demographic, please feel free to amplify the event and to

Event time: 1-3pm (GMT/UTC)

Duration: 120 minutes

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Whoever you are and whatever your relationship with your creativity, we'd love you to join us.

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