Starting this Thursday!This summer the Feminist Library will take up residence in contemporary art s
Starting this Thursday! This summer the Feminist Library will take up residence in contemporary art space The Showroom, bringing elements of the Library’s fascinating collection, along with our collaborative, DIY ethos, and offering a programme of free workshops.WORKSHOPSAll workshops are free and are open to self-identified women and non-binary people, unless otherwise specified. Priority will be given to residents in the borough of Westminster.To register a place please email [email protected] for women and non-binary people of colourSaturday 21st July, 3pm – 4pmBiodanza, the dance of life, explores the connection between the body, emotions and spirituality through free body movements and self-exploration. https://www.facebook.com/events/798743643846444/Women of WestminsterSaturday 21st, 28th July, 4th August, 11am – 2pmA series of three workshops for local women to explore their experience in the area and its history andproduce a collaborative book. Gain skills in research, writing, interviewing, drawing and photography.https://www.facebook.com/events/196347381071506/Housing DiscussionThursday 26th July, 7:30pm – 9pmOpen discussion on housing and gentrification. Different campaigners will share ideas and give mutual support. Drop-in. Open to all.https://www.facebook.com/events/215992269035495/Young People’s Writing WorkshopWednesday 1st August, 12pm – 3pmJoin artist Liv Wynter in a writing workshop on gender, self-expression and sexuality. Participants will create a collaborative zine and will be able to perform at the closing event. Open to young women and non-binary people aged 12 and up.https://www.facebook.com/events/609265249459051/Creative Writing WorkshopsFriday 3rd, Saturday 4th August, 12pm – 6pmJoin poet and psychologist Sina Sujatha Schwache to explore identity in multicultural societies through creative writing. You will produce your own piece of writing that you will be able to perform at the closing event. https://www.facebook.com/events/326295994574263/COMMUNITY PARTYSaturday 11th August, 2pm – 6pmThe project will culminate with a community party open to everyone on Saturday 11th August, featuring food from local women entrepreneurs as well as presentations of creative work produced during the workshops. Open to all.https://www.facebook.com/events/2509794735712703/EXHIBITIONOpen 12 – 6pm Wed – Sat, 20 July – 11 August 2018Exhibition Opening Party: Thursday 19 July, 4.30 – 8:30pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/259825321474368/The Showroom’s gallery space will be transformed into a pop-up Library, featuring materials from the Feminist Library’s collection. Minna Haukka, our artist in residence will create a new art installation for the space. It will be a place for discussions, creativity and meeting new people, along with comfy seating, tea-making facilities and kids’ activities.Also taking place within the space will be Expressions, a group exhibition by young self-identified women of colour.The Feminist Library on Loan at The Showroom and Expressions are part of Create Church Street, which seeks to engage the local area with the arts. Funded by Westminster City Council. -- source link