Where Afrofuturism and self-pampering meet.
Deadline for applications: 2pm, Thursday 20 June
This DIY is supported by Whitstable Biennale
Embark on an Afrofuturist quest to reunite and nourish our past, present and future selves.
This accessible workshop aims to build a personal and pragmatic relationship with intersectional* Afrofuturism by bringing to life its multi-facetted elements through creative activities and embodied self-pampering. Guest artists TBC.
*Intersectional = melanated, dis/ability-positive, transfeminist, queer and class-inclusive.
This workshop is for Black, Brown and People of Colour participants with priority given to QTIBPOC*.
This workshop is disability / different-ability positive, stim-friendly, attention and energy sensitive with regular periods of alone time and time-outs throughout the day. The facilitator identifies as disabled.
*Queer-Trans-Intersex-Black-People-of-Colour
Travel to and from the workshop (UK) will be covered. All food is vegan. Dietary and access adjustments will be accommodated. All workshop materials and resources will be supplied.
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