Join us for a hands-on Pride Banner-Making Workshop with the Hold It Up Collective where we’ll be channelling our creativity into powerful statements for social justice.
If you are interested in LGBTQ+ activism, campaigning, the role of art in social movements, community organising, and the importance of solidarity please join us and meet other like-minded people. No previous printing experience is necessary.
What to expect:
> Learn how to make a DIY banner to carry on a march or parade soon or to display in your window
> Print and paint onto paper and/or fabric
> Work with others to create bold statements and visuals that amplify a message
> Engage in discussions around LGBTQ+ inequality, other social issues, and strategies for change
What to bring:
> We will provide materials, but feel free to bring an old t-shirt, tote bag or fabric to paint on.
This is the second year running we have ran this workshop in the run-up to Wakefield Pride. Pride has always been, and remains a protest. Come along and let’s make the most of the opportunities we have through Pride, to have our voices heard on the issues we care about.
Tickets are free but a suggested donation of £5, for those that can afford it, will go towards the upkeep of Our House Wakefield.
Accessibility:
- This event is held at Our House, 172 Kirkgate, WF1 1UD
- Children are welcome but we ask anyone under the age of 16 to be accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 18
- We have highchairs and activities in our kids corner for children, and board games visitors can use free of charge.
- The centre has street-level access, with an approximate 8cm tall concrete ramp from ground level.
- The toilet facilities are gender-neutral and are wheelchair accessible.
- The cafe serves both dairy and milk alternatives, and we offer a range of vegan and non-vegan snacks.
- This event is an alcohol-free and drug-free space; anyone who brings drugs or alcohol into the centre will be asked to leave.
- The cafe runs a ‘pay it forward’ scheme; if you can't afford a drink, please ask a team member, and they will happily tell you about it.
- All the proceeds from our shop and cafe go to the centre's running and upkeep.