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SUMMARY:Queer Social St Kilda – Queer Auslan with Hadley
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn how to have a conversation with D/deaf and hard of hearing queers who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language). \nWe will explore queer specific Auslan signs as well as do’s and don’ts when approaching D/deaf and hard of hearing people. \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nIn this workshop we will explore: \nLGBTQIA+ specific signs\nBrief overview of Deaf Culture and Deaf history.\nTips on approaching D/deaf and hard of hearing people\nConversation practice \nWho will be Facilitating?\nHadley (she/they) is an energetic queer human who is always on the move. Hadley is a Auslan teacher and Deaf mentor with Open That Door. \nThey are also passionate about mental health and advocacy for the Deaf Community. \nHadley is profoundly Deaf and uses Auslan everyday.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-st-kilda-queer-auslan-with-hadley/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,inclusion and accessibility
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SUMMARY:Queer Social St Kilda: Inclusive Life Drawing with Robin
DESCRIPTION:Inclusivity is fun! So is drawing! Come along and join this casual\, beginner friendly queer social art class where you can relax\, mingle and learn some life drawing skills. By inclusivity\, we mean celebrating diverse bodies\, but also diverse artists with any range of experience – even if you’ve never done any drawing before\, this class is for you. \nNo art experience required – just come and have a wonderful time! \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nThis is part class\, part queer social\, so there will be time both for drawing and for meeting like-minded queer pals in a relaxed environment. The class portions will feature our model Fern doing a range of short poses\, with instruction on easy tips to help beginners get used to life drawing\, and more experienced artists to expand their style. We’ll be focussing on enjoying the experience of drawing and celebrating how cool the human body is in all its forms over creating perfect artworks. There’s no such thing as a bad drawing. \nAll materials provided. \nWho will be Teaching?\nRobin French (they/them) is a British storyboard artist and illustrator who has been living in Melbourne for 2 years. They have worked on a wide range of animated TV shows for clients like Disney and Netflix\, and during their personal practise they create art and comics inspired by nature and queer experiences. Robin also trades locally at art markets under the name Feral Rainbow\, and enjoys teaching others through workshops and mentoring. Follow their work at @sketchrobin or their website.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-st-kilda-inclusive-life-drawing-with-robin/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230720T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T030436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T013131Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Social St Kilda: Car Troubles – Common Problems and Easy Fixes with Richo
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how to jump start a car or change a tyre? \nFuse blown but don’t know where to look? \nGot somewhere to go but need a tow? \nLearn the skills you need to get moving again! \nWhat will we cover?\nIn this class we cover: \n– How to check and change basic electrical components (fuses and lights) \n– How to change a tyre \n– How to jump start\, push start and how to safely tow a vehicle. \nThis is a safe space for all and all questions are welcome (no such thing as a silly question!) \nWho will be teaching?\nRicho (he/they) is a DIY car maintenance enthusiast and enjoys tinkering in the garage at home. He has had many years experience working with vehicles through his work including outback tour guiding\, bus driving\, truck driving and now works in conservation and bushland management. \nMany hours in remote areas away from roadside assistance has lead Richo to be handy with tools and developed his vehicle trouble shooting\, repair and recovery skills.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-st-kilda-car-troubles-common-problems-and-easy-fixes-with-richo/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230706T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230706T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T030436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T012820Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Social St Kilda: Fearless Queerness – The Queer Sex Ed They Didn’t Teach You In School with Daz and Rosie
DESCRIPTION:Despite what some schools teach\, relationship and sex education is not a “condom on a banana” or “practicing abstinence until marriage”. Daz (sexologist) and Rosie (educator) – your Sex Space facilitators – are here to deliver the queer-centred relationship and sex ed your school failed to teach you. We give you the info and tools you want and need to nurture healthful\, stigma-and-shame-free\, satisfying sexual lives\, supported with healthy intimate relationships\, and founded on self-empowerment – and we make it fun and interactive. We affirm queerness and make it safe\, and want you to be fearless about your sexual and relationship well-being. \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nIn this 75-minute class\, we centre relationship and sex education that is diverse in nature and queer-inclusive. We tear down heteronormativity\, the gender binary\, and ‘preferred’ social attitudes\, behaviours\, expectations and structures that are considered ‘the default’\, and that devalue queer and LGBTQIA+ existence. \nFoundations first – we explore our sexual anatomies and physiology\, and the distinctions between sex and gender.\nThen it’s time to get sexy – sexual\, romantic\, emotional and relational identities\, diversity and fluidity; sexual arousal\, responses and behaviours.\nWe finish with brief info about: sexual\, gender and relationship stigmas\, shame and challenges; sexually transmitted diseases\, and sexual coercion and assault.\nThroughout the class\, we will do our best to engage with any and all of your questions. We intend to place an emphasis on love\, healthy communication\, boundaries\, respect and trust (with yourself and with others); empowering yourself with queer-centred relationship and sex ed; and the awesomeness (and difficulties) of embracing queer life. \nWho will be teaching?\nDaz (he/they) and Rosie (she/they) are co-facilitators of Sex Space workshops and events! You can follow Sex Space on Insta and TikTok. \nDaz is a practicing sexologist and relationship mediator with the Australian Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine. They are queer\, neurodiverse and passionate about sharing their knowledge in the sexological field to help build safe\, LGBTQIA+ inclusive and respectful environments\, where everyone feels comfortable expressing their truest and most empowered selves. \nRosie is an educator and seasonal tutor. Since completing her Masters of Environment\, she is a big believer that personal and sexual health is connected to planetary health. They are interested in what flows from doing speculative\, infinite play that positions humans as part of an ecosystem\, rather than in control of it.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-st-kilda-fearless-queerness-the-queer-sex-ed-they-didnt-teach-you-in-school-with-daz-and-rosie/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230622T203000
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: The Art of Shibari
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided journey into the exciting world of rope bondage. \nDesigned for curious\, caring creatures\, this class will explore the artform’s potential for profound intimacy\, connection and trust building. \nWe will learn the important foundations of safety and rope-craft before learning some basic yet effective techniques for empowering your inner rope-top. \nThe lesson structure is designed so that no previous experience is required. \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat we will cover?\nIn this class\, you will learn: \n\nSome basic shibari forms\nFoundational knots and frictions\nCritical safety and anatomy information\nThe history of this beautiful art form\n\nWhat should I bring?\n\nComfortable clothes\nWater bottle\nFeel free to also bring some bondage rope if you would like to join in.\n\nAccessibility\n\nWheelchari Accessible Venue\nGender Neutral Bathrooms\nDiscounted Early Bird Tickets\nFree Tickets for First Nation Attendees\nAuslan Interpreted Upon Request\n\nWho will be teaching?\nThis workshop is facilitated by local shibari artist Harli Adalia an anatomy specialist\, with a unique and deep understanding of the shibari journey. \nHarli is ready to support you on your journey into this exotic and expansive practice.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-the-art-of-shibari/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T030436
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Collage for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Collage isn’t new\, it been around for thousands of years. But collage can allow us to be kids again. Think outside of the square and construct imaginary worlds\, scenarios and even poetry. Discover how collage can help us loosen up\, relax and even discover things about ourselves.\nLets have fun and have some interesting conversations along the way! \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop.\nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers.\n \nWhat will we cover?\n\nA brief history of collage and they types of collage out there\nTools of the trade\nMethodology of how to collect and curate images for future works\nAn exercise to help you prepare and compose the piece you’ll create\nCreate your piece to take home\nGift: A curated collage pack for you to create additional pieces at home\n\nAll materials provided but feel free to bring any magazines or images you’d like to include \nAccessibility\n\nWheelchair Accessible Venue\nGender Neutral Bathrooms\nQuiet Spaces\nDiscounted Early Bird Tickets\nFree Tickets for First Nation Attendees\nAuslan Interpreted Upon Request\n\nWho will be Teaching?\nYianni (he/him) is a Trend Forecaster by day and collage artist by night. Starting off early in his 20s as a fashion designer Yianni ran his own label and even showed at Australian Fashion Week. During the pandemic he discovered his love of collage and how that could help him clear his mind. In doing so he ended up showing at the Linden Gallery as part of the Postcard Show\, at Queer My Head show at the Dax Centre as part of Midsumma which had a huge impact on him and more recently the Men on Men show at the Laird. Now he is starting to share his love of collage with others to help them realise the possibilities.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-collage-for-the-soul/
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Visual & performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laneway Learning":MAILTO:melbourne@lanewaylearning.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230601T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T030436
CREATED:20230501T073220Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Watercolour for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Do you lay in bed on cold Thursday mornings and think “I would love to have a galaxy of my own. To have\, to hold\, to stare at with the ones I love on a rainy night”? Well this class will show you how to create that galaxy you so long for and dream of. \nWe will practice the art of DIY stencilling\, using some very common objects and some substances you may not expect\, to create a deep cosmic centrepiece like the image featured in this ad. \nAll we need is the imagination inside our lovely brains\, watercolour paint\, and the madness of the method.\nWe hope to see your mysterious galaxy come to life! \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers.  \n \nWhat will we cover?\nThis is a hands on workshop where you’ll go home with your own galaxy painting to decorate your walls. \nTogether we will explore: \n\nHow to work with stencils\nHow to work with watercolour paints and layers\nHow to add stars and details\n\nAll materials will be supplied.  \nWhat should I bring?\n\nSome sparkly queer energy\n\nAccessibility\n\nWheelchair Accessible Venue\nGender Neutral Bathrooms\nQuiet Spaces\nCheap Tix\nShare the Love Free Tix (prioritised for First Nations\, Trans & Poc Attendee)\nAuslan Interpreted Upon Request\n\nWho will be Teaching?\nRiver is a 31 year old Australian Non Binary visual artist from European + First Nations ancestry. Born + raised on Wongai Country in Laverton + Kalgoorlie\, they currently live on unceded Wurundjeri Willum Biik in Naarm. River experiments with sculpture\, printing\, mosaic and mixed media painting around themes of connection to country\, memory\, and identity.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-watercolour-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Visual & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230426T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T030436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T024200Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Social Brunswick: Fearless Queerness – The Queer Sex Ed They Didn’t Teach You In School with Daz and Rosie
DESCRIPTION:Despite what some schools teach\, relationship and sex education is not a “condom on a banana” or “practicing abstinence until marriage”. Daz (sexologist) and Rosie (educator) – your Sex Space facilitators – are here to deliver the queer-centred relationship and sex ed your school failed to teach you. We give you the info and tools you want and need to nurture healthful\, stigma-and-shame-free\, satisfying sexual lives\, supported with healthy intimate relationships\, and founded on self-empowerment – and we make it fun and interactive. We affirm queerness and make it safe\, and want you to be fearless about your sexual and relationship well-being. \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nIn this 75-minute class\, we centre relationship and sex education that is diverse in nature and queer-inclusive. We tear down heteronormativity\, the gender binary\, and ‘preferred’ social attitudes\, behaviours\, expectations and structures that are considered ‘the default’\, and that devalue queer and LGBTQIA+ existence. \nFoundations first – we explore our sexual anatomies and physiology\, and the distinctions between sex and gender.\nThen it’s time to get sexy – sexual\, romantic\, emotional and relational identities\, diversity and fluidity; sexual arousal\, responses and behaviours.\nWe finish with brief info about: sexual\, gender and relationship stigmas\, shame and challenges; sexually transmitted diseases\, and sexual coercion and assault.\nThroughout the class\, we will do our best to engage with any and all of your questions. We intend to place an emphasis on love\, healthy communication\, boundaries\, respect and trust (with yourself and with others); empowering yourself with queer-centred relationship and sex ed; and the awesomeness (and difficulties) of embracing queer life. \nAccessibility\nWheelchair Accessible Venue\nGender Neutral Bathrooms\nQuiet Spaces\nDiscounted Early Bird Tickets\nFree Tickets for First Nation Attendees\nAuslan Interpreted Upon Request\nWho will be teaching? \nDaz (he/they) and Rosie (she/they) are co-facilitators of Sex Space workshops and events! You can follow Sex Space on Insta and TikTok. \nDaz is a practicing sexologist and relationship mediator with the Australian Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine. They are queer\, neurodiverse and passionate about sharing their knowledge in the sexological field to help build safe\, LGBTQIA+ inclusive and respectful environments\, where everyone feels comfortable expressing their truest and most empowered selves. \nRosie is an educator and academic lecturer. Since completing her Masters of Environment\, she is a big believer that personal and sexual health is connected to planetary health. They are interested in what flows from doing speculative\, infinite play that positions humans as part of an ecosystem\, rather than in control of it.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-brunswick-fearless-queerness-the-queer-sex-ed-they-didnt-teach-you-in-school-with-daz-and-rosie/
LOCATION:Flippy’s Bar\, 646 Sydney Rd\,\, Brunswick\, vic\, 3056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230420T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T030436
CREATED:20230215T024414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T024414Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Pride Snap Button Pins or Rings with Raize
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to accessorise yourself with a handmade pin or ring that proudly celebrates your gender and/or sexuality? This snap button rings and pins allow you to change the top and have lots of different designs in one. What a cute way to let others know that you are part of the community! \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat we will cover?\nThis is a hands on workshop where you’ll go home with your own hand made snap button- pin or ring. \nTogether we will explore:\n• Snap button supplies & jewellery options\n• Paper/picture suitability\n• How to design\, decorate and personalise your snap backing \nAccessibility\nWheelchair Accessible Venue\nGender Neutral Bathrooms\nQuiet Spaces\nDiscounted Early Bird Tickets\nFree Tickets for First Nation Attendees\nAuslan Interpreted Upon Request \nWho will be teaching? \nRaize (He/They) is our Queer Social host. He enjoys a wide multitude of crafts & usually has a project on the go. \nHe is also a lover of food\, especially sweets & cocktails and his favourite colour is purple.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-pride-snap-button-pins-or-rings-with-raize/
LOCATION:Laneway Learning\, Level 3 Rooms 14\, 15/37 Swanston St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T030436
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Finding Your Voice – Intro to Singing with Alex
DESCRIPTION:Everyone has a voice! And so many of us enjoy singing to ourselves\, in the shower\, and along to the car stereo. But somehow we can also be really self-conscious about how we sound and about singing in front of others. \nSo how do we learn more about singing and the voice outside of formal music lessons? Finding Your Voice: An Intro to Singing with Alex is how. \nThis class is designed for those who love to sing for themselves and who want to know a little more about how the voice works\, how to develop vocal skills and how to maintain vocal health. This highly interactive class provides an introduction to basic vocal skills and techniques to provide you with an insight into the human voice as well as exercises to further develop your singing skills! \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nThis interactive class will use a series of exercises and activities to get us singing and unpacking the anatomy and functionality of the human voice. \nWhat will you need?\nJust yourself \nAccessibility\nWheelchair Accessible Venue\nGender Neutral Bathrooms\nEarly Bird Discounted Tickets\nFree Tickets to First Nation Attendees\nAuslan Interpreted Upon Request \nWho will be teaching? \nAlex (he/him) completed a Bachelor of Music (Composition)
 at the University of Western Australia in 2009. Since then he has been active working with orchestras\, arts companies and festivals currently holding the position of General Manager with the Stonnington Symphony. \nAlex is the former Music Director of Vocal Evolution\, leading them to three Barbershop Harmony Australia (BHA) gold medals. Since moving to Melbourne\, Alex has taken on the role of Music Director with Geelong Harmony Chorus (Sweet Adelines Australia) as well as Music Director of shoUT Youth Chorus and Shania Choir. \nPerforming regularly as Bae Marie\, Alex has used queer performance art to developed interactive experiences for children and adults alike.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-finding-your-voice-intro-to-singing-with-alex/
LOCATION:Laneway Learning\, Level 3 Rooms 14\, 15/37 Swanston St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230322T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T030436
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SUMMARY:Queer Social Brunswick: Collage for the Soul with Yianni
DESCRIPTION:Collage isn’t new\, it been around for thousands of years. But collage can allow us to be kids again. Think outside of the square and construct imaginary worlds\, scenarios and even poetry. Discover how collage can help us loosen up\, relax and even discover things about ourselves.\nLets have fun and have some interesting conversations along the way! \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop.\nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nA brief history of collage and they types of collage out there\nTools of the trade\nMethodology of how to collect and curate images for future works\nAn exercise to help you prepare and compose the piece you’ll create\nCreate your piece to take home\nGift: A curated collage pack for you to create additional pieces at home\nAll materials provided but feel free to bring any magazines or images you’d like to include \nAccessibility\nWheelchair Accessible Venue\nGender Neutral Bathrooms\nQuiet Spaces\nDiscounted Early Bird Tickets\nFree Tickets for First Nation Attendees\nAuslan Interpreted Upon Request\nWho will be Teaching? \nYianni (he/him) is a Trend Forecaster by day and collage artist by night. Starting off early in his 20s as a fashion designer Yianni ran his own label and even showed at Australian Fashion Week. During the pandemic he discovered his love of collage and how that could help him clear his mind. In doing so he ended up showing at the Linden Gallery as part of the Postcard Show\, at Queer My Head show at the Dax Centre as part of Midsumma which had a huge impact on him and more recently the Men on Men show at the Laird. Now he is starting to share his love of collage with others to help them realise the possibilities.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-brunswick-collage-for-the-soul-with-yianni/
LOCATION:Flippy’s Bar\, 646 Sydney Rd\,\, Brunswick\, vic\, 3056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Education
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SUMMARY:Queer Social Brunswick: Sew your own Plush Toy Elephant with Robert
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn how to sew your own adorable elephant plushie! Choose your own colours and create a unique or personalised look. \nIn this workshop you will learn how to work with felt – a lovely tactile and versatile fabric. Sewing is also a wonderful way to slow down\, unwind\, and have some pleasant focused craft time. \nAll materials included in this workshop – just come and have a wonderful time! \nPlease let us know if larger-sized needles can help you with fine motor skills. \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nIn this fun\, hands on workshop you will learn how to: \nFollow a sewing pattern for a 3D toy\nHand sew basic stitches\nWork using felt\nUse stuffing when creating soft toys\nDecorate your elephant friend\nCreate a plush toy! \nWho will be teaching?\nRobert (he/they) is a queer engineer. They clearly don’t express enough creativity in their day job so by night goes by their alter ego ‘ART FIEND’. \nRobert believes that art is for everyone and focuses value on the process more than the outcome. They love sewing because its tactile nature is really good for mental health and de-stressing.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-brunswick-sew-your-own-plush-toy-elephant-with-robert/
LOCATION:Flippy’s Bar\, 646 Sydney Rd\,\, Brunswick\, vic\, 3056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Education
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230302T200000
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Watercolour Galaxy Painting with River
DESCRIPTION:Do you lay in bed on cold Thursday mornings and think “I would love to have a galaxy of my own. To have\, to hold\, to stare at with the ones I love on a rainy night”? Well this class will show you how to create that galaxy you so long for and dream of. \nWe will practice the art of DIY stencilling\, using some very common objects and some substances you may not expect\, to create a deep cosmic centrepiece like the image featured in this ad. \nAll we need is the imagination inside our lovely brains\, watercolour paint\, and the madness of the method.\nWe hope to see your mysterious galaxy come to life! \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nThis is a hands on workshop where you’ll go home with your own galaxy painting to decorate your walls. \nTogether we will explore:\nHow to work with stencils\nHow to work with watercolour paints and layers\nHow to add stars and details\nAll materials will be supplied. \nWho will be Teaching?\nRiver is a 31 year old Australian Non Binary visual artist from European + First Nations ancestry. Born + raised on Wongai Country in Laverton + Kalgoorlie\, they currently live on unceded Wurundjeri Willum Biik in Naarm. River experiments with sculpture\, printing\, mosaic and mixed media painting around themes of connection to country\, memory\, and identity.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-watercolour-galaxy-painting-with-river/
LOCATION:Laneway Learning\, Level 3 Rooms 14\, 15/37 Swanston St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Education
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Inclusive Life Drawing with Robin
DESCRIPTION:Inclusivity is fun! So is drawing! Come along and join this casual\, beginner friendly queer social art class where you can relax\, mingle and learn some life drawing skills. By inclusivity\, we mean celebrating diverse bodies\, but also diverse artists with any range of experience – even if you’ve never done any drawing before\, this class is for you. \nNo art experience required – just come and have a wonderful time! \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. \nAll workshops are taught by queers\, for queers. \nWhat will we cover?\nThis is part class\, part queer social\, so there will be time both for drawing and for meeting like-minded queer pals in a relaxed environment. The class portions will feature our model Fern doing a range of short poses\, with instruction on easy tips to help beginners get used to life drawing\, and more experienced artists to expand their style. We’ll be focussing on enjoying the experience of drawing and celebrating how cool the human body is in all its forms over creating perfect artworks. There’s no such thing as a bad drawing. \nAll materials provided. \nAccessibility\nWheelchair Accessible Venue\nGender Neutral Bathrooms\nQuiet Spaces\nDiscounted Early Bird Tickets\nFree Tickets for First Nation Attendees\nAuslan Interpreted Upon Request \nWho will be Teaching?\nRobin French (they/them) is a British storyboard artist and illustrator who has been living in Melbourne for 2 years. They have worked on a wide range of animated TV shows for clients like Disney and Netflix\, and during their personal practise they create art and comics inspired by nature and queer experiences. Robin also trades locally at art markets under the name Feral Rainbow\, and enjoys teaching others through workshops and mentoring. Follow their work at @sketchrobin or their website.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-inclusive-life-drawing-with-robin/
LOCATION:Laneway Learning\, Level 3 Rooms 14\, 15/37 Swanston St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Education
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