Queer Craft Club – October Textiles

Hang out with fellow adults who identify under the queer and trans (LGBTQIA+) umbrella, enjoy yummy snacks and a chilled craft session!

You can work on this month’s project or bring your own. We’ll explore a variety of arts and crafts such as sewing, soft toy making, crochet, knitting, ceramics, drawing, photography, embroidery, zine-making and much more! You’ll be able to help us decide what to try next.
So if you want to get crafty, this is the place for you, whether you’re a first time dabbler or an experienced maker.

About the sessions
Sessions will be led by our lovely host Teddy Bear Josh (They/He) or by a visiting artist. You can join in or bring your own portable project to work on.

What we’re making

• August – Patchwork Pride Progress Flag: To kick things off, we’ll be working on a group project: a patchwork flag which you can embellish with sewing, embroidery, beadwork and appliqué techniques. We’ll display the flag at our meeting space to welcome visitors and take it along to any pop-up activities.
• September – Ceramics: Let’s reflect on the seasons changing and have some autumnal fun. We’ll be working with air drying clay to create little mushroom, leaves and acorn sculptures as well as leaf pressings.
• October – Textiles: To get into the spooky spirit this month we will be making decorative plush pumpkins. Come and grab some fabric and learn to make a beginner friendly soft gourd perfect for any mantelpiece.
• November – Mixed Media: Who’s ready for Christmas?? Let’s prepare for the holidays by sitting down for a relaxed bauble making session.
• December (pending artist confirmation)- Plants: Join us for a relaxed terrarium making class with guest artist Stacey Lea. You’ll learn how to make your own personalised biome full of moss, plants and miniatures. A great last minute Christmas present!

We’ll supply

• All materials and tuition
• Hot/cold drinks and tasty snacks
• Pronoun badges

Subs: £3.50 – if you’re struggling to find this, please get in touch.

Book your place

Access
Important physical access info: We’re in the process of having a lift installed. Work should be completed by late August 2023. The August and September sessions will take place in the downstairs workshop space. Spaces are limited so please book your spot early to avoid disappointment.

If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) please let us know by emailing (using the contact organiser button/link) or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.

These sessions are supported by Know Your Neighbourhood funding from Historic England.