Exploring Identity Through Collage-Making

Exploring Identity Through Collage Making is a workshop providing an inclusive space for young people and adults to play and explore their understanding of gender and identity through artistic creation.

By engaging in creative processes, the workshop aims to empower you to embrace your individuality while fostering a sense of community.

This workshop integrates art-making into a holistic practice, empowering you to discover your unique voice, delve into self-expression, and explore diverse approaches to understanding identity. The goal is to help you develop a positive sense of self, regardless of your artistic background or perceived 'talent.'

You'll be prompted to analyse your artistic creations, encouraging to explore the emotions and reflections embedded in your work. This phase aims to promote emotional awareness and contribute positively to the well-being of each young/adult person by providing a holistic outlet for expression.

The focus of this workshop extends to creating a supportive environment for you to explore your identities. By encouraging open discussions and shared artistic expressions, this space seeks to foster understanding and solidarity among the group, creating a foundation for empathy and inclusivity.

About the facilitator:

Hḗrā Santos (they/she) is a trans-femme, neurodivergent artist engaged in performance and visual arts.

They explores themes like wellbeing, gender, identity, trauma, memory, time, and space through diverse mediums.

As an Expressive Art Facilitator, her journey unfolds as an ongoing exploration of transpersonal art therapy, an intimate venture into autobiographical living experiences.

This expanded approach aligns with their ongoing initiative, broadening potential artistic impact and creating a multifaceted exploration resonating on personal and societal levels.

Accessibility:

Within the session, the facilitator will:

• Provide clear verbal instructions and cues during the workshop to accommodate diverse learning styles, if the center can provide a BSL interpreter that would be helpful in case necessary

• Offer materials suitable for various abilities, ensuring options for tactile engagement and diverse art mediums

• Prioritise a welcoming environment, allowing participants to share pronouns and relevant information during introductions

• Incorporate visual and auditory elements in the art-making process, accommodating different sensory preferences

• Facilitate open discussions with respect to diverse perspectives, emphasising a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere

• Encourage participants to express themselves in their preferred way, respecting individual comfort levels.

The Centre's accessibility statement is here.

Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:

To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.

You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.

For current information on Covid-19 and mpox please visit the NHS website.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, London, United Kingdom