About this Event
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
- May - Denim Up-Cycle: Up-cycling denim items and making them new again by painting and sewing on them. Bring your own denim jacket to re-love or use provided fabrics to play with.
- June Pride Month: Queer Joy! Let's celebrate pride month together and get involved with a selection of colourful crafts to wear and display!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION WILL NOW TAKE PLACE NOW ON WEDS 26 JUNE.
- July -Cross Stich: Join us for a relaxed cross stitch evening. Grab a needle and a brew and chat with the local LGBTQ+ community. Hoop, fabric, embroidery threads and simple chart templates will be provided.
- August - Painting Step By Step: Paint like a pro as we go step by step watching a projected video tutorial. Learn blending and brush stroke techniques with other LGBTQ+ painters to be. By the end of the session you'll have your own masterpiece landscape canvas!
- September - Crochet Class: Have you seen a pattern online that you'd love to make but don't know how to crochet? Come to our LGBTQ+ friendly crochet evening where you'll learn basic terminology like chaining, 1sc, 1dc, increasing and decreasing. Beginners and crochet masters alike are welcome.
We'll supply
- All materials and tuition
- Hot/cold drinks and tasty snacks
- Pronoun badges
Access
Important physical access info:
Please note that this session is upstairs. We are in the process of installing a lift, however due to unforeseen delays this is now due to be completed Summer 2024. The event space is up a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the activity.
- Email us using the 'contact organiser link; or
- Send us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.
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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.
GETTING HERE
- Tram to North Pier.
- Bus: No 3 3a, 5 or 6 bus to Church St (Stanley Buildings) OR 3, 3A, 5, 5A,5B, 5C, 7, 7A, 14 to Talbot Rd
- Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.
These sessions are supported by Know Your Neighbourhood funding from Historic England.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00
