We Heart Fat Recipe Tasting

We Heart Fat is a recipe for talking about living in our bodies and proposes body liberation as a framework for moving forward. This recipe is part of a larger social practice project by the Sex Ed Bakeshop, called (WISER). This recipe's self-reflective activity is not only delicious (because we WILL eat as we sculpt!) but lays the foundation for discussing body biases, fatphobia, diet culture, disability, disordered eating, and body image and self esteem. Brooklyn-based sex educator, Dena Cox, will join the Sex Ed Bakeshop for this iteration of We Heart Fat. Together, we will guide recipe tasters through a meditation on the body using personal narrative, current research, coffee/tea, and cereal treats as our fuel. Participants will contribute recipe feedback and be invited to share documentation of their self portraits and personal narratives for the online WISER We Heart Fat recipe archive. Everyone will leave with to-go tools, treats, and resources to continue exploring on their own.

Please note:

• While this workshop centers marginalized larger bodies, it is inclusive of all bodies and sizes.
• Because this workshop is about getting in touch with our bodies, there will be spaces with mirrors for participants to disrobe and study their bodies in private. We also encourage participants to wear a bathing suit under their clothes to sculpt in more body-revealing apparel if that’s comfortable, or to spend time naked in the mirror at home prior to the workshop (to gain a mental image of their bodies for their sculptures).

Facilitators:

Dena Cox (she/her) is a Brooklyn-born, -raised, and -based sex educator whose mission is to create affirming learning spaces where we can show up as our best selves. In an alternate universe, you can find her hosting bar trivia or running a cat cafe.

The is produced by Liz Slagus (she/her), a Brooklyn-based artist, sex educator, curator, and writer, who created the platform for art projects, conversations, and resource-sharing to normalize all topics related to sexuality. This metaphorical bakeshop is a space to learn, explore, and enjoy where sex and sexuality can be discussed without shame or hesitation. Our work promotes dialogue about the role of sexuality, with its multiple meanings and complexities, in our everyday lives. We believe that learning should be a delightful process, so we share what we know through collaborations with pastry chefs, designers, artists, sex educators, and the public in ways that promote autonomy, curiosity, and further exploration.

Event Venue

Our House, 23-71 31st Street, Queens, United States

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