EXPRESS YOURSELF! DIY Craft + Fashion workshops to affirm queer & trans identities

When:  Fridays  >  April 19 + 26  > 2-5pm (drop in anytime)
Where:  Center for Feminisms (Enfield)

How can we use self-expression as a tool for empowerment that affirms our queer and trans identities? We’ll start with a brief chat to explore how marginalized communities have used clothing/accessories/fashion to express themselves and flag/communicate, the challenges and opportunities we face in expressing our full selves – and then we’ll have a DIY crafting session where you can alter/embellish clothing and create your decor and own accessories including banners, jewelry, pins, patches, and tote bags.

No crafting experience necessary! Clothing/accessories from the Gender Expansive Community Organization (GECO)'s Gender Affirming Regalia Box will be available, and you can also bring any clothing or shoes that you’d like to work on! Craft supplies (tote bags, patches, fabric paint, stamps, stencils, studs, sequins, beads, etc) will be provided!

This week we might be having PIZZA instead of hot cookies!  RSVPs preferred - send dietary needs to nse@hampshire.edu

Hosted by TEAL (Ethics & the Common Good) + VOULA (New Student Experience)  | Cosponsored by the Queer Community Alliance Center + Center for Feminisms