Ever wanted to discuss and learn everything from organizing to queer faith or kink and more? Look no further? Save the date for Dirty Work - Workshops & Skillshares, happening on Saturday, June 29th & Sunday, June 30th at 7 Stages (1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307) as a part of the Southern Fried Queer Pride 2024 Festival.
FULL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH:
1PM in the Blackbox - Who Will Speak for You When You Can’t: Queer Healthcare and End-of-Life Planning: This workshop will be run by a queer healthcare professional who primarily works in end-of-life care. The workshop will consist of a brief presentation on how healthcare/end-of life planning works in Georgia, why it’s important for queer people to have legal protection (e.g. not wanting bio family involved in care, non-legally recognized relationships), and then assisting attendees with filling out their own advance directives.
1PM on the MainStage - Comedy/Standup Work Shop: A workshop geared explicitly towards queer people to workshop any standup or comedic materials. The event will be formatted for individuals to perform a 5-minute set and receive 3-5 minutes of feedback from the audience.
2PM in the Blackbox - “We’re A.I.G.H.T. - Mental Health in the Black Queer Community. This workshop will address the principles of “We’re A.I.G.H.T.” which focuses on Action, Integrity, Grace, Health, and Transparency as a therapeutic and relational tool. I’ll present the information, share about the community building through my podcast, and hold space for a group forum on mental health with questions for processing in large and small groups depending on the number of participants. Folks may leave will a free copy of a journal (pending grant money) that incorporates journal prompts derived from black feminist theory and black queer theory. (FOR BLACK QUEER & TRANS PEOPLE ONLY.)
2PM on the MainStage - Level Up Your Consent Practice: Beyond the Binary: We’ve come a long way from “no means no” to “yes means yes” consent, but don’t stop there! In this workshop, we’ll deconstruct binary enthusiastic consent, and you’ll be guided to map your experiences onto your own Yes-To-No Spectrum (concept by Consent Wizardry). We’ll also cover body language and spoken communication, and you’ll be invited to participate in partnered, somatic skill-building exercises based loosely on the Wheel of Consent by Dr. Betty Martin. These skills will help you deepen your consent practice to both reduce harm and build mutually caring, joyful relationships.
3:30PM in the Blackbox - Sound Meditation Session: Sound meditation is a type of meditative practice that involves sitting or lying down and listening to calming sounds, such as singing bowls and other musical instruments. The idea is that the sounds will help to calm the mind, deepen your spiritual practice, relax your nervous system, and support your body in discharging trauma and chronic stress from your body. Be sure to bring a yoga mat and blanket or pillow!
3:30PM on the MainStage - Poetry & Memory: This workshop explores how writers can use the memory in a multitude of ways that are not directly through chronological memory. The use of imagination, faux memories, pictures, music, etc. that are surrounded around us are puzzle pieces of memories that trigger our recollection; therefore, if a memory can be formed through stimuli (i.e., experience through the five senses), then it is a possibility to create poetry with memories that are not solely based on chronological events (i.e., trauma, childhood, etc.).
5PM in the Blackbox - Why Be A Gender When You Could Be Agender: Being agender in the queer community can be hard. often times folks talk about things as masc or femme and leave no space for those of us who just are. join for a discussion about how we can continue to expand the vocabulary of the queer community so as not to exclude those of us who do not see ourselves as either physically, mentally/emotionally, or spiritually.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH:
1PM in the Blackbox - Sexual Queer Minds: This workshop is a safe and inclusive sex-positive space presented by two Black queers dedicated to exploring the intersections of sexual and mental health within BIPOC LGBTQ+ communities.Through dialogue, education, and interactive activities, participants will delve into topics such as intersectionality, sexual health, mental well-being, and effective communication. Throughout the workshop, participants will have access to a wealth of free sexual health and mental health resources. These resources include informative pamphlets, online articles, hotline numbers, and community organization contacts.
1PM on the MainStage - Gay Gaza and the Politics of Pinkwashing: In this workshop, we will discuss the context of genocide in Palestine and the way Zionists manipulate queer narratives to justify settler colonialism and occupation. We will look at examples of queer Palestinian resistance and co-create queer, Black, and Indigenous futures. We will identify tangible action items that connect disrupting Pinkwashing in the SWANA region to the fight for queer and trans sovereignty in the is South.
2:30PM in the Blackbox - Nature is Queer, Too: Join us for a commnunity discussion on how the natural world reflects and supports our Queerness. Facilitators will share examples of Queerness found in flora and fauna, as well as discuss ways plant allies can support our journies and continue to expand the depth of our relationships with the world around us.
2:30PM on the MainStage - Filmmaking with No Money: Producer, Director, and Screenwriter, Kaliena Bowen will discuss the art of DIY filmmaking. They will use their experience producing a short documentary while unemployed to teach fellow filmmakers how to create quality films with a working budget of $0.
4PM in the Blackbox - Poly, Queer, & Kinky: The Perfect Combo: Yo, welcome to the spot where Poly, Queer, and Kinky vibes aren’t just side dishes—they’re the main course! We get it, these worlds can bump into each other like guests at a house party, sometimes it's smooth, sometimes it’s complex. Folks often find it tricky to navigate the spaces where these identities mingle and merge. That’s where our workshop steps in, offering a playbook on how to thrive when these worlds collide. We're gonna dive deep into the unique hurdles and must-have skills needed to rock in relationships where polyamory, queerness, and kink intersect. It’s all about getting you as cozy with these parts of yourself as you are with your go-to meal combo. By the end of this session, you’ll be owning these identities like a pro, ready to order up your favorite life flavors with confidence and ease. So, pull up a chair, let’s get into it and make these connections as satisfying as your favorite dish!
4PM on the MainStage - Becoming Media Literate about Palestine in the Age of Disinformation: Participants will walk away with tools to empower them to become more media literate. They will receive information about freely available resources online to educate themselves more around the topic of Palestine. They will learn the tips and tools of the information profession in order to spot misinformation and disinformation in the media.
This workshops are all ages; content of each workshop is up to attendee discretion.
This event opens at 1PM and runs until 6PM.
This event is free; however we will be collecting suggested sliding scale donations of $5-$20.
PARKING:
Parking can be found in the side and back lot of the venue and on nearby streets and lots. Signage will be posted. We’ll have ADA parking reserved in the lots on the property. The Inman Park-Reynoldstown MARTA Station is a 10-15 minute walk away.
ACCESSIBILITY:
The event takes place indoors. There are accessible restrooms and exits. Masks are suggested. There will be masks & hand sanitizer available at the door.
Any and all questions can be directed to: contact@southernfriedqueerpride.com
Full festival details can be found at: http://www.southernfriedqueerpride.com/sfqpfest2024
All flyers designed by India Nabarro.
This event is all ages.
The market opens at 1PM and ends at 6PM.
PARKING:
Parking can be found in nearby lots, and on Euclid Ave and nearby streets. The Inman Park-Reynoldstown MARTA Station is a 10-15 minute walk away. We suggest taking Lyft.
ACCESSIBILITY:
This event will not have loud music or moving lights. The event takes place indoors and is seated. There are accessible restrooms and exits. Masks are REQUIRED & provided. PPE will be supplied at the door.
Any and all questions can be directed to: contact@southernfriedqueerpride.com
Full festival details can be found at: http://www.southernfriedqueerpride.com/sfqpfest2024
All flyers designed by India Nabarro.