A Creative Project for LGBTQ+ People to Explore Home, Identity, and Belonging

heART and home is a series of three creative workshops designed for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore themes of home, identity, and belonging through art and storytelling. Whether youve faced housing insecurity, experienced homelessness, or simply want to reflect on these themes, this is a welcoming space to share your voice and connect with others.

This is the first of three workshops, focusing on zine-making. The upcoming workshopsSpoken Word and Movement Poetrywill be bookable soon!

Zine-Making Workshop

March 25th | 6:30 8:30 PM

Join us for a hands-on, creative zine-making session led by Mia Maxwell from FEM Zine London. Zines are DIY booklets that allow you to express your thoughts in a personal and artistic way. In this relaxed workshop, you'll explore what home, belonging, and community mean to you through collage, writing, and illustration.

FREE & open to all LGBTQ+ individuals aged 18+
All materials providedjust bring yourself!
No experience neededeveryone is welcome!
Take part in one workshop or all threeits up to you!
Participants are invited (but not required) to share their work at our final Showcase on June 18th

Stonewall Housing Support

Throughout all workshops, Stonewall Housing staff will be present to offer guidance and information about the charitys services. They will also provide signposting to additional resources for anyone who may need housing-related advice or who wants to get involved in volunteering for or supporting the charity.

About Stonewall Housing

Stonewall Housing is the leading national charity supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ+) people of all ages in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in unsafe environments. Founded in 1983, the charity provides specialist housing advice, advocacy, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They have expertise in mental health, domestic abuse, substance misuse, and supported accommodation to help those in need.

FEM Zine London has been publishing and supporting creatives since 2017, helping bring challenging and beautiful work to life. This project is presented in partnership with Queer Noise and funded by The Canary Wharf Group Community Grants Programme.

Come along, get creative, and connect with your community!

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