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Women Making It Special: Turn paper into poetic crafts
Friday, 3rd November, 2023 , 10:30am to 12:30pm
In this informal Women Making It workshop, you will learn some paper folding techniques to highlight – or hide – specific words on a page. This way, an ordinary letter becomes an abstract and poetic sculpture. Drawing from the Reframing the HPV narrative installation on display at the GWL, which is inspired by medical correspondence and leaflets linked to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), you will use similar material provided by workshop facilitators Lou Sarabadzic, Caroline Verdier and Syma Ahmed.
This Women Making It special takes place alongside the Reframing the HPV Narrative Exhibition
Paper folding lends itself to having informal discussions while crafting so please come with any questions you may have about HPV or medical diagnosis. On the other hand, do not feel you have to share any personal history or details. This is just to create a safe, relaxed environment for both creativity and informative discussion on what can be considered a sensitive topic. We know there are not many instances when people can comfortably discuss HPV.
The techniques you will use can be useful for a variety of projects as it allows you to turn 2D documents into fun and interesting 3D sculptures. Any paper could become the start of a piece of art! You will never look at your junk mail in the same way again!
Women Making It Special: Turn paper into poetic crafts
Friday, 3rd November, 2023 , 10:30am to 12:30pm
Accessibility
Glasgow Women’s Library is wheelchair accessible, with lifts to the first floor and the Mezzanine Floor. We have accessible toilets and all the bathrooms are individual closed stalls and are gender neutral. Our larger Events Space is fitted with an induction loop. A portable induction loop is also available.
Find more information on Accessibility at GWL or contact us and we will be very happy to offer assistance.
Booking
The event is free and for women only* (16+). There is no need to book.
*All women-only events are inclusive of Trans and Intersex women, as well as non-binary and gender fluid people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experience of women.
