QUEERiosity
Explore queerness and LGBTQ+ identities through practical workshops, before showcasing your final piece in an online showcase.
Take part in practical workshops covering different areas; including fine art, character design, games writing, film & photography, and fashion & textiles. These online sessions, designed for students aged 16+, will highlight LGBTQ+ artists working within those areas and allow participants to develop their own creative practice.
Book your place (opens in a new window)Certificate of Attendance
Participating in the QUEERiosity project is ideal not just for exploring your identity but for developing your creative portfolio.
As part of the series, we’ll be giving you an official digital certificate of attendance that you can feature in your portfolio and mention in your personal statement.
To receive your official QUEERiosity certificate, you will need to attend a minimum of 3 workshops from the series.
Free materials
Most of the workshops only require basic drawing materials, but the Fine Art and Fashion & Textiles sessions require some additional materials.
We’ll be sending out free fine art material packs to the first 25 participants who sign up to the Fine Art session, and free fashion & textile material packs to the first 25 participants who sign up to the Fashion & Textile session.
2024 workshops
| Date | Workshop |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 9 October | 4.00 – 5.30pm | Fine Art |
| Wednesday 16 October | 4.00 – 5.30pm | Character Design |
| Wednesday 23 October | 4.00 – 5.30pm | Games Writing |
| Wednesday 6 November | 4.00 – 5.30pm | Film & Photography |
| Wednesday 13 November | 4.00 – 5.30pm | Fashion & Textiles |
| Wednesday 20 November | 4.00 – 7.00pm | Exhibition Work 1-1 Discussions |
| Wednesday 27 November | 4.00 – 7.00pm | Optional Drop-Ins |
| Saturday 14 December | 11.00am – 2.00pm | Online showcase |
Workshops
Week 1 – Fine Art
Wednesday 9 October | 4.00 – 5.30pm
For the first QUEERiosity session, you’ll be introduced to the aims of the project before looking at how fine art can be used to explore LGBTQ+ themes.
We’ll look at the works of queer artists, as well as student work, before taking on practical tasks that will let you explore themes resonant to you through fine art practices.
What do I need?
- A3 paper
- A4 paper
- Charcoal
- Pencils
- Colouring pencils
- Fine liners
- Coloured card
- Plasticine
- Tracing paper
Week 2 – Character Design
Wednesday 15 October | 4.00 – 5.30pm
In the second QUEERiosity workshop, you’ll go through the principles of character design before designing your own characters.
By looking at LGBTQ+ characters created across animation, games and illustration, you’ll be able to create a character used to explore queer narratives and themes.
What do I need?
- A3 paper
- A4 paper
- Pencils
- Colouring pencils or,
- Digital drawing software and hardware
Week 3 – Games Writing
Wednesday 22 October | 4.00 – 5.30pm
In this QUEERiosity workshop, we’ll explore interactive storytelling and how it can be used to tell compelling narratives.
After looking at queer stories in games, you’ll create your own scenarios exploring LGBTQ+ themes where players can choose the outcomes, using industry software and processes.
What do I need?
- Access to Twine web browser app (no login required).
Week 4 – Film and Photography
Wednesday 6 November | 4.00 – 5.30pm
For the fourth QUEERiosity workshop, we’ll be diving into film and photography best practices and how they can be used to explore queer themes.
You’ll see examples of queer cinema and LGBTQ+ photography, before using these mediums to create your own narratives through practical tasks.
What do I need?
- A3 paper
- A4 paper
- Colouring pencils or,
- Digital drawing software and hardware
- Camera or mobile device that can take photos/video
Week 5 – Fashion & Textiles
Wednesday 13 November | 4.00 – 5.30pm
In our final QUEERiosity workshop, we’ll be exploring how fashion and textile designers in the LGBTQ+ community utilise best practices to create work highlighting queer themes.
You’ll then take on these best practices and devise your own fashion and textile pieces with LGBTQ+ themes in mind.
What do I need?
- A3 paper
- A4 paper
- Fabric scaps
- Pencils
- Colouring pencils
- Fine liners
- Coloured card
- Glue stick
- Masking tape
- Needle and thread
- Tracing paper
- Empty recycled plastic bottle
Week 6 – 1-1 Discussions
Wednesday 27 November | 4.00 – 7.00pm
Book a slot to discuss ideas and inspirations for your final piece.
Week 7 – Option Drop-ins
Wednesday 27 November | 4.00 – 7.00pm
Book a slot to receive feedback on your final piece, whether you’re still in the early stages of creating it or are finalising details.
Week 8 – Online Showcase
Saturday 14 December | 11.00am – 2.00pm
Invite guests to a dedicated online platform to see your work proudly displayed.
*The times, dates and logistics of the online showcase are subject to change.
Book your place (opens in a new window)FAQs
How do I join the workshop?
Once you have booked your place on the workshop(s) you wish to join, a confirmation email will be sent with links and information on how to join the event.
What age is the workshop series for?
These events are for students aged 16+ (those who turn 16 by 1 September 2024).
What do I need to do to get my certificate?
You will need to attend a minimum of 3 of the 5 practical workshops to be able to receive the official certificate of attendance.
How will I receive my certificate?
We will be providing a digital certificate to you after the private view event.
Will I receive a recording of the workshop if I am unable to attend?
We will be recording all workshops and making them available to those who book to attend. We would therefore suggest you book your place on the events you are interested in attending even if you can no longer join closer to the day.
How can I have my work displayed in the online showcase?
We will be asking attendees to digitally submit their final projects at a yet to be decided date so we can have them ready on our digital platform.
How can I digitally submit my physical work?
You could either take scans or high-resolution photos of your work and then submit them digitally.