Are you a queer person with a special place in County Durham? Do you want to contribute to a book about queerness in your local area? Then come and participate in Pride of Place, a series of free creative workshops led by Emory Southwick. Join us at Merryoaks Community Hall to share your story and contribute to a unique book celebrating queerness in our community.

The workshops will be held on the following dates:

• 19th November, 7-9 PM (All ages)
• 28th November, 7-9 PM (All ages)
• 7th December, 1-3 PM (Under 25s)

Participants are encouraged to create artwork, comics, or short written pieces reflecting on a location that holds significance in their queer journey—be it where they came out, a memorable moment of self-acceptance, or simply a space that brings them joy.

All materials will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own supplies. The creations from these workshops will be featured in a forthcoming book dedicated to the diverse experiences of queerness in County Durham. Each participant will receive a copy of the book and may choose to remain anonymous if they wish.

Don’t miss this opportunity to express yourself and connect with others in the queer community. To sign up, please visit: www.linktr.ee/emoryartmodel.

We look forward to celebrating our stories and our places together!