Saturday 20 May 2023, 12.00pm – 4.00pm, Peoples History Museum, Manchester
Come along to find out more about CHARM’s campaign work for social justice in mental health; addressing discrimination, exclusion and neglect in mental health in Greater Manchester through creative, peaceful direct action, and how you can get involved with it.
As Part of The CHARM offensive event, we will make keyring charms out of fabric to highlight the work of the Community for Holistic, Accessible, Rights Based Mental Health (CHARM). The session will involve stitch and sensory elements, and as always, making together to create a sense of community.
The Fabric of Protest
Join an afternoon of talks and creative activity at Peoples History Museum in collaboration with the Community for Holistic, Accessible, Rights Based Mental Health (CHARM).
This event includes The Fabric of Protest workshop, 1.00pm – 3.00pm; please book your place for this workshop separately.
Part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023.
Suitable for 11+ (under 18s must have an accompanying adult).
- No booking required for the main event
- Booking required for The Fabric of Protest workshop
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation provided
Saturday 20 May 2023, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
The Fabric of Protest
Full price £15 | Concession £10 | FREE
Join this creative workshop for some stitching, chatting, and sharing inspired by the museum’s collections.
What you’ll get:
Techniques taught by professional artist Helen Mather
Materials included for your creations onsite
A specially designed resource for online sessions
Explore resources and creations to inspire yours.
All textile abilities welcome, suitable for ages 11+ (under 18s must have an accompanying adult).
Keyring made from fabric with the words ‘not alone’ at The Fabric of Protest workshop at People’s History Museum.This month:
Part of The CHARM offensive event, we will make keyring charms out of fabric to highlight the work of the Community for Holistic, Accessible, Rights Based Mental Health (CHARM). The session will involve stitch and sensory elements, and as always, making together to create a sense of community.
Part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
All textile abilities welcome, suitable for ages 11+ (under 18s must have an accompanying adult).
Book your place now
Not suitable for groups of more than five people
All materials provided
If you require British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation and/or Audio Description please contact access@phm.org.uk or 0161 838 9190
Part of PHM’s co-curated programme of activity exploring the history of disabled people’s rights and activism.
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