'Queer Along the River' Workshops

Thursday 19 February (2:00pm to 4:00pm)
Creative writing workshop on queer South London history

Join Dr Catherine Hahn in a creative writing workshop in the art exhibition 'Queer Along the River'.

'Queer Along the River' celebrates South London’s diverse, working-class LGBTQ+ history from the 18th century onward through works by local artists. Participants will gain inspiration from the exhibition and use creative writing to recall past queer lives.

Any level of creative writing experience, including none, is welcome. Resources and support will be provided.

Thursday 26 February (6:00pm to 7:30pm)
Creative writing and drawing session on queer South London history

Join Dr Catherine Hahn for a creative writing and drawing workshop on queer South London history. The session is the final event in 'Queer Along the River', which is on display at Deptford Lounge throughout February for LGBTQ+ history month.

'Queer Along the River' offers a vision of South London’s diverse, working-class LGBTQ+ history from the 18th century onward. In the workshop, we will gain inspiration from the display and use creative writing and drawing to recover queer pasts.

Any level of creative writing experience, including none, is welcome. Resources and support will be provided.

About the facilitator

Dr Catherine Hahn (she/her) is an artist and social researcher and has taught extensively in Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths and Art History at the University of Kent. Catherine has facilitated collaborative workshops for many years using writing and drawing.

She draws on her personal experience and research on queer South London for the session. See: Catherine Hahn Drawing Out for information on her practice.