(ahead of International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers)
6TH DEC 2023 | 4pm – 7pm | A4 SOUNDS GALLERY
Ahead of International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers the Sex Workers Alliance of Ireland are holding a banner-making and screenprinting event in A4 Sounds.
This year we are organising this event to encourage sex workers to harness community outrage through the power of creative expression in a supported environment, with the theme inspired by Laura Lee’s statement ‘Supporters of the Nordic Model have blood on their hands’.
From 3pm feel free to drop in and be guided through the screen printing process by our amazing facilitator Leea Berry. There will be two designs to choose from. Donations will be collected on the day per print. We will have some t-shirts and tote bags available to purchase on the day but we advise you to bring your own. All funds raised will go towards SWAI’s voucher fund.
We will have banner-making in the gallery where we encourage sex workers and allies to express their anger at the current laws in Ireland. We will provide markers, fabric and inspiration for anyone who wishes to participate. This is open to sex workers and allies.
There will be a Raffle at 7:00pm, with some saucy prizes. Afterwards, we will have performers in the gallery including poetry and music.
This event takes place indoors and is masked. FFP2 masks will be available at the door.
SCREEN PRINTING
WORKSHOP | 3-6PM
Print your own Tee from 2 amazing designs available on the day!
No experience needed! You’ll be guided through the screen printing process by our amazing facilitator Leea Berry.
Feel free to drop in anytime but do allow at least 30 mins per print.
BANNER MAKING
WORKSHOP | 3-6PM
We will be making a banner that says “Supporters of the Nordic Model have blood on their hands” and asking people to express their feelings about the current laws in Ireland that force sex workers to work on their own to work legally.
We will provide markers, fabric and inspiration for anyone who wishes to participate. This is open to sex workers and allies.
Poetry by: Nicole Gavagan is a Portuguese-Irish artist known for her work in poetry and performance. Her work is written with deliberate intent to be provocative and to shed light on social and economic issues.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prima.pvssy.bitch/
Music by: Claire Bear. Your dad’s favourite homeless transexual escort and noise musician.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/str8_g1rl/
Read more about accessibility, how to get to A4 Sounds and tips on what to bring for screen printing here: https://a4sounds.org/swai-banner-making-screenprinting-session/
If you can’t make it on Wednesday but would still like to donate to our voucher fund you can donate through our Paypal here: paypal.me/swaiireland