From November – December 2024, Men who Create invites you to explore photography in Fabrica’s beautiful galley space and our new Makers Studio. Taking inspiration from Fabrica’s Temple of Cinema exhibition showcasing the work of director Sergei Parajanov, you will work collaboratively with digital photography to explore portraiture, studio, macro and documentary photography. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go.

If you would like to join, we will be a small supportive group trying out techniques together, the atmosphere will be friendly and welcoming.

The course is aimed at people who identify as GBTQ+, non binary/transmasc who are experiencing low mental health. GBTQ+ Men Who Create is supported by a facilitator from the LGBTQ+ community.

Please note, by making this booking, you are booking all 6 sessions:

Thursday 7 November 2-4pm at Fabrica 

Thursday 14 November 2-4pm at Fabrica Makers Studio

Thursday 21 November 2-4pm at Fabrica Makers Studio

Thursday 28 November 2-4pm at Fabrica Makers Studio

Thursday 5 December 2-4pm at Fabrica Makers Studio

Thursday 12 December 2-4pm at Fabrica Makers Studio

About the Artist Lynn Weddle:

Artist and educator, Lynn Weddle, is concerned with human interaction and exploring ways of presenting ourselves through photographic portraiture. The therapeutic benefits of her collaborative creative process are integral to her vision as an artist. She is committed to the power of art and conversation to allow us to learn and understand more about ourselves, others, and our environment.

Lynn has designed and conducted participatory art and photography workshops since 2003 and completed residencies and commissions in partnership with the British Museum, Tate Modern, Photovoice, Focal Point Gallery, English Heritage, Four Corners, HIV Alliance, Save the Children and Pallant House Gallery. Her work has been published in The Sunday Telegraph and The Guardian. 

https://www.lynnweddleartist.org

About the support facilitator: Anthony Stevens:

Anthony is the Arts Project Coordinator and a trained Peer Support Specialist at Recovery Partners’ a Sussex based, user-led mental health charity.

Anthony has a keen interest in the role that peoples’ innate creativity has to play in their wellbeing and recovery, and using his own creativity is an integral part of the management of his own mental health challenges.

When not working in peer supported arts, Anthony is an internationally exhibited Textile Artist. He is also part of the exhibitions committee of a large national arts charity.

If you have any questions or would like to reserve a place by talking to a member of the team, contact Lucy [email protected] or call Fabrica on 01273 778646

Sessions will be held at:

Session one: Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG

The closest bus stop is North street stop Y

Sessions 2-6: Fabrica’s Makers Studio, 13 Castle Square, Brighton, BN11EE

Next to ‘Well Done’ store, opposite ‘Cos’

The closest bus stop is North street stop Y