We are Family with Phyllis Christopher and Kate Sweeney

Saturday 8th November – 12.30 – 15:00 – Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington

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Kate Sweeney (https://katesweeney.icu/) and Phyllis Christopher (https://phyllischristopher.com) are artists based in Gateshead. They are currently using Phyllis’ photography archive which spans 40 years and documents the LGBTQ+ communities of San Francisco and England to facilitate creative workshops.

The workshop will use the archive as a source of inspiration for ideas and conversations. Drop into this fun interactive photo studio, be inspired by pride themed photos then use the cameras provided to create new portraits and moments exploring the diversity and beauty and expansive possibilities of ‘queer life’ in Ashington in 2025. Please bring any objects that represent ‘diversity’, ‘belonging’ and ‘home’ to you – but not required – just come along and have a fun time!

This event is part of Northumberland County Council’s Animating Ashington Autumn/Winter Festival – a programme of cultural events across the town being funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and North East Combined Authority, with the North East Combined Authority as lead authority.