Badge Making for LGBTQIA+ History Month…

Come join a creative badge making workshop where we focus on LGBTQIA+ History and how this has been a part of LGBTQIA+ culture for decades.

Why badges?

According to the People's History Museum, compared to t-shirts or placards, badges are small and can be taken off quickly, which could be important for some people if needed for feeling safe. Subtle designs can help LGBTQIA+ people recognise each other without being too conspicuous, and without necessarily being widely known enough for anyone else to pick up on.

On the other hand, some badges are unambiguously LGBTQIA+ and worn to be proudly visible. These can be both personal and purposeful, for example, displaying useful information such as pronouns or disability.

We can learn, discuss, and create!