FREE
Friday 4 July, 10am - 12pm

Words of Support: Writing in Solidarity with Leanne Moden

Asking for It is a powerful and award-winning exhibition by artist Jayne Jackson, using photographs to challenge victim-blaming in cases of gender-based violence. Using a mugshot format, Jackson exposes the damaging narratives that shift blame onto survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. This creative writing workshop will use Jackson’s work – and the letters of support sent to Mrs Beatrice Pace after her trial for the murder of her abusive husband in 1927 – to explore issues of support and solidarity. We’ll use figurative writing techniques to create poems, stories and letters based on the themes of the exhibition. Please note: this workshop will include respectful discussion of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

About Our Make It Yours Sessions

You’re invited to drop into our Creative Courtyard and make something inspired by the museum collection.

Our creative sessions are free and open to all. Join us to make and create together and contribute to our growing museum! The sessions will be led by artists, makers, and writers, all influenced by this unique museum. Register using the link below.