Fall/Winter 2023 Course Guide

These classes are all being taught by local artists. Teaching artists are being paid stipends with funds from the 2023 VAE Snapdragon Project Grant Fund, as part of a community arts project by Schrader Art (https://linktr.ee/schraderart).

By paying teaching artists a stipend, they do not have to worry about selling tickets to their class, and folks are able to attend for FREE! 

If you feel so inclined, you are welcome to tip your teaching artists directly after class

All classes are in-person, taking place at The Hub (RUMAH, aka Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub): https://linktr.ee/raleighunitedmutualaidhub to learn more.

ACCESS
⚙️ Address: 415 Hillsborough St Raleigh NC
⚙️ Parking: free street parking on weekends and after 5pm. paid lots & garages nearby as well (504 W & 309 Hillsborough / 501 W Jones). one accessible spot on our block (corner of N West & Hillsborough streets).
⚙️ Public Transit: 1 to 2 blocks from stops 9479, 1703, & 9570
⚙️ Entrance: ground level, double doors, loading zone immediately out front as well. space is wheelchair accessible with no stairs, steps, or ledges.
⚙️ Restrooms: two non-gendered bathrooms on site. one has two toilet stalls and the other has one stall and one urinal. each restroom has one wheelchair accessible stall with support bars.
⚙️ The Hub is a sober space 

Teacher: Steven T. Licardi @thesvenbo https://thesvenbo.substack.com 

Class Name: Poetry is Our Policy! Blackout/Erasure & Collage with Local Legislation

Class Description: In this workshop, we will be looking at local, regional, and state policies in North Carolina's Triangle Region and beyond, using the content of those policies to create blackout/erasure poetry and collage. In doing so, participants will gain a greater awareness of their autonomy, self-determination, and culpability in the face of policy decisions that impact us all, while creating something beautiful from the inaccessible. Open to all ages and skill levels.

Materials Needed: Optional, students may bring writing utensils, collage materials, printed out local policies or legislation.

Materials Provided: Writing utensils, collage materials, printed out local policies and legislation.

This class is suitable for all ages.

Teacher: Maurisa Li-A-Ping (www.MaurisaLiAPing.com / @MLiAPing on Instagram)

Class Name: Glory My Body, Glory My Breath

Class Description: “i found god in myself/ and i loved her/ i loved her fiercely” - Ntozake Shange. So much of what we learn about our bodies is from external sources. In this workshop, we will turn in and explore noticing as a method for relationship-building with our bodies. We will unpack how noticing can help us build a kind of familiarity or personal knowledge of our body. With this understanding, we will begin to identify opportunities for healing. This workshop is for folx who are ready to begin their healing journey and connect with their body.

Materials Needed: Students should bring any supplies to take notes

Materials Provided: Paper, writing utensils

This class is suitable for ages 15 & up.

Upon submitting this form, you will recieve a copy of your response at the email address provided. I will use that email address to reach out with any additional information, share any class updates, as well as send out a reminder the week of the class. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at popswapnc@gmail.com