THEIR x FLARB (Free Lazy Arty Radical Bookclub)
Join Ellen Gillett (she/they) for FLARB, the Free Lazy Arty Radical Bookclub, in a special THEIR session.
What to expect: a relaxed, engaging discussion around a light-touch read around redefining masculinity through transmasc and butch lenses.
What is FLARB?
FLARB is the Free, Lazy, Arty, Radical Book Club, a book club without the stress of a conventional book club. It reclaims the word ‘lazy’ as a radical approach to inclusion and self-compassion.
FLARB removes traditional access barriers to reading around arts and social justice topics in order to create a sociable, inclusive space to have a read, have a chat and learn something together.
Text: SELF-MADE MAN #2: Old Stories (roughly 5-10 minute read)
SELF-MADE MAN #2: Old Stories is an American autobiographical piece of creative writing in which the author, Thomas Page McBee, reflects on trauma and identity to redefine masculinity as compassionate, self-defined, and open to vulnerability. Read here
Come having read all, some or none of the text!
For further reading, or if you find the text difficult, you can watch this short video: ‘The Art of Intersection: Thomas Page McBee’, which covers similar themes. Watch here
What is THEIR?
THEIR encourages and promotes trans creativity through arts-focused events and socials made for and by the trans+ community.
THEIR workshops will explore the rich history of transness locally and globally, starting with a project that focuses on transmasculine and butch histories. THEIR is an inclusive space open to everyone under the trans and GNC umbrella.
Cis people wishing to attend are welcome, but are encouraged to make a small donation when booking their ticket.
THEIR formed out of the severe lack of spaces and events dedicated to the trans+ community, and hopes to be a longstanding initiative, facilitating regular events in partnership with local organisations.
