Double Okay’s making sessions are back for 2023/24! 

We’re hosting monthly making sessions for LGBTQIA+ people at the Rising Sun Arts Centre! They are open to anybody over 14 years old. We are excited to support an intergenerational space, and encourage people of all ages to attend.

All sessions are free to LGBTQIA+ people, but please sign up for a place as we have limited numbers. You will need to book a place for each session, tickets for future sessions will be released monthly.

The sessions will take place in the main hall at the Rising Sun Arts Centre, which is wheelchair accessible. There are 2 gender neutral toilets on the ground floor, with 1 accessible toilet. The space will be sober, with teas, coffees, drinks and snacks provided for free.

We have a bursary travel fund for those from low income backgrounds, or anybody who needs financial support to travel to these sessions. You can let us know if this is something you need by filling out the google form or emailing us at doubleokaygroup@gmail.com

Session dates are:

Sun 8th Oct 

Sun 19th Nov

Sat 16th Dec

Sun 21st Jan 2024

Sun 18th Feb 

Sun 17th Mar

Sun 21st Apr

Sun 19th May

Sun 16th Jun

Sun 21st July

Sun 18th Aug

These sessions are run by Ollie (they/them) and George (she/they) from Double Okay, who are both working artists in Reading. They have experience of working with young people, running arts workshops, hosting events for LGBTQIA+ people and are excited to share this space with you! Should you need any help or support during the sessions, please let either Ollie or George know and they’ll be there to help.

Double Okay are a queer and trans arts collective based in Reading. They work with LGBTQIA+ people and artists, and create safer spaces for the queer community. Double Okay have been running workshops, exhibitions, performance events and digital streams since 2018. 

If you have any questions or need any help, please let us know by emailing doubleokaygroup@gmail.com

Covid Guidelines:

• There will be ventilation in the main hall during the sessions
• We strongly encourage you to do a lateral flow test before attending if possible
• We encourage participants to wear face coverings during the session

This project is funded by Reading Borough Council and in collaboration with the Rising Sun Arts Centre.

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