WORKSHOPS
Saturday, July 9th workshops
11:00 - 12:30
Social Justice Writing/Writing for Social Change
Writing can be a vehicle for change. It can inspire. It can put to words to things we’ve been feeling, oppression we want to take down, and our visions for the world we want to live in and create. In this workshop, we’ll be discussing writing that does that, the experiences of social justice writers…
Sex and Sexuality with Jacq Jones from Sugar
Join Jacq Jones from Sugar & learn explore smoking hot ways to be safe & sexy. We’ll discuss risks, consent, using toys & technology to build a sex life that’s both hot & safe.
Knitting and Crochet
Learn to knit and crochet, followed by a yarn-bombing excursion!
12:30 - 1:45
Undoing Dominant Masculinity Panel
Community leaders share their thoughts on and experiences with dominant masculinity. How do popular conceptions of masculinity influence gender identity formation and sexuality? What does normative masculinity look like? How can patriarchal models of masculinity be challenged? How can we foster genuine and meaningful feminist engagement among men?
Block and Screen Printing
Come learn some basic screen-printing and block printing techniques! Screen print your own CLIT Fest patch and learn how to carve and print linoleum. Small linoleum blocks, carving tools, paper, ink and fabric will be provided. You’ll leave with new printmaking skills and a work of your own creation! Taught by CLIT Fest organizer Izzy Jarvis and printmaker Olivia Horvath.
Harm Reduction with members of H.I.P.S.!
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies that help reduce the negative consequences of drug use and other activites that can carry a mental and physical health risk. This will be a discussion/panel on harm reduction with dc community members who practice it in their workplace and also their every day lives. Come chat with us and learn about the finer points of this philosophy from the volunteers and employees at HIPS, the benificiary of CLITfest and an awesome community orginization in dc!
1:45-3:15
Combating the Anti-Choice Movement
A discussion surrounding the dangers of an ever-growing anti-choice movement, including deceitful crisis pregnancy centers and current legislative attempts to restrict women’s access to abortion and health care. Hosted by pro-choice activist Melissa Kleder, learn effective ways to fight for a woman’s right to make her own choices.
Do-It-Yourself Expression: Utilizing Zines and Blogs for the Creation and Distribution of Independent Media with Jenna Brager from Zinefest DC
Jenna Brager hosts a discussion in the matter of utilizing zines and blogs for the creation and distribution of independent media.
Call Me Out: Community Response to Abuse & The Calling Out Process with Support New York
Intimate Abuse doesn’t only affect individuals, but friends, families, and communities. In the past decade, a new politic of radical accountability to confront abuse and sexual violence, that avoids using oppressive structures like the police and prison systems, is being built. The struggle of working to support survivors and transforming those who’ve caused harm is a key component in encouraging and building healthy and safe communities. While this work is riddled with complications, conflict, and dead-ends, there can also be real transformation. Join Support New York as we share some useful tools and experiences in fighting intimate abuse.
3:30 - 5:00
Race and Privilege in Youth Culture with members of Sulu DC, Words Beats and Life, and more!
How are race and ethnicity tied to participation across youth cultures? Across continents? How are different communities held together? How can we be more respectful of cultural difference in youth culture, and encourage more diverse participation? Join members of Words Beats and Life, Maximum Rock N’ Roll, Sulu DC, and others for a panel discussion on these issues.
Queer Community Building
Activists, DJs, and community leaders discuss their experiences building queer family and solidarity. This panel and discussion asks, what is the meaning and state of the queer community in DC and beyond? What kind of queer community do we want to see? And, how do we build it together?
Radical Consent: From Hookups to Relationships with Ben Pivot
When it comes to sex, consent is the best-kept secret. In this workshop, The Consensual Project puts in plain words the nuances of consent: from a thorough definition of consent to tools for practicing consent, and much more. All through the workshop are humorous interactive discussions and valuable exercises that keep everyone energized and involved. And by the end of the workshop, participants leave convinced that consent is worthwhile for one simple reason: they now know what consent can and will do for them.
All Day
Bike Maintenance workshop!
