Invitation to Walking Forest Camp
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Date(s) - 27/05/2021 - 30/05/2021
All Day
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Are you a woman inspired by the natural world, hoping to make change in your community and the wider world?
Are you concerned about climate breakdown, racial, social and health injustice?
Would you like to learn more about performing, writing, making or creating in general?
If so, Coventry UK City of Culture invites you to a non-residential camp for women from 27 to 30 May 2021. Four artist change-makers would love to meet you!
Anne-Marie, Lucy, Ruth and Shelley will be hosting this four-day training camp for people who identify as women age 16+ in the Coventry area. You’ll be part of a cross generational group exploring ways of living that are grounded in care, respect, co-operation and action.
The Camp will take place mostly outdoors. We will be sharing stories and ideas for actions, learning about tree planting and care, exploring the role of craft in activism, learning about our Earth’s Rights and the links between social and environmental justice. We will be hearing from other people who are standing up for the Earth from around the world.
On June 5th or 6th we will carry out a public action in Coventry created from ideas developed during the Camp. Then in the Autumn there is a possibility of working together again to create a performance action in Coventry and taking this to the COP26 (Conference of Parties) Climate Talks in Glasgow in November 2021.
Walking Forest Information
Walking Forest is a 10-year artwork taking place in sites across the UK exploring links with activism, natural forest networks and communities.
Sessions will be held online in April and May where you can ask questions and find out more to help you decide if the Camp is for you
29th April 10.30-11.30am
6th May: 4.30 – 5.30pm
13th May 10.30-11.30am
How to apply for the Camp:
Write a short paragraph or two telling us who you are, a bit about yourself and why you would like to come to the Camp. You can also send us a voice recording or video – up to 3 minutes’ long.
Book onto an information session or apply directly to the Camp before 14 May by:
- Email: amber.merrick-potter@coventry2021.co.uk
- or call 02476998221 ex 395
Numbers are limited and we are trying to create a diverse mix of women from different ages and backgrounds. You must be 16 + to take part. There is no charge.
Walking Forest is commissioned by Coventry City of Culture Trust and Season for Change – a UK –wide cultural programme inspiring urgent and inclusive action on Climate change.