Image description: Teal digital image with picture of batiked fabric. Text: “DWS WORKSHOP SERIES. Batik is a wax-resist fabric dyeing technique developed in Indonesia. Join us in our garden to make your own textiles to take home. RSVP required. Visit DWS’ website for all the info. June 16, 1-4pm, dawsonwomensshelter.com, @DWS_EndViolence”
Batik is a traditional fabric dyeing technique from Indonesia that uses wax to both fix and resist dyes. By painting wax onto cotton and submerging our cloth in various dye baths we will create multilayered works of art that you can take home with you. Have something you’re excited to batik? If it’s cotton, bring it to the workshop! DWS will also have lots of material ready to be batiked.
WHO:
All women*, Two Spirit, non-binary, gender expansive folks that want to learn new skills in a space that centres women’s experiences are very welcome to DWS’ summer workshops. Kids under thirteen years-old are asked to come with an adult buddy.
*DWS includes both transgender and cisgender women whenever we use the word ‘women’. We also recognize the transphobic history (and sometimes existing experiences) of the women shelters’ movement and are working to create gender liberation.
WHERE:
All workshops - except August 25th with Joella - are planned to happen in DWS’ outdoor garden. Please plan and dress for some fun outdoor learning. We’ve got lots of sunscreen!
For the safety of the folks who use Dawson Women’s Shelter’s services, our location is confidential. For folks who already know DWS’ physical location – please keep this info confidential. For folks who don’t yet know DWS’ location – when you register, we’ll let you know where we are and directions to the shelter.
WHAT ABOUT RAIN?
In the event of rain (or snow, it is the subarctic!) we will postpone workshops to the following Wednesday, weather permitting. Participants will be contacted and kept informed of weather-related changes.
RSVP:
To increase covid safety, we’re asking folks to register for each workshop by phone or email: 867.993.5086 or garden@dawsonwomensshelter.com.
COVID SAFETY:
Image description: Purple northern lights background with title: ‘Protect yourself and others. Mask required if:’ Four brown and tan boxes with text: ‘You are sick. If you can, please stay at home if your are sick. Fever, dry cough, tiredness, sore throat, aches & pains, difficulty breathing, chest pain. You are awaiting a covid test. You want to wear one. They’re terribly comfortable! You have allergies that cause coughing and sneezing. If none of the above applies, masks are optional.’
To increase everyone’s safety, please follow the safe six.
Masks are required if you have an outstanding covid test or if you have allergies that cause coughing. If the first two don’t fit for you, masks are optional. DWS has lots of disposable masks available for those who would like to wear one.
We ask that folks who are sick or experiencing symptoms like coughing, fever, aches, to please stay home.
We will update covid safety as the Yukon Government changes requirements throughout the summer.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Please share any accessibility needs – learning difference, physical needs, allergies, or something else – with us over the phone or by email – 993.5086 or garden@dawsonwomensshelter.com
DWS’ garden is outdoors with uneven ground and a limited number of low and folding chairs will be available. A small not fully accessible washroom is available in the shelter: there are three steps to access.
Healthy Famillies, Healthy Babies space includes a ramp, accessible washrooms, no power door, and ample seating options and space to move.
COST:
All DWS Summer Workshops are excitedly and wonderfully offered completely FREE of charge including all workshop materials!
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