01/30/2024
Unleash your inner artist! Over the course of five (5) free weekly classes, participants will gain skills to become wheel-throwing pros, discuss profession-related challenges and needs, and learn about local mental health resources in a confidential, safe, affirming, and shame-free environment. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is proud to announce a partnership with Break The Binary LLC to host a new and exciting project: the 2024 Liberation Workshop Series! During the weeks of March 25 to April 26, 2024, a selected group of up to 20 LGBTQIA2S+ s*x workers will meet in-person for free weekly pottery classes at POT LA. Classes will include 2 hours of pottery lessons followed by 1 hour of discussion centered around topics relevant to LGBTQIA2S+ s*x workers.
Over the course of the Liberation Workshop Series, Participants will receive the following:
-> $500 stipend upon completion of the series
-> 3-5 finished pieces available for pick-up at showcase event (date tbd);
->Tools to empower LGBTQIA2S+ communities and access mental health care
->Opportunities to network and build connections with LACDMH, partner agencies, local organizations, and other LGBTQIA2S+ participants and leaders.
With that said, we are excited to share that Participant applications are now open! Prospective Participants must meet the following criteria:
-Must identify as LGBTQIA2S+;
-Must identify as a s*x worker;
-Must be ages 18+ during the Lab;
-Must currently reside in Los Angeles County;
-Must be able to attend at least 4 of the 5 sessions of the Series, with required attendance on the first day (week of March 25) and last day (week of April 22).
Applications are due Friday March 1, 2024 at 12pm Noon PT! You can apply at bit.ly/liberation-workshop-series
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Lab Coordinator Addison Rose Vincent (they/them) at [email protected]. Thank you!