GBTQ+ Men Who Create 🏳️‍🌈 - Bushcraft & Creative Making

GBTQ+ Men Who Create is a programme of free, creative courses for people who identify as GBTQ+, non binary/transmasc who are experiencing low mental health.

This summer, GBTQ+ Men Who Create invites you to explore ancient bushcraft techniques including wood whittling and pewter casting. Over six weekly sessions you'll learn traditional making skills while crafting both useful and beautiful objects, from carved spoons to woven baskets.

Men Who Create is a programme of free creative courses for men who identify as GBTQ+, transmasculine or non-binary who are experiencing mental health challenges.

Workshops take place outdoors at The Gathering Glade, Stanmer Park and the gardens at Emmaus Brighton & Hove, Portslade. Accessible toilets are available on site. Hot drinks, biscuits, all tools and materials are provided.

Sessions are free, but places are limited. We ask that you can attend all six sessions. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.

Please note: By booking, you are reserving a place on the full six-week course.

Session Dates & Venues

Thursday 2 July | 3.00–5.00pm
The Gathering Glade, Stanmer Park
Stanmer Park, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RG

Thursday 9 July | 2.00–4.00pm
Gardens at Emmaus Brighton & Hove
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 2PA

Thursday 16 July | 3.00–5.00pm
The Gathering Glade, Stanmer Park
Stanmer Park, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RG

Thursday 23 July | 3.00–5.00pm
The Gathering Glade, Stanmer Park
Stanmer Park, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RG

Thursday 30 July | 2.00–4.00pm
Gardens at Emmaus Brighton & Hove
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 2PA

Thursday 6 August | 3.00–5.00pm
The Gathering Glade, Stanmer Park
Stanmer Park, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RG

Getting There

Stanmer Park (The Gathering Glade)

Address: Stanmer Park, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RG

By bus:

• 25 from Brighton city centre towards the Universities – alight at Stanmer Park Entrance, then approximately a 20-minute walk through the park.

Emmaus Brighton & Hove

Address: Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 2PA

By bus:

• 1 / 1X towards Mile Oak – alight at Old Village, then approximately a 4-minute walk.
• 6 towards Mile Oak – alight at Foredown Close or Old Village, around a 5-minute walk.

What to Wear

• Sensible walking shoes or boots
• Waterproof clothing
• Layers
• Bring water,  a hat and sunscreen

Sessions take place outdoors, so please come prepared for the weather.

We are able to support transport costs if this is a barrier to attending. Please let us know on the booking form.

If you have any questions or would prefer to book by speaking to someone, to discuss access needs and how we can support please contact Ant Stevens at anthony.stevens@fabrica.org.uk or call 01273 778646.

This course is funded by The Baring Foundation and is for self-identifying GBTQ+ men, transmasculine and non-binary people experiencing low mental health. No previous experience is needed, and group sizes are small to ensure a welcoming and supportive environmenT.

Sessions are free to participants with a suggested cost of £18/£36 per course if you feel able to contribute.

Ticket tier 1: Free

Ticket tier 2: £18 per course (£3 per session)  & booking fee 

Ticket tier 3: £36 per course (£6 per session)  & booking fee