How to… make feminist comix
Channel: British Library
Date: 2021-01-22

A free, three day mini-festival showcasing the past, present and future of feminist publishing and creativity

Our fantastic line up of practical workshops and energising talks will ignite your creative feminist visions. Meet Virago chair Lennie Goodings, Dialogue Books publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove, Crystal Mahey-Morgan from Own It! literary agency, Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press, Sofia Niazi from One of My Kind, comic artist and Laydeez do Comics founder Nicola Streeten and many other inspirational women creatives.

Comic art and visual storytelling have long powered feminist movements. Humour can be used to convey serious political ideas, while combining words and images can give messages impact. Graphic art is a uniquely accessible, arresting and fun medium.

Laydeez do Comics founder and award-winning graphic artist Nicola Streeten introduces you to the history of comics as part of feminist activism. You will have the opportunity to create something for yourself, learning the tricks of the trade from a leading coach in this fascinating world.

Chaired by Professor Margaretta Jolly.