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April 2019
School of Activism
PRSC presents the School of Activism Easter Holidays April 3rd - 22nd Climate change getting you down? Brexit making you sick? Inequality and austerity driving you mad? Is there something you wish you could change? A problem you want to help solve? You are not alone. We are all sick and tired of feeling helpless and angry. And it’s hard to remember that we are not powerless. The School of Activism is here to remind us all that the power…
Find out more »Street Photography with Colin Moody – School of Activism
See the city afresh with this workshop from a passionate and prolific Bristol street photographer Colin Moody. In this 3 hour workshop we will explore Stokes Croft, peering into the hidden corners and searching for the true spirit of this unique neighbourhood. The workshop will introduce new techniques for capturing urban life as Colin shares his own approach to the subtle art of street photography. Workshop suitable for all ages (no unaccompanied children)£20 Some discount places available at £5Book your…
Find out more »You Are Being Watched – Privacy Matters – School of Activism
Who has your personal data right now and what are they doing with it? How are your thoughts stored and mined by large companies? Don't be overwhelmed into doing nothing, instead learn how simple tools can keep your online activities private. From Mat A – Tech Coordinator at the Cable, Bristol’s reader-owned media cooperative. Free / donation Suitable for anyone aged 14 and over The School of Activism is a 2 week programme of workshops, talks and activities brought to…
Find out more »Land Rights and the Fight for Cultural Spaces – School of Activism
Land Rights & the Fight for Cultural Spaces - Tales From The Front Line All communities need space. Space to meet, to learn, to play, to create and to share ideas.But today cultural venues all over Bristol are at risk of closure, or already closing. From 4pm to 9pm on Saturday April 7th we will explore the issues that led to these problems and also look at some of the innovative ways people are finding to protect cultural spaces in…
Find out more »Rebel Story Time for Kids – School of Activism
A classic story reading session for children. Across three mornings Lisa and Sue will be reading a story of social justice or rebellion to fire the imagination. Monday 8th 11am-1pm Tuesday 9th 11am-12 Thursday 11th 11am-12pm After the reading there will be a creative challenge - drawing your favourite character or writing what will happen next. This activity is suitable for children aged 8-12 (younger kids are welcome if they bring their adults with them!). There will be no entry…
Find out more »Shoot It Tell It – a guide to creating a photo story- School of Activism
Do you have something to say? Or a story to tell?This course for 12 - 18 year olds explores how to use your camera to tell a story.Over three practical sessions photographers Lisa Furness & Colin Moody will take you through the process of creating a photo story.Part 1: Monday April 8th 1-5pm - a session on choosing your subject and introducing basic photography tips and techniques.Part 2: Monday April 15th 3-5pm - review session, a chance to look through…
Find out more »Rebel Story Time for Kids – School of Activism
A classic story reading session for children. Across three mornings Lisa and Sue will be reading a story of social justice or rebellion to fire the imagination. Monday 8th 11am-1pm Tuesday 9th 11am-12 Thursday 11th 11am-12pm After the reading there will be a creative challenge - drawing your favourite character or writing what will happen next. This activity is suitable for children aged 8-12 (younger kids are welcome if they bring their adults with them!). There will be no entry…
Find out more »Documentary Making with Jeremy Bristow – School of Activism
Accountability is the cornerstone of democratic power and documentary film makers are essential to a healthy modern society, uncovering hidden scandals, exposing corruption and bringing truth to the public. Now is your turn to become one of the truth seekers. Is there a story you want to investigate? Or a secret you want to reveal? Award winning documentary film maker, and hidden camera specialist Jeremy Bristow will share the secrets of his trade in this 5 hour comprehensive workshop. Jeremy…
Find out more »Puppet Making for Kids – School of Activism
Strange things are afoot in Stokes Croft this Easter... There's a dinosaur on the prowl and he wants all the money and all the land and he doesn't care what he destroys to get it. The creatures will have to work together to protect their homes and each other. But the story can't begin without you! Kids needed to help assemble the characters and to help them to boldly step into the story. Workshop led by lifelong puppeteer and story…
Find out more »Zine Making Workshop – School of Activism
An accessible affordable way of sharing ideas and information totally independent of formal and commercial systems, the Zine has been the activist's go to tool for ever. Now in this era of global communication provided and monitored by huge international corporations, the simplicity and independence of the Zine is calling out to be revisited. Zine fanatic Sophie Sherwood will share with you the art of creating this classic, low-fi, DIY form of publication. Everyone is welcome to this workshop (kids…
Find out more »Flash Mobs and Projection Bombing – School of Activism
Free workshop for ages 12-18 Learn about flash mobs and message bombs, and get inspired to DIY in your own campaigns. A flash mob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly disperse, often for the purposes of protest, entertainment, satire, and artistic expression. Projection Bombing (outdoor digital projection in urban environments) is a great method for getting your content up big before…
Find out more »Screenprinting Workshop – School of Activism
Last December PRSC finished building a screenprinting room in our ever growing headquarters. Since then PRSC has worked with our ally Ross at Bathtub Printing to produce a beautiful range of hand screenprinted greetings cards commemorating the Paris uprising of ‘68 and reproducing some of the incredible designs and messages that came from the Atelier Populaire (workshop of the people) during that momentous time. On Thursday April 11th from 1pm to 4pm Ross will be opening up the screenprinting room…
Find out more »Know Your Rights! – School of Activism
Free workshop For young people aged 15 - 25 A workshop from Extinction Rebellion that gets right to the point. Under British Law you are a citizen of the state and not a subject of the crown. Have you been stopped and searched? Are you nervous of getting on the wrong side of the law? Do you know what you are and aren't allowed to do if you are questioned by the police? This workshop will help you to nswer…
Find out more »TalkBox // Lauri Love on Hacktivism, Surveillance and Privacy – School of Activism
Lauri Love is an English/Finnish computer scientist who has a long history of involvement in political activism. He played a prominent role in the student and Occupy movements in Glasgow during 2011-12. He faced potential extradition to the United States for his alleged involvement in #OpLastResort, the series of online protests that followed the persecution and untimely death or Aaron Swartz. He is increasingly being recognised as an expert on hacking, surveillance and privacy issues in the UK and has…
Find out more »A Tribute to Raphaël Dufresne
Art exhibition and concert in memory of Raphaël Dufresne activist, musician and PRSC volunteer. The event will start at 7pm with a small presentation of the theme “Deeds, not words in the WIND”, through a short introduction of the exhibition forecasting some songs and poems. It will be followed by music performed by the different bands and fellow musicians with whom Rapha used to play and jam: Immigrant Swing Family Band The May Kings Joseph Elliot Trudgeon jazz band Jack…
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