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    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 […]

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    Street Photography with Colin Moody – School of Activism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

  • Land Rights and the Fight for Cultural Spaces – School of Activism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Rebel Story Time for Kids – School of Activism

    Rebel Story Time for Kids – School of Activism
    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

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  • Rebel Story Time for Kids – School of Activism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Documentary Making with Jeremy Bristow – School of Activism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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? […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • Zine Making Workshop – School of Activism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

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  • Rebel Story Time for Kids – School of Activism

    Rebel Story Time for Kids – School of Activism
    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Flash Mobs and Projection Bombing – School of Activism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Screenprinting Workshop – School of Activism

    People’s Republic of Stokes Croft HQ 17-25 Jamaica Street, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

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  • 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? […]

  • TalkBox // Lauri Love on Hacktivism, Surveillance and Privacy – School of Activism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Raphael Dufresne tribute PRSC the space

    A Tribute to Raphaël Dufresne

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Banner Making for Kids Against Climate Change – School of Activism

    People’s Republic of Stokes Croft HQ 17-25 Jamaica Street, Bristol, United Kingdom

    In the week of April 15 to 22, Extinction Rebellion will be holding large climate change protests in London. They are calling on all environmentally conscious citizens from around the UK to join them in bringing the London traffic to a halt. Unfortunately, what with jobs, family commitments and other life obligations, not all of […]

  • Poster Making for Kids Against Climate Change – School of Activism

    People’s Republic of Stokes Croft HQ 17-25 Jamaica Street, Bristol, United Kingdom

    In the week of April 15 to 22, Extinction Rebellion will be holding large climate change protests in London. They are calling on all environmentally conscious citizens from around the UK to join them in bringing the London traffic to a halt. Unfortunately, what with jobs, family commitments and other life obligations, not all of […]

  • Satire and the Art of Comedy – School of Activism

    Workshop for teens age 13-19 Throughout history, satire and activism have gone hand in hand. The art of bringing low the powerful and mocking the institutions that uphold society has played a key role in many periods of change. Come and learn about the art of satire, its intriguing history and its power and relevance […]

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  • Reading the Streets / Writing the Streets – School of Activism

    Reading the Streets / Writing the Streets – School of Activism
    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    As we all walk, cycle and drive around our city we're often so adsorbed in what's on the radio, what we need to to during the coming day, or just feeling the consequences of the night before, the messages and images that fill our city can pass by without making much of an impact on […]

  • Roller Slogans – School of Activism

    Roller Slogans – School of Activism

    Join us for a free drop-in session, any time between 17:30 & 18:30, and get some tips and tricks for painting big lettering with just a roller and some paint. Paint some BIG words on our practice wall, and learn the basic skills to quickly apply lettering on almost any surface. Session is led by […]

  • Badge Making for Kids Against Climate Change – School of Activism

    In the week of April 15 to 22, Extinction Rebellion will be holding large climate change protests in London. They are calling on all environmentally conscious citizens from around the UK to join them in bringing the London traffic to a halt. Unfortunately, what with jobs, family commitments and other life obligations, not all of […]

  • Eco-Bricks Workshop for Teens – School of Activism

    Ecobricks are means for individuals to take personal responsibility for their plastic by containing it and turning it into free building materials that can be given back to the local community. Not only do ecobricks stop plastics finding their way into landfill or the ocean, but also reduce the energy it would take to transport […]

  • Roller Slogans – School of Activism

    Roller Slogans – School of Activism

    Join us for a free drop-in session, any time between 17:30 & 18:30, and get some tips and tricks for painting big lettering with just a roller and some paint. Paint some BIG words on our practice wall, and learn the basic skills to quickly apply lettering on almost any surface. Session is led by […]

  • Badge, Banner and Poster Making for Humans Against Climate Change – School of Activism

    People’s Republic of Stokes Croft HQ 17-25 Jamaica Street, Bristol, United Kingdom

    In the week of April 15 to 22, Extinction Rebellion will be holding large climate change protests in London. They are calling on all environmentally conscious citizens from around the UK to join them in bringing the London traffic to a halt. Unfortunately, what with jobs, family commitments and other life obligations, not all of […]

  • Reading the Streets / Writing the Streets – School of Activism

    Reading the Streets / Writing the Streets – School of Activism
    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    As we all walk, cycle and drive around our city we're often so adsorbed in what's on the radio, what we need to to during the coming day, or just feeling the consequences of the night before, the messages and images that fill our city can pass by without making much of an impact on […]

  • TalkBox // The Rise of Veganism – School of Activism

    Veganism is quickly becoming a mainstream trend, with a record Veganuary just gone & more companies bringing vegan products to market. Vegan entrepreneur & speaker Loui Blake leads a talk on what’s driving the movement, the reasons why its important and what’s necessary to maintain the momentum. Through an open, honest & immersive discussion, we […]

  • Eco-Conference & Screening of the Power of Community & The Bentley Effect

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A day of discussion, workshops and talks looking at practical issues of sustainability. In the Yard: 10.00 – 12.00 Practical Energy 2.00 – 4.00pm EcoBricks In the Space: 10.00am Cllr Kye Dudd (Energy & City Leap) 10.30am Intro to day 10.45am Eva Fernandez (Eco Villages) 11.45am Alison Allen Green New Deal Break 2.00pm David Saunders […]

  • Solidarity Action with Extinction Rebellion

    In the week of April 15 to 22, Extinction Rebellion will be holding large climate change protests in London. They are calling on all environmentally conscious citizens from around the UK to join them in bringing the London traffic to a halt. Unfortunately, what with jobs, family commitments and other life obligations, not all of […]

  • Guerilla Urban Regeneration

    Head out into Stokes Croft with us and lets improve the neighbourhood! A spot of gardening, litter picking and painting is just what the doctor ordered. The ever popular Kids V Adults Paint Jam will also be running in the yard. Free entry. Drop in any time.

  • Mask Making with Art4Change

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Drop in workshop and exhibition, free entry, suitable for all ages - just pop in! 3-6pm The aim of this workshop is to create masks which portray hidden emotions and thoughts, to give a sense of how people really feel. The masks created in previous workshops will also be exhibited during this session. We all […]

  • Ecobricks Workshop for All Ages

    PRSC The Yard 35 Jamaica Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Ecobricks are means for individuals to take personal responsibility for their plastic by containing it and turning it into free building materials that can be given back to the local community.Not only do ecobricks stop plastics finding their way into landfill or the ocean, but also reduce the energy it would take to transport or […]

  • Building a new model of education for Bristol: learning from the heart, head, hand, and whole self – School of Activism

    Building a new model of education for Bristol: learning from the heart, head, hand, and whole self – School of Activism
    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A four-part course which invites participants to come together to reimagine and recreate the future of education. The course will create a community, a body, of learning. Each evening will explore one aspect oapf this body of learning - heart, head, and hand - with the final session bringing all the elements together in the […]