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Government guidelines around the pandemic mean that we're unable to hold any School of Activism events in person, they will all be held online instead. Details are included with event registration.

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  • NEW DATE: Stokes Croft Land Trust – Meet the Board

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    Join the Stokes Croft Land Trust (SCLT) Board online for a discussion and Q&A session on securing independent spaces in Stokes Croft invested by and for the community, and share your vision for Stokes Croft and Bristol in the face of rapid development and how the local community should be included.

    Free

  • What can we do to end male violence?

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    In this workshop we will hear about some of the preventative work being done, including work with young people around gender equality and gender norms, bystander interventions, community education and campaigns. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • PRSC vs The Future

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    Want to know what goes on behind the scenes at the People's Republic of Stokes Croft? Keen to understand why we do what we do and how you can get involved? Join the PRSC as we look forward, and explore how we try to shape our future. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Free

  • Digital Mini Projector Workshop

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    In this workshop we will build and program an experimental digital mini projector. The projector is based on a very low res, Nokia mobile screen and can project text and simple images. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    £12

  • Invented Futures: Speculation, Visionaries and Modern Mythologies

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    Invented Futures is a collective that tears apart the narratives that fuel the development of new technology. We take a look at how tech innovation has got to where it is by examining how the role of speculative thinking can show us how there are alternatives to given tech cultures. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • School of Chativism – Review Session

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    An opportunity to look back on the lessons learned and the questions raised through the School of Chativism experiment - an alternative social media created for the School of Activism. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Is it Time for a Data Union?

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    A thoughtful, interactive discussion about what internet rights, digital direct action and data unions might look like. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Philosophy For Children

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    Workshops to provide young children the opportunity to engage in philosophical discussion, develop their ability to think and reason with others, foster independent learning. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Rebel History: The Struggle to Reclaim Our Past

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    Join poet Lawrence Hoo, mentorist Michael Barnes-Wynters, author Mike Manson and publisher Richard Jones in a discussion of the history we choose to tell, and who gets to tell it. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Technologies of Re-Enchantment

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    How can we communicate heavy issues in a way that brings people in? The incredible Pete the Temp leads this workshop for writers of all abilities and genres who want to develop ninja skills to enchant, provoke and persuade. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Sleeping Rough – Screening with Q&A

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    Sleeping Rough is a community-based docudrama about street homelessness. Film screening and director-led discussion around the issues of homelessness. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Know Your Rights: A Guide to Homeless Services in Bristol

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    The questions of where people are and aren't allowed to sleep, and what services are available to them have become ever more urgent. Step forward Richard Drake of the Bristol Homeless Forum who will use this session to offer a personal view on services available pre-COVID, what's changed during COVID and how it might change coming out. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • CANCELLED: Rebel Story Time for Kids

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    A classic story reading session for children - across two mornings Lisa and Sue will be reading a story of social justice or rebellion to fire the imagination. After the reading there will be a creative challenge - drawing your favourite character or writing what will happen next. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Conflict in Activist Groups

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    the session will mindmap the most common reasons for conflicts, discuss solutions and share some of the ways these situations can be handled.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • CANCELLED: The Wordplay Workshop

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    CANCELLED: Come along and stretch words into a wiggle wash paddle wack of fun! This engaging workshop will allow people of all ages from 6+ to explore the power of poetry through play. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

  • PAF Artists Video Collection

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    Screening of short films from the People's Art Fair artists about what they have been up to during lockdown. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • PAF Artists Video Collection

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    Screening of short films from the People's Art Fair artists about what they have been up to during lockdown. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Adblock – Art In Ad Places

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    An online workshop looking at physical interventions and ad-covering techniques used by Adblock Bristol and other anti-advertising groups. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Art for Social Change

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    When done well, art can give voice to the voiceless and bring visibility to those that are hidden. Art is a powerful tool to change the world. Photographers Anthony Luvera and Rory Carnegie have both created fascinating collaborative projects in partnership with rough sleepers. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • It’s not the end of the world (or maybe it is)

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    A comedic look at the science of climate change by Jon Matthews. Why do some people believe climate change is natural? What does crystallised rat urine have to do with climate science? What happens when three climate change deniers walk into a bar? Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Rebel Story Time for Kids

    Featured
    Online Event

    A classic story reading session for children - across two mornings Lisa and Sue will be reading a story of social justice or rebellion to fire the imagination. After the reading there will be a creative challenge - drawing your favourite character or writing what will happen next. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Know Your Rights: Vehicle Dwelling and the Law

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    In this session the Van Dwellers Community will talk you through the national legal situation, Bristol City Council's local policies, and how these approaches play out day to day on the streets. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Street Photography with Colin Moody

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    See the city afresh with this three hour workshop from a passionate and prolific Bristol street photographer Colin Moody. Peer into the hidden corners of Stokes Croft and search for the true spirit of this unique neighbourhood. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    £10

  • Who Owns the Land?

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    Land ownership in the UK reflects the huge inequalities in the country. The battle for land and housing rights is a fundamental one that can impact on almost all other struggles. Nick Hayes and Keith Cowling present the two very different approaches they have taken to finding solutions. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • CANCELLED: The Wordplay Workshop

    Online Event

    CANCELLED: Come along and stretch words into a wiggle wash paddle wack of fun! This engaging workshop will allow people of all ages from 6+ to explore the power of poetry through play. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

  • Video and Activism

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    Activists from Base join us to talk about how to use video effectively for activism and the principles of self-organised spaces. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Introducing Bristol Antifa

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    Learn about Bristol Antifascists, a group of local people committed to opposing fascism and all that it stands for. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • The Strategy and Tactics of a Direct Action

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    This workshop, presented by Bristol ACORN members, will get you actively planning a direct action of your own in response to an issue facing you and your community, with an overview of negotiation, roles on a demo, how to show power, tactics, escalation and more. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can

  • Philosophy For Children

    Featured
    Online Event

    Workshops to provide young children the opportunity to engage in philosophical discussion, develop their ability to think and reason with others, foster independent learning. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Pay-what-you-can