Please note: this event will be held in person at Glasgow Zine Library.
Part of our Mythologies for a Future Scotland programme.
Join Annie and Jenny from hit podcast, Stories of Scotland, to examine how we can retell folklore through an LGBTQ+ lens.
Annie and Jenny will share their own reimaginings of traditional folklore, exploring their processes of queering the legends and mythologies. They will bring some stories from Scots and Gaelic heritage that you can play with to rework into your own voice.
With folkloric folks and mythological creatures from sea, sky and stone, Queer as Folklore will be an adventure for us all.
TW: Folklore often contains violence, death and distressing themes.
Artwork by Kerry Douglas.
Image description: A blue cyanotype with an illustration of a bothy on mountains.
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About Stories of Scotland:
Stories of Scotland is the leading Scottish history and folklore podcast created by environmental scientist Jenny Johnstone and archivist Annie MacDonald. Based in the Highlands, Stories of Scotland engages with traditional Scottish storytelling and comedy to explore Scottish heritage, culture and environments.
Jenny and Annie investigate how stories of the past can help us make sense of modern life.
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Ticket info:
Please note: we can only issue refunds requested 72 hours before the event.
This event is suitable for ages 16+. There will be 8 attendees maximum, and the event will feature comfort breaks. During this event, participants will be involved in: small group discussions, whole group discussions, hand-on activities, reading alone, writing.
This event will take place at the GZL space on Cathcart Road in Govanhill. There is step-free access to the library and is wheelchair accessible. There is a public toilet but unfortunately the toilet is not fully accessible at this time. The library space also provides tea, coffee, a variety of lighting options and comfort provisions like soft seating, blankets and space heaters.
We will provide hand sanitiser and ask that everyone maintains at least a 1m social distance from other visitors.
We want you to have a safe and enjoyable time! During your visit, we ask you to:
-Please keep your distance from others
-Use the hand sanitiser provided.
-Wear a face covering if you're over the age of 5
-Please do not visit the library if you or anyone in your household has any symptoms of Coronavirus.
-If you are able to please take a Rapid Lateral Flow test before attending.
When you visit the library we will ask that you scan a QR code to check in with NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect and we may share this information with the service up to 21 days following your visit.
Please be mindful of the restrictions in place for your local area and adhere to Scottish Government guidelines.
If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via glasgowzinelibrary@gmail.com
If you have any specific access requirements please indicate when reserving a ticket and we will do our best to meet any requests within our limited budget. We are more able to meet requests made at least two weeks in advance. Events may be recorded for access reasons, and we will inform participants if this is going to happen in advance.
All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here.
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How to access the event:
After booking a ticket, you will be sent several reminder emails from Eventbrite leading up to the event. We will also send emails that share any resources that attendees will need access to, including any required materials.
Please email glasgowzinelibrary@gmail.com for any queries or issues.
About GZL:
Glasgow Zine Library is an archive and library based in the Southside of Glasgow. It acts as a growing archive of self-published works, with an inviting and accessible area of reading in the space, as well as running a year-long programme of events to celebrate the ethos of Do It Yourself (DIY) culture.
By booking a ticket and supplying your email address, you agree to be contacted after this event for feedback purposes on behalf of Glasgow Zine Library. Providing feedback is optional. Please see the privacy policy on our website for more details.
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