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The best ideas come from problems we encounter in our day-to-day lives.
This workshop will guide you from identifying a problem worth solving, to generating ideas and laying the foundation for a great solution.
Participants will leave with tools and a proven framework to continue working on their passion projects and/or business ideas.
Intro to Pole Workshop This class is perfect for those curious about pole dance and have no prior experience. Dive into the wonderful world of pole in a setting that is free from gendered language and binary movement expression. Pole is for every BODY, no prior fitness or dance experience required. DATES: Sunday June 4, 2023 […]
Drag Queen Makeup Workshop (Sunday June 4 from 12:30 - 2:30PM) In this 2 hour interactive class, the stunning and talented Voula Callas will guide participants through the art of applying drag makeup to their faces. In this class, we will walk you through: 1. Block eyebrows 2. Contouring & Highlighting 3. Applying a fierce […]
Ever wanted to try Latin dancing? Try it in a queer-friendly space with your favourite queer Latin dance instructors! Join Baila Libre for our Beginner Bachata workshop, just in time for the summer season. Our all queer team is excited to show you the foundations of Bachata, where you will learn essential techniques and patterns […]
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THE ULTIMATE PINK & WHITE DRAG BRUNCH
Edmonton Drag Festival
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Gender & Gender Diversity
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Brunch Buffet
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Drag Performances
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Werk Room Workshop
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drag Performances
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Day Party
18+ or All Ages
18+
Join local Drag artist GoGo Fetch as we explore the fundamentals of Drag Queen makeup in this 2 hour interactive class. Going through the art of applying makeup to help bring out that inner diva. In the two hours we cover the basics of drag makeup, focusing on these five elements.
How to Block your Brows
Contouring and Highlighting
Creating a Drag Eye
Applying Eyelashes
Overdrawing Lips
This class is BYOM (Bring Your Own Makeup)
Queer Street Art movement class will be a movement and educational session focusing on the styles of Drag, Ballroom, and Gogo. In the session we will be discussing these queer street arts as a way queer people have thrived, survived and shined!
Come ready to learn and move.
Over this 1.5 hour course you’ll learn the basics drag king makeup, from the iconic king, Orpheus! (As seen on multiple events around Edmonton) He gives overviews of specialized products, in depth tutorials, and shares all the tricks of the trade to help demystify the artform. After taking the course you’ll feel equipped and empowered to start making creative looks of your own!
Orpheus will show all the products you need to paint a drag face and explain how to best apply them. They will discuss the principles behind contouring for a male illusion and they will share a guide they made of masculine contouring patterns, and explain how different shapes convey different things about your drag persona. Participants will follow a step by step how you paint a natural looking male illusion.
This class is BYOM (Bring your own make-up).
We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at Theatre Garage. If you already have similar supplies you are welcome to bring them as well.
We're officially putting on our third annual Pride Prom. The prom officially kicks off at 12 pm and ends at 5 pm - join us in crowning our 2024 Prom Royalty at 3 pm on June 21, Friday.
There will be lots of Gifts With Purchases, Mocktails, Music and Goodie Bags. You won't wanna miss one of our brightest and most colorful events of the year!
Makeovers, swag bags, light refreshments
Many of us are curious about what being a good ally means. How do we expand our understanding of the diverse peoples we share space with, and how do we stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?
This workshop by Rae Madge from the University of Alberta’s Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity is an introduction to sex and gender identities, expressions and orientations. We will talk about common assumptions and myths and try to expand our understanding of these topics so that we can become better allies and advocates. Registration is not required, but please bring some paper and a pen for taking notes!
This event is open to students and faculty of YEG post-secondary institutions.
EMBODYING QUEERNESS: CREATIVE PROCESSES OF SEXUALITY THROUGH A NONBINARY LENS
Imagining what it could look and feel like to embody your gender and being without the societal constructs of the binary as an act of reclaiming the body and sexuality. Through this workshop we will use somatic embodiment practices of movement and dance to help us explore the sensations and feelings in the body which will aid us in creating our own body maps and narratives. This workshop will also challenge normative sexual scripts through both sensual and visual creative processes that emphasize queer joy and pleasure. By embodying queerness, the body contests the stability of gender and sexuality norms and opens up to resistance and liberation.
DATES: June 7th, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00PM
LOCATION: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)
INSTRUCTOR: Dana Wasylyshen
PREREQUISITE: An open mind and curiosity for embodiment, movement, play. 16+
COST: $20 + GST
Over this 1.5 hour course you’ll learn the basics of drag king makeup, from the iconic king, Orpheus! Orpheus has been performing since 2019, and is Edmonton's Greek king. In this workshop, he will provide overviews of specialized products, in-depth tutorials, and share all the tricks of the trade to help demystify the artform. After taking the course you’ll feel equipped and empowered to start making creative looks of your own!
Orpheus will show all the products you need to paint a drag face and explain how to best apply them. He will guide participants through a step-by-step tutorial on emulating his particular makeup style.
This class is BYOM (Bring your own make-up). We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at the store of your choice. If you already have similar supplies you are welcome to bring them as well.
LOCATION: Grindstone Bistro (10019 81 Ave NW)
INSTRUCTOR: Orpheus
COST: $20 + GST
BIG WIG: AN INTRODUCTION TO BIG WIG STYLING
Get ready to tease to high heavens with Sucreesha (Liz Frost) and the Bang Bang Team in this hands on introduction to wig styling. Whether you’re brand new or looking to further your skills, BIG WIG will take you through the basics of classic huge drag hair - with a twist.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
Teasing techniques for major volume
Wig foundations and styling structure
Detailing tricks to elevate your look
Signature shapes for that iconic drag silhouette
All participants will be provided with a wig to style and take home. Just bring your personality and passion ~ as well as a teasing comb, brush and clips (extras will be available on hand if needed). Come learn, laugh and style like a queen.
Open event for more information
Explore the fundamentals of Drag Queen makeup in this 2 hour interactive class! Going through the art of applying makeup to help bring out that inner diva. In the two hours we cover the basics of drag makeup, focusing on these five elements.
How to Block your Brows
Contouring and Highlighting
Creating a Drag Eye
Applying Eyelashes
Overdrawing Lips
This class is BYOM (Bring Your Own Makeup)
We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at Theatre Garage for a discounted price. If you already have similar products you are welcome to bring them as well.
DATES: June 8th, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00PM
LOCATION: Grindstone Bistro (10019 81 Ave NW)
INSTRUCTOR: GoGo Fetch
COST: $20 + GST
Visit us during our free admission hours (which occur the last Thursday of every month) and express yourself through art, community connections and crafting.
This year, we are hosting a cozy and comfortable space for everyone looking to indulge in a little creativity. We’ll have self-guided tours, a drop-in session with local artist, Allison Tunis, a DIY craft creation area and a film screening at 7pm. Bring your own crafts to work on or use our supplies to create something that showcases your true colours.
About the programs:
Traumatic Times Drop-In Poster Printing with Allison Tunis
4-5:30pm
Join local artist and community arts facilitator Allison Tunis (she/they) for a drop-in session to customize and screen print your own 8x10” poster. The poster aligns with the artists’ Pocket Toolkit for Traumatic Times series and will feature a new Pride-themed design outlining the therapeutic technique of bilateral stimulation. Posters can be printed with a choice of two colours of ink and on your choice of coloured cardstock. Expected time commitment is approximately 10 minutes per participant and prints will be available to take home. All experience and ability levels welcomed. Registration not required, time will be allotted on a first come, first served basis.
A DIY Cozy Craft Creation
4-7pm
Have some crafts laying around you’ve been hoping to work on eventually? Or a project you have in mind but don’t have the supplies on hand?
Join us for in our DIY Cozy Craft Creation! Some soft seating, tables, art supplies and good company will be waiting for you.
If you need to stretch your legs, explore the exhibitions currently on display in the gallery!
What a perfect way to celebrate Pride with your chosen family and express yourselves together.
Film Screening: National Anthem
7pm
Rated R
Duration: 99 minutes
This film, from 2023, is a refreshing look at modern queer culture with a country twist!
About the film:
Following a 21-year-old construction worker in New Mexico who joins a community of queer rodeo performers, this film explores the concept of the American Dream and queer culture.
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