Description
Queer Bridges: Zine Workshop
with Inès Lamari
In this zine workshop, we create a space for participants of all ages and backgrounds to explore their creativity freely, whether they are experienced artists or complete beginners.
We’ll start by learning various folding and sewing techniques to create our own unique zines. Then, we’ll dive into storytelling, using both memory and fantasy as our guides. Through a combination of images and words, we’ll bring our personal stories to life in a playful, supportive environment.
Zine-making is more than just an artistic endeavour—it’s a practice of self-publishing and community building. By sharing our zines, we connect with others, creating a collective space for diverse voices and stories. This workshop isn’t just about creativity; it’s about using zines as a tool for personal expression and fostering connections within our communities.
Inès Lamari is a non-institutional artist, and art facilitator. In her art practice she creates space for collective healing, breaking barriers and storytelling as a form of resistance and community building. Lamari’s art unfolds in comics, zines, visual art, community rituals, workshops, performances and formats in between.
Queer Bridges: Forging connections and providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people with experiences of migration and/or displacement. Queer people with experiences of migration and/or displacement in Berlin often face unique challenges in their daily lives that can limit their access to supportive communities and inclusive environments. 
With the support of the Deutsche Fernsehlotterie Stiftung, we have developed the Queer Bridges program to overcome these barriers We provide resources, networking and support in a welcoming environment for queer immigrants and refugees through our special program. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging to the local LGBTQIA+ community, enabling smooth integration and an improved quality of life for queer folks with experiences of migration and/or displacement. ✅ Our Queer Bridges program will continue to evolve and we are always happy to hear about your needs. If you are interested, you can send us an e-mail to stay informed about further updates.
General Information Language: We’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group. Registration: Due to limited space for the event, registration is required. Please email us at . Participants: This workshop is for all who identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced migration and/or displacement. If you don’t share these experiences but are interested in joining, please reach out to us first to see if space is available. We ask that all participants honour the program’s core focus and contribute to fostering an open and respectful space. Cost: The event is open to everyone and free of charge.
