Creative Access + Inclusion Lab

Making fair and thriving neighbourhoods through arts, tech and care.Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) is an arts organisation and charity based in Bristol. Our activities include: after-school groups for young people exploring media and technology, a diverse programme of events and workshops, and regular making courses at our digital manufacturing space KWMC: The Factory.

Knowle West Media Centre

Sharing practice, workshops and events centring expertise from disability cultures and activists. In person &  Zoom (BSL + captioned).

Knowle West Media Centre & Via Zoom

At Knowle West Media Centre and via Zoom (BSL interpreted and captioned)Join us for some creative play. What would ‘hybrid’ (a mix of in-person and online) spaces and experiences feel like if they were designed with inclusivity and accessibility as the starting point and spark for creativity? Centring expertise from disability cultures this event will bring artists and makers, already working in this area or curious to learn new approaches, together to get creative. The day will include lots of breaks, lunch and space for reflections and conversation.Practical activities will be led by: <a href="http://www.partexchangeco.org.uk/city-of-threads-podcast/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Rachel Aspinwall and Holly Thomas from <a href="http://www.partexchangeco.org.uk/city-of-threads-podcast/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PECo Theatre&#x27;s City of Threads</a><a href="http://www.partexchangeco.org.uk/city-of-threads-podcast/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>, <a href="https://harshabala.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Harsha Balasubramanian</a> and <a href="https://uncharteredcollective.com/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Raquel Mesegeur</a> and hosted by<a href="https://kwmc.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Knowle West Media Centre</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.trinitybristol.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Trinity Bristol.</a><h3>Schedule</h3>11-11.20: Introductions 11.20-11.45: Discussion and sharing around What is &#x27;Hybrid&#x27;? How can we create remote connection and a sense of togetherness, starting with inclusion and access as a creative inspiration?11.45-12: A gentle activity to connect us between spaces with Raquel Meseguer 12-12.15: BREAK12.15-1: `Reflection and practical activity by Rachel Aspinwall and Holly Thomas from <a href="http://www.partexchangeco.org.uk/city-of-threads-podcast/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PECo Theatre&#x27;s City of Threads</a><a href="http://www.partexchangeco.org.uk/city-of-threads-podcast/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a> exploring how &#x27;<a href="https://arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/city-of-threads/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Threads</a>&#x27; could become a hybrid experience. What could a hybrid curated listening experience be?1 -1.45: LUNCH (provided for those at KWMC and a break for those on zoom)1.45-2.30 Reflection and practical activity by Harsha Balasubramanian. You might have your video turned off in online events, but can you tell visual stories with your sound? Harsha invites us to excavate the images, moves, and drawings behind the music.2.30-2.45 Closing rest and reflection activity with Raquel Meseguer 2.45-3 Wrap up <h3>More Info</h3>This event is part of the <a href="https://kwmc.org.uk/events/come-together-weekender-day-1-inclusion-in-action/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Come Together Weekender Day 1</a>: Inclusion In Action. We are hosting four days of free events, talks, and workshops exploring how we can connect through a mix of digital + physical (&#x27;hybrid&#x27;) spaces. The first day explores the question &quot;What happens to ‘hybrid’ when you start with access and inclusion?&quot;. It is a day of sharing practice, workshops and events centring expertise from disability cultures and activists. You are welcome to join us for as many events of the Come Together Weekender as you like. Find out more about the full programme <a href="https://kwmc.org.uk/events/come-together-weekender-18th-to-21st-november/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
Alt-Text for Banner Image: An illustration of a cork board with: a calendar on it, that has the date November 18th heavily highlighted and circled in red; a post-it note with the writing ‘How can we make accessible hybrid spaces? Centring disability cultures!!!’ Scribbled onto it’; a sign at the top with ‘Inclusion in action’ written onto it; a disability badge and a symbol of two heads in a loop. There are also logos for Knowle West Media Centre and Come Together.
Alt-Text for Logos: Below is The City of Threads podcast logo; it is white and square in shape with fine red wiggly lines emanating out from the title words in the centre. The red lines trace fragments of actual journeys taken in Bristol that feature in the podcast. Next to it is the PECo theatre logo, it is a roughly drawn black outline of a square with ink splots and the words PECo theatre hand drawn inside it. Below these are three more logos. The Come Together logo reads &#x27;COME TOGETHER&#x27; in black capitalised font with a line weaving around the letters, connecting the letters C and R. To the right of this is the KWMC logo; it reads &#x27;KWMC&#x27; in black capitalised letters with a small red star next to the C, with &#x27;KNOWLE WEST MEDIA CENTRE&#x27; written underneath. Next to this is the Arts Council England logo; it reads &#x27;ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND&#x27; in black capitalised letters with smaller black writing above it reading &#x27;Supported using public funding by.&#x27; There is a circle of black text to the left of this reading &#x27;ARTS COUNCIL&#x27; at the top and &#x27;ENGLAND&#x27; at the bottom.
Image illustrated by: Mary Flora Hart

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