Grit Creative Workshop

Urban Wilderness CIC

‘Grit’ is a new project about women’s experiences of exercising outdoors in public spaces.

Etruria Industrial Museum

From cat calls and unwelcome comments, to self-consciousness and safety concerns, getting out and exercising can often feel more difficult than it should. Do we retreat? Or do we grit our teeth and keep running?This free, canal-side workshop is a chance to join artist (and keen runner) Sophia Hatfield for a friendly, frank conversation about exercising in public; followed by a creative writing session.We’ll explore the Etruria Canal towpath, discuss some of the issues women face when exercising and write our very own ‘Manifesto for Women’s Safety’ when walking, jogging or running on the canal or outdoors in public.These workshops will support the development of ‘Grit’ a new live performance piece about women and exercise coming to Etruria in September as part of Urban Wilderness’s ‘The Happenings’ new festival of public art.This is an inclusive and welcoming event, open to anyone who identifies as female or non-binary.You don’t need to be a runner to participate. Whether you’re a keen marathon runner, or someone who enjoys an occasional gentle stroll, we’d love to hear from you.Please note, this event will take place outdoors and will include a gentle 20-minute walk on the canal towpath. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.If you have any questions or require any access support to attend this event, please contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com Workshop Schedule11:00am – Meet in front of the Etruria Industrial Museum. Project Introduction.11:15am – Creative walk on the canal towpath.11:45am – Snack Break (refreshments will be provided)12:00pm – Creative writing session12:30pm – Our ‘Manifesto for Women’s Safety’1:00pm - Session ends. Funded by the <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arts Council</a> and <a href="https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canal and River Trust</a>

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