Join us for an energising conversation between Maymana and Tong as they explore the radical futures that fungi inspire, offering humanity and communities a vision of deep connection, mutual aid, and collective care. Rooted in feminism, this discussion will highlight how fungal networks mirror the strength and resilience of feminist and grassroots movements, providing alternative ways of being and supporting one another.
Following the discussion, we’ll channel these ideas into action through linoprinting, a powerful artistic medium with deep ties to radical social histories and collective expression. In a shared creative space, we’ll carve, print, and celebrate the bonds of solidarity and friendship through art.
Come for the ideas, stay for the making! Let’s grow something transformative together!
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 4th March, 4-7 pm
- Location: CON.1.01 Connaught House, 65 Aldwych, London WC2B 4DS
(The venue is wheelchair accessible with disabled and non-binary toilets.)
About the Organiser:
Founded in 2017, VaChina is a UK-based feminist group led by Chinese women and the LGBTQ+ diaspora. Active in ESEA activism since 2020, our members have poured their creativity into preparing art and crafts for this fundraising event. We’re excited to showcase these pieces!
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About the facilitator:
Maymana: Maymana Arefin is a community organiser, artist and writer based in London. In 2020, Maymana founded @fungi.futures, a space to map radical alternative futures guided by her joy and passion for fungi. Through leading nature immersions, plant and fungi walks, her work focuses on deep rest and healing and restoring our communion with our non-human kin. Maymana’s award-winning MSc research on how the mycelium networks of fungi may be used as a metaphor for mutual aid seeks to re-imagine an unjust world through a politics of hope.
Tong: I am a Chinese queer feminist and abolitionist, as well as a climber and climbing coach. Since 2023, I have been an active member of ESEA Outdoor UK, taking part in and organising local hikes, climbing sessions, and wider regional community trips.
Ticket Price:
Early Bird: £18
General Admission: £20
Solidarity: £25
This event is non-profit. The ticket price includes facilitator's fee and materials fee. We will provide all the lino printing materials. You can bring the prints that you make during the workshop back home afterwards.
Public Transport:
By Bus
The campus can be accessed via a number of London Bus routes, including bus 1 (New Oxford Street to Canada Water Bus Station), 59 (Streatham Hill to Kings Cross Station), 68 (West Norwood to Euston Bus Station), X68 (Croydon to Russell Square), 91 (Crouch End to Trafalgar Square), 168 (Royal Free Hospital to Old Kent Road), 171 (Catford to Holborn Station), 188 (North Greenwich Station to Russell Square Station) 243 (Wood Green to Waterloo Station) and 521 (Waterloo Station to London Bridge Station).
By Train
The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
By Underground
The nearest tube stations are Holborn on the Central and Piccadilly lines, Temple on the District and Circle lines, and Charing Cross on the Northern and Bakerloo lines.
Cancellation Policy:
There is no refund for entry tickets. Participants of on-site workshops can cancel for free up to 48 hours before the event starts.
If the organisers have to cancel workshops for any reason, we will provide participants with a full refund.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this event: vachina2019@gmail.com