LOVER EARTH!
- Can we cherish the earth, like a lover?
- What does it mean to FALL in love / lust with all that is more-than-human?
- Can our pleasure be a means of activism to re-enchant our connections with the natural world?
Sexy, beautiful creatures of Hastings, St Leonards, and Far Beyond- join us for a creative springasm in the park!
On Monday 25th May from 3-5.30 pm - join us in St Leonards Gardens, for a delicious deep-dive and creative exploration into the world of ‘eco-erotics!’, facilitated by artist friends and collaborators Walking Trees Collective x Revolting Arts Club!
Within the 2.5 hour workshop, we will embrace themes of the 'eco-erotic', to engage with nature in new, romantic and sensuous ways.
We draw inspiration from artists working with these themes such as Audre Lorde, Beth & Annie Sprinkles, and Erica Jong, and through playful creative prompts, we’ll explore our collective, sensuous relations to all that grows in this spring-y season!
Lover Earth is a space to deepen in relationship with the more-than-human world, and to entangle ourselves more intimately with the juicy, queer, fleshy web of interbeing our existence relies upon. How can we harness eroticism as a means of self-discovery within the webs of life?
What to expect?!
A tantalising array of creative invitations that draw on eco-erotic themes to situate yourself in the beautiful, wild, St Leonards Gardens to write, draw and respond to freely.
Movement prompts- to create ease, calm and evoke play
Reflective time to share our insights and creations in a relaxed setting together.
We’ll provide seasonal tea, snacks, all art materials, and notebooks.
NO previous art experience is necessary, just an experimental hat and an open mind!
Those who wish to are also most welcome to join us for a fire on St Leonards beach after the workshop from 6.00pm for sunset.
Come alone, with a partner, or with friends.
This is a queer - positive space for all nature lovers aged 18+.
Our workshops are a lovely way to meet new people, try something a little different or out of your comfort zone, and spend time outside through the seasons.
Please contact us to let us know if you have any access needs and we will try our best to accommodate.
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please do also contact us if you are experiencing financial difficulty and can’t afford the workshop cost, and we’ll send you a discount code.
Who are we?!
We are a trio of experienced artist-performer-facilitators practising at the confluence of art, ecology, the erotic, self-empowerment, acceptance and love!
Revolting Arts Club
Revolting Arts Club is a rebellious arts lab for growth, empowerment and pleasure, led by Rosy Pendlebaby (they/ she), a nature-loving St Leonards based queer performer, facilitator, and activist. They make work in the UK and internationally, exploring the intersections of creativity, play, and change-making. Recent collaborators include Fusion Festival, Pinky Promise, Shambala, Edinburgh Fringe, Glasgow Comedy Festival, Soho House and more.
Walking Trees Collective
Walking Trees Collective (she/her) was founded by two curious artists, Fin and Sophie. Through participatory arts, they imaginatively explore some of the most pressing ecological questions of our time. Since 2022, Walking Trees has been facilitating community based events (or ‘wander-wonders’ as we like to call them!) to explore green spaces and waterways of London as spaces of quiet blue and green resistance. Their walks engage with the historical, social and ecological themes of each space. Using a range of guided prompts including meditation, drawing, poetry, journaling and movement, participants form deeper attentive connections with all that’s growing around them.
Social media links
@walking_trees_collective
@revoltingartsclub
@revoltingrosy
@sophie_hughes_art
@finlay_forbes_gower
“People often think of the Earth as ‘Mother Earth.’ But today the Earth is so battered, abused, exploited; polluted, blown up, and ripped apart, that she can’t handle the burden of being a ‘mother’ anymore. It would be better to think of the Earth as a ‘lover’ because we take care of our lovers instead of expecting them to take care of us.” - Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens