black joy archive v.iii invites Black individuals to convene for a 3 hrs workshop to share, ideate and map ideologies in times of uncertainty. We have seen time and time again, that regardless of the terror / pain / contempt / unrest of our social environment, our joy lives on.

The session will entail us collectively writing and creating images that will be part of v.iii of this project. Each contributor will learn how to scan their makings and print with the risograph machine. All writing and images created will then be incorporated into the final version of this publication, which will be released in the summer of 2025.

Who this course is for:
Black individuals interested in narrative, archives and DIY publishing.

What you’ll need:
Bring items, books, excerpts and whatever else that feels like a guiding light towards your joy. This could be a saying you’ve always believed in, a manifesto text, photographs that remind you of a story of perseverance, an idea illustrated in written word or image, etc. In addition, in art-making tools you like to use (markers, crayons, instax cameras, ribbons, hole punchers, glitter, tapes, etc.)

Takeaway:
Each contributor will leave with Riso print copies of the images we create. Additionally, each contributor will receive a copy of v.iii once released. They will also each be welcomed to join and share their work at the launch event in the summer of 2025.

**The proceeds from this workshop will go towards book production.

Submit to black joy archive here:
https://blackjoyarchive.com

Date: (3hrs session)
March, Wednesday 26th - 7-10pm