Audacious Women Festival
Audacious Women Festival is a chance to break personal or institutional barriers, and to celebrate audacious women everywhere.
About Audacious Women Festival
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The Festival is a chance to break personal, political, institutional barriers & celebrate audacious women. The Audacious Women Collective would like to invite and support you to take your first steps on a journey to audacity. We have music, dance, art and books, all giving you an opportunity to Do What You Always Wish You Dared no matter what your interests, and to celebrate the achievements of audacious women who have gone before.
There are women only workshops, fabulous performances, conversations and exhibitions.
Upcoming Events at Audacious Women Festival
Firebrand Women: Generating Change
1st February 2019 - 28th February 2019
How did women challenge the politics of their time and change the world? Badges, posters, zines, sashes and postcards illustrate 100 years of activism in this exhibition.
Audacious Women Live!
21st February 2019
The Festival opens with the spirit, energy and passion of some incredible female storytellers and spoken word artists at The Scottish Storytelling Centre.
A Car for Women and Other Stories: Opening
22nd February 2019
You are invited to the Opening of 'A Car for Women and Other Stories' and will include a short film and a performance by singer/songwriters inspired by Dorothée’s Pullinger story.
Six Gals Named Smith: The Uncrowned Queens of Blues and Jazz
22nd February 2019
Extraordinary music and stories of the female jazz greats from The Red Hot Rhythm Makers, Scotland's first and only all-female jazz band at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 22nd February.
Story Cafe: Women, Environment, Adventure
22nd February 2019
Readings and a discussion celebrating women who have shared their explorations of both the natural and the built corners of our world through their writing.
Songwriting to Inspire Change
22nd February 2019
Find your inner lyricist and feel the powerful resonance of contemporary protest song at this beginner-friendly workshop with singer-songwriter Penny Stone.
Women Around the World
22nd February 2019
Join the Welcoming’s specially themed Friday Conversation Café for migrants, refugees and locals to share stories and experiences of women across times and cultures.
Striding Out: Nordic Walking Workout
23rd February 2019
Learn the basics of Nordic Walking. It offers a great workout which will help build all round fitness whilst enjoying the great outdoors!
Witches and B**@ Walking Tour of Edinburgh
23rd February 2019
Follow in the footsteps of some of Edinburgh's 'witches' and 'evil' women who are rarely spoken about on this Witches and B**@ Walking Tour of Edinburgh!
Bothy Bike Tales: Cycle Ride
23rd February 2019
Cycle to a little bothy in the Borders, sit round a warm cosy fire and share stories of the women who have inspired us to be the best we can be.
Reading and Writing Audacious Women
23rd February 2019
In this relaxed reading and creative writing session, we'll consider what goes into making the most bold and gutsy heroines, before having a go at creating our own.
Write to Remember
23rd February 2019
Everyone has a story to tell. Whether it's for yourself or others, this women only workshop will start you on the fascinating journey of writing the story of your life.
Travellers Tales: new places, new challenges
23rd February 2019
Audacious Women Festival: Three women share very different experiences of journeying to new places, and what this means in their lives.
Drawing Real Women
23rd February 2019
Move beyond mainstream and perfected representations of women in this safe, playful and supportive workshop and have a go at depicting yourself or other beloved females.
The Art of Batik
23rd February 2019
This workshop at City Art Centre will introduce some simple techniques and show you how to make a beautiful batik panel as part of the Audacious Women Festival.
This Is Me: Dance Party
23rd February 2019
Join dance artist Hayley MacDonald for a dance and performance workshop exploring individuality, expression and confidence. Come and be The Greatest Show Woman!
Gilding Workshop
23rd February 2019
Add some sparkle to your artwork. Learn some basic gilding techniques and apply them to a name or a word you would like to decorate in this workshop at City Art Centre.
Exploring Your Political Pathway
23rd February 2019
Come and meet other women interested in politics and learn more about what it takes to stand for election at all tiers of Government in this workshop at City Art Centre.
After Judy Chicago
23rd February 2019
A 40th anniversary celebration of The Dinner Party - an iconic exhibition conceived by Judy Chicago commemorating over 1000 women hidden from history. Meet, eat and be entertained!
Raising Voices: A Creative Writing Workshop
24th February 2019
This creative writing workshop will build confidence, explore resistance & empowerment, and celebrate connections within the group. Part of the Audacious Women Festival.
Scared To Sing?
24th February 2019
Are you one of the many women who have always believed you can't sing, but wish you could? Explore your voice in a friendly, safe place!
Storytelling Workshop
24th February 2019
The ability to tell a good tale can be the key to success in many situations. Margaret Bennett will help you bring your stories to life in this workshop as part of the Audacious Women Festival.
Boost Your Confidence on a Bike
24th February 2019
Does lack of confidence sometimes spoil your fun? Aneela McKenna has great tips to conquer your fears and make every bike ride the best ever.
Make Your Audacious Dream Reality
24th February 2019
No matter where your goal lies, a Vision Board can help bring focus and put a spotlight on the 'what' and the 'why' of your dream.
Get Connected: A Social Media How To
24th February 2019
Do you want to stay connected and informed but aren't sure where to start? This workshop will give you the confidence to begin.
Beer Tasting with the Women of ScotBeer
24th February 2019
Join us for a beery adventure through the history of women in beer accompanied by delightful tastings led by the leading ladies at ScotBeer.
Radical Voices
24th February 2019
Share a song, poem or story on the theme of Audacious Women, or just come and listen. Hosted by Penny Stone, this regular Festival open mic is always a lot of fun.
A Car for Women and Other Stories: Exhibition
25th February 2019
The exhibition tells the story of Dorothée Pullinger and the other "girl engineers" who sought professional engineering training in Galloway during WW1.
Storytelling and Survival: Book Launch with Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
25th February 2019
We invite you to join us for the launch of an anthology of creative writing, art work and storytelling from Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre’s Storytelling and Survival Group.
Wilderness Survival Skills
2nd March 2019
Audacious Women in the Great Outdoors! A fun and informative day of wilderness survival skills including fire lighting, wood carving, outdoor cooking, solo time in nature, and ancestral crafting.
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