twenty10 – a place to be you

A tank full of workshops, performance, art, music, and discussions to explore with other young 'fish' of diverse genders and sexualities. An opportunity to really sink in and soak up the atmosphere. Come dive in, it's a safe place to swim! It's going to be a full day faux-underwater adventure, so make sure you book your place.

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Some of things you will find at AQUEERIUM......

Coming Out - Options, Stereotypes and Sharing Experiences
This workshop is an exploration of disclosing your sexuality to other people. It will cover the practicalities of coming out, including issues of timing, safety and consequences. It will also provide an opportunity for participants to share their stories, both the good and the bad, so that we can all learn from each others' experiences.
Facilitated by ACON &Twenty10

Pillow Talk- A workshop on sex and ethics
This session is an opportunity to explore personal boundaries and communication in sexual settings. An understanding of these ideas keeps you and your partner safe and can help to achieve a happy and fulfilling sex life, however you want that to look.
Presented by ACON

Chub Love- A Guide to Fat Love and Body Positivity -From a Fat Femme's Perspective
A  workshop on accepting our bodies whatever size, shape, gender or sexuality. Focusing on self awareness, flaunting what you have, getting comfortable in your body, sexual empowerment for queer folks of size and the erotic potential of size, celebrating diversity of the physical, the politics of size, info sharing on radical fat activism , art and performance. Create a body positive visibility within the queer (and greater) community. 
Hosted by Fat Femme Artist, Performer, Fat Activist and Model, Kelli Jean Drinkwater!

Less is Just Less - A makeup workshop
Learn & share fabulous styles or everyday knowledge; tips on what to use & where to get it in Sydney; makeup types, myths, and cheats; how to adlib with household & non-cosmetic items; face-shaping & highlighting your xtra-spesh features, colour matching yr complexion; theatric/performance styles; & muchly more from catwalk 'Smoky eyes' to alien fabulousity, Kathakali, hyper-drag, to 'passing', safety, cultural appropriation, & race politics. All levels of experience welcome, in a casual & non-intimidating space. Bring yr makeup collection &/or share mine.
Hosted by trans-fabulous performer, activist, author of "News From the Fauxist International", Regrette Etcetera!(www.thefauxistinternational.wordpress.com)

Youth Activism
This workshop is designed to engage you with the campaign and policy work of the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby. In it you will discuss the current campaigns of anti-discrimination legislation, civil marriage equality and adoption reform . Discuss how best to make sure you are represented in these campaigns and make sure that your voices are heard!
Presented by GLRL (www.glrl.org.au) 

 Hot Pants- A 'short shorts' film festival + Creating Space STUDIO 2 (all day)
Throughout the day some of the best films from the London Transgender Film Festival Collated by Col Cruise and other amazing GLBTQI films donated by the amazing artists, these will be shown in a very unique Aqueerium chillout zone complete with all your favourite pool toys. Also in the chill out zone creating space! Make your own badge, or get involved in an exciting zine project, which will end in a collaborative souvenir zine. Make your own Jewellery, draw or just watch the movie in the background. Presented by Twenty10

G.E.N.D.E.R?
Is it a boy or a girl? Or what? A workshop for all people interested in thinking/ playing/ exploring/ scheming/ dreaming/ messing/ tidying gender.  Everyone welcome - transgender, femme, allies, genderqueers, bois, sissies, dykes, butches, fags, or just you (even if you have no idea what any of these things mean).
Hosted by transgender performer/ activist Sunny Drake (www.sunydrake.com) and queer activist Mish Glitter Pony

Queer Acting - A performance workshop
Throughout history most actors have chosen play it straight. Now it's time to turn things around. Working with writer Lachlan Philpott you can play around and create some juicy drama all about you. 
Presented by Lachlan Philpott & ATYP

Drag it out!
Discover your inner Drag King or Queen as you are encouraged to drag it out through performative exercises. Develop your very own drag character. After realising you have a whole other personality get ready to create a group drag performance. For those brave enough to bring it to the stage you will have a chance to perform together later that night!
Hosted by Sydney's finest Drag King - HANS SPARROW, the man responsible for the highly acclaimed 'Night of Kings'. With special guest REX EVERYTHING!

Stitch n Botch
A crafting session of the queerer kind. Turn your hand to subversive cross-stitch and dirty embroidery. Stitch up accessories or bodgy together an outfit. Sew some frills on your knickers or hammer together some leather (vegan options available). There'll be some structured projects available or come dig through the materials stash for inspiration. Bring your ideas, or any old projects that need a new lease of life. Materials supplied.
Hosted by Miss Yasmin 

Thisisoz + Dress-up Booth
Right near registration is a Dress-up Booth which should satisfy your every costuming desire! Feel free to try things on and/or  wear them all day long. Alternatively dress-up and/or make a sign for thisisoz and get your photo taken.
This Is Oz is about celebrating diversity and challenging homophobia and making Australia a place where everyone belongs. This Is Oz is an online photo gallery where you can help spread the word about GLBTQI rights by uploading an image of yourself with your message and encouraging friends and family to do the same! There will be someone there to explain any questions you have about the project. (www.thisisoz.com.au)
Presented by ACON and TWENTY10

PANEL DISCUSSION, FOOD, AND SO MUCH MORE...............

PERFORMANCE EVENING FEATURING SUNNY DRAKES Gender-queer Seeking and other inspired creations!

 You would have to be crazy to miss this new exciting addition to the Mardi Gras Youth Festival!

 To register and get a cool info zine -email Julia@twenty10.org.au

Aqueerium is a FREE event for people under 26yrs!