Feminist sex education workshops here in Calgary!

Check out these upcoming workshops from Venus Envy! Both are $15 and held at the Calgary Sexual Heath Centre (304, 201-14th Street NW). The workshops are hosted by Patty Thille, an experienced sex educator.

I'm Coming! A Guide to Women's Orgasm
Tuesday, June 7 from 7-9 p.m.
This session will look at some of the reasons women have difficulty with orgasm, offer suggestions around play to enhance sexual feelings, and cover important anatomical information. Discussion includes the g-spot, clitoris, and tips to use both alone and with a partner.

Erotic Talk: Talking Dirty for Everyone

Thursday, June 16 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Know what you want, but not sure how to get it? Whether you're not sure what words to use, or how to start spilling them out of your mouth, this workshop will give you ideas on how to make talking about sex just as great as doing it.

If you'd like to stay informed about future workshops offered in Calgary, follow Venus Envy Sex Ed in Calgary on Facebook.

Erotic talk workshop - just in time for Valentine's!

Venus Envy and the Calgary Sexual Health Centre bring you a 90 minute workshop on talking dirty - just in time for Valentine's day!

Workshop description: Know what you want, but not sure how to get it? Whether you're not sure what words to use, or how to start spilling them out of your mouth, this workshop will give you ideas on how to make talking about sex just as great as doing it.

Date: Friday, February 11
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per person
Note: This workshop is for women only
For more info click here or visit the Venus Envy Facebook page

The 2nd Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering – Winnipeg, May 2011

The RebELLEs Movement wants to see YOU at the 2nd Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering! It's being held May 20-23, 2011 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.



What is the purpose of the gathering?

If you want to learn about feminism and what it means to other young women, if you are interested in connecting with other active, engaged, community-building young women who are fighting for social justice across the country, if you want to make friends from every province and territory in Canada, if you want to help young women across the country have their voices heard and if you want to join up with an amazing group of like-minded queer-positive, sex-positive, pro-choice women then this is the event for you!



Who can attend the gathering?

The gathering is a women-only space and is open to all persons aged 14 - 35 who currently identify and live as women, and those who were born female who claim no particular gender identification, who identify as two-spirit or gender queer. It is up to each individual to reflect on whether or not they see themselves in this definition.



What will it entail?

At the gathering you will have the opportunity to attend various workshops, small and large group discussions, engage in skill-sharing, creative resistance, as well as a mass action.



How can I get involved?

Join the RebELLEs movement, mobilize women in your community, and head to Winnipeg in 2011 to join up with hundreds of feminist activists from across the country!



Contact rebelles@femrev.org if you want to get involved in organizing, have any questions, or want to learn more about the RebELLEs movement!

Visit RebELLEs.org for more details.

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Alberta women looking to get involved?



Calgary meeting - January 22

The meeting is a consulta for feminist women who are interested in attending or contributing to the Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering.



Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: The Marquee Room - inside The Uptown Stage & Screen, 612 8 Ave SW Calgary

Contact: rebelles-calgary@hotmail.com





Edmonton meeting - January 17

We are looking to organize a group of Edmonton area feminists to attend the 2nd Pan-Canadian Young Feminists Gathering in Winnipeg May 20-23. We are organizing a consulta for woman and feminists to discuss issues that they would like raised at the conference during lectures and work shops.



Date: Monday January 17, 2011

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Remedy Cafe, 8631 109 St NW

Contact: edmonton.rebelles@gmail.com

Website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=172252129478163

Going Down on Everyone: A Workshop About Fellatio and Cunnilingus (Dec 19)

Patty Thille, a sex educator with Venus Envy, will facilitate "Going Down on Everyone", a workshop about fellatio and cunnilingus that includes anatomy, safer sex, communication, positions and technique for mouths, lips, tongues and hands. Great for anyone who wants to know more about going down, regardless of gender or sexuality!



Venus Envy is committed to making sex education accessible and fun - they think sex should be dirty in a good way! Patty has been offering sexuality workshops for over six years, and this event will be educational, humourous, non-judgemental and empowering.



All details on the Facebook event page!

You may also wish to follow Venus Envy Sex Ed in Calgary on Facebook to keep up-to-date with workshops being offered in the future.



Going Down on Everyone

Sunday, December 19, 7:00-11:00 pm

Workshop start: 7:30 pm

714 5A St NW (buzzer: M. Hopkins)

Pay-what-you-can



Call 403.710.0093 or e-mail mark@swallowabicycle.com if you have any questions.

Make your own 'It Gets Better' anti-homophobia video!

Based on the efforts of Dan Savage’s “IT GETS BETTER” viral anti-bullying campaign, the Calgary Police Service, Fairy Tales and EMMEDIA have teamed up to launch a new program in which youth will be provided with the tools to create their own anti-homophobia public service announcements.



The program will begin with a series of workshops hosted by EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society, where youth will be taught about the practicalities of filmmaking such as editing, video production and how to make an effective PSA. After acquiring the “how-to” knowledge they will then have access to the equipment at EMMEDIA to create their PSAs, which can be no longer than one minute.



Open to high school students and college/uni students up to age 24. All details and applications are on the Fairy Tales website.

Wicked Workshops for Women

The Women's Centre of Calgary offers an amazing variety of FREE workshops for women! Workshop topics are extremely varied and interesting; self defense, money management, yoga, eating better, arts & crafts and SO MUCH MORE.



Check out page 4 of the Women's Centre's Summer Newsletter to see all the available workshops. Below are a few examples of workshops I think sound really cool.



Feminism 101

May 20, 6-8 pm



What's Next? Understanding the Economic Crisis

June 15, 5:30-8 pm



How to Become an Ally - Unlearning Oppressive Practices

June 24, 5-8 pm



Understanding Your Car - Basic Car Mechanics

June 29, 6-8 pm



Self Defense - Level 1

August 4, 6-8 pm



Eating & Staying Healthy on a Budget

August 16, 6:30-8 pm



All workshops are free. To register phone 403-264-1155

Monday's Show - FatPhobia

Join us on Monday night for an interview with two women who are hosting a free FatPhobia Workshop. The workshop uncovers sizism and fatphobia, and teaches participants about the body myths we are taught: That only thin bodies/shapes/looks are normal, natural, beautiful, sexy and healthy, and that everyone can and should change their bodies to match this false ideal.

This show also marks the return of our podcasts! The podcast for this show will up within a few days on the CJSW website.

Tune in on Monday January 18 from 8:30 to 9:00pm on CJSW 90.9 fm, or on CJSW.com.

Fatphobia Workshop - Jan 26 (Free!)

The Women's Centre of Calgary is hosting a free Fatphobia Workshop!
Date: Tuesday January 26
Time: 6:30 to 8:15 pm
Location: Women's Centre of Calgary, 646 1st Avenue NE Calgary
To Register: The workshop is free but you must phone the Women's Centre at 403-264-1155 to register.
Description: Come uncover sizism and fatphobia, and learn more about the body myths we are all taught in a safe, inclusive and peer-oriented space.
Fatphobia and Sizism: The belief that only thin bodies/shape/look are normal, natural, beautiful, sexy and healthy and the propagation of the myth that everyone can and should change their bodies to match this false ideal. An oppression that is often invisible or not talked about.
This is a queer, trans, disability and woman positive workshop. Everyone of all shapes, sizes and women identified people are welcome.
Fat is a descriptive word that should not have so much baggage attached to it. Fat is beautiful, healthy, sexy and natural. Come debunk the myths about fat, and learn how fatphobia is reinforced by the patriarchy.

For a list of all the upcoming FREE workshops hosted at the Women's Centre, see their current newsletter, page 4.