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Drink & Draw at the Nieuwe Kerk!

Come socialise, sip and sketch at the Nieuwe Kerk! As part of International Women's Day, VOX-POP is organising a special workshop that is part of a larger programme at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Alina Tomescu and Meggy Pepelanova, will take you on a multi-sensory feminist drawing session.
Date
7 March 2025
Time
16:00 -18:15

The day begins with a lecture by literary scholar Marita Mathijsen, whose research includes the role of pornography in the 19th century. Her contribution offers a historical look at the recognition of female sexual desire over the years. The programme concludes with the Drink & Draw workshop by Alina Tomescu and Meggy Pepelanova.

They will take you on a multi-sensory drawing session, where you can socialise, sip and sketch. Alina is a cultural organiser and researcher with a focus on the empowerment of FLINTA (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans and Agender) and nightlife culture, while Meggy is a game designer, passionate about creating transformative experiences.

During the workshop, you can use materials provided by us and can participate at any time. 

Joana Čuiko models with a performance. 

Practical
The doors of the New Church will open at 16:00, and the programme will start at 16:30. The Drink & Draw workshop will take place from 17:15 to 18:15, and the programme will end at 18:30. The bar will be open from 16:00 to 18:00.

Entrance
Participation in the lecture is open to anyone with a ticket to the New Church. Would you like to participate in the lecture and workshop? Students pay 6,- and regular price is 12,50. You can buy tickets via the Nieuwe Kerk website. 

Joana Čuiko (performer)

Joana Čuiko is a movement, performance and visual artist. Through her art practice, currently, Joana is exploring topics such as error factor, alchemy, and embodiment.

Born in Vilnius, Lithuania, 1988. After completing studies in product design she focused on drawing discipline and started studying Butoh dance. Eventually, it led her towards movement research practice where she explores somatic body approaches and the body's ability to respond through movement and insights. Her curiosity about the nature of the mind through the prism of body intelligence has shaped research direction in mental health and well-being.