Mothers Who Make is an international grass roots movement, dedicated to supporting the dual role of mothers and maker/artist/creative. Our Manchester hub aims to connect local mother makers through peer support meetings, sharing event, workshops and online discussion.
Who is it for?
Every kind of maker is welcome- professional and/or passionate – writers, painters, performers, film makers, musicians, technicians, producers, bakers, crafters, taxidermists, academics …. Every kind of mother/non binary parent is welcome - biological, adoptive, step, surrogate, foster, bereaved, grand, great grand, to be ….
We want as many people as possible to be part of the unfolding MWM conversations. Our reach is across generations and art forms – we are thrilled by the plurality of voices that are part of this discussion.
Children, of any age, are welcome. Your dual role as mother and maker is given equal status at all our events.
what to expect:
Our monthly peer support meetings aim to give you the space to explore your creative practice and identities alongside your caring roles. We have a core peer-support talking circle structure which we explain at the start of every meeting. Each meeting is facilitated by a local mother-artist and together we explore the emergent themes in our mothering and making, points of connection between the two roles, points of dissonance, particular challenges, helpful resources. The meetings are non-hierarchical, the facilitator acts as a guide to take you through the meeting, but also share as a fellow mother maker. Every MWM hub shares a common ethos and practice but is able to grow and develop in response to the needs and interests of the regional artists that attend it. You are invited to join and help shape this inspiring and growing movement.
Next meeting
When:
Usually on the third Monday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm.
21 December
18th January
15 February
15 March
19 April
17 May
Cost:
Free! MWM Manchester is subsidised by HOME.
Facilitated by:
MWM is facilitated by Mother and Theatre Maker Liz Richardson and mother, Theatre Maker, Clown and Yoga Practitioner Alice Robinson.
Bookings:
robinson_alice@hotmail.com
Connect with our local network:
Where:
Currently online using Zoom, from the comfort of your home.
When we meeting in person:
HOME
2 Tony Wilson Place,
Manchester, M15 4FN
Tel: 0161 200 1500
April meeting on Zoom
“When we first heard about Mothers Who Make we just knew that we needed HOME to be involved in it in some way, although we didn’t really know then the positive impact that it would have 12 months down the line. As an organisation it’s wonderful to be able to open our doors to creative Mothers and their children, bringing spaces to life in a way that doesn’t happen often enough. The Mothers are so talented and inspiring and although I do not sit in on the sessions I can see from their feedback and minutes that they each leave the session feeling a little bit more motivated to continue their creative practice. It’s not hard to facilitate these sessions; we simply block a space out for 2hours per month, and have a regular volunteer (a Mother) to help set up the chairs, tables, tea and coffee. It’s also really rewarding for me as I am able to let the Mothers know about opportunities in our building, whether that’s a baby friendly screening, a workshop or an upcoming production. Mothers Who Make Manchester is a vital and encouraging community and we are in no rush to stop it. ”
MWM Manchester at Home. Images by Simon Bland