What does leather mean to you? What does it mean to build a community around it?
Glasgow Leatherdykes are a trans-led group who organise social nights for those who are into or just curious about leather and leather culture, through lesbian bar nights and bootblacking circles.
Join them to explore queer history leathercare and bootblacking, and the subculture that has developed around these practices. They will present a history of leatherdyke spaces, before giving attendees a chance to learn some techniques themselves. You do not have to be a lesbian to come to this event (but it helps)!
This event is held in partnership with Edinburgh Deaf Festival.
Event Info
→ This event is in Gallery 2 of Custom Lane, which can be found through the back of Gallery 1. There is step-free access to the building from the courtyard, with cobbles underfoot.
→ This event is mixed seated and standing. If you need a particular kind or placement of seat, please let us know in the “Access Needs” box below.
→ This event has BSL interpretation facilitated by Elliot Webster Mockett and Lou Hanson.
→ The event space contains nude photography and illustrated archive material.
