The Shop - Workster

PENTAGON PATTERN V2.1
Available and on view now at the Bladesmiths of the Blackstone Valley gallery show at Worcester Center for Crafts
3d printed canister welded core of overlapping pentagons with squashed layers on the edge
Photo by Sharp By Coop Photography

Shop Accountability Process Announcement
12/20/16

We as the members of The Shop collective are announcing that there have been multiple incidents of sexual assault and domestic violence within our space. One of the Shop Members who perpetrated these acts has been removed from the community, and two other members are going through individual accountability processes which must be adhered to or they will be asked to leave.
The Shop as a whole is going through an accountability process around our perpetuation of an unsafe space through the culture of misogyny, racism, and r**e culture that currently exists at the Shop. This accountability process has been brought forth by a delegation of Worcester community members, asking The Shop to commit to a series of actions toward dismantling these systems of oppression and cycles of abuse at The Shop.

The Shop is Committing to:
- The cancellation of all events until we can guarantee people’s safety.
- Hosting trainings and workshops around these issues.
- Supporting the needs and uplifting the voices of women and people of color
- Asking members to leave if they won’t adhere to these terms.

We are completely committed to doing the hard work of transforming our space and ourselves in a quest to create a truly safer space for the community.
This message is only announcing the first step in a long road of growth and healing. We encourage everyone in the worcester community, especially men, to use this as an opportunity to check in on our own behaviors with an open heart and willingness to change. These are issues that affect all of us.

Feedback is encouraged and dialogue is ongoing. If you have any questions or would like to join the conversation, please feel free to contact us. Comment below or send us a personal message.

- The Shop Collective

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Tonight at 5:30pm! Come make signs, puppets, and other protest-y things to prep for Saturday's protest at City Hall (fb event below). Some local folks who have worked at Bread and Puppet Theater will be there to help facilitate some large-scale puppets.

Bread and Puppet Theater | Puppeteers and Sourdough Bakers of Glover “We believe in puppet theater as a wholesome and powerful language that can touch men and women and children alike, and we hope that our plays are true and are saying what has to be said, and that they add to your enjoyment and enlightenment.”

Hey all ~
Acro Yoga sessions have been moved to Fridays at 6pm in our Gallery room. All are welcome of all skill levels. We are currently seeking instructors to continue Weds night community Yoga. If you are interested in helping out please contact us. Thanks!

TONIGHT @ 8PM in the Gallery
We will be screening Santa Sangre or The Witches of Eastwick. Please vote to break the tie.

Come hang and watch some weirdly disturbing creepy films...

in lieu of Airspray Worcester's cancellation, we are throwing an impromptu all inclusive dance party. bring you dancing shoes, refreshments, and your good vibes.

punk time. party o'clock!??