This activity is for transgender, gender diverse, nonbinary, and questioning people.

About the session:

Inspired after their voyages aboard old wooden sailing ships full of rum, chocolate, coffee and tea in the name of sustainable shipping.
Herb has created this somatic workshop.
Knots are practical and cathartic.
Pretty and handy.
Creative and repetitive.
Using our hands to ground ourselves and remain present.
For some people meditation can take dark turns letting our nervous systems heighten instead of settling.
Thus this workshop is all about storytelling and repetitive hand movements.
We will come together to share an ancient art form that can be used to secure your soul and your things.

What to expect:
In this hour-long session, you will be shown the options for using knot tying instead of meditation to remain present.

Materials will be provided.

A separate space will be available to take a break at any time, with fidgets, plushes, blankets, and earplugs available.

About the facilitator:
Herb has sailed wooden sailing boats around Europe and across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. He is passionate about sharing stories so people can learn how accessible and magical this can be.

Refundable deposit: There is a $15 refundable deposit for this session, and as long as you either attend the session or cancel more than 2 days in advance, you will be refunded this cost. If you do not cancel with at least two day's notice, or you do not show up, you will be charged the $15. If you are committed to coming to the session but the $15 fee poses a financial barrier, please contact us at peersupport@tgv.org.au.

Covid safety:
We acknowledge that COVID-19 has an ongoing impact on all members of our communities, especially our immunocompromised and disabled communities.

Below are the strategies we are implementing at every in-person event or gathering to increase our COVID-19 safety and build a culture of community care.

- Free N95 and K94 masks are available and wearing is encouraged - let’s keep each other safe!
- Doors and windows will be opened when suitable (bring warm clothes as it can get a little chilly)
- Hand sanitizer

What can you do to increase COVID-19 safety at our events?

- Complete a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test prior to attending any of our events.
- Feel like you are coming down with a cold or flu? Please stay home and cancel your booking by emailing us.
- Bring your favourite mask to wear! (If wearing a mask is accessible for you)