For months I’ve been wondering what people would create at my suffragist banner inspired workshops. I was blown away by the creativity shown at my first event in 2020. I launched my 19th amendment celebrations at Miami University’s King Library thanks to their invitation to be a part of their annual “makeHERspace” event. From 10am-5pm on March 3, I helped students and university staff create banners inspired by the suffrage movement.

An in progress banner that says “ We are not ovary-acting.”

Periodic presentations discussed the history of the women’s equality movement and the visuals associated with the suffrage movement. Workshop participants were encouraged to create banners that paid homage to the past, while reflecting what matters to them today.

Workshop participants using stencils to begin their banner making.

People created banners of empowering messages, humorous statements, advocating for specific causes, and more. More than 50-people attended the makeHERspace event. It was a wonderful event highlighting both the history of activism and women, with a specific focus on suffrage banners. I look forward to doing more banner workshops throughout 2020 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.

It was wonderful seeing the workshop participan't’s creativity and what they are thinking about today.

Visit my events page to learn about upcoming suffrage banner workshops, other events, and upcoming speaking engagements. To view more banners from this workshop and others, follow my instagram. Celebrating the 19th amendment is a great launching off point to expand your organization’s storytelling to include women. Reach out today to discuss your storytelling goals.