Meet Rain (@artfulrain), a queer artist who creates clothing decorated with patches and embroidery, inspired by a deep love for nature and a fierce opposition to capitalism.

State of Queer NH releases this Saturday. May 9 · 1pm YWCA Manchester Be there to celebrate, grab a copy, and connect with the community that made it happen. Part of Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle 11am–4pm RSVP at queerlective.com/upcycle or link in bio

Tonight at 6pm. We’re kicking off Book Club with Parts 1–2 of The Future by Naomi Alderman. Haven’t finished the reading? Still come. ☺️ Last minute sign up: queerlective.com/bookclub

Meet Timm Gamgee (they/them), who creates interactive paper cuts from thrifted card stock, featuring playful designs like a pumpkin with a ghost pull, moving eyes on Frank, and a waking Drac!

Go Jason go! You’re doing amazing sweetie! We’re getting ready for Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle!  Catch you this Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM at the YWCA in Manchester!  RSVP at queerlective.com/upcycle

Meet Fabulous Fabrications (@fabulous.fabrications): a queer artist who crafts crocheted blankets, terrariums, plants, hand bound books, and wood paintings, and loves teaching crochet, embroidery, and book binding!

Meet Bethany of Squirrel Nest Press, a talented printmaker from Concord who creates bold block prints on thrifted clothes, tote bags, caps, and socks; Check out their unique art at bethanyclarkeart.etsy.com and follow @bethanymclarke for more!

More goodies you can find at our retail space at @totally.cafe

Discover Doll Parts Jewelry, Doll parts jewelry is made from second hand and recycled items. Shop now: dollpartsjewelry.myshopify.com

Queer Resistance can look like: A note you wrote to yourself A collage made from scraps A photo that says something real A drawing you never showed anyone $50 for selected artists Deadline: May 22 Submit: queerlective.com/protestzine

Bodhi Counseling Services is a collective of clinicians committed to supporting people through real life. From navigating stress and anxiety to working through deeper mental health challenges, their team offers a range of therapeutic approaches grounded in care. bodhicounselingservices.com

Meet Bone Trash Art: a linocut printmaker from southern NH sharing silly queer joy and punk spirit through patches, clothes, and zines; check out @bonetrashart and bonetrashart.carrd.co for more!

What’s actually in the State of Queer NH? • Queer and BIPOC-owned businesses • Community organizations across the state • Resources for support and connection • Art, writing, and stories from our community RSVP at queerlective.com/upcycle or link in bio

Book club starts back up next week! Queerlective Book Club kicks off May 4 and we’re reading The Future by Naomi Alderman and asking: Who controls the future? Who gets left out? What does resistance actually look like? Register: queerlective.com/bookclub

Meet Jo Fletcher, the creative mind behind Starlands by Jo, crafting unique 6-foot origami garlands from recycled magazines that celebrate color and sustainability—follow @starlandsbyjo to see her beautiful, eco-friendly art!

Meet NRDuval Creation: a multimedia artist and jewelry artisan transforming upcycled plastic bags into beautiful rugs, mats, and bags with love and creativity! Check out nrduvalcreation.com to see more of her amazing work.

We’re getting close. Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle is just around the corner, and everything we’ve been building this month leads here. May 9 · 11am–4pm YWCA Manchester A full day of: • Artist vendors • Hands-on workshops • Creative reuse + sustainable fashion • Community-centered making

Just added some gorgeous hand made lanyards and scrunchies by @haleysearcyart to our retail space at @totally.cafe Want to participate in offerings like this and our shared studio space? Join CoLab as a member. We offer a retail-only membership for $15/month to get your work into our retail

Meet Brooke of @yarrowandthemoon: a printmaker inspired by folklore and nature, creating magic on vintage textiles and paper, while sharing her gentle spirit through art, sound baths, and heartfelt moments.

Rose will be helping out at Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle to add some love to your clothing! We’ll have a selection of 1-2” embroidery patterns to choose from and can do the embroidery right there! Come stop by May 9th at the YWCA to see what other activities we’ll cook up: Queerlective.com/upcycle

What does Queer Resistance mean to you? We’re inviting artists, writers, and community members to answer that question in a single page. Selected artists receive $50. Deadline: May 22 at midnight Selections announced: June 1 Just in time for Pride Month Submit at: Queerlective.com/protestzine

Wingedprints, a queer artist printmaker based in Portland, Maine, makes tactile, original prints inspired by the natural world around him, our relationships with nature and the things that make us human. Follow at @wingedprints

Queerlective Book Club is back, and this time we’re diving into The Future by Naomi Alderman! This is a story about power, tech, survival, and who really gets to shape what comes next. Virtual on Zoom Every Other Monday @ 6pm Register to get updates + Zoom link: queerlective.com/bookclub

This book exists because of community. The State of Queer NH is built from real stories and real spaces across the state. Come celebrate what we’ve created together. Release party: May 9 · 1pm During Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle RSVP at queerlective.com/upcycle or link in bio

Evelyn Dooley's EBE Lab is a wood and metal shop making a variety of high quality goods from locally sourced materials. Work includes cooking spoons, wood bowls, boxes, cutting boards, and other useful and beautiful items! Follow at @ebe.lab

Meet Amber the Crow, a queer New England artist blending screen and block prints with upcycled treasures inspired by myth, folklore, and 90s nostalgia! Follow at @amberthecrow

Our first Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle vendor spotlight! Impish Makings: handmade paper stationery crafted from recycled materials like junk mail and newspapers, plus unique art from expired Polaroids! follow at @impishmakings

Want to actually learn how to fix your clothes instead of tossing them? Saturday Make & Learn: Visible Mending with Cotton and Io April 25 · 11am–1pm CoLab at YWCA Manchester Suggested $5 donation Learn basic stitches, repair techniques, and how to turn worn pieces into something uniquely yours.

We’re preparing for Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle by making decorations out of materials that would normally be thrown away. Cardboard, scraps, old plastics, all of it. Lauren will be leading a suncatcher activity using old water bottles. Come make something, rethink what’s considered waste.

Queer and BIPOC communities in New Hampshire are here and always have been. But too often, we’re hard to find. Disconnected. Overlooked. The State of Queer NH hopes to change that. RSVP at queerlective.com/upcycle or link in bio

You don’t need expensive materials to make something meaningful. You don’t need formal training to start creating. You just need a space to try. Bring a piece of clothing or just come to learn. April 25 · 11am-1PM Sign up: queerlective.com/mending

What if the materials we throw away still had value? We’re getting ready for Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle by creating decorations out of upcycled materials. Cardboard, scrap supplies, and old plastics will all get a second life. April 19 11am – whenever Queerlective CoLab

What to expect at Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle • artist vendors • hands-on activities + workshops • upcycled + sustainable goods • space to make, learn, and connect +the State of Queer NH Unveiling!!! May 9 YWCA Manchester RSVP: queerlective.com/upcycle

Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle A creative gathering built around sharing skills, making things, and reimagining materials. Come to learn, make, connect, and leave with something new. May 9 YWCA Manchester 11am–4pm Queerlective.com/upcycle

Happenings! Oh so many happenings! Also happening this week: • CoLab Open Hours 4/14, 4/15, 4/16 · 6–8pm 4/12 · 2–4pm Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle is coming May 9 A community arts gathering centered on sustainable fashion, creative reuse, and hands-on making.

Help us turn “waste” into art We’re prepping for Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle by making decorations out of cardboard, scrap materials, and old plastics. 4/19 11am – whenever CoLab @ YWCA Link in bio for more info

On May 9, we’re releasing the State of Queer NH A community-powered resource highlighting queer and BIPOC people, organizations, and spaces across New Hampshire. Join us for the release party: May 9 · 1pm During Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle YWCA Manchester RSVP at queerlective.com/upcycle or link in bio

Reduce. Reuse. Create. Come help us build decorations for Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle using materials that would otherwise be thrown away. We’ll have plenty of cardboard, scrap materials, and old supplies to work with. Lauren will also be leading a suncatcher activity using old water bottles.

Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle A Queerlective market focused on reuse, repair, and creative making. Shop from local artists, take part in hands-on activities, and learn new skills centered around sustainable and upcycled practices. May 9 11am–4pm YWCA Manchester Queerlective.com/upcycle

If you’ve been meaning to learn how to sew… this is your moment. If you’ve got clothes sitting in a pile waiting to be fixed… bring them. If you just want to try something new in a low-pressure space… come through. April 25 · 11–1 Manchester, NH 👉 queerlective.com/mending

April at Queerlective is about making, gathering, and building towards spring! We’ve got open CoLab hours, hands-on art, and chances to connect with people who care about creativity, sustainability, and community.

Help us prepare for Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle We’re turning discarded materials into something new and we’d love your help. This is all about rethinking what we throw away and turning it into something creative, useful, and beautiful. April 19 11am – whenever Queerlective CoLab

Help us get ready for Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle Join us for a casual decoration-making day where we’ll be turning everyday materials into something fun for the event. Come hang, get creative, and help us bring the space to life. Link in bio for more info April 11 11am – whenever Queerlective CoLab

Fast fashion tells you to throw it away. We’re teaching you how to fix it. Join us for Visible Mending with Cotton and learn how to repair your clothes, add your own creative touch, and leave with a skill you can use for life. April 25 · 11–1 Manchester, NH Register: queerlective.com/mending

We’ve officially survived Hill House. Thank you to everyone who read, listened, questioned, and shared. If you joined for one session or all four, you were part of it. More book clubs coming soon.

Tonight we close the doors of Hill House. Finish the book if you can. If you can’t, come anyway. The conversation matters more than the checklist. Make sure you’re registered so you receive the Zoom link. Link in bio or go to go.queerlective.com/hillhouse

Tomorrow: Advocacy & Pizza 🍕 6–7pm YWCA Manchester An hour to: • Eat pizza • Review current bills • Get help signing in or submitting testimony Suggested $5 donation to help cover pizza. No one turned away. go.queerlective.com/pizza-advocacy RSVP so we know how much pizza to order.

What can you make with what already exists? May 9 YWCA Manchester 11am–4pm Queerlective.com/upcycle or use link in bio!

Civic engagement, but make it pizza 🍕 Every Tuesday we gather to: 🍕 Eat pizza 📋 Review current bills 💻 Submit testimony 👥 Take action together Advocacy & Pizza YWCA Manchester | 6–7pm Suggested $5 donation. Register: go.queerlective.com/pizza-advocacy or link in bio.

Final gathering at Hill House! We’ll be discussing the rest of the book this Monday at 6pm. If you’ve been with us the whole time, we can’t wait to close it out together. If this would be your first session, that’s welcome too. Link in bio or go to go.queerlective.com/hillhouse