COME AS YOU ARE, LGBTQIA+ Workshop Series

FAB FRENZY presents: COME AS YOU ARE, a FREE intergenerational creative workshop series led by local artist Daniel Newell (DANDROGYNY) in collaboration with Brophy Family & Youth Services, Switchboard - Pride in Ageing, and YUMCHA taking place in Warrnambool, VIC.

The series brings together LGBTQIA+ people and their allies of all ages to share space, stories and creative practice across generations. 

Through playful, tactile workshops exploring costume, makeup, flora, portrait-making and imaginative play, participants are invited to connect beyond age, identity labels and assumed roles ~ valuing lived experience, listening and collective making. 

"At its core, this program is about permission.

Permission to show up without explanation, to participate loudly or quietly, and to be tender, awkward, camp, fruity or simply present. Come as you are! Rather than prioritising performance or outcomes, the workshops centre process, presence and mutual-care, recognising creativity as a superpower for relationship-building, confidence and community wellbeing."

- Daniel Newell

The weekend is intentionally amplified through the premiere of AM I ENOUGH, a documentary film by First Nations artist Sam Morris (M15+). The screening, followed by a Q&A, performances, DJs and dancing extends the invitation from making together to witnessing, reflection and collective celebration ~ honouring storytelling as a vital act of cultural exchange. 

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

Friday 30 Jan 2026 | Would you like to Volunteer? Volunteer Briefing | 4-5pm
Saturday 31 Jan 2026 | Let's Face It Workshop | 10-11:30am
Saturday 31 Jan 2026 | What Makes A Diva? Workshop | 12-2pm
Saturday 31 Jan 2026 | Weeds Flower Party | 2-4pm
Sunday 1 Feb 2026 | J'ADORE Decor | 10am-12pm 
Sunday 1 Feb 2026 | Am I Enough, Film Premiere Event | 2-6pm
Sunday 1 Feb 2026 | Am I Enough, Red Carpet Arrival | 2pm
Sunday 1 Feb 2026 | Am I Enough, Film Screening | 3:30-4:30pm
Sunday 1 Feb 2026 | Am I Enough, Q&A | 4:45pm
Sunday 1 Feb 2026 | HOUR OF POWER (Performances, DJ's, Dancing)| 5-6pm
Sunday 1 Feb 2026 | Wrap Up/Social Drinks/Kick Ons (Secret Location)| 6pm-late

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which these gatherings take place, the Peek Whurrong people of the Maar Nation. We recognise that this work occurs on unceded land and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We acknowledge sovereignty was never ceded and commit to creating spaces grounded in respect, listening and ongoing responsibility.