Interested in drag but not sure where to start? Maybe it feels overwhelming or you’re not sure where you fit. Come join us.
Across 2026, the Motherless Collective (MoCo) is running a series of free drag workshops for First Nations and Bla(c)k queer people who want to explore drag in a culturally safe, community-led space.
5 Senses of Drag Workshop
Friday 1 May, 6 - 9pm
Kiki with MoCo Workshop + Showcase
Saturday 2 May, from 11am
Portland Arts Centre
Join MoCo for a two-day drag experience exploring character, performance and self-expression.
Friday’s 5 Senses of Drag workshop focuses on building your drag persona through storytelling, identity and creative exploration.
On Saturday, we’ll host a relaxed, hands-on “Kiki with MoCo” session, followed by an evening showcase where participants are invited to share their work in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
5 Senses of Drag Workshop
Saturday 16 May, 3 - 6pm
Geelong Arts Centre (Studio 3)
Curious about drag or looking to deepen your creative practice?
The 5 Senses of Drag is a 3-hour workshop exploring how to build a drag persona from the inside out. Through guided exercises, you’ll use sound, smell, taste, touch and sight to develop character, aesthetic and performance ideas.
This is a low-pressure, discussion-led space focused on inspiration, storytelling and creative development.
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5 Senses of Drag Workshop
Saturday 7 June, 12 - 3pm
Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
Join MoCo for a creative development workshop exploring drag through identity, storytelling and sensory practice.
Using the five senses as a framework, this session will help you shape your drag character, refine your ideas and explore new creative directions in a supportive, community-led space.
Open to all experience levels.
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*A term coined by Destiny Deacon, By altering the spelling of ‘BLACK’ to ‘BLAK’, Deacon asserted her identity on her own terms and created a universal term that has since been embraced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.