Malakas, Matapang, Palaban: A Filipina Feminist Calligraphy Workshop
Join us for a powerful and creative session at Malakas, Matapang, Palaban (Strong, Fierce, Fighter), where art meets resistance. In this Filipina feminist calligraphy workshop, participants will learn the basics of brush calligraphy while honoring the stories and struggles of Filipina women who have fought, and continue to fight, for human rights, justice, and a liberated future.
As you practice your strokes and letterforms, you’ll also be introduced to the names and lives of Filipina organizers, revolutionaries, and everyday women whose courage and resistance have shaped our histories and communities.
This space is for those who want to use art as a political practice, who understand that storytelling is a form of resistance, and who are ready to link creative practice with collective memory.
Whether you're new to calligraphy or a seasoned artist, come write her name, speak her story, and be part of a space for feminist resistance through art.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All materials, including brush pens and practice sheets, will be provided. Participants will take home a calligraphy worksheet and some freebies from Pinay Collection as part of their registration to the space.
PROCEEDS
Payment for this event is on a sliding scale from $15 to $35.
20% of the total ticket sales will be donated to the Indigenous people of Bugsuk, Palawan (via SAMBILOG: Balik Bugsuk Movement) who are currently fighting against militarization, relentless threats, and forced eviction from their land.
Refunds can be issued to those who request them at least 5 days before the event. After that, participants will be asked to find a replacement in order to receive a refund.
If cost is a barrier for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hello@pinaycollection.com!
ACCESSIBILITY
The space is located on the ground floor. While the main entrance has two steps, there is a separate wheelchair-accessible entrance available.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO REGISTER, REGARDLESS OF GENDER AND CONNECTIONS TO THE FILIPINO IDENTITY.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Jovie Galit is a hand lettering artist whose work centers on minimalist techniques, modern calligraphy, and floral illustrations. She is the founder of Pinya Letters and Pinay Collection, ventures that have been featured in Dessert Person, HuffPost, CBC, Metro.Style, and Rappler.
For the past seven years, Jovie has channeled her calligraphy skills toward a powerful purpose: the healing and reclamation of derogatory Filipino words.
Through Pinay Collection, she has created merchandise and community spaces that celebrate, honour, and embrace Filipina identity and struggles.
HOSTED BY
Pinay Collection is a feminist social justice enterprise based in Canada and the Philippines, using art and creative merchandise to reclaim Filipino words, build international solidarity, and actively challenge oppressive systems.
Tahanan Studio is a BIPOC Creative Wellness Collective based in Vancouver, rooted in community care, ancestral connection, and decolonial art-making. Founded by Filipina artist LeLe Chan, Tahanan—meaning “home” in Tagalog—is a sanctuary for racialized and marginalized creatives to gather, co-create, and be nourished.
More than just a studio, Tahanan is a living, breathing space for workshops, pop-ups, cultural events, and art rooted in healing and liberation. It is a place to belong, to be seen, and to reimagine what’s possible when we create together.