This workshop invites you to explore the power of the pin badge, small in size, bold in meaning.

Inspired by the idea of wearable protest and hopeful statements, you’ll craft your own badge that speaks to who you are or what matters to you.

What do you want to say about yourself, or the world around us?

Using vintage magazines and pre-made fonts, let your creativity loose on this pocket-sized canvas and let the world know how you feel.

This workshop is part of the Come As You Really Are programme, learn more here.

Seaside Industries is a small arts organisation based in Morecambe, delivering workshops in a variety of creative formats. Their badge-making sessions have been a popular addition to the Vintage By The Sea festival for several years.

Seaside Industries create original artworks using collage, embroidery, electronic music, and found objects. They also hold an archive of pin badges spanning the past 50 years, alongside collections of fabric, magazines, photographs, and 35mm slides.