Workshops & Events
Check out the calendar for our upcoming workshops and events, then RSVP to join the fun! We offer a mix of creative experiences for middle and high schoolers at every skill level — no experience needed, just curiosity.
And with pay-what-you-want pricing (yes, $0 counts!), creativity is always accessible. Pick an event, sign up and let’s make something together!
Insect Art With Arlo & Maya Friday August 7th
Join us for a fun Insect-Focused Art Workshop facilitated by two Proud Art Teens, Arlo & Maya! You can choose to participate in either Maya’s group, or Arlo’s.
Diversity is natural, and can be seen everywhere, but insects specifically are the most biodiverse animal group on the planet. With Maya, we’ll combine the technical and artistic skills that are used to display insects, making pieces unique by both biology and creativity.
Maya has worked with native and tropical insects throughout high school, both scientifically and incorporating them into art. They’re studying in college to become an entomologist and have been a Proud Art participant for the last year.
With Arlo, you’ll create cute felt buggies! Come hang out and learn about different bugs and how to use textiles to create your own.
Arlo Schoenfeld (he/him) is a queer youth artist that has been with PASTL for over three years now! He’s led multiple workshops including sticker making, sticker murals, plush making, and more. His main art focuses are drawing and sewing, but he’s well-versed in many art forms.
POSSIBILITIES For Queer Youth Information Session Saturday August 8th
Whether you’re a parent, teen, or community member, we’d love for you to join us to learn more about our new program, POSSIBILITIES for Queer Youth.
Starting June 1st through mid-August we’re accepting applications for our POSSIBILITIES Advocate positions. Learn more about the position here, and sign up to have your questions answered at our Zoom Info Session.
Back to School Button Bash with Lindsay Friday August 21st
Back to School Button Makin’ is the perfect place to create some rad, handmade accessories to accompany you back to your place of learning this fall! See a button design process from start-to-finish with tips to make a crisp, readable design. Make your own buttons by drawing, collaging, or collaborating and then give them a good crunch in an available button-maker (it’s super satisfying!)
Meet the Artist
Lindsay Hornsby grew up in Paducah, KY, renowned as the Quilt Capital of the World. She holds an M.F.A and B.F.A. in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design, along with a minor in Creative Writing. She’s had work published in multiple anthologies and small press comics, and also has done illustrations for many books for the indie tabletop RPG company Hex Games. She lives in St. Louis with her husband, kiddo, and a pile of pets.
Her current comic, Princess Pups, is an all-ages comic about puppies having fun and adventures! You can read it online at princesspupscomic.com
See stacks of her work at lindsayhornsby.com
Sgraffito Tiles with Lu Friday September 4th
Scratch the Surface: Sgraffito Tile Art
Ever wanted to carve your own art into clay? Love linocut printmaking and throwing clay? This workshop might be for you! Get the low down on sgrafitto (an ancient technique that’s basically scratch art for clay), then sketch a design that’s 100% you. Turn a plain tile into a one-of-a-kind piece.
Your tile will need 3-4 weeks to dry and fire, but trust us, it’s worth the wait. No experience needed! Just bring your imagination and maybe some patience.
Meet the Artist
Cardboard Puppets with JoAnneFriday September 18th
More details and registration to come soon.
Cozy Candle Making with MegFriday October 2nd
More details and registration to come soon.
Sigil Making with LFriday October 16th
More details and registration to come soon.
Halloween Cupcake Decorating with Amanda Sunday October 25th
Halloween Cupcake Decorating
We’re excited to bring back one of last year’s hits: Halloween cupcake decorating!
Join us to learn various cake decorating techniques from local baker and artist, Amanda Dulatt.
Cupcakes will be baked ahead of time, so you’ll focus on piping and decorating techniques. Each person will have 4-6 cupcakes-allergen friendly options available. This event is specifically for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies (middle & high schoolers.) Space is limited so RSVP.
On Sunday October 25th, 4-6 PM, at Fennel Cooking Studio
Meet the Artist
An ally to the LGBTQ+ community, she’s a mom trying to raise twin teenagers to be good human beings in this crazy timeline. Providing safe, creative third spaces for youth is really important to her.
Workshop at Fennel Cooking Studio
Fennel Cooking Studio is a teaching kitchen and community space offering cooking classes, dinner parties, private events, and more, all with the goal of getting folks excited about food.
Fennel was built on founder Jackie Price’s passion for teaching people how to cook and breaking down barriers to delicious food.
We’re grateful to Jackie & the Fennel team for hosting us in their space.
Gelli Print Making with CatFriday November 6th
More details and registration to come soon.
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