Youth
Workshops
Interactive Workshop Experiences!
Interested in learning a little more about Drag Performers or Beauty or Mental Health while also having fun? Join one of these limited time workshops! Spots are limited so you will want to plan your day accordingly!
Session 1:
12:30-1:15 pm
| Location | Workshop |
|---|---|
| Workshop Space 1 | Ballroom Learn from the ballroom pros from House of Marc Jacobs! In this workshop you will learn about the world of ballroom performance and a simple guide to the art of voguing. |
| Workshop Space 2 | Philosophy – Skincare for all Get a skin-analysis done by a skincare expert from Philosophy. Learn about your skin type and the best skincare routine for you! Take home complimentary customized skincare samples with your skin consultation. Additional raffle prizes available for attendees. |
| Workshop Space 3 | Words of Affirmation Love! Strength! Passion! In this workshop, you will get a chance to craft a word of affirmation that you need to affirm to yourself or simply, that you want to let out into the universe! You will use crafts like glue, gems, beads, cardboard, styrofoam, etc. to make a 3D version of this word to take with you while learning why it is important to learn to love yourself one word at a time. |
| Zen Garden | Plan(t) Your Mental Health Create with us a plan(t) for bettering your mental health by exploring the intersection of mental health and wellness with the love of growing plants at home. This hands-on workshop will provide a plant for you and discuss ways how caring for plants can improve your cognitive function, introduce you to beneficial microbes in soil, and speed up recovery from mental fatigue. Plants help us to be more mindful and reconnect with nature indoors. |
| Workshop Space 4 | Slaying the Dragon Make new friends, conquer your fears, slay the dragon, and live a life of adventure! Explore ways in which tabletop games, such as Dungeons & Dragons, can provide a safe environment for LGBTQ+ youth to explore healthy community building and team-based problem solving while combatting anxiety, isolation, and depression. |
| Workshop Space 5 | Art Transforming Trauma Want some quiet time to create art? Rooted firmly in the mud, the lotus flower grows in murky water. Because of this, it can be a representation of growth during difficult times. You too can grow out of the mud! This workshop provides an opportunity to create a lotus flower to represent challenges you’ve been through and how you overcame them and blossomed. Use your finished flower to remind yourself of your resilience and ability to successfully navigate through this challenging time. |
Session 2:
2:30-3:15 pm
| Location | Workshop |
|---|---|
| Workshop Space 1 | Queerchata Dance Workshop Learn from the bachata pros from Queerchata! In this workshop you will learn a simple dance routine and basic dance techniques in this spicy bachata dance class! |
| Workshop Space 2 | Philosophy – Skincare for all Get a skin-analysis done by a skincare expert from Philosophy. Learn about your skin type and the best skincare routine for you! Take home complimentary customized skincare samples with your skin consultation. Additional raffle prizes available for attendees. |
| Workshop Space 3 | World of Drag Local drag queen diva, DewMi Moore in the house! Learn from this drag veteran about the art of drag performance, makeup, and more! |
| Zen Garden | Plan(t) Your Mental Health Create with us a plan(t) for bettering your mental health by exploring the intersection of mental health and wellness with the love of growing plants at home. This hands-on workshop will provide a plant for you and discuss ways how caring for plants can improve your cognitive function, introduce you to beneficial microbes in soil, and speed up recovery from mental fatigue. Plants help us to be more mindful and reconnect with nature indoors. |
| Workshop Space 4 | All in or All Out Who is in charge of your coming out story? YOU ARE! In this workshop we will talk about how to make your coming our process powerful and meaningful. We will explore effective tools to maintain your sanity and happiness during the amazing experience of coming out. Using the Personal Trust model of communication, participants will learn the fundamentals of sharing their coming out story in a powerful and contained manner. Focus of the workshop is on effective communication tools and building trust within the participants circle of friends and family. |
| Workshop Space 5 | Breaking for a Butterfly A sensory craft workshop for recentering, finding calm, and exploring your creativity. We’ll start with a few facts about the psychology behind art, play, and creativity, and then attendees can select sensory-focused art projects to work on. Leave with a sense of calm and community. Creating together is a powerful way to feel connected to yourself and others. |
Location:
California Science Center
Wallis Annenberg Building
3737 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles CA 90007
