Sept. 23rd / 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Have you ever felt like your voice was taken from you—by trauma, by circumstance, or by the weight of all you’ve had to carry? If your truth has gone unspoken, if your words have felt buried or distant, this gathering is an invitation to begin reclaiming them.  In this gentle, supportive workshop, we’ll explore the stories we carry—through memory, myth, and lived experience—and begin shaping them into truth-telling through the art of spoken word. Guided writing prompts will invite reflection on who you are, what you’ve survived, and what within you is ready to speak.

Whether you speak as yourself or through a symbolic voice, you’ll be held in a space of witnessing and reverence. This is a ritual of reclamation—for those who are seeking, healing, transforming. A space to speak your truth, to be heard, and to remember that your voice has power.

Oct. 19th / 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Drop out of your head and into your hands in this creative workshop where you’ll paint and assemble your own chakra-inspired wall hanging. Blending vibrant color, intuitive expression, and tactile creativity, we’ll use wood pieces, beads, paint, and jump rings to create layered artwork that reflects the body’s energy centers. With all materials provided and step-by-step guidance, this joyful, meditative experience invites you to explore color, play, and personal meaning—no art experience needed, just an open heart.

Facilitated by Chasity Scherer, a self-taught artist and the owner of To Dream in Color.

Oct. 25th / 1:00pm – 3:00pm

What part of you is longing to be seen? Join us for a creative, hands-on experience where makeup becomes more than a fashion statement—it becomes a journey of transformation and self discovery. By using color, texture, and imagination, you’ll express the hidden parts of your inner world: the wild one, the dreamer, the protector, the truth-teller.  We’ll begin with grounding and visualization, then sketch intuitive face charts before moving into a freeform makeup session. Use this playful space to explore and embody who you truly are. All supplies provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own. Come curious, and leave more connected to the self that’s ready to shine.

Facilitated by Dorcas Brandon, Associate Director of The Red Shoes. Dorcas is a Baton Rouge native, who loves and lives in the local art community. In 2024, she was selected in two juried exhibitions – “Protective Styles: Narratives on Black Hair…

Nov. 9th / 1:00pm – 4:00pm

What does joy look like when it finally takes root? Join artist Ciara Sanders for an intimate exploration of her painting Glee, a turning point in her personal healing journey, and part of a powerful six-piece series that gives shape to emotional states like Aloof, Overwhelmed, Manifest, Loom, and Aspiration. Each work acts as a window into the mind, revealing how we process, endure, and ultimately transcend. Through storytelling and reflection, Ciara invites you to explore your own emotional landscapes and rediscover creativity as a path to healing and self-connection. As part of this workshop, participants will paint their own internal landscape and come away with a unique piece of artwork.

Facilitated by Ciara Sanders, a Louisiana-based artist and designer whose work celebrates emotional expression, cultural identity, and the vibrant beauty of everyday life.