Workshops + Events
All Ages Free Workshop*
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Artist​ Uplift Puppet-Making Workshop
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Join the Artist Uplift Puppet-Making Workshop led by Pilgrim Heidi Kambitsch, where creativity and community come together!
Learn the complete papier-mâché process and craft your own larger-than-life puppet headpiece!
These creations will embody the theme of "building each other up," whether through self-portraits or tributes to fellow artists.​​
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When:
Oct. 2 - Nov. 13
Weekly on Wednesdays
6pm-7:30pm
Where:
We Amplify Voices Studio
1327 Sullivant Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43223
Free to attend
*Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
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All Ages Free Workshop
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Join us every other Friday starting January 5th and ending December 20th, for a visual arts collage workshop hosted by Charlotte McGraw and AJ Vanderelli. Participants will make their own Creature Collages that will be printed and hung around the West Side community.
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Instructors:
Charlotte McGraw & AJ Vanderelli
When:
1/5/2024 – 12/20/2024
3pm – 5pm (2hrs every other Friday)
Where:
We Amplify Voices Studio
1327 Sullivant Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43223
How:
Register Now - FREE
Mindful Masterpieces
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Adults 18+ “Mindful Masterpieces” is a 10-week art journey of reflection and self-discovery. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner eager to unlock your artistic potential, join us on a transformative journey
through various mediums and techniques. Each week unveils a new theme as visual artist Twyana Davis leads you to discover the joy of self-expression and witness your skills flourish in this dynamic and
inspiring workshop. This workshop offers a safe space to explore emotions and transform them into
meaningful works of art. You'll engage in therapeutic art exercises designed to facilitate healing, relaxation, and self-reflection to discover a deeper understanding of your own artistic voice.
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When: Saturdays Aug 24 - Nov 2
Length: 10 weeks
Time: 1-3pm
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“Art Journaling”
​Join us for a transformative 10-week workshop series designed to foster self-healing and creative expression. Artist, Jill Harris, will guide you through the process of creating a personalized art journal while exploring various topics and techniques. You'll develop new habits and gain tools that will empower you to continue your artmaking journey beyond the series.
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When: Thursdays Aug 22nd -Oct 24
Length: 10 weeks
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
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Programs
Youth Programs
Our workshops are centered on developing self-esteem, confidence, character, and collaboration.
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Three primary goals:
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To activate student awareness and engagement in their communities through art exercises and therapeutic conversations.
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To empower students to use their voices, listen to others, and harness the power of empathy.
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To relate the story of their journey to the broader communityWAV’s signature middle school program, WE, The Change, is now offered at 6 middle schools both during school hours and as an Out of School Time program (afterschool and summer).
Adult Programs
We use art as a catalyst for conversations that promote healing and resilience.
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Our adult workshops are offered to diverse communities from women in prison, to adults with developmental disabilities, to victims of human trafficking. Whether writing a song, creating visual art, or capturing an oral history, our groups share, heal and grow together through a creative process.
WAV also offers documentary screenings and interactive workshops for their Life Stories project; a documentary featuring the oral histories of 10 women serving life or long sentences in prison.
