Join Self Help Graphics for our monthly Wellness Wednesday workshop at Latinx with Plants on February 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. During these times of collective consciousness of the struggles facing many communities, we bear witness and hold space for suffering worldwide, raising a need for places to gather in community. Facilitator Xochitl Palmera will guide you to gather and ground and have an opportunity to share palabra, cantos, and the heart-healing medicine of Xocolatl. In Lak'ech: Collective Care for Collective Grieving will be a space for community members to hold each other and make space for us by us.

Register here.

#WellnessWednesday #Mindfulness

Location

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St.
Parking

Use the paid parking lot on Chicago St. There is also limited metered parking on Cesar Chavez Ave and Chicago St. Additionally, neighborhood parking is free and doesn't require a permit.
Info

If you have questions or would like to inquire about special accommodations to participate, please contact our team at 323-881-6444 or info@selfhelpgraphics.com, M-F, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Join us on Wednesday, January 17 to learn how to use art as a mindfulness practice. The session, led by licensed therapist Nadia Paredes, will begin with a body scan meditation to connect attendees with their inner creative and find artistic inspiration. Afterwards, through a process based watercolor exercise, the group will capture the imagery that emerged from the meditation and continue deepening their mindfulness practice as they create art intuitively. This program is presented in partnership with Arts & Healing Initiative. (@artshealinginitiative). This workshop will take place at Latinx with Plants, located at 2208 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033.

***Wellness Wednesday evenings of mindfulness and self-care take place on third Wednesdays of the month at Latinx with Plants in Boyle Heights.***

To celebrate this season of reflection, gratitude and remembrance, we invite you to create a portrait of an ancestor during our Wellness Wednesday workshop on November 15, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m at Latinx with Plants. Led by artist Dalila Paola Méndez, the workshop will begin with a guided meditation and sharing circle to create a safe space. Participants will bring a photo of their loved ones and embellish a frame using collage and mixed media. We invite you to take home your portrait to display in a personal altar. No previous experience is necessary. This workshop is free and recommended for ages 15+. Space is limited, register here to attend.

#SHGWorkshops #WellnessWednesday

Location

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St.

Parking

Use the paid parking lot on Chicago St. There is also limited metered parking on Cesar Chavez Ave and Chicago St. Additionally, neighborhood parking is free and doesn't require a permit.

Info

If you have questions or would like to inquire about special accommodations to participate, please contact our team at 323-881-6444 or info@selfhelpgraphics.com, M-F, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

***Wellness Wednesday evenings of mindfulness and self-care take place on third Wednesdays of the month at Latinx with Plants in Boyle Heights.***

Join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 for our monthly Wellness Wednesday Workshop at Latinx with Plants inspired by our Día de los Muertos season. Led by Cayetano Talavera, this workshop aims to introduce participants to the natural dyeing process, utilizing marigold flowers, commonly associated with the celebration of the Día de Los Muertos. Exploring the art of natural dyeing not only fosters creativity but also promotes a sense of wellness by reconnecting with nature. The therapeutic process of tying, dipping, and dyeing with cempasúchil (marigold) flowers will offer a relaxing and meditative experience, promoting a sense of well-being and tranquility. No experience required. Recommended for Ages 15+.

Space is limited, register here to attend.

#SHGWorkshops #WellnessWednesday

Location

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St.

Parking

Use the paid parking lot on Chicago St. There is also limited metered parking on Cesar Chavez Ave and Chicago St. Additionally, neighborhood parking is free and doesn't require a permit.

Info

If you have questions or would like to inquire about special accommodations to participate, please contact our team at 323-881-6444 or info@selfhelpgraphics.com, M-F, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

***Wellness Wednesday evenings of mindfulness and self-care take place on third Wednesdays of the month at Latinx with Plants in Boyle Heights.***

Join us on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 for our monthly Wellness Wednesday Workshop at Latinx with Plants. The workshop will be led by Sandra de la Loza and focus on honoring the equinox. Participants will work with the transition from Summer to Fall, through movement and meditation exercises that focus on letting go, setting intentions and planting new seeds. The session will include a fall herbal toolkit making session made from plant relatives harvested from de la Loza’s personal garden.

Space is limited, register now to attend.

#SHGWorkshops #WellnessWednesday

Location

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St.

Parking

Use the paid parking lot on Chicago St. There is also limited metered parking on Cesar Chavez Ave and Chicago St. Additionally, neighborhood parking is free and doesn't require a permit.

Info

If you have questions or would like to inquire about special accommodations to participate, please contact our team at 323-881-6444 or info@selfhelpgraphics.com, M-F, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

***Wellness Wednesday evenings of mindfulness and self-care take place on third Wednesdays of the month at Latinx with Plants in Boyle Heights.***

Join us on July 19 from 6 - 7:30 pm for our monthly Wellness Wednesday at Latinx with Plants. The session will begin with a short meditation offering loving-kindness for oneself and others. Next, we will create a drawing or print of a unique design inspired by Aztec speech glyphs, filling it with words, pictures, symbols, and colors of personal significance. The facilitator will guide us to recognize and calm any inner-critic voices, to offer kindness to ourselves as mistakes arise, and to practice listening and sharing about each other’s practices.

Space is limited, register now to attend. No previous experience with art is necessary. Open to all, recommended for ages 15+. This program is a collaboration with UCLA Arts & Healing.

About the facilitator:

Oliva Armas is an artist, educator, Chicanx community healing artist, and curator born and raised in East L.A. Her ancestral Wixarika/Mexica lineage guides her. She believes that art is medicine for the soul and that everyone can find their own unique experience with it. Olivia earned degrees in Art and Education from the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds certificates as a Socio-Emotional Arts Specialist and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher.

#SHGWorkshops #WellnessWednesday

Location

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St.

Parking

Use the paid parking lot on Chicago St. There is also limited metered parking on Cesar Chavez Ave and Chicago St. Additionally, neighborhood parking is free and doesn't require a permit.

Info

If you have questions or would like to inquire about special accommodations to participate, please contact our team at 323-881-6444 or info@selfhelpgraphics.com, M-F, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

***Wellness Wednesday evenings of mindfulness and self-care take place on third Wednesdays of the month at Latinx with Plants in Boyle Heights.***

Join Andi "Xoch" of Latinx with Plants for a workshop focused on plant and self care. In this workshop you'll learn about how to care for our plants, paint our own pots, and leave with a freshly potted plant to enjoy at home. Learn how caring for plants can support your self care and mental health journey. This workshop is for all ages, but recommended for ages 15+. Space is limited. Register here to attend.

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St. When visiting use the paid parking lot on Chicago St., metered parking or free non-permit neighborhood parking.

#SHGWorkshops #WellnessWednesday

Location

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St.

Parking

Use the paid parking lot on Chicago St. There is also limited metered parking on Cesar Chavez Ave and Chicago St. Additionally, neighborhood parking is free and doesn't require a permit.

Info

If you have questions or would like to inquire about special accommodations to participate, please contact our team at 323-881-6444 or info@selfhelpgraphics.com, M-F, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

***Beginning April 2023, our Wellness Wednesday evenings of mindfulness and self-care will take place on third Wednesdays of the month at Latinx with Plants in Boyle Heights.***

On Wednesday, May 17, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., we welcome Healer, Neil Belen who’ll lead a Sound Bath at Latinx with Plants. A Sound Bath is an auditory meditation using crystal singing bowls, gongs and other instruments to guide you into a meditative state. You'll leave feeling peaceful and rested! Tip: Bring your own mat to sit or lay on our floor for the duration of the experience or borrow one of our mats (while supplies last). If you cannot get on the mat, join us as you are (pull up a nearby chair)!

Space is limited, registration is highly encouraged. This workshop is recommended for ages 15+ and no prior experience is necessary. Space is limited, registration is required. All materials will be provided to participants. Masks are encouraged, but optional, for workshop participants. Register here to attend.

Location

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St.

Parking

Use the paid parking lot on Chicago St. There is also limited metered parking on Cesar Chavez Ave and Chicago St. Additionally, neighborhood parking is free and doesn't require a permit.

Info

If you have questions or would like to inquire about special accommodations to participate, please contact our team at 323-881-6444 or info@selfhelpgraphics.com, M-F, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

#SHGintheBarrio #SHGWorkshops

***Beginning April 2023, our Wellness Wednesday evenings of mindfulness and self-care will take place on third Wednesdays of the month at Latinx with Plants in Boyle Heights.***

On Wednesday, April 19, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., we welcome Healer, Neil Belen who’ll lead a Sound Bath at Latinx with Plants. A Sound Bath is an auditory meditation using crystal singing bowls, gongs and other instruments to guide you into a meditative state. You'll leave feeling peaceful and rested! Tip: Bring your own mat to sit or lay on our floor for the duration of the experience or borrow one of our mats (while supplies last). If you cannot get on the mat, join us as you are (pull up a nearby chair)!

Space is limited, registration is highly encouraged. This workshop is recommended for ages 15+ and no prior experience is necessary. Space is limited, registration is required. All materials will be provided to participants. Masks are encouraged, but optional, for workshop participants.

Location

Latinx with Plants is located at 2208 Cesar Chavez Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033, between Cornwell St. and N. Chicago St.

Parking

Use the paid parking lot on Chicago St. There is also limited metered parking on Cesar Chavez Ave and Chicago St. Additionally, neighborhood parking is free and doesn't require a permit.

Info

If you have questions or would like to inquire about special accommodations to participate, please contact our team at 323-881-6444 or info@selfhelpgraphics.com, M-F, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

#SHGintheBarrio #SHGWorkshops

Join facilitator Xóchitl Palomera in welcoming the Mexica New year with an exercise in radical visioning. We will begin with a grounding meditation then move on to a writing session. The exercise will include a sharing session / plática about collective visioning, the power of palabra (spoken language), and the power of collective declaration. We will then end with a movement meditation to close the space and set our intentions in community. Everyone will take seeds home to grow in this new year.

This workshop is open to all ages, but recommended for ages 15+. No prior experience necessary. Please come with an open mind and heart. Register now to reserve your spot!

#WellnessWednesday

#SHGWorkshops

Know before you go to SHG:

• 😷 Masking is optional but encouraged.

• 🧒🏽 Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their workshops.

• 💭 Share your memories. Tag us in your photos on FB @selffhelpgraphics, IG or Twitter @shg1970.

• 📷 No unauthorized professional photography allowed.

• 🚙 Use gated parking adjacent to building or street parking.

• 🚊 Our cultural center is also located directly across the street from Mendez High School and the Metro L Line (formerly Gold Line) at the Pico/Aliso station.

Do you have questions about our workshop or need to inquire about special accommodations? Please contact our administrative team at info@selfhelpgraphics.com or call 323-881-6444 with questions M-F, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Join us on January 18 for our first Wellness Wednesday workshop of 2023. Learn from Dr. Elena Esparza, holistic healer and activist, about how to care for our bodies, minds, and spirits in this new year using self-reflection and alternative medicine tools.

#SHGWorkshops

Register now on Eventbrite!

Know before you go to SHG:

• 😷 Masking is optional but encouraged.

• 🧒🏽 Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their workshops.

• 💭 Share your memories. Tag us in your photos on FB @selffhelpgraphics, IG or Twitter @shg1970.

• 📷 No unauthorized professional photography allowed.

• 🚙 Use gated parking adjacent to building or street parking.

• 🚊 Our cultural center is also located directly across the street from Mendez High School and the Metro L Line (formerly Gold Line) at the Pico/Aliso station.

Do you have questions about our workshop or need to inquire about special accommodations? Please contact our administrative team at info@selfhelpgraphics.com or call 323-881-6444 with questions M-F, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Self Help Graphics presents a healing a sound bath meditation with practitioner and healer Neil Belen on Wednesday, November 16.

Join us for a relaxing evening with healer, Neil Belen on Wed, November 16 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.! Neil will share an auditory meditation using crystal singing bowls, gongs and other instruments to guide you into a meditative state. You'll leave feeling peaceful and rested.

Tip: Bring your own mat to sit or lay on our floor for the duration of this experience or borrow one of our mats (while supplies last). If you cannot get on the mat, join us as you are (pull up a nearby chair)! This workshop is free and recommended for ages 15+. Space is limited.

# SHGWorkshops #WellnessWednesday

Know before you go to SHG:

• 😷 Masking is optional but encouraged.

• 🧒🏽 Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their workshop.

• 💭 Share your memories. Tag us in your photos on FB @selffhelpgraphics, IG or Twitter @shg1970.

• 📷 No unauthorized professional photography allowed.

• 🚙 Use gated parking adjacent to building or street parking.

• 🚊 Our cultural center is also located directly across the street from Mendez High School and the Metro L Line (formerly Gold Line) at the Pico/Aliso station.

Do you have questions about our workshop or need to inquire about special accommodations? Please contact our administrative team at info@selfhelpgraphics.com or call 323-881-6444 with questions M-F, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Create your own clay crystals with ceramic artist Annette Zaragoza-Cerritos. In this workshop, you will learn how to make gemstones, geodes, and crystals out of clay. You will Invent special powers for your precious stones and imagine how they would help make our world a better place. During this 1.5-hour all-ages bilingual workshop, we will experiment as we learn the basics of ceramics while experimenting with the newest techniques. Finally, an art class where you won't get in "trouble" for exploring or for being excited and having fun. In this workshop, you're in charge! You make the rules!

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Radiclay is a welcoming space for queer youth, trans youth, Black youth, Indigenous youth, youth of Color, Spanish speaking youth and neurodivergent youth (eg: Autistic kids and kids with ADHD) and youth with incarcerated family members.

EVERYONE is welcome here.

Radiclay + you = art+community+joy

The event is free and open to all ages. Register here.

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Note COVID Visitor Requirements: Masks are recommended, but optional.

Note COVID Visitor Requirements: Masks are recommended, but optional.

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Radical Self-Care is the act of nurturing your mind, body, and spirit and taking steps to support your well-being. Join us as we discuss and share forms of Radical Self-Care practices and rituals. We will have a guided meditation at end of the workshop.

What to bring: Wear something comfy to sit on, a journal/notepad, an open mind, and an open heart.

Space is limited, register here!

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Note COVID Visitor Requirements: Masks are recommended, but optional.

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Experience a sound bath meditation with practitioner and healer Neil Belen. A Sound Bath is an auditive experience in which the facilitator uses crystal singing bowls, gongs, as well as other special instruments to guide the participants into a meditative state. You will leave feeling relaxed and rested.

We have yoga mats on site, but recommend bringing your own yoga mat or a towel to sit or lay on for the duration of the sound bath.

The even is free and open to all ages, but recommended for ages 15+.

Space is limited, register today!

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Note COVID Visitor Requirements: All visitors must wear a mask at all times, including vaccinated guests.

Thank you for working with us to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and that we're in compliance with the City of Los Angeles ordinance.

Experience a sound bath meditation with practitioner and healer Neil Belen. A Sound Bath is an auditive experience in which the facilitator uses crystal singing bowls, gongs, as well as other special instruments to guide the participants into a meditative state. You will leave feeling relaxed and rested.

We have yoga mats on site, but recommend bringing your own yoga mat or a towel to sit or lay on for the duration of the sound bath.

The even is free and open to all ages, but recommended for ages 15+.

Space is limited, register now!

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Note COVID Visitor Requirements: All visitors must wear a mask at all times, including vaccinated guests. In accordance with the City of Los Angeles municipal code, Self Help Graphics will need to verify proof of vaccination for people 12 years of age or older; or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of visiting our cultural center. All people 18 years of age and older must also show identification upon entry.

Thank you for working with us to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and that we're in compliance with the City of Los Angeles ordinance. People who do not show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will unfortunately be turned away.

Join us for our monthly Wellness Wednesday on March 16 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Take some time to honor and ground yourself with a special guided meditation, then learn to create stress relieving essential oil sprays to add to your relaxation toolkit. The class will be led by Xóchitl Palomera @7generations.herbalhealing. The class includes materials and is recommended for ages 15+.

Register here.

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Note COVID Visitor Requirements: All visitors must wear a mask at all times, including vaccinated guests. In accordance with the City of Los Angeles municipal code, Self Help Graphics will need to verify proof of vaccination for people 12 years of age or older; or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of visiting our cultural center. All people 18 years of age and older must also show identification upon entry.

Thank you for working with us to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and that we're in compliance with the City of Los Angeles ordinance. People who do not show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will unfortunately be turned away.

We invite all Zapotec identified youth to join our Wellness Wednesday on February 16, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Sabrina Mendoza and Kimberly Espinosa, Zapotec youth themselves, will lead the group in a storytelling circle, followed by a relaxing art activity. This space is open only to members of the youth Zapotec community, ages 15-25, in an effort to create relationships and share stories of ancestors, migration and resilience. The event coincides with Pável Acevedo’s exhibition “A Shell in the Clouds,” and the youth pop-up exhibition curated by Mendoza and Espinosa.

No experience necessary, please come with an open heart and mind.

Register here.

In accordance with City of Los Angeles municipal code, Self Help Graphics will need to verify proof of vaccination for people visiting the site 12 years of age or older, or a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of being onsite. All people 18 years of age and older will have to show identification as well. Thank you for working with us to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and that we're in compliance with the City of Los Angeles ordinance. People who do not show either proof of vaccination or a negative covid test will unfortunately be turned away.

Are you excited to try new foods and cooking techniques this year? Join us for our first #WellnessWednesday of the year and learn how recipes from vegan chef and artist Moni Perez. She will guide us in creating healthy foods to start the year off fresh and ready to try new things. The event is FREE with Eventbrite registration and open to all ages, but recommended for ages 15+. No prior experience necessary. Open to all ages . Masks are required for all participants, including vaccinated guests.

#WellnessWednesday

Register now: selfhelpgraphics.eventbrite.com

In accordance with City of Los Angeles municipal code, Self Help Graphics will need to verify proof of vaccination for people visiting the site 12 years of age or older, or a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of being onsite. All people 18 years of age and older will have to show identification as well. Thank you for working with us to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and that we're in compliance with the City of Los Angeles ordinance. People who do not show either proof of vaccination or a negative covid test will unfortunately be turned away.

Participate in our next Wellness Wednesday on December 15 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., with yoga led by Isa Urdiales Guzman at Self Help Graphics, located at 1300 E. 1st St. LA, CA. 90033. This is an empowering yoga flow and meditation which will allow you to reconnect to your mind, body and spirit. It is a class for beginners and advanced movers alike! Take this time for yourself, you truly deserve it. All you need is a mat and an open mind. Those who cannot lay on a mat, are welcome to participate from a chair. The event is FREE with Eventbrite registration and open to all ages, but recommended for ages 15+. Masks are required for all participants, including vaccinated guests.

NOTE: In accordance with City of Los Angeles municipal code, Self Help Graphics will need to verify proof of vaccination for people visiting the site 12 years of age or older, or a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of being onsite. All people 18 years of age and older will have to show identification as well. Thank you for working with us to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and that we're in compliance with the City of Los Angeles ordinance. People who do not show either proof of vaccination or a negative covid test will unfortunately be turned away.

#WellnessWednesday

Register now: selfhelpgraphics.eventbrite.com

Experience a sound bath meditation with practitioner and healer Neil Belen. The even is free and open to all ages, but recommended for ages 15+. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel to sit or lay on for the duration of the sound bath.

Register here.

In accordance with City of Los Angeles municipal code, Self Help Graphics will need to verify proof of vaccination for people visiting the site 12 years of age or older, or a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of being onsite. All people 18 years of age and older will have to show identification as well. Thank you for working with us to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and that we're in compliance with the City of Los Angeles ordinance. People who do not show either proof of vaccination or a negative covid test will unfortunately be turned away.

Join us on September 15, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our monthly #WellnessWednesday program at Self Help Graphics. We will begin with a movement meditation led by Joy Alegría, integrating music, breath, and yoga. We recommend bringing a yoga mat or towel for this part of the session. Secondly, we will learn the art of lei making from Hawai’i born and raised Spring Peabody. Spring learned the craft from her grandmother and hula teachers and is eager to continue sharing this process filled with love and intention for the person for whom the lei/flower crown is made. We will be integrating some healing plants used in the first portion of the class into our lei/flower crown making. No experience is necessary. Recommended for ages 12+, but all are welcome.

To Participate:

1. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/166552512047

2. Bring a yoga mat or towel

3. Wear a mask

Learn how to weave a rug at our next Wellness Wednesday, July 21 at 6:00 p.m. PST in-person at Self Help Graphics & Art! Participants must register and wear a mask to attend.

Learn how to make a rug weaving with scrap yarn with Teaching Artist, Aneesa Shami Zizzo! We will play with multiple types of yarn while connecting to the long lineage of rug making through the methodical experience of knotting. No experience required, materials will be provided. Mask required to attend.

Wellness Wednesday is an SHG Youth Committee-led program, every third Wednesday of the month, recommended for ages15+. Follow @shgyouth on Instagram for further programs and workshops with a youth lens.

Note: Masks are required, even for COVID-19 vaccinated participants.

Wellness Wednesday: Paper Seed Bomb Project with Hector Omar Hernandez
Wednesday, June 16 I 6:00 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.

Join local artist Hector O. Hernandez in creating a seed bomb, a paper pulp + wildflower seed mixture to grow your own plant. This project is part of his current exhibition ‘My America Is Not Your America’ at Studio 203.

Join us for a virtual watercolor workshop on Wednesday, Mary 19 at 6:00 p.m. PST, led by Sabrina Mendoza and members of SHG's Youth Committee. Sabrina will walk you through simple technique exercises and speak about how she’s used art-making to cope with difficult times this past year.

For this workshop you will need paper, watercolor paint and brushes. You can also join to observe the workshop, and take notes to create your own watercolor painting in the future!

The workshop is recommended for ages 15+. Registration is required on Eventbrite to received the private Zoom link to participate. Register here. (This event does not stream on social media.)

#WellnessWednesday #CuraCodex #MujeresdeMaiz #ArtRise #SelfCare

Using a simple piece of paper, participants will create a Cura Codex. This workshop is inspired by ancient art and care, and serves a tool to help us process feelings of isolation, and other issues that may surface during and post pandemic. Led by Felicia Montes of Mujeres de Maíz, the workshop will begin with a short breathing exercise, a prayer song to honor the land and offer a space to share cultural ways of practicing self-care. For this workshop you will need an 8 x11 piece of white paper and pencil or pen. Optional supplies may include markers, colored pencils, and paint. Registration is required via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-wednesday-tickets-149574841377.

The Cura Codex workshop will inform the creation of an art piece, to be developed by the SHG Youth Committee for ArtRise, a component of We Rise LA. The cohort will be creating a wheat paste mural and original song composition to highlighting stories of healing during COVID-19. The mural will be on view at Self Help Graphics beginning May 7, 2021, with more details to be announced soon.

This workshop is conducted via Zoom and will bot be published on social media. To join, Eventbrite registrants will be emailed a private link in advance. Should you have additional questions about details of the workshop and how to join, please email Natalie Godinez, Community Engagement Coordinator, at natalie.godinez@selfhelpgraphics.com.

Wellness Wednesday: Mending Through Poetry
Wednesday, May 17
6:00 p.m. PST - 7:30 p.m. EST | Free | Ages 15+
RSVP at bit.ly/wellness-poetry

Join educator and spoken word artist Audacious IAM for a poetry workshop focused on processing anxiety and emotions that many are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During our March and April sessions the SHG Youth Committee will be making notes and observations that will inspire a collective artwork meant to provide healing to the community debuting in May 2021.

Learn more about youth programs and workshops at https://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/youth-committee.

Virtual Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, February 17
6:00 p.m. | Free | Recommended Ages 15+
RSVP for Zoom link: bit.ly/february-wellness-wed
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Join SHG Youth Committee member, Sonia Maturano, in the meditative practice of creating a basket. Through this workshop, our youth facilitator will teach you how to practice mindfulness and be in the present moment by creating a simple object through repetition. This workshop, as with all of our #WellnessWednesday sessions, includes a short meditation.

To participate, you'll need:

•200 craft sticks (or popsicle sticks).

• Elmer’s glue or hot glue.

Tip: Buy more craft sticks than needed and split them with someone else in your household to join the workshop together! Do you have questions? Please send us a DM or email info@selfhelpgraphics.com. See you there!

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Wellness Wednesday (miércoles de bienestar)
Miércoles 17 de febrero
6:00 p.m. | Gratis | Edades recomendadas 15+
RSVP para el enlace de Zoom: bit.ly/february-wellness-wed

Únase a la miembro del Comité de Jóvenes de SHG, Sonia Maturano, en la práctica meditativa de crear una canasta. A través de este taller, nuestro facilitador juvenil te enseñará cómo practicar la atención plena y estar en el momento presente creando un objeto simple a través de la repetición. Este taller, al igual que todas nuestras sesiones de Wellness Wednesday, incluye una breve meditación.

Para participar en este teller, necesitarás:

• 200 palitos de manualidades (o palitos de helado).

• Pegamento o pegamento termofusible de Elmer.

Consejo: Compre más palos de manualidades de los necesarios y divídalos con otra persona de su hogar para unirse al taller. ¿Tienes preguntas? Envíenos un mensaje directo o envíe un correo electrónico a info@selfhelpgraphics.com. ¡Nos vemos allí!

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Wellness Wednesday: Introduction to Herbalism
Wednesday, January 20
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Free | Ages 15+
RSVP at bit.ly/intro-herbalism.

This workshop will be an introduction to working with plants as ancestors and how we can lean on them for support in various ways; including teas to support our bodies and energetic medicine to help support our wellbeing and spirit. There will be a limited number of tea blend kits created for this workshop. Participants who wish to receive a tea blend kit via mail must register by January 12, 2021 and provide their address upon registration. If you have any questions please reach out to our Community Engagement Coordinator, Natalie Godinez, at natalie.godinez@selfhelpgraphics.com.

Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, December 16
6:00-7:00 p.m. | Free | Agest 15+
RSVP: http://bit.ly/december-wellness

Our last Wellness Wednesday of the year is Wednesday, December 16th, and oh what a year it’s been! Are you balancing a lot and need a moment to breathe? We’ve got the workshop for you! Join us for a short meditation led by Susan Lopez, followed by an embroidery workshop, focused on creating gifts 🎁 to express gratitude for this year… and yes, it can be a gift to yourself! The art activity will be led by Ashley Valle and Jackie Aguirre of the SHG Youth Committee. Supplies you’ll need: ✅Thread ✅Needle ✅Any fabric or clothing you'd like to upcycle. RSVP at http://bit.ly/december-wellness.