Workshops
Black Box Theatre
Workshops • Creativity • Community
⏰ DROP-IN ACTIVITIES ALL DAY
11:00 AM | Doors Open & Stations Begin
🎬 The Edge of Imagination Station
Stop-Motion Animation w/ Johnny V.
Bring your ideas to life! Explore stop-motion animation through an interactive, drop-in station where you can experiment, create, and discover the art of visual storytelling.
🔥 You Are The Fire
Immersive Meditation with Tam
Take a mindful break in a welcoming space for reflection and relaxation. Drop in anytime for a quiet moment or join a brief, guided 5-minute group breathwork session.
✂️ SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SESSIONS
🕛 12:00 PM | Puppet Workshop for Animation
Led by Johnny V.
Learn how to design and create puppets specifically for stop-motion animation. Explore the building blocks of character creation and bring your storytelling ideas to life!
🕐 1:00 PM | Zine Making: Fold, Cut & Draft Affirmations
Create your own classic 8-page mini-zine using just one sheet of paper—one cut, no staples required! Explore guided creative prompts centered on personal strength, community heritage, and inner resilience.
Pre-folded zines will also be available if you'd like to jump straight into sketching, painting, or writing your own personal mantras.
🕑 2:00 PM | Midday Mindful Reset & Mantra Zines
Led by Tam
Pause, breathe, and reset with a guided meditation and breathwork session designed to ease creative blocks and release physical tension. Afterwards, turn your reflections into a personal zine inspired by your own mantra.
🕒 3:00 PM | Nawalli Aztec Card Game
Led by Gonzalo Alvarez
Discover the Nawalli: The Aztec Card Game through an interactive, hands-on demonstration and gameplay session. Learn the game and join in the fun!
🕟 4:30 PM | Community Zine Swap & Closing Breathwork
Celebrate the day's creativity with an optional Zine Swap and a temporary gallery showcasing participants' creations. Close out the experience with a final guided breathwork session to reflect, reconnect, and bring the day's creative journey to a mindful close.
✨ DROP IN. CREATE. CONNECT.
Explore at your own pace, join a workshop, or take a moment to recharge. There's room for everyone to create, reflect, and connect in the Black Box Theatre!
