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GIRL Project: Art Session
GIRL Project presents
After School Art Workshops
Wednesday Art Sessions with Angie Lopez
October 16th – 30th
from 3-5pm
Past:
Wednesday Mosaics with Susanne Takehara
September 18th – October 9th
from 3-5pm
This workshop is offered completely free to participants. Food and materials are provided. Register below to attend:
GIRL Project: Art Session
GIRL Project presents
After School Art Workshops
Wednesday Art Sessions with Angie Lopez
October 16th – 30th
from 3-5pm
Past:
Wednesday Mosaics with Susanne Takehara
September 18th – October 9th
from 3-5pm
This workshop is offered completely free to participants. Food and materials are provided. Register below to attend:
GIRL Project: Art Session
GIRL Project presents
After School Art Workshops
Wednesday Art Sessions with Angie Lopez
October 16th – 30th
from 3-5pm
Past:
Wednesday Mosaics with Susanne Takehara
September 18th – October 9th
from 3-5pm
This workshop is offered completely free to participants. Food and materials are provided. Register below to attend:
GIRL Project: Mosaic Workshop
GIRL Project presents
After School Art Workshops
Wednesday Mosaics with Susanne Takehara
September 18th – October 9th
from 3-5pm
Upcoming:
Wednesday Art Sessions with Angie Lopez
October 16th – 30th
from 3-5pm
This workshop is offered completely free to participants. Food and materials are provided. Register below to attend:
GIRL Project: Mosaic Workshop
GIRL Project presents
After School Art Workshops
Wednesday Mosaics with Susanne Takehara
September 18th – October 9th
from 3-5pm
Upcoming:
Wednesday Art Sessions with Angie Lopez
October 16th – 30th
from 3-5pm
This workshop is offered completely free to participants. Food and materials are provided. Register below to attend:
GIRL Project: Mosaic Workshop
GIRL Project presents
After School Art Workshops
Wednesday Mosaics with Susanne Takehara
September 18th – October 9th
from 3-5pm
Upcoming:
Wednesday Art Sessions with Angie Lopez
October 16th – 30th
from 3-5pm
This workshop is offered completely free to participants. Food and materials are provided. Register below to attend:
GIRL Project: Mosaic Workshop
GIRL Project presents
After School Art Workshops
Wednesday Mosaics with Susanne Takehara
September 18th – October 9th
from 3-5pm
Upcoming:
Wednesday Art Sessions with Angie Lopez
October 16th – 30th
from 3-5pm
This workshop is offered completely free to participants. Food and materials are provided. Register below to attend:
GIRL Project’s Art & Empowerment Workshop
For Girls & Gender Expansive Youth,
Join our circle of Sisterhood for a 1 week-long Workshop during OUSD’s Spring Break
Visual Arts, Dance Theatre, and Poetry
Space is limited, so please fill out this form to save a spot today:
Visit girlproject.org to register or email dnagagirlproject@gmail.com to connect!
GIRL Project 10th Anniversary Meet-Up at the Malcom X Jazz Festival
GIRL Project Meet-Up at Malcom X Jazz Festival
Calling all GIRL Project Participants from the last 10 years!
Join us to give an onstage shoutout to GIRL Project for our 10th Anniversary. The Festival is at San Antonio Park. Call time is 11AM at the EastSide merch table. We’ll go onstage at noon. We’d love to see you there!
RSVP at dnagaler@gmail.com
GIRL Project's Lemonade Crunchy Ice II
This year’s workshop will focus on fostering self care practices through movement and art. We are excited to be offering urban planning, clay and mask making, sketching, collaging, mindfulness and self-defense.
FREE, all food and art supplies provided. Join us in creating a space for ourselves and engaging in fun projects. Space is Limited. Visit girlproject.org to register or email dnagagirlproject@gmail.com to connect!
Mariposas Transforma
Mariposas Transforma
A GIRL Project workshop held in partnership with Roosevelt Middle School
Join us for our upcoming after school program open to Roosevelt Middle school girls and gender expansive youth. Come through with an open mind and heart as we engage in visual art, movement, wellness, and general hanging out.
Here is a peek at what we have been up to so far…
After school on Mondays 3:30-4:45pm and Wednesdays 2-3:15pm
Starting on September 26th
Taught by GIRL Project teachers Xochitl Guerrero (muralist) and Claudine Naganuma (choreographer).
Register with Marisela De Anda and meet us at the art room right after school. Food will be provided.
Mariposas Transforma
Mariposas Transforma
A GIRL Project workshop held in partnership with Roosevelt Middle School
Join us for our upcoming after school program open to Roosevelt Middle school girls and gender expansive youth. Come through with an open mind and heart as we engage in visual art, movement, wellness, and general hanging out.
Here is a peek at what we have been up to so far…
After school on Mondays 3:30-4:45pm and Wednesdays 2-3:15pm
Starting on September 26th
Taught by GIRL Project teachers Xochitl Guerrero (muralist) and Claudine Naganuma (choreographer).
Register with Marisela De Anda and meet us at the art room right after school. Food will be provided.
Mariposas Transforma
Mariposas Transforma
A GIRL Project workshop held in partnership with the East Bay Asian Youth Center for Roosevelt Middle School students
Join us for our upcoming after school program open to Roosevelt Middle school girls and gender expansive youth. Come through with an open mind and heart as we engage in visual art, movement, wellness, and general hanging out.
Lead Teachers: Xochitl Guerrero and Claudine Naganuma
Here is a peek at what we have been up to so far…
After school on Mondays 3:30-4:45pm
and Wednesdays 2-3:15pm
September 26- November 3, 2022
Food will be provided
Taught by GIRL Project lead teachers Xochitl Guerrero (muralist) and Claudine Naganuma (choreographer). See teacher bios here.
Special thanks to Marisela De Anda and Art Teacher Miss Hale!
Mariposas Transforma
Mariposas Transforma
A GIRL Project workshop held in partnership with Roosevelt Middle School
Join us for our upcoming after school program open to Roosevelt Middle school girls and gender expansive youth. Come through with an open mind and heart as we engage in visual art, movement, wellness, and general hanging out.
Here is a peek at what we have been up to so far…
After school on Mondays 3:30-4:45pm and Wednesdays 2-3:15pm
Starting on September 26th
Taught by GIRL Project teachers Xochitl Guerrero (muralist) and Claudine Naganuma (choreographer).
Register with Marisela De Anda and meet us at the art room right after school. Food will be provided.
Mariposas Transforma
Mariposas Transforma
A GIRL Project workshop held in partnership with Roosevelt Middle School
Join us for our upcoming after school program open to Roosevelt Middle school girls and gender expansive youth. Come through with an open mind and heart as we engage in visual art, movement, wellness, and general hanging out.
After school on Mondays 3:30-4:45pm and Wednesdays 2-3:15pm
Starting on September 26th
Taught by GIRL Project teachers Xochitl Guerrero (muralist) and Claudine Naganuma (choreographer).
Register with Marisela De Anda and meet us at the art room right after school. Food will be provided.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation Program
In this increasing complex and challenging world, many of us are constantly running, overworked, exhausted and stressed. We all wish for a life with more ease, joy and less struggles. Together, we will engage in Mindfulness meditation practices to help develop the qualities and skills that can support our well-being and contribute to a more connected and flourishing life.
Taught by: Wai Mo
For Whom: All are welcome. No prior experience needed.
Format: Short group meditation, a talk/discussion, questions and answers
Date: Fridays Aug 12 to Sept 2
Time: 2–3PM
Topics
Week One: Settling and Focusing the Mind
Week Two: Working with Emotions
Week Three: Loving Kindness and Compassion
Week Four: Bringing Mindfulness into Daily Life
Register at the link below or at bit.ly/dnaga-meditation.
Point of View Workshop
BANTEAY SREI and Girl Project present: P.O.V.
A Circle of Sisterhood for the young women of Banteay Srei. A week of artistic exploration to enhance YOUR point of view.
Indulge in a week of activities that will feed your creativity. From Aug 1-6 (Monday to Saturday), 9:30 AM –3:30 PM. Location in Oakland TBD
Taught by:
Tarika Lewis (visual arts)
Claudine Naganuma (theater/movement)
Malkia Chionesu (identity and self-actualization)
Wai Mo (fashion design)
Mana Hayakawa (Asian-American studies)
Sample Weekday Schedule:
9:30 to 10:00 — Opening Circle
10:00 to 11:00 — Textile Arts
11:00 to 12:00 — Dance and Theater games
12:00 to 12:45 — Lunch (provided)
1:00 to 2:30 — Journaling and Asian American studies
2:30 to 3:30 — Closing Circle
Saturday: Guo Pei exhibit at the Palace Legion of Honor and Ocean Beach, SF. (Transportation provided)
Fill out bit.ly/povworkshop to register.
This program is FREE. All food and Art Supplies will be provided. Participants will receive an honorarium upon completion.
Practically Speaking: Session 4
Practically Speaking: Somatics
Grounding with Self: An Interactive Wellness Practice
Grown Girl Fam! You are invited to join us on July 10 from 1:30-3PM PDT for Practically Speaking! Our next GP session is aimed at capable young folks ages 15-21 in navigating some of the more complicated parts of growing up and taking on more responsibility. During this session we will be guided by DeShauna West Anderson of The MelloWest Space in making room to communicate with our minds, bodies, and spirits. This workshop will allow participants to learn wellness tools to encourage them to prioritize the internal and external parts of themselves. The vision of the workshop is to learn and try on wellness tools which include: Breathwork, Meditation, Body Movement (Chair Yoga) and Intro to Chakras, journaling and sharing what is present in our mind, body and spirit. Come to this session with an open mind, and heart, ready to ground with yourself.
Practically Speaking: Session 3
Practically Speaking: Life Prep, Skill Share, and Self Care Sessions
Grown Girl Project Fam! You are invited to join us on March 6 from 1:30-3PM PST for Practically Speaking! Our next GP sessions aim to support all of our capable young folks ages 15-21 in navigating some of the more complicated parts of growing up. We will share tools for patience, identifying toxic friendships/relationships/behaviors, sharing keys to healthy friendships/relationships, discussing how to save, and how to make a household budget, and above all else, get to hang and be heard.
Practically Speaking: Session 2
Practically Speaking: Life Prep, Skill Share, and Self Care Sessions
Grown Girl Project Fam! You are invited to join us on Sunday December 5 from 1:30-3PM PST for Practically Speaking! Our next GP sessions aim to support all of our capable young folks ages 15-21 in navigating some of the more complicated parts of growing up. We will share tools for patience, identifying toxic friendships/relationships/behaviors, sharing keys to healthy friendships/relationships, discussing how to save, and how to make a household budget, and above all else, get to hang and be heard.
Nature Connect
GIRL Project: Nature Connect
Join us this Fall for fresh air and art through natural products and paints to embody our brightest best selves to heal ourselves and our community. These sessions will be on Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 with a final Día de los Muertos celebration in early November.
GIRL Project activities will be held outdoors after school on Wednesdays from 2:30-5 pm. We will provide snacks and all necessary materials. Our activities are crafted for 11-14 year olds but GIRL Project alumna are also welcome to attend the sessions. Activities include painting, tying sage bundles, identifying native California plants, and more. We will have a special artistic creation for a Día de los Muertos altar led by Xochitl Guerrero.
Visit www.girlproject.org for more information.
Nature Connect
GIRL Project: Nature Connect
Join us this Fall for fresh air and art through natural products and paints to embody our brightest best selves to heal ourselves and our community. These sessions will be on Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 with a final Día de los Muertos celebration in early November.
GIRL Project activities will be held outdoors after school on Wednesdays from 2:30-5 pm. We will provide snacks and all necessary materials. Our activities are crafted for 11-14 year olds but GIRL Project alumna are also welcome to attend the sessions. Activities include painting, tying sage bundles, identifying native California plants, and more. We will have a special artistic creation for a Día de los Muertos altar led by Xochitl Guerrero.
Visit www.girlproject.org for more information.
Nature Connect
GIRL Project: Nature Connect
Join us this Fall for fresh air and art through natural products and paints to embody our brightest best selves to heal ourselves and our community. These sessions will be on Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 with a final Día de los Muertos celebration in early November.
GIRL Project activities will be held outdoors after school on Wednesdays from 2:30-5 pm. We will provide snacks and all necessary materials. Our activities are crafted for 11-14 year olds but GIRL Project alumna are also welcome to attend the sessions. Activities include painting, tying sage bundles, identifying native California plants, and more. We will have a special artistic creation for a Día de los Muertos altar led by Xochitl Guerrero.
Visit www.girlproject.org for more information.
Practically Speaking: Session 1
Practically Speaking: Life Prep, Skill Share, and Self Care Sessions
Grown Girl Project Fam! You are invited to join us on Sunday August 1, October 3, and December 5 from 1:30-3PM PST for Practically Speaking! Our next GP sessions aim to support all of our capable young folks ages 15-21 in navigating some of the more complicated parts of growing up. We will share tools for patience, identifying toxic friendships/relationships/behaviors, sharing keys to healthy friendships/relationships, discussing how to save, and how to make a household budget, and above all else, get to hang and be heard.
Final Showing! Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Lemonade Crunchy Ice Showing
Final Showing of our Lemonade Video
with all GIRL Project teachers
On Zoom, every Wednesday February 17 - May 22, 2021, from 4–5 PM
GIRL Project will dive into finding our power through ritual, art, and the sharing of meals and culture.
Guided by teaching artists Ellen Sebastian Chang, Tarika Lewis, Indigo Mateo, Claudine Naganuma, Hamida Yusufzai, and others.
Girl youth ages 11+. Materials provided.
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Final Session! Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Final Culminating Session
with all GIRL Project teachers
On Zoom, every Wednesday February 17 - May 22, 2021, from 4–5:30 PM
GIRL Project will dive into finding our power through ritual, art, and the sharing of meals and culture.
Guided by teaching artists Ellen Sebastian Chang, Tarika Lewis, Indigo Mateo, Claudine Naganuma, Hamida Yusufzai, and others.
Girl youth ages 11+. Materials provided.
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Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Part 4: Self Care and Self Defense
with Simone Nalls
On Zoom, every Wednesday February 17 - May 22, 2021, from 4–5:30 PM
GIRL Project will dive into finding our power through ritual, art, and the sharing of meals and culture.
Guided by teaching artists Ellen Sebastian Chang, Tarika Lewis, Indigo Mateo, Claudine Naganuma, Hamida Yusufzai, and others.
Girl youth ages 11+. Materials provided.
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Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Part 4: Self Care and Self Defense
with Hamida Yusufzai
On Zoom, every Wednesday February 17 - May 22, 2021, from 4–5:30 PM
GIRL Project will dive into finding our power through ritual, art, and the sharing of meals and culture.
Guided by teaching artists Ellen Sebastian Chang, Tarika Lewis, Indigo Mateo, Claudine Naganuma, Hamida Yusufzai, and others.
Girl youth ages 11+. Materials provided.
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Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Part 4: Self Care and Self Defense
with Hamida Yusufzai
On Zoom, every Wednesday February 17 - May 22, 2021, from 4–5:30 PM
GIRL Project will dive into finding our power through ritual, art, and the sharing of meals and culture.
Guided by teaching artists Ellen Sebastian Chang, Tarika Lewis, Indigo Mateo, Claudine Naganuma, Hamida Yusufzai, and others.
Safe space prioritizing girl identifying, and non-binary youth ages 11+. Materials provided.
This week we will be fortifying ourselves with the guidance and power incarnate that is Hamida Yusufzai! Big Sis Hamida is a warrior for the health and safety of women and girls and indeed a super cool sister friend.
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Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Lemonade Crunchy Ice
Part 3: Theater Games
with Indigo Mateo
On Zoom, every Wednesday February 17 - May 22, 2021, from 4–5:30 PM
GIRL Project will dive into finding our power through ritual, art, and the sharing of meals and culture.
Guided by teaching artists Ellen Sebastian Chang, Tarika Lewis, Indigo Mateo, Claudine Naganuma, Hamida Yusufzai, and others.
Girl youth ages 11+. Materials provided.
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