Community and family events connect community members of all types and ages with creative programming. Volunteers help to set up, facilitate activities, and clean up. These events create amazing connections within our community.
All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting.
This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Heartistry on any Tuesday!
Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.
This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Teen Write Club on any Tuesday!
Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!
This program is free thanks to community support.
Youth of All Ages · Come to Spark Central during the Night Market for KERNEL! Every Wednesday, from June 18 through August 20, kids can earn a voucher to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables by completing activities related to nutrition, gardening, and exercise.
This free program is provided in partnership with Catholic Charities Food for All and Kendall Yards Night Market.
All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.
This program is free thanks to community support!
Grades 3-8 · Drop in to explore architecture, engineering, and art through Minecraft! Each session, participants will be given a building prompt related to one or more of these fields. Then, they'll work together to plan their build and join a Minecraft world to create it. Staff and volunteers will monitor games to ensure the safety of youth as they play.
This program is free thanks to community support.
