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Hopecraft: Cultivating Possibility in the Climate Crisis

Ujamaa Community Bookstore 2424 Dr. MLK Jr. St., Indianapolis

Discover Hopecraft! Part conversation, part hands-on art workshop—“hope crafting” invites those grappling with climate despair to connect through reflection, visual expression, and writing to explore climate hope through the resilient perspectives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous thinkers. Hopecraft invites participants into a hands-on, heart-centered exploration of hope as both a personal practice and a community […]

Free

Fear, Mercy, and the Nature of Us

1000 Words Gallery 3328 E. 10th St., Indianapolis

Limited capacity. Registration encouraged. Inspired by the poems Allowables by Nikki Giovanni and Mercy by Rudy Francisco this event explores the roots of our fears and the quiet, transformative power of mercy. Facilitated by Deborah Asante, participants will engage in guided writing, creative reflection, and optional group sharing in a safe and supportive environment. Through […]

Free

Rooted and Resilient: Papermaking with Weeds

Herron School of Art + Design 735 New York St., Indianapolis

Limited capacity. Registration required. Engage in a hands-on papermaking experience using recycled materials and weeds. Explore ideas of resilience, renewal, and natural beauty while creating your own handmade paper. This reflective workshop invites mindfulness, creativity, and connection to nature. Discover the overlooked beauty of weeds in a therapeutic papermaking workshop. Through conversation, reflection, and hands-on […]

Free