Summer Camp Week 4:
Paper Mache, Recycled Art, and Junk Journaling!

In this special camp, we'll be exploring Recycled Art and Junk Journaling with Natalie in the mornings, and paper mache in the afternoons with Megan!

Mornings: Recycled Art and Junk Journaling

Recycled art and junk journaling is a camp to teach that you can make art from anything! The artists will learn to repurpose items that would often be thrown away, and turn them into art. They will also learn that journaling can be for everyone. You don’t need fancy papers and stickers or writing skills to have a journal - you can fill it with junk! We will experiment with zines, recycled paper flowers, collaging, diy stickers, and basic book binding to create a journal.

Afternoons: Paper Mache Flower Garden

Together we’ll transform everyday materials like cardboard, newspaper and glue into a flower garden! Campers will find flower inspiration from artists today and throughout art history. Come play with everyday materials, bold shapes, expressive textures and vibrant colors. Leave with your own original paper mache flower sculptures!

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About the Instructors:
Natalie Galbraith (she/her) is a life long lover and learner of all things arts and crafts. She received a BA in Digital Communication Arts and minor in Photography from Oregon State University. She has experimented with many different art practices including photography, sound, book making, print making, fused glass, crochet, theatre, and dance.

Megan Chin (she/they) is a queer mixed-race Chinese American visual artist based in Portland, Oregon. Megan earned a BFA in Painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art while concentrating on gender studies. Their work uses a mix of materials as well as prioritizes art as social practice. Megan has received grant funding from the Regional Arts and Culture Council as well as the Precipice Fund to organize Anticapitalism Artists Book Club (AABC) which provides free books, sustained gatherings and co-created art offerings in response to their readings.

Summer Camp Week 4:
Paper Mache, Recycled Art, and Junk Journaling!

In this special camp, we'll be exploring Recycled Art and Junk Journaling with Natalie in the mornings, and paper mache in the afternoons with Megan!

Mornings: Recycled Art and Junk Journaling

Recycled art and junk journaling is a camp to teach that you can make art from anything! The artists will learn to repurpose items that would often be thrown away, and turn them into art. They will also learn that journaling can be for everyone. You don’t need fancy papers and stickers or writing skills to have a journal - you can fill it with junk! We will experiment with zines, recycled paper flowers, collaging, diy stickers, and basic book binding to create a journal.

Afternoons: Paper Mache Flower Garden

Together we’ll transform everyday materials like cardboard, newspaper and glue into a flower garden! Campers will find flower inspiration from artists today and throughout art history. Come play with everyday materials, bold shapes, expressive textures and vibrant colors. Leave with your own original paper mache flower sculptures!

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About the Instructors:
Natalie Galbraith (she/her) is a life long lover and learner of all things arts and crafts. She received a BA in Digital Communication Arts and minor in Photography from Oregon State University. She has experimented with many different art practices including photography, sound, book making, print making, fused glass, crochet, theatre, and dance.

Megan Chin (she/they) is a queer mixed-race Chinese American visual artist based in Portland, Oregon. Megan earned a BFA in Painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art while concentrating on gender studies. Their work uses a mix of materials as well as prioritizes art as social practice. Megan has received grant funding from the Regional Arts and Culture Council as well as the Precipice Fund to organize Anticapitalism Artists Book Club (AABC) which provides free books, sustained gatherings and co-created art offerings in response to their readings.

Summer Camp Week 3:
STOP MOTION ANIMATION!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

This weeklong camp is an introduction to animation through stop motion! While there are many different mediums to animate in, stop motion is one of the most accessible and fun for young artists to get started in. We’ll explore the process behind crafting a compelling story with interesting characters, see how environments can add to the storytelling, understand the visual ‘principles’ that make animation work, and learn how to collaborate with a small group to make one cohesive short film. We’ll also be taking a look at the pipeline of professional work from Pixar, Disney and Laika films, and give campers a better understanding of how films like this get made!

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About the Instructor:
Amelia is a CG Animator and Layout Artist by trade, and is new to the Portland art scene, with 2 years of experience in Children’s TV animation. She loves to inject humor and action into her animations and drawings; making audiences feel and match the energy she puts into her work is one of the most gratifying parts of the industry. Her work has been included on Disney Jr’s “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Season 1, “Firebuds” Seasons 2 and 3, and has also produced her own animated short film “Pizza Knights” (2022).

Summer Camp Week 3:
STOP MOTION ANIMATION!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

This weeklong camp is an introduction to animation through stop motion! While there are many different mediums to animate in, stop motion is one of the most accessible and fun for young artists to get started in. We’ll explore the process behind crafting a compelling story with interesting characters, see how environments can add to the storytelling, understand the visual ‘principles’ that make animation work, and learn how to collaborate with a small group to make one cohesive short film. We’ll also be taking a look at the pipeline of professional work from Pixar, Disney and Laika films, and give campers a better understanding of how films like this get made!

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About the Instructor:
Amelia is a CG Animator and Layout Artist by trade, and is new to the Portland art scene, with 2 years of experience in Children’s TV animation. She loves to inject humor and action into her animations and drawings; making audiences feel and match the energy she puts into her work is one of the most gratifying parts of the industry. Her work has been included on Disney Jr’s “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Season 1, “Firebuds” Seasons 2 and 3, and has also produced her own animated short film “Pizza Knights” (2022).

Summer Camp Week 3:
STOP MOTION ANIMATION!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

This weeklong camp is an introduction to animation through stop motion! While there are many different mediums to animate in, stop motion is one of the most accessible and fun for young artists to get started in. We’ll explore the process behind crafting a compelling story with interesting characters, see how environments can add to the storytelling, understand the visual ‘principles’ that make animation work, and learn how to collaborate with a small group to make one cohesive short film. We’ll also be taking a look at the pipeline of professional work from Pixar, Disney and Laika films, and give campers a better understanding of how films like this get made!

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About the Instructor:
Amelia is a CG Animator and Layout Artist by trade, and is new to the Portland art scene, with 2 years of experience in Children’s TV animation. She loves to inject humor and action into her animations and drawings; making audiences feel and match the energy she puts into her work is one of the most gratifying parts of the industry. Her work has been included on Disney Jr’s “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Season 1, “Firebuds” Seasons 2 and 3, and has also produced her own animated short film “Pizza Knights” (2022).

Summer Camp Week 3:
STOP MOTION ANIMATION!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

This weeklong camp is an introduction to animation through stop motion! While there are many different mediums to animate in, stop motion is one of the most accessible and fun for young artists to get started in. We’ll explore the process behind crafting a compelling story with interesting characters, see how environments can add to the storytelling, understand the visual ‘principles’ that make animation work, and learn how to collaborate with a small group to make one cohesive short film. We’ll also be taking a look at the pipeline of professional work from Pixar, Disney and Laika films, and give campers a better understanding of how films like this get made!

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About the Instructor:
Amelia is a CG Animator and Layout Artist by trade, and is new to the Portland art scene, with 2 years of experience in Children’s TV animation. She loves to inject humor and action into her animations and drawings; making audiences feel and match the energy she puts into her work is one of the most gratifying parts of the industry. Her work has been included on Disney Jr’s “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Season 1, “Firebuds” Seasons 2 and 3, and has also produced her own animated short film “Pizza Knights” (2022).

Summer Camp Week 3:
STOP MOTION ANIMATION!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

This weeklong camp is an introduction to animation through stop motion! While there are many different mediums to animate in, stop motion is one of the most accessible and fun for young artists to get started in. We’ll explore the process behind crafting a compelling story with interesting characters, see how environments can add to the storytelling, understand the visual ‘principles’ that make animation work, and learn how to collaborate with a small group to make one cohesive short film. We’ll also be taking a look at the pipeline of professional work from Pixar, Disney and Laika films, and give campers a better understanding of how films like this get made!

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About the Instructor:
Amelia is a CG Animator and Layout Artist by trade, and is new to the Portland art scene, with 2 years of experience in Children’s TV animation. She loves to inject humor and action into her animations and drawings; making audiences feel and match the energy she puts into her work is one of the most gratifying parts of the industry. Her work has been included on Disney Jr’s “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Season 1, “Firebuds” Seasons 2 and 3, and has also produced her own animated short film “Pizza Knights” (2022).

Summer Camp Week 2:
CLAY!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

Our spring break clay instructor Erika is back to expand on ceramic techniques and skills in this weeklong camp! We’ll start each day looking at some ceramics and talking about them, and then dive into projects. Over the course of the week we will explore wet work and handbuilding, painting with underglaze, and glazing bisque plates that Erika will provide for campers!

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About the Instructor:
Erika Rier is an interdisciplinary artist mostly focused these days on ceramics and art zines. Her work seems to change how feminine people are perceived in art and the world.

Erika is a returning instructor from summer 2024 and spring 2025!

Summer Camp Week 2:
CLAY!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

Our spring break clay instructor Erika is back to expand on ceramic techniques and skills in this weeklong camp! We’ll start each day looking at some ceramics and talking about them, and then dive into projects. Over the course of the week we will explore wet work and handbuilding, painting with underglaze, and glazing bisque plates that Erika will provide for campers!

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About the Instructor:
Erika Rier is an interdisciplinary artist mostly focused these days on ceramics and art zines. Her work seems to change how feminine people are perceived in art and the world.

Erika is a returning instructor from summer 2024 and spring 2025!

Summer Camp Week 2:
CLAY!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

Our spring break clay instructor Erika is back to expand on ceramic techniques and skills in this weeklong camp! We’ll start each day looking at some ceramics and talking about them, and then dive into projects. Over the course of the week we will explore wet work and handbuilding, painting with underglaze, and glazing bisque plates that Erika will provide for campers!

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About the Instructor:
Erika Rier is an interdisciplinary artist mostly focused these days on ceramics and art zines. Her work seems to change how feminine people are perceived in art and the world.

Erika is a returning instructor from summer 2024 and spring 2025!

Summer Camp Week 2:
CLAY!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

Our spring break clay instructor Erika is back to expand on ceramic techniques and skills in this weeklong camp! We’ll start each day looking at some ceramics and talking about them, and then dive into projects. Over the course of the week we will explore wet work and handbuilding, painting with underglaze, and glazing bisque plates that Erika will provide for campers!

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About the Instructor:
Erika Rier is an interdisciplinary artist mostly focused these days on ceramics and art zines. Her work seems to change how feminine people are perceived in art and the world.

Erika is a returning instructor from summer 2024 and spring 2025!

Summer Camp Week 2:
CLAY!

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

Our spring break clay instructor Erika is back to expand on ceramic techniques and skills in this weeklong camp! We’ll start each day looking at some ceramics and talking about them, and then dive into projects. Over the course of the week we will explore wet work and handbuilding, painting with underglaze, and glazing bisque plates that Erika will provide for campers!

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About the Instructor:
Erika Rier is an interdisciplinary artist mostly focused these days on ceramics and art zines. Her work seems to change how feminine people are perceived in art and the world.

Erika is a returning instructor from summer 2024 and spring 2025!

LOREKEEPERS

1-4pm during the Sat. July 12th Lloyd Mall Crawl, we hope you’ll join us for the exhibition opening of Lorekeepers! Meet the artists, make some creature-themed art with us, and celebrate out first intergenerational exhibition!

This is an all ages, free event.

Also on view is Chuck Farts’ Feelings installation (in our front window), and the immersive art installation (in our bathroom) created in our collaborative camp with Electronic Music Club.

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Lorekeepers brings together the work of ILYouth2 youth artist Cryptid Carson, and ILYouth2 instructor Buck Corvidae-Schulte.

Through their shared multimedia practices, both artists operate as guardians of the stories of the rarely seen or heard beings who dwell on the margins of our known world and collective imagination.

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Cryptid Carson age 11, I am inspired by local artist Mike Bennett, cryptozoologist Loren Coleman and Monica from Lipstick Kiss Press. I love drawing because it brings me joy and relaxes me. I really love playing with clay. I think I want to be a cartoonist when I grow up and a cryptozoologist on the side. This self portrait was inspired by the book Bridge to Bat City.

Buck Corvidae-Schulte is a nonbinary multimedia artist living in the southeast industrial area of Portland, Oregon. They use traditional painting and drawing techniques to understand their self and its phenomenology. Their recent art attempts to make sense of mental constructs, combat pervasive dissociation, and to internalize concepts they struggle to accept in the given framework. They run an independent publishing house with their fiance, Blue. Buck has been knocking out emotionally challenging zines and short form comics for a decade - since voraciously consuming manga and graphic novels as a teenager, seeking explanation for perceived contradictions. They began a comic series titled “Spiritual Error” last year that was published in the anthology Lackadaisical, and their most beloved little clay (in)Security pups can be found at Secret Room on Division. Buck is passionate about being a part of their community. They always love meeting new artists.

Summer Camp Week 1:
Meet Your Gremlin, Make Your Gremlin

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

For this year’s special featured artist camp, ILY2 and ILYouth2 are excited to be bringing Umico Niwa to Portland!

In this camp, campers will utilize Jungian active imagination techniques to go into our inner subterranean spaces and meet the inner gremlins—the little aspects of self that delight in producing chaos and malfunction. Campers will sculpt these figures out of organic materials such as discarded potatoes, orange peels, sticks and flower petals.

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About the Instructor:
Umico Niwa received her MFA in Sculpture + Extended Media from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond in 2020. Rejecting Western notions of personhood, Niwa considers alternative modes of existence unbridled by bodily restrictions or gender constructs. Her creations speak to a state of being defined by perpetual movement - a flower, wilting; a fruit ripening. A seed vault, a genetic sequence, a sensorium, a somatic memory bank. A valley full of weeds, bursting with life.

Summer Camp Week 1:
Meet Your Gremlin, Make Your Gremlin

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

For this year’s special featured artist camp, ILY2 and ILYouth2 are excited to be bringing Umico Niwa to Portland!

In this camp, campers will utilize Jungian active imagination techniques to go into our inner subterranean spaces and meet the inner gremlins—the little aspects of self that delight in producing chaos and malfunction. Campers will sculpt these figures out of organic materials such as discarded potatoes, orange peels, sticks and flower petals.

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About the Instructor:
Umico Niwa received her MFA in Sculpture + Extended Media from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond in 2020. Rejecting Western notions of personhood, Niwa considers alternative modes of existence unbridled by bodily restrictions or gender constructs. Her creations speak to a state of being defined by perpetual movement - a flower, wilting; a fruit ripening. A seed vault, a genetic sequence, a sensorium, a somatic memory bank. A valley full of weeds, bursting with life.

Summer Camp Week 1:
Meet Your Gremlin, Make Your Gremlin

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

For this year’s special featured artist camp, ILY2 and ILYouth2 are excited to be bringing Umico Niwa to Portland!

In this camp, campers will utilize Jungian active imagination techniques to go into our inner subterranean spaces and meet the inner gremlins—the little aspects of self that delight in producing chaos and malfunction. Campers will sculpt these figures out of organic materials such as discarded potatoes, orange peels, sticks and flower petals.

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About the Instructor:
Umico Niwa received her MFA in Sculpture + Extended Media from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond in 2020. Rejecting Western notions of personhood, Niwa considers alternative modes of existence unbridled by bodily restrictions or gender constructs. Her creations speak to a state of being defined by perpetual movement - a flower, wilting; a fruit ripening. A seed vault, a genetic sequence, a sensorium, a somatic memory bank. A valley full of weeds, bursting with life.

Summer Camp Week 1:
Meet Your Gremlin, Make Your Gremlin

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

For this year’s special featured artist camp, ILY2 and ILYouth2 are excited to be bringing Umico Niwa to Portland!

In this camp, campers will utilize Jungian active imagination techniques to go into our inner subterranean spaces and meet the inner gremlins—the little aspects of self that delight in producing chaos and malfunction. Campers will sculpt these figures out of organic materials such as discarded potatoes, orange peels, sticks and flower petals.

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About the Instructor:
Umico Niwa received her MFA in Sculpture + Extended Media from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond in 2020. Rejecting Western notions of personhood, Niwa considers alternative modes of existence unbridled by bodily restrictions or gender constructs. Her creations speak to a state of being defined by perpetual movement - a flower, wilting; a fruit ripening. A seed vault, a genetic sequence, a sensorium, a somatic memory bank. A valley full of weeds, bursting with life.

Summer Camp Week 1:
Meet Your Gremlin, Make Your Gremlin

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

For this year’s special featured artist camp, ILY2 and ILYouth2 are excited to be bringing Umico Niwa to Portland!

In this camp, campers will utilize Jungian active imagination techniques to go into our inner subterranean spaces and meet the inner gremlins—the little aspects of self that delight in producing chaos and malfunction. Campers will sculpt these figures out of organic materials such as discarded potatoes, orange peels, sticks and flower petals.

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About the Instructor:
Umico Niwa received her MFA in Sculpture + Extended Media from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond in 2020. Rejecting Western notions of personhood, Niwa considers alternative modes of existence unbridled by bodily restrictions or gender constructs. Her creations speak to a state of being defined by perpetual movement - a flower, wilting; a fruit ripening. A seed vault, a genetic sequence, a sensorium, a somatic memory bank. A valley full of weeds, bursting with life.

Sound & Vision: Building an Immersive Audio-Visual Installation

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

In collaboration with Electronic Music Club, ILYouth2 is excited to present Sound & Vision: Building an Immersive Audio-Visual Installation.

In this 3-day collaborative camp, participants will design and build an interactive sound installation that invites the public to play, experiment, and engage. Blending music technology and visual art, students will transform a space at the Lloyd Center into an immersive, living artwork inspired by installations like Meow Wolf and Hopscotch. Through sound design and hands-on building techniques, campers will create a space that feels alive with sound and movement—an experience designed to spark curiosity for both its creators and its audience.

For this collaborative camp, campers will spend part of the day in the Electronic Music Club (EMC) studio, and part of the day in the ILYouth2 studio. Both studios are in the Lloyd Center Mall, just a few units away from one another.

Sound & Vision: Building an Immersive Audio-Visual Installation

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

In collaboration with Electronic Music Club, ILYouth2 is excited to present Sound & Vision: Building an Immersive Audio-Visual Installation.

In this 3-day collaborative camp, participants will design and build an interactive sound installation that invites the public to play, experiment, and engage. Blending music technology and visual art, students will transform a space at the Lloyd Center into an immersive, living artwork inspired by installations like Meow Wolf and Hopscotch. Through sound design and hands-on building techniques, campers will create a space that feels alive with sound and movement—an experience designed to spark curiosity for both its creators and its audience.

For this collaborative camp, campers will spend part of the day in the Electronic Music Club (EMC) studio, and part of the day in the ILYouth2 studio. Both studios are in the Lloyd Center Mall, just a few units away from one another.

Sound & Vision: Building an Immersive Audio-Visual Installation

DETAILS + REGISTER HERE

In collaboration with Electronic Music Club, ILYouth2 is excited to present Sound & Vision: Building an Immersive Audio-Visual Installation.

In this 3-day collaborative camp, participants will design and build an interactive sound installation that invites the public to play, experiment, and engage. Blending music technology and visual art, students will transform a space at the Lloyd Center into an immersive, living artwork inspired by installations like Meow Wolf and Hopscotch. Through sound design and hands-on building techniques, campers will create a space that feels alive with sound and movement—an experience designed to spark curiosity for both its creators and its audience.

For this collaborative camp, campers will spend part of the day in the Electronic Music Club (EMC) studio, and part of the day in the ILYouth2 studio. Both studios are in the Lloyd Center Mall, just a few units away from one another.

Youth Market Pop-Up!
Saturday, June 28th, 11am - 4pm
in our Lloyd Center art studio!
(2201 Lloyd Center B122, Portland, OR 97232)

ILYouth2 is stoked to be hosting our SECOND EVER Youth Market Pop-Up!

This is an opportunity to buy art and goods directly from creative makers ages 7-18!

Table/vendor applications are open though the end of May!
More info here!

AGES: All ages!
Folks under 18 who come without a parent/guardian must have a signed liability waiver with us.
PRICE: Sliding scale, $0-10
No one judged or turned away for lack of funds.
DATE: Saturday, June 21st
This is a recurring event! Last Saturday* of each month.
*due to scheduling, IN MAY AND JUNE it will be the second-to-last Saturday!
TIME: 2-4 pm

Intergenerational LGBTQIA2S+ Art Hangout

This is a monthly gathering for LGBTQIA2S+  folks* of all ages to come together, hang out, and make art!

Intergenerational community is essential for young queer people; whether it’s to discuss inherently queer topics, to model things like ‘chosen family’, or simply for representation and kinship. It’s also nice for queer folks to have a safe space to hang out, where there is no pressure to be doing anything other than just existing and creating!

• We have lots of space–come sit at a table with new friends, or carve out a cozy corner for yourself! You can bring your own materials, or we’ll have some basics set out (collage materials, paper, pencils, etc!). Folks are also welcome to bring a book, homework, or other project to work on.

• Access to the hangout is sliding scale (pay what you feel comfortable) from $0-10, which supports our ongoing programming and materials costs. No one turned away or judged for lack of funds.

• Sign-in/sign-out is required. No registration required, just show up!

• Stay for the full time or just stop by for a bit!

• Minors (folks under 18) who attend without a parent/guardian must have a current liability waiver with ILYouth2 (available at the door, or email daelyn@ily2online.com to sign one in advance).

*LGBTQIA2S+ folks are welcome to bring allies to these art hangouts (eg: LGBTQIA2S+ parents can bring their children who do not identify as LGBTQIA2S+ ; LGBTQIA2S+ youth can bring their parents and/or siblings who do not identify as LGBTQIA2S+ ; and any LGBTQIA2S+ folks can bring supportive friends and/or partners who do not identify as LGBTQIA2S+). Allies are guests during this time, and expected to behave in ways that center the autonomy and care of our LGBTQIA2S+ community members
<3 Thanks xoxo

LGBTQIA2S+ stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Trans/Nonbinary/Gender Non-conforming Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit

🧵SEW A SUSTAINABLE PET TOY!! 🐾

Preregistration not required! Free Event!

Sunday, June 15th, 2-4pm we’ll be hosting our second 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 & 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗦 sewing hangout, creating pet toys and beds for Secondhand Pet Supply!

We’ll be upcycling deadstock uniforms donated by @oregonconventioncenter and bags from @getridwell! Don’t know how to sew? No worries—we’ll help you out! Sewing expert? Come help others get started!!!

Whether you complete a project (or several!), focus on one part of the process, or just lend a hand and encouragement, all participation is valued! Come hang!! Stay the full two hours or just drop by for a bit!

The last hangout was a blast and everyone was so proud of what they got done!!!

All toys and beds created will go to Secondhand Pet Supply, to be sold in support of their mission of building greater sustainability into pet care 🐾💕

ILYouth2 is stoked to have a booth at Wonderwood’s Ye Old Gay Faire!

Our booth will have Pride themed crafts and LGBTQIA2S+ youth artist vendors!

If you are or know a LGBTQIA2S+ artist age 18 or under who’d like to sell their work or offer their creative service in our booth, please reach out via email to daelyn@ily2online.com or via instagram DM to @ilyouth2 — we’re happy to host youth for all or part of the day, or to assist with their sales if they can’t hang around! Openings available on a rolling basis. No cost <3

The faire will have Pride celebrations, drag performance, lgbtq+ vendors, and more!
All ages & free!

Please note, this event is offsite, at Wonderwood Springs!

ILYouth2 & Wonderwood Art Hang!

WHO: all creative folks of all ages!
WHAT: a chance to hang out!
WHERE: Wonderwood Springs Cafe, 8811 N. Lombard Street
WHEN: 5-8pm, the 2nd Monday of each month

Join us every 2nd Monday at the Wonderwood Springs Cafe for an evening hangout!

We’ll bring some art supplies, and Wonderwood will have exclusive food specials and $1 off drinks for anyone who comes to hang!

Feel free to bring your own art projects, homework, etc!

This is an all ages hangout, just as a joyful community-building opportunity for ILYouth2 and Wonderwood families, in a fun, creative space!

AGES: All ages!
Folks under 18 who come without a parent/guardian must have a signed liability waiver with us.
PRICE: Sliding scale, $0-10
No one judged or turned away for lack of funds.
DATE: Saturday, May 24th
This is a recurring event! Last Saturday* of each month.
*due to scheduling, IN MAY AND JUNE it will be the second-to-last Saturday!
TIME: 2-4 pm

Intergenerational LGBTQIA2S+ Art Hangout

This is a monthly gathering for LGBTQIA2S+  folks* of all ages to come together, hang out, and make art!

Intergenerational community is essential for young queer people; whether it’s to discuss inherently queer topics, to model things like ‘chosen family’, or simply for representation and kinship. It’s also nice for queer folks to have a safe space to hang out, where there is no pressure to be doing anything other than just existing and creating!

• We have lots of space–come sit at a table with new friends, or carve out a cozy corner for yourself! You can bring your own materials, or we’ll have some basics set out (collage materials, paper, pencils, etc!). Folks are also welcome to bring a book, homework, or other project to work on.

• Access to the hangout is sliding scale (pay what you feel comfortable) from $0-10, which supports our ongoing programming and materials costs. No one turned away or judged for lack of funds.

• Sign-in/sign-out is required. No registration required, just show up!

• Stay for the full time or just stop by for a bit!

• Minors (folks under 18) who attend without a parent/guardian must have a current liability waiver with ILYouth2 (available at the door, or email daelyn@ily2online.com to sign one in advance).

*LGBTQIA2S+ folks are welcome to bring allies to these art hangouts (eg: LGBTQIA2S+ parents can bring their children who do not identify as LGBTQIA2S+ ; LGBTQIA2S+ youth can bring their parents and/or siblings who do not identify as LGBTQIA2S+ ; and any LGBTQIA2S+ folks can bring supportive friends and/or partners who do not identify as LGBTQIA2S+). Allies are guests during this time, and expected to behave in ways that center the autonomy and care of our LGBTQIA2S+ community members
<3 Thanks xoxo

LGBTQIA2S+ stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Trans/Nonbinary/Gender Non-conforming Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit

We’re so excited to be tabling (with some art activities!) at this SUPER FUN, ALL AGES fundraising open mic in support of our friends Brown Girl Rise! Hosted by Friends of Noise at Ethos Music Center (2 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217)! 1-3pm event, 1:30-2:30 show!

TICKETS HERE!
Sliding scale price options!
All proceeds support BGR’s summer program!

ILYouth2 & Wonderwood Art Hang!

WHO: all creative folks of all ages!
WHAT: a chance to hang out!
WHERE: Wonderwood Springs Cafe, 8811 N. Lombard Street
WHEN: 5-8pm, the 2nd Monday of each month

Join us every 2nd Monday at the Wonderwood Springs Cafe for an evening hangout!

We’ll bring some art supplies, and Wonderwood will have exclusive food specials and $1 off drinks for anyone who comes to hang!

This month we’re bringing oven bake clay (create something then bake it at home!) and drawing supplies!

Feel free to bring your own art projects, homework, etc!

This is an all ages hangout, just as a joyful community-building opportunity for ILYouth2 and Wonderwood families, in a fun, creative space!

Visit us at the St Johns Bizarre!!!!
Saturday, May 10th, 10am-6pm
ILYouth2 : Booth 76, at the intersection of Lombard and Alta

• Live music!

• Over 200 craft, artist, community, and food vendors!

• FREE, all ages event!!!

In our booth we’ll have art for sale by rad young folks (some of whom will be making an appearance — we still have space available if you know a young person who’d like to sell work or offer a creative service!) ; info about our camps ; and some really fun, free art activities!! Come say hi!!