Zine Making Workshop: What It Means To Be Filipino-American with THE MAARTISTS SALON
Join us for a vibrant evening of connection, creativity and culture at the Zine Making Workshop: What It Means To Be Filipino-American, hosted by Alyssa of THE MAARTISTS SALON and Peter of WALANG HIYA ZINE & SWING SET OPEN MIC. Taking place at the cozy Callisto Tea House in Pasadena, this event is your chance to dive into the world of zine-making while celebrating and exploring our Filipino-American identity. Whether you're a seasoned zine creator or a curious newbie, come ready to cut, color, paste, and express yourself in a grounding, inviting atmosphere!
Bring your stories and your love for community as we explore what it truly means to us to be Filipino-American. We'll supply you with all the art materials you need AND a cup of Callisto's finest tea in hand, so let your creativity flow and connect with your inner artist and new friends with us! See you there~
⏳ FLOW OF THE EVENING:
Grounding Meditation and Community Agreements
Introductions
What are Zines? and how to make yours!
Zine-making time!!
Guided Group Sharing/Conversation on our Filipino American Identity including exploring the energy of Walang Hiya, Maarte and more
Shares and Social Time~
✅ WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE:
a cup of tea from Callisto Tea House!
art supplies for zine making (paper, scissors, markers, old magazines, glue sticks)
Any questions about the event? DM us on Instagram @themaartistssalon
💞 YOUR HOSTS:
Alyssa Bernal of THE MAARTISTS SALON:
Hello! my name is Alyssa Rea Bernal (she/her)~ both my maternal and paternal lineages have roots in Pampanga, Philippines and in Los Angeles <3 I was born and raised here in Southern California.
We’d probably bump into each other at the local tea house, walking in the park, at a workshop or soundbath! My creativity is currently flowing through writing poetry, dancing Hula, and bringing this gathering series to life! My current creative mission is to translate my deepest desires, needs, and emotions into experiences of learning, care, and creativity. I would describe myself as curious, intuitive, and like a redwood tree~
Peter Villafañe of WALANG HIYA ZINE & SWING SET OPEN MIC:
I'm Peter Villafañe (he/him) and I'm a poet, zinester and double Scorpio based in Los Angeles. My work is informed by my trans identity, Manila roots, and former Myspace addiction. I try to exercise gratitude and community care as spiritual practices and when I'm not writing or hosting open mics, I'm chasing my godkids around the house. I would describe myself as an unyielding optimist who loves being a work in progress.
🧐 PRICE TRANSPARENCY
the suggested ticket price of $15 covers the tea house's operating costs and staff to provide us the space at a community rate as well as the tea being provided; please support our favorite local tea house that is an asian woman-owned small business~