2026 AFK Teen Creative Processing Art Workshops
-For Adopted, Fostered, & Kinship Teens (AFK)-
These workshops are not traditional art classes, and are designed for non-artists (those new to or less confident in art making). These workshops will focus on the creation of art as a form of meaningful expression and communication, and elevate the idea that art-making is of value for everyone!
Designed for emerging artists & non-artists, High School Teens (ages 14-17 years old)
This is considered 1 workshop with 5 studio meeting days
Most materials provided, unique or additional items must be purchased by attendees
Total cost = $150, $30 per workshop day
Seats are Limited to ensure a small group setting
On Feb 21, we will go to the antique mall for supplies. (Parents, please note in your registration if you prefer to drop off at the store or at EA and have the director drive your teen. (See address below)
This is a therapeutic art processing workshop, and is recommended for teens who are in therapy to process aspects of their adoptive, foster, and/or kinship experiences. If you are unsure if this program is a good fit for your teen, please reach out to Heather Gonzales at 614-600-6183.
Includes an opportunity to submit a piece to the 2026 Encompass Art Show
Sponsored by Ohio Kinnect
Dates:
Jan 21st- 6-8 pm; New Teens 5:30-8 pm
Feb 21st- 2:30-5 pm--Trip to Antique mall (Heritage Square Antique Mall, 1865 Channingway Center Dr, Columbus)
March 18th- 6-8 pm
April 15th - 6-8 pm
May 27th- 6-8 pm
Notes on the 2026 Art Show & Workshops
As with our previous art shows and workshops, a small number of special guests (who have adjacent lived experiences ) will be invited to participate. At Encompass, we find this diversity meaningful, and we also know the pain that strict exclusivity can cause. We feel this inclusion increases self-understanding, connection, and creates a way to honor parts of the Both/And dynamic- by giving room for both similarities and differences within a community of those with experiences of loss and/or degrees of separation from birth parents.
The 2026 annual Encompass Adoptee Art Show will be held on November 7th. A call to community artists and an online application will be posted later in the year.
Encompass Adoptees- Workshop Main Location
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