Solstice Skillshare Event
Sunday December 21st
1-5 pm
Come together with neighbors to learn new skills, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate the winter solstice. Our community skill share will be a day packed with free workshops, a chance to get involved with food justice work in the area and an opportunity to learn more about local community organizations.
A full schedule of the available workshops can be found below. There will also be a sandwich making station for the Neighborhood Fridge and a Kids Zone with arts and craft activities for children. Local organizations such as JBOLC, Friends of Spuyten Duyvil, Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition and more will also be tabling with information about their programming. Refreshments will be served for the duration of the event.
In collaboration with The FreeStore, there will also be a station where you can donate and pick up gently used goods from your neighbors. Please contact Kaylana Felipe (kaylanaf21@gmail.com) with any questions about donations.
SCHEDULE
Session 1: 1:15-2:15 pm
Winter Wreath Making
Our very own gardener Ari Kazansky will teach participants how to make their own festive wreath using native and non-native plants. Special thank you to Columbia Florist for providing some greenery for the boughs.
Register here.
The Nature of Your Kitchen’s Economy: Affordable Eating
In her book The Nature of Economies, environmental activist Jane Jacobs explains how Nature has an economy. Meg Feebly will explore these core economic principles in Nature, seeing how these ideas can apply to food in your home, while also making delicious preserves for the winter.
Register Here.
Session 2: 2:30-3:30 pm
Community and Tenant Organizing
Led by organizers from the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, this workshop will educate participants on their rights as a tenant and how to organize a tenant association. You'll also get to learn about our campaigns like the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act & The Redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory.
Mending
Angela Richardson will teach participants the basics of mending garments, such as adding buttons, creating hems, sewing and patching tears, and adding elastic to hems.
Register Here.
Session 3: 3:45-4:45 pm
Tote-Bag Making
Amarie, from the Bronx Butterfly Community Arts Initiative will lead participants in sewing and personalizing their own tote bag.
Register Here.
Candle Making and Yalda Tea Party
Participants will learn how to make their own candle from Afarin Allabakhshizadeh, as well as enjoy an Iranian tea party with a variety of treats.
FAQ
Is there a maximum number of workshops I can register for?
You can register for 1 workshop per session (3 total!). If possible, we recommend leaving one session blank so you can attend all the day’s activities!
Where are the workshops and activities taking place?
The workshops will be in our main building in either our community room on the first floor or are library and kitchen on the second floor (requires walking up stairs). The rest of the day’s activities will be in the gym in our teen building.
All the workshops are full, what should I do?
We’ve reserved slots for day of walks ins on a first come first serve basis. We’ll also have sandwich making and rock painting activities that have no attendance limitation so there’ll be something for you to do even if there’s a gap in your schedule.
Do you need volunteers?
Yes, please check out the volunteer opportunities at this link. We are looking for people to staff our check in, refreshments, kids zone, and workshops from 12:30-3:30 and 2:30-5:30pm.
Do I need to bring supplies?
Nope, we’ve purchased all supplies that you’ll need for the workshops.
Will the The FreeStore be accepting donations that day?
Yes, they will. Email kaylanaf21@gmail.com with any questions.
I’d be interested in teaching a workshop at a future Skillshare event, who do I get in touch with?
Please email Arro at amandell@riverdaleonline.org
