YOUTH WORKSHOPS
TWIN CITIES & ST. CLOUD
QUEERSPACE hangouts; Youth Workshops help youth build skills through art, STEM, and leadership with a focus on mentorship, identity, and community. Through partnerships with local organizations, artists, centers, and groups, we are thrilled to provide even more opportunities for expression for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth between ages 13-17.
See below for current opportunities!
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
ST. CLOUD
'Wontons, Witchery, & Whimsy' with Arroy
SUNDAYS, NOVEMBER 2-16, 2025
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Arroy Thai & Filipino Restaurant
800 W Saint Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56301
*Free for any 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17 in the St. Cloud/Central MN area to participate.
Join us for this workshop series at Arroy Thai & Filipino Restaurant that blends food, magic, and performance! Participants will dive into hands-on experiences — from crafting delicious cream cheese wontons to creating personalized spell jars infused with energy, and learning stage makeup, presence, and theatrical flair! This immersive, creative series celebrates expression, artistry, and community.
TWIN CITIES
'Get your hands dirty' with
Mudluk Pottery
THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 13 - DECEMER 11, 2025
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Mudluk Pottery
2951 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
*Free for any 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17 to participate.​
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​​Are you looking for a welcoming, supportive space to explore clay with a group of other Queer kids? Mudluk Pottery and QUEERSPACE collective are partnering to offer a 4-week introduction to clay arts!
Join us to learn foundational, hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Students will make functional and expressive ceramic objects while reflecting their personal identity and joy through clay. All students will go home with glaze fired pieces at the conclusion of our time together! All clay, glaze, firings and tools included. All levels welcome - No experience necessary!
ST. CLOUD
Copper Pony:
Pizza & Plants
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Copper Pony
208 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
*Free for any 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17 in the St. Cloud/Central MN area to participate. Please register by September 21.
Join us for an evening of hands-on fun at Copper Pony! Participants will have the opportunity to make their own pizza (dough provided, toppings ready, creativity required!) and build their own potted succulent (choose your plant and pot at the succulent bar). All supplies and a t-shirt will be provided to participants.
Programming made possible by a grant through
