Join That Art Party and Crafts by Saap for a Nurturing Gems Play Date! Are you ready for a mami and me jewelry-making play date? We got the skills and the perfect environment for creative play.

Naomi will lead us through a grounding meditation centered on our inner child and our relationship with nurturing. Then, using her experience as a restorative justice facilitator, will lead us through an intentional check in to get to know ourselves and fellow participants on a deeper level. Then, get to know Sapna, of Crafts by Saap, an expert in the jewelry-making world. Sap will help us create a custom, handmade bracelet with powerful crystals like rose quartz, rhodonite, and fossil jasper to name a few! Finally, we will finish our practice with a closing ritual.

Bring your inner child, your mama, a homie or a lover - no matter how you show up - we got you. Our intention is to create and heal with a sense of nurturing, wisdom and forgiveness.

As always, food and bev sourced from local, BIPOC small business. We will see you there!

Doodle Dates are 1-hour sessions designed to keep you accountable to our creative self-care. We drop into breath, check in with our body & our new friends, and try our hand at a sweet new doodle technique. We will close our nourishing, creative ritual the same way we start - with intention. 

This time we will be in the beautiful backdrop that is Couchdate. They offer Vintage Furniture, Intimate Sound Experiences & Events. Since we will be in this decadent space, we will be accompanied by the live DJing sounds that is the couchdate experience. Of course, you will have access to their full service bar.

Naomi will provide each participant with their own doodling kit to keep their creative practice going beyond our time together. 

Join us for the art, but stay for the people

Are you looking for creative BIPOC community, but don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? Tired of putting off that creative thing that you have been wanting to try? Need a space to pour into your own creative self-care? Join our virtual creative play dates!

These are designed as a 1-hour creative play date between you and your inner artist! We transformed our popular Doodle Dates into a new, more expansive format. We are keeping the same flow, just including more art forms!

Our flow:

• Drop into breath

• Check in new friends!

• Set Intentions

• Get Inspired! ( we share 1 new doodle technique & inspo )

• CREATIVE PLAY —> you can bring your own creative materials, or follow along with our doodle

• Reflect & Connect

Come with an open heart, and leave feeling relaxed, inspired and connected!

Want some new art supplies? Treat yourself to a doodle kit! Questions? Reach out!

SOLDOUT

Join That Art Party and Griselda Maldonado for a Collage Play Date! Are you ready to take your collaging to the next level? We got the skills and the perfect environment for creative play.

We will check in and ground in the present moment once we nourish our bodies with delicious & fresh appetizers. Then, get to know Griselda, of MadGris, an expert in the collaging world. She will help take your collaging skills from novice to vibrant & vivacious! Of course, we will bring the games & intentional conversation starters for folx to get to know one another. Finally, we will finish our practice with a simple closing ritual.

Bring your yourself, your inner child, a homie or a lover - no matter how you show up - we got you.

As always, food and bev sourced from local, BIPOC small business. We will see you there!

Join That Art Party and Eboni Dunbar-Scott for a Creative Writing Play Date on March 10th from 2-4:30pm.

Our CEO & Founder will lead us through a grounding meditation and community check in. Then, Eboni, author of Stone and Steel, will join us for an exclusive author talk on her journey as a queer, Black, author of speculative fiction. Then, we will experience a playful and imaginative writing game with friends. This will be followed by time to create your own custom bookmark. Finally, Naomi will lead us in a closing ritual. Leave with the next fresh idea & a creative community to keep you accountable.

Bring a friend, bring a date, or your inner child. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself and an open heart. 

Enjoy small bites, fresh-pressed juice & wine by local BIPOC-owned businesses. 

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Looking for a creative experience to share with your favorite lvr or friend? Join us for a Body Scrub and Self Love Play Date!

Our CEO & Founder will lead you through a grounding and community check in focused on self-love. Then, Candice will share how to create your own customized body scrub tailored to your skin type, followed by unstructured play time to create that sensuous body scrub! Finally, Naomi will lead us in a closing ritual. 

Bring a friend, bring a date, or your inner child. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself and an open heart. 

Enjoy vegan pan dulce, fresh-pressed juice & wine by local BIPOC-owned businesses. 

Join That Art Party and Ana Bedolla for a Sound Bath and Bookbinding Play Date! This play date is designed to set you up for success on your 2024 dreams in a way that feels calming and intentional.

What to expect?

• Sound Bath to focus the mind and amplify auditory sensations

• Creating a three stitch booklet with a custom print of a floripondio flower & a bee

• Guided meditation to pollinate our dreams

• Play time with like-hearted friends & creatively curious BIPOC adults

As always, Naomi will open the space with a warm welcome, a peaceful grounding and an intentional check in. Ana will lead us through a sensational sound bath and creating your very own three stitch journal.

Join us to dream up your 2024. No prior experience is necessary. Just bring yourself and an open heart. Doors open at 2pm, and our play time starts at 2:30pm. All food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) provided by local, BIPOC-owned small business.

Come for the art, but stay for the people.

Doodle Dates are 1-hour sessions designed to open your heart, tap in to your inner child, and experience creative mindfulness. We drop in to breath, greet our new friends, and try our hand at a sweet new doodle technique.

This month we are doodling live and in-person at the Groundfloor Club! (4055 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609) Seats are limited!

Here are the details (all PST):

• Wednesday, December 13th

• Doors open at 4:00 PM, we will begin at 4:30

• You will receive doodling supplies to keep!

• Meet cool new friends at Groundfloor <3

• Sip on wine, charcuterie and sparkling water

Luxe & Leather Play Date

Join us for an Luxe & Leather play date on Sunday, November 12th at 3270 Lakeshore Ave in Oakland from 2:30-4:30 PM with Camille P!

Naomi will lead us through a grounding, check in, and intention setting. Then, Camille will lead us through how to make your own sling, crossbody envelope bag! We love the gender-inclusive versatility to these. You will receive all leather (vegan and non-vegan) materials in an array of colors and textures + 1:1 instruction. Finally, Naomi will lead a closing ritual to seal in the nutrients of the practice.

Bring a friend, bring a date, or bring your inner child. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself and an open heart.

Enjoy a stunning grazing table by a local Latina small business, wine & fresh-pressed juice by local Black-owned businesses.

Doodle Dates are 1-hour sessions designed to keep you accountable to your creative goals. We drop in to breath, greet our new friends, and try our hand at a sweet new doodle technique.

We will experiment with new times to doodle together. Save when you buy two and use code: TWICE to save.  

Here are the dates & times (all PST):

• Sunday, November 4th at 10:30 AM

• Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00 PM

Join us for an Altars & Embroidery play date on Sunday, October 22nd at 3270 Lakeshore Ave in Oakland from 2:30-4:30 PM with Natalie Rose Textiles!

Naomi will lead us through a grounding, check in, and communal altar building. Then, Natalie will lead us through foundational embroidery techniques with beautiful, vibrant threads and fabric followed by open play time! Feel free to bring a piece you want to embroider, but we will provide pre-stretched textiles for everyone. We also ask you bring a photo or object to add to our communal altar. Finally, Naomi will lead a closing ritual to seal in the nutrients of the practice.

Our altar will have foundations in Naomi’s Mexican heritage. All BIPOC adults are welcome to attend and share their own altar-building rituals.  Our hope is to honor our ancestors together.

Bring a friend, bring a date, or bring your inner child. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself and an open heart.

Enjoy a stunning grazing table by a local Latina small business, wine & fresh-pressed juice by local Black-owned businesses.

Doodle Dates are 1-hour sessions designed to keep you accountable to your creative goals. We drop in to breath, greet our new friends, and try our hand at a sweet new doodle technique.

We will experiment with new times to doodle together. Your purchase will get you access into all 4 play dates. You can attend as many as you would like!

If you have already attended any one of our play dates, you can bring a guest for free at anytime during the month of October!

Here are the dates & times (all PST):

• Sunday, October 1 at 10:30 AM

• Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 PM

• Sunday, October 15 at 10:30 AM

• Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 PM

Join us for a jewelry-making play date on Sunday, September 17th at 3270 Lakeshore Ave in Oakland from 2:30-4:30 PM with Sapna Tandel of Crafts by Saap.

Naomi will lead you through a grounding and community check in. Then, Sapna will lead you through creating your own bracelet or keychain wristlet, followed by open play time! Finally, Naomi will lead a closing ritual to seal in the nutrients of the practice.

Bring a friend, bring a date, or bring your inner child. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself and an open heart.

Enjoy a stunning grazing table by a local Latina small business + wine by local Black-owned business.

Join That Art Party for a Watercolor Play Date on July 16th from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm! I, Naomi, will lead you through some watercolor basics and a brief demo on how to paint a sunset. Then you will have the rest of the time to explore watercolors and let your creative energy lead the way! You will leave with a set of hand-painted cards that you can share with friends, family, or a future version of yourself.

Bring a friend, bring a date, or your inner child. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself and an open heart.

Light bites + drinks provided by local BIPOC vendors.

Special Note: use discount code watercolor for 10% off when you buy 2 or more tickets

Dancers Play Date!

Join That Art Party for a Dancers Play Date on June 11th from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm with special guest, Isabelle (they/them)! We will move our bodies to an intuitive, follow along class. Enjoy our hour-long dance class, followed by a celebratory toast, and discussion on movement as medicine!  

Bring a friend, bring a date, or your inner child. Let’s dance and build community.

Light bites + drinks provided. No prior experience needed! Just bring yourself and an open heart.

About our Dance Guides:

Isabelle (they/them) is a community and collective justice oriented dance teacher who was born and raised in Oakland and a proud first generation immigrant. Their class is focused on centering movement as it was originally intended- as medicine, not punishment. Isabelle invites all of you to the dance floor for ass shaking, laughing, releasing, and some much need screaming!

Naomi (she/her/ella) is a soulful artist, engaging facilitator, and community-curator. She specializes in creating artful wellness spaces for BIPOC adults. After 10 years of teaching, she opened her own business: That Art Party, art and play for BIPOC adults, as a means of healing and liberation for communities of color. She first started dancing in San Francisco Carnaval before she was even old enough for school - dance is a legacy of light and love.

Join Tamisha Williams Consulting and That Art Party for an interactive, virtual Zinemaking Play Date! This is open to BIPOC adults of all abilities. No prior art experience needed. Let's get together, play with zines, and experience the mental health benefits of a little art and play in your day!

Flow:

• Check In

• Zinemaking Demo

• Play Time

• Show and Tell

• Check Out

Enjoy time to connect with your inner child/inner artist while playing with zine materials. No pressure to perfect your product - just play! Private zoom link and list of materials will be sent directly to your inbox upon purchase.

About our co-host:

Tamisha Williams (she|her), is a dynamic facilitator, transformational coach, and equity practitioner with over 10 years of experience in the field of education. Through the use of visuals and storytelling, she inspires her clients to deepen their equity and racial-literacy skills. Tamisha focuses on wellness and curates affirming spaces for People of Color and LGBTQ+ community members.

Join That Art Party for a Build-a-Bouquet Play Date on May 13th from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm with special guest, Dr. Diana Cabral Psy.D. This play date is designed for you to give/receive your flowers! Affirm your love, your imagination, and your intuition!  

Release perfectionism, honor your inner child, and give the gift of play with this beautiful botanical adults lego set. You can choose between an orchid, wildflower or succulent set.

Bring a friend, bring a date, bring your mom, or your inner child. Together, we will build our own lego bouquet, and give/receive our flowers!  Customize your package below. Add a person and share your set, buy multiple sets, or build your own.

Light bites + drinks provided. No prior experience needed! Just bring yourself and an open heart.

Special Note: use discount code SPRING for $5 off purchases by May 1st. This event is expected to sell out.

Join That Art Party for a Creative Writing Play Date on April 16th from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Learn from Eboni Dunbar, author of Stone and Steel, & her journey as a queer, Black, author of speculative fiction. You will receive your own copy of Stone and Steel, play a fun writing game with friends, and create our own personalized bookmark! You know the vibes!

Come play with your fellow BIPOC adults, free your creativity, and make new friends.

Light bites + drinks provided. No prior experience needed! Just bring yourself and an open heart.

Let’s Play: Healing Through Play as BIPOC Adults

Come play with That Art Party and Healing Aguas Wellness Solutions as we tap into our inner child through this interactive session (play date) for BIPOC adults. Join us for an inner child meditation, followed by a hands-on activity to nurture our inner child. Together, we will learn and reflect on the mental health benefits of a creative practice. Each participant will leave the play date with a commitment or affirmation of their own creativity & inner child.

Join Healing Aguas Wellness Solutions and That Art Party as we normalize mental health conversations, and ritualize Art and Play for BIPOC adults.

Join That Art Party for a virtual play date on March 19th from 11am-12pm pst.

You will receive:

• a short supply list for some fun doodling activities

• a recipe card for my favorite cocktail/mocktail

• a curated playlist

• a zoom link

• a surprise gift (for the first 10 attendees)

We will lead you through an easy doodle, share some fun conversation prompts, and create space to sip on your beverage of choice while making art with other BIPOC adults.

No prior art experience needed! Just bring yourself and an open heart.

No refunds

Join That Art Party for a Self-Love Play Date! Connect with breath & body, play with collaging materials, and create a self-portrait collage of your most liberated self.

Play date includes:

• Warm Up

• Guided Creative Reflection

• Collaging Materials: Cardstock, Magazines, Paint, Adhesives, Stickers, etc

• Polaroid Self-Portrait

• Appetizers & Beverages

• Good vibes, good music, and good company!

• Closing

Sliding scale is always available. Questions, please email me!