Empowerment Workshop – 2021
REGISTRATION FOR THE EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS HAS ENDED.
Questions about registration or the workshops? Email Jessica here.
10 – 21 year old girls and young women* in Des Moines and surrounding areas are invited to join us for two days of FREE virtual Empowerment Workshops!
TUESDAY, MARCH 16TH: SELF-CARE
Introduction and Welcome: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Participants will choose two of the following workshops:
Yoga, Self-Care, Period Party!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17TH: ART
Introduction and Welcome: 10:30 – 11:00 am
Participants will choose two of the following workshops:
Zine Making, Poetry, Art Workshop!
Space is LIMITED! Register by March 2nd via the form below or call 515.244.4901 to receive a printed copy by mail. A YWRC facilitator will send you a link(s) to join us on Zoom after you sign up. Any supplies needed will be provided before the workshops.
(Some workshops will be divided by age group.)
*We define ‘girls and young women’ as any persons who have been socialized and/or identify as female; non-binary and gender fluid folks are welcome.
Downloadable PDF of the Empowerment Workshop Flier
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