About this Event
Love Is Like… is an in-person Valentine’s Day creative writing workshop for youth in Portland, inviting young people to explore what love feels like through imagination, sensory language, and self-expression.
Rather than focusing on romance, this workshop centers love as friendship, kindness, belonging, care, and connection. Youth will engage in age-appropriate writing prompts and creative activities designed to encourage expression in a supportive, welcoming environment.
The workshop includes guided writing, time to work with what’s been written, optional sharing, and the opportunity to create a small keepsake to take home. No prior writing experience is needed—just curiosity and openness.
Suggested ages: 10–14 (parent/caregiver discretion)
Facilitated by: La Toya A. Hampton, MSW aka The Poet Lady Rose
Date & Time
📅 February 14
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location
📍 Safety Side Up
1727 NE 13th Ave, #100
Portland, Oregon 97212
Pricing
Sliding scale $15 / $30 / $45
Please reach out if you have hardship and would like to attend
Who This Event Is For
- Youth ages 10 to 14
- Writers and non-writers
- Those wanting to focus on non-romantic love and relationships
What to Expect
- Arrival and settling in
- Creative writing through the senses
- Group activities and reflection
- Optional sharing
- A calm close and small creative takeaway
youth, arts, creative writing, friendship, community, connection, Valentine’s Day, alternative event, poetry, Portland,
Agenda
Arrival and settling in
Creative writing exploring friendship, kindness, belonging, care, & connection
Group activties & play with what you’ve written, with optional sharing
Closing and create a small keepsake
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Safety Side Up (CPR/First Aid), 1727 Northeast 13th Avenue, Portland, United States
USD 17.35 to USD 48.46
