Programs

What is “Pen Your Pain”?
“Pen Your Pain” is an innovative and transformative mental health workshop designed for children, youth, and young adults to explore and process their emotions through the power of writing. Created by artist, father, and workshop facilitator Deon “Y.N.X.716” Thedford, this workshop provides a safe and creative space for participants to identify, understand, and cope with their pain while discovering solution-based methods to heal.

Writing becomes the tool to unearth hidden emotions, navigate challenging feelings, and build resilience. By guiding participants through this process, “Pen Your Pain” empowers them to confront their emotional struggles, turn pain into purpose, and foster personal growth.

“Sampling in Symmetry” is an immersive, hands-on workshop for aspiring artists and music producers, focusing on the art of sampling. Participants will learn how to chop, loop, and manipulate audio samples, building skills to create cohesive, rhythmically captivating tracks. This workshop dives into crate-digging, exploring the fundamentals of hip-hop and electronic music production, and the creative potential of symmetry in sound. To enrich the experience, the workshop will feature a guest producer, who will share their own sampling process and insights on building a unique style.

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