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FALL 2025 WORKSHOPS
PRINT SHOP: MAKE YOUR OWN MERCH AND BULLET JOURNALING
Explore a variety of printmaking techniques while creating your own bullet journal
THURSDAYS 4:00-6:00 10/2-12/11
SHINE YOUR LIGHT
Explore mindful movement, reflective and creative reading and writing, and engaging circuitry and woodworking projects
WEDNESDAYS 5:00-7:00 10/1-12/10
Click here for more information and application for Shine Your Light
Mending, patches, and poetry
Transform your old clothes while exploring poetry in a variety of forms.
THURSDAYS 6:00-8:00 10/2-12/11
Click here for more information and application for Mending, Patches, and Poetry
DIY Tile projects
Create handmade gifts from upcycled tile samples
TUESDAYS 5:00-7:00 9/9-9/30
Click here for more information and application for DIY Tile Projects
Writing Intensive
Weekly writing-only workshop for our most enthusiastic wordsmiths.
WEDNESDAYS 7:00-8:00 10/1-12/10
Click here for more information and application for Writing Intensive
HEXAFLEXAGONS AND 4-D ZINES
A pop-up paper collab with Central Print and SLICE
SATURDAY 9/6 1:00-3:00PM
Click here for more information and registration for Hexaflexagons and 4-D Zines
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
During Community Book Club, we’ll have a facilitated book club discussion, then spend the rest of the evening hanging out in the shop. Participants can work on existing projects, start something new, or just hang out with their LitShop friends, all under the supervision of LitShop staff. We've even been known to karaoke! Dinner and snacks provided.
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB #5: FRIDAY, 10/17 5:00-8:00PM It’s Watching by Lindsay Currie
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB #6: FRIDAY, 12/5 5:00-8:00PM Suggested Reading by Dave Connis
Click here for more information and application for Fall Community Book Clubs
COMMUNITY ACTION BUILDS
Community Action Builds give LitShop youth an opportunity to put their skills to work to meet needs in their community. We collaborate with other organizations to find opportunities that best fit our youth, their talents, and their passions. These one-day workshops are eligible for volunteer hours for scouts, NJHS/NHS, or other service groups.
Ramp Build
Join LitShop and Gateway Housing Service Project for a one-day ramp build for a community member in need.
SATURDAY 12/6 9:00AM-3:00PM
Click here for more information and application to Ramp Build
OPEN SHOP
Shop’s open! During Open Shop, LitShop youth can work on independent projects or try something new using LitShop’s tools, equipment and supplies. LitShop staff will be available to support and suggest new projects. Open Shop is drop-in and no registration is required. All current and former LitShop youth welcome!
FALL OPEN SHOP SCHEDULE
Tuesdays 9/9-12/16 2:00-5:00PM
MAKERS MARKET FALL 2025
LitShop youth can apply to sell their handmade goods and artwork through our Makers Market program. We’ll have a booth at three Tower Grove Farmers Market Tuesday night dates, and youth can work with LitShop staff on product creation and production, marketing, merchandising, basic bookkeeping and product pricing, and other entrepreneurial skills.
Details on Fall Market Dates TBD
THANK YOU to our FALL 2025 workshop collaborators
funders
Community partners
