Art Starts! Workshop: Hair We Are (Hair care for Black Youth)
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Art Starts! Workshop: Hair We Are (Hair care for Black Youth)
A 5-week program for Black youth ages 9–12 to explore hair, creativity, culture, self-expression, and entrepreneurship.
Participants will build practical hair skills while learning about the personal and cultural significance of Black hair. The program will cover foundational hair care and maintenance, styling techniques, creative expression, and developing confidence in caring for and expressing themselves through their hair.
Participants will also be briefly introduced to the business side of hair, exploring topics such as branding, pricing, client relationships, promoting your work, and how creative skills can grow into future opportunities.
Throughout the program, youth will have opportunities to practice their skills, experiment with different styles, share their ideas, and learn in a space that celebrates Black hair and creativity.
Dates: Tuesdays, November 10, 17,24 & December 1,8
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Location: Art Starts (Yorkdale Mall, Lower Level – 3401 Dufferin St.)
Limited Spots Available. REGISTER HERE
About the Facilitator: Serina Green AKA BraidaGyalRin has grown to be one of the industry leading stylist in Toronto. She has been perfecting her craft for over 8 years and continues to elevate her knowledge to provide an exceptional BGR experience. What started off as a small black owned business is now growing rapidly, but the mission has always stayed the same. BGR strives to create products and services that will elevate your existing beauty, while leaving you beyond satisfied. Every single product and service has been designed with attention to the details that matter to black and brown lifestyles. BGR makes the process of taking care of your hair easy.
