Free: Fall Poetry Series: All Things Being Equal

Our popular poetry series continues! Come celebrate autumn at our cozy ArtScraps store with an evening of art, poetry, and light refreshments. Curated by Patrick Cabello Hansel, author of The Devouring Land, Quitting Time, and Breathing in Minneapolis. Patrick has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and was part of the Mentor Series for the Loft Literary Center. 

All readings at 7:00 PM

In person at ArtStart’s ArtScraps 

All readings are free, but registration is required.

Patrick Cabello Hansel’s poetry collections are The Devouring Land (Main Street Rag Publishing) Quitting Time (Atmosphere Press) and Breathing in Minneapolis (Finishing Line Press). He has published in over 85 journals, including Crannog, Ilanot Review, Hawai’i Pacific Review, and RiverSedge. Nominated three times for the Pushcart Prize, he has won awards from the Loft Literary Center and MN State Arts Board. His novellas Searching and Returning were serialized in 33 issues of The Alley News. He is the founding editor of The Phoenix of Phillips, a literary journal by and for the most diverse community in Minneapolis. artecabellohansel.com

In this vibrant, soul-nourishing workshop, participants will explore storytelling through intuitive writing inspired by oracle cards. Each session begins with a card pull, a spark for the poem already brewing inside you. Using a metaphor map, you’ll learn to elevate your word choice, trust your inner voice, and write with deeper clarity and creative flow. Whether you’re new to poetry or just in need of fresh inspiration, this class is for writers who crave intuition, community, and creativity without limits. 

For teens & adults.

Register for 2 or more classes in this series and receive a $10 gift certificate to ArtScraps!

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Got a poem hiding in your journal that’s begging for a mic? In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the essential ingredients of a powerful spoken word performance, one layer at a time. We’ll break down what makes a piece powerful on stage: from word choice and vocal delivery to using your body as a dynamic storytelling tool. Whether you’re new to performance or ready to level up your stage presence, this space invites you to bring your full self. Your lived experiences and emotions will become the foundation for poems that don’t just sound good, but are real and true.

For teens & adults.

Register for 2 or more classes in this series and receive a $10 gift certificate to ArtScraps! 

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This healing-centered workshop invites you to explore self-expression and vulnerability through meditative writing, oracle cards, and creative prompts. You’ll craft an intuitive affirmation poem using poetic tools and emotional insight, then transfer your words onto a glass plate with Sharpies, turning your story into visual art. We’ll end with a powerful release: smashing the plates in a symbolic act of breaking free from fear, limits, and old narratives. This is a safe, nurturing space for students, parents, leaders, and creatives ready to process, play, and transform pain into poetry.

For teens & adults.

Register for 2 or more classes in this series and receive a $10 gift certificate to ArtScraps! 

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Come light up your language! In this feel-good fusion of poetry and candle-making, participants will write free-verse self-affirming poems that speak to their truth, purpose, and personal glow. Then, you’ll hand-pour your own custom candle, infused with intention, scent, and style. Leave with a flame that holds your words, and a poem that smells like you on your best day! No experience needed, just bring your brilliance and creativity.

For teens & adults.

Register for 2 or more classes in this series and receive a $10 gift certificate to ArtScraps! 

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Free: Fall Poetry Series: Healing and Restoration

Our popular poetry series continues! Come celebrate autumn at our cozy ArtScraps store with an evening of art, poetry, and light refreshments. Curated by Patrick Cabello Hansel, author of The Devouring Land, Quitting Time, and Breathing in Minneapolis. Patrick has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and was part of the Mentor Series for the Loft Literary Center. 

All readings at 7:00 PM

In person at ArtStart’s ArtScraps 

All readings are free, but registration is required.

Patrick Cabello Hansel’s poetry collections are The Devouring Land (Main Street Rag Publishing) Quitting Time (Atmosphere Press) and Breathing in Minneapolis (Finishing Line Press). He has published in over 85 journals, including Crannog, Ilanot Review, Hawai’i Pacific Review, and RiverSedge. Nominated three times for the Pushcart Prize, he has won awards from the Loft Literary Center and MN State Arts Board. His novellas Searching and Returning were serialized in 33 issues of The Alley News. He is the founding editor of The Phoenix of Phillips, a literary journal by and for the most diverse community in Minneapolis. artecabellohansel.com

Free: Fall Poetry Series: Gratitude

Our popular poetry series continues! Come celebrate autumn at our cozy ArtScraps store with an evening of art, poetry, and light refreshments. Curated by Patrick Cabello Hansel, author of The Devouring Land, Quitting Time, and Breathing in Minneapolis. Patrick has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and was part of the Mentor Series for the Loft Literary Center. 

All readings at 7:00 PM

In person at ArtStart’s ArtScraps 

All readings are free, but registration is required.

Patrick Cabello Hansel’s poetry collections are The Devouring Land (Main Street Rag Publishing) Quitting Time (Atmosphere Press) and Breathing in Minneapolis (Finishing Line Press). He has published in over 85 journals, including Crannog, Ilanot Review, Hawai’i Pacific Review, and RiverSedge. Nominated three times for the Pushcart Prize, he has won awards from the Loft Literary Center and MN State Arts Board. His novellas Searching and Returning were serialized in 33 issues of The Alley News. He is the founding editor of The Phoenix of Phillips, a literary journal by and for the most diverse community in Minneapolis. artecabellohansel.com