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The Rainbow Clubhouse: LGBTQ+ Crafts and Chat Club (Ongoing)

Completed by 160 learners

Ages 9-12

Live Group Class

A safe club space for LGBT kids and allies to exercise those social skills and make crafty art!

Willow Polson

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(87 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

3-12 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Art is expression, and many LGBTQ+ kids need to find that special, safe place where they can relax, open up, chat, and be creative without judgement. This ongoing club is intended to be that gentle space (supportive allies welcome too).

Weekly fun craft projects will change from week to week, depending on what the group wants to do. Crafts may include jewelry, crochet, basketry, sewing, embroidery, painting, calligraphy, paper crafts, nature crafts, and many more! If learners don't want to do that week's craft, they are more than welcome to bring their own creative project and share it with others in the clubhouse. 

Here are some examples of craft projects in the coming weeks (please read the supply list section below!):
- Week of Sept. 11: Beginning Cross Stitch
- Week of Sept. 18: Paint Your Dreams
- Week of Sept. 25: Draw a Comic Book Page

The time is intentionally unstructured so that it's a fun, safe, supportive place to find kindred creative spirits. Inclusion, acceptance, and support for all LGBTQ+ and gender expressions are the top priority in this ongoing class!

Other Details

Parental Guidance

As this is a crafts class, there will sometimes be a need for small hand tools such as a drill, utility knife, hammer, scissors, etc.

Supply List

- Week of Sept. 11: Beginning Cross Stitch -- 14-count Aida cloth; embroidery floss; blunt tapestry needle (size 26); scissors
- Week of Sept. 18: Paint Your Dreams -- Painting supplies of learner's choice (such as watercolors, gouache, acrylic paints, Bristol board or watercolor paper, etc.)
- Week of Sept. 25: Draw a Comic Book Page -- Pencil & paper

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Willow Polson

Joined April, 2020

4.8

87reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I'm experienced professional craft project designer, classroom volunteer, community leader, state park docent, summer school instructor, and mom. I am personally LGBTQ+ and ordained non-denominational clergy (1999, House of Life, San Jose, CA), which means I have had many hours of training in active listening, conflict resolution, counseling, and helping people of all ages in crisis.