Family Workshops at the Library: Political Posters w Artist Melissa Govea

Family Workshops at the Library: Political Posters with Artist Melissa Govea
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
East Los Angeles Library | Community Room
4837 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022

This Valentine’s Day make radical political posters using stencil printmaking techniques with artist Melissa Govea. In this workshop, participants will design and print their own political posters inspired by art used in social movements. You’ll learn the basics of cutting stencils, working with bold text and simple imagery. Print your own poster to take home, share, or use in future organizing. This free workshop is for all ages and experience levels. All materials will be provided.

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST:

Melissa Govea (Purépecha) is a Los Angeles–based artist known for her interdisciplinary practice exploring labor, identity, and community. In collaboration with Self Help Graphics & Art, Govea was commissioned by The Huntington to create a new mural for the West Coast debut of Radical Histories: Chicano Prints from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, where she also has an installation on view until March 2, 2026. More information on that exhibition can be found here.

ABOUT SHG’S PROGRAM “FAMILY WORKSHOPS AT THE LIBRARY”:

Self Help Graphics & Art’s monthly free Family Workshops are held at the East Los Angeles Library every second Saturday of the month in the Community Room. Limited public parking is available. The East Los Angeles County Library is located at 4837 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022, directly across from the Metro E Line East LA Civic Center Station, at the intersection of 3rd Street and Mednik Avenue.

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