Love Is Like… A Youth Creative Writing Workshop in Portland

Love Is Like… is an in-person Valentine’s Day creative writing workshop for youth in Portland, inviting young people to explore what love feels like through imagination, sensory language, and self-expression.

Rather than focusing on romance, this workshop centers love as friendship, kindness, belonging, care, and connection. Youth will engage in age-appropriate writing prompts and creative activities designed to encourage expression in a supportive, welcoming environment.

The workshop includes guided writing, time to work with what’s been written, optional sharing, and the opportunity to create a small keepsake to take home. No prior writing experience is needed—just curiosity and openness.

Suggested ages: 10–14 (parent/caregiver discretion)

Facilitated by: La Toya A. Hampton, MSW aka The Poet Lady Rose

📅 February 14
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

📍 Safety Side Up

1727 NE 13th Ave, #100
Portland, Oregon 97212

Sliding scale $15 / $30 / $45
Please reach out if you have hardship and would like to attend

• Youth ages 10 to 14
• Writers and non-writers
• Those wanting to focus on non-romantic love and relationships

• Arrival and settling in
• Creative writing through the senses
• Group activities and reflection
• Optional sharing
• A calm close and small creative takeaway

youth, arts, creative writing, friendship, community, connection, Valentine’s Day, alternative event, poetry, Portland,

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Host or Publisher La Toya “Lady Rose” Hampton -- Educator, Writer and Spoken Word Poet