Thursday November 7th | Raw Figs x O, Miami at Moleskine Aventura
5:30pm-8pm
Join O, Miami as we partner with Moleskine at Aventura Mall for a three-day celebration of art and poetry.
In collaboration with Raw Figs, WestofChester, and Upperhand Art, this series of creative activations will bring Miamians together for immersive workshops and activities to inspire self-expression and connection.
Free | Register here
Rawfigs is the leading figure drawing pop-up experience in South Florida. This poetic live drawing experience will stimulate your mind and push the boundaries of traditional figure drawing. Participants will respond to poetic prompts and timed poses with a live model. Our goal is to unlock peace-of-mind, allowing the space for visitors to leave happier, more inspired, and more in tune with their community through coming together to be in the moment.
Join a supportive and encouraging environment. All skill levels are welcome. Seats are limited. Materials provided.
Friday, November 8th Upperhand Art (Brian Butler) presents Everybody Draw Everybody at Moleskine Aventura
3pm - 5pm
Free | Register Here
The nationally touring portrait swap invites you to put pencil to paper at Moleskine Aventura with Brian Butler with special guest xx (tbc). This is a timed group activity, where everybody draws three-minute portraits of each other. Its speed is a unique challenge that activates your brain and puts both expert artists and novices on a common playing field. Everybody takes home the portraits of themselves as a fun momento.
All skill levels are welcome. Seats are limited. Materials provided.
Saturday, November 8th | WestofChester (Melissa Gutierrez) presents Celebrating Memories and Miami at Moleskine Aventura
12:30-2:30pm
Free | Register Here
Celebrating Memories is an engaging community activity that invites participants to share memories inspired by the shapes of fruit and iconic symbols like palm trees. The idea is to prompt attendees with these elements and encourage them to write their related memories on Moleskine notebooks. With a nod to the vibrant culture of Miami, this event promises to be a memorable blend of creativity, nostalgia, and community connection.
All skill levels are welcome. Seats are limited. Materials provided.
+ plus an all ages storytime with artist illustrator Melissa Gutierrez. Get a sneak preview reading of WestofChester's forthcoming book, ABCs of Miami, at Quade Books.
This bilingual picture book celebrates iconic Miami landmarks with unique illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. From A to Ñ to Z, we invite readers to reminisce about Miami's past, discover its present, and create new memories for the future.