We Serve LGBTQ+ Youth
HMI’s Open Art Studio offers a variety of materials for your free creative expression, including (but not limited to) watercolor and acrylic paints, oil and chalk pastels, pencils, pen and ink, collage materials, fiber arts, printmaking materials, sculpture materials (plaster, clay, model magic, found objects), paper crafts, glitter, and more. Using materials to express yourself …
Krafternoon is a group lead by Crimson and Abbie on Monday nights. We work on creative and collaborative crafting projects such as making beaded necklaces and bracelets, mixing body glitter, decorating fans and hand embroidery. Join us (in the Art Space) for snacks, gossip and crafts!
"Get Psyched: About Games!” is a safe space to discuss mental health and psychology through the medium of video games! We will play a game together and discuss themes relating to mental health/psychology that show up. Animal Crossing and Chill is until the end of March in room 302!
A space to enjoy queer cinema old and new and share your thoughts on the films. Tuesdays 4-7:30pm.
New Open Group – ‘Moving With Mykey’ is an Immersive new open dance group that will be doing a deep dive on different dance styles, in conjunction with the freedom and ability to create our own choreography. This group will be running from January 25th-March 25th, 1 hour every Wednesday in the Cafe. Email Mykey …
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, nart thero art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
Every Wednesday, 4-7pm get help with everything related to college (FAFSA, college applications, essays, etc.) Email Ajones@hmi.org
A new session of Open Art Studio - every Wednesday at 6-7:30pm hosted by Grant Schaffer. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
Thursdays, 4-5pm in Room 301 will focus on having conversations around gender including gender affirming care, going to the gym as a trans/gender diverse person, binding, using the restroom you feel most comfortable in, how to have conversations with loved ones etc. This group is trans masc folk but ALL ARE WELCOME! Email Kaden at …
Your House X Anime House Thursdays from 4-5pm! A place to sit back, relax and chill out with some anime and snacks! Email Crimson at cporco@hmi.org
For all you Knitting Enthusiasts! Drop-In Knit & Crochet Open Group is for those who want to learn how to knit or crochet or work on their fiber arts skills. No Experience Required – all levels welcome! Email Rin at relwell@hmi.org for more info.
Metamorphosis (an open group) will meet weekly on Thursdays 6-7:30pm. HMIYouth can think about moments in their life when they were challenged and/or asked to grow, all through storytelling. The group will explore themes of loss, acceptance, self-doubt, accomplishment, rejection, fulfillment, happiness, and love. Email Spencer at solson@hmi.org for more info.
This open group will be discussing queer fashion, sustainability within fashion, and lots more as we grow and incorporate your individual interests in the fashion industry, every friday 4-5pm. Email Berlin at rwilliams@hmi.org
Open Art Studio Fridays at 4-6pm. HMI’s Open Art Studio offers a variety of materials for your free creative expression, including (but not limited to) watercolor and acrylic paints, oil and chalk pastels, pencils, pen and ink, collage materials, fiber arts, printmaking materials, sculpture materials (plaster, clay, model magic, found objects), paper crafts, glitter, and …