Join STEPS Public Art and local entrepreneur D’Andra Montaque for a series of free community hair and art workshops in Little Jamaica!

The Mane Event is a community arts series that speaks to the importance of hair in Black culture, recognizing hair as art and an expression of identity. D’Andra Montaque, founder of Empress Mane and long-time resident of Little Jamaica, has partnered with STEPS Public Art for six (6) pop-up and in-person intergenerational hairstyling and art workshops for members of the Little Jamaica community and the African diaspora.

Gather with community members through hands-on workshops deep-rooted in community care, resiliency, self-expression and identity, culminating in a permanent public art mural led by Curtia Wright, sharing local stories, creativity, and highlighting the importance of local barber shops and salons in the historic, current, and future character of Little Jamaica.
REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP SERIES BELOW!
CORNROWS 101 & 201 WITH AISHA LOOBIE
July 10, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 PM
July 24, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 PM
Register for July 10 & 24
WASH N GO WITH TK
July 17, 3-6 PM
Register for July 17
FLAT TWISTS WITH ANESIA LOOBIE
August, TBD
Photo Credit: TK
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP SERIES

The first set of four (4) workshops, led by stylists Aisha and Anesia Loobie of Crown n Glory, TK of Textured Hair Edu, will focus on the important role hair plays in black identity, self-care and community connection. Each session will include a hairstyle lesson, stylist-assisted hands-on practice with your own hair, and an opportunity to share insights to shape the final mural project.
Choose a 1-hour time slot for the hairstyle lesson and hands-on demonstration. Feel free to join us before and after your time slot for creative activities, conversations, and light refreshments!

This is a free, family-friendly event! Materials will be provided.

The final set of two (2) workshops will build upon learnings from the hair workshops, culminating in a community art exhibit and a permanent public mural to share The Mane Event story. Stay tuned for details!