Compound Art for All Workshop

A Meditation & Drawing Workshop with Sawai

Art for All is a series of free hands-on workshops at Compound that teach various artistic mediums and encourages new ways of making art that’s fun and engaging for the family.

Soulful Expressions with Sawai is a workshop designed to help participants reconnect with their inner child through art therapy using oil pastels, meditation, and journaling. This immersive experience fosters self-discovery, creativity, and healing while building a sense of connection and community.

Art supplies are provided. No previous art-making experience necessary.

Sawai is a self-taught artist and muralist whose work focuses on cultivating safe, creative spaces for youth and adults to reconnect with their inner child. Through community-driven murals and art therapy workshops, she combines vibrant, bold color palettes and dynamic shapes to tell powerful stories. Her art challenges Asian stereotypes, carving out a unique path as she continues to build her legacy.

Workshops are free and open to all thanks to this year’s sponsor, The Port of Long Beach, and a donation by The Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation.