Join us for Create & Protest, a FREE hands-on workshop where art meets activism. This all-ages gathering is a chance to raise your voice, stand up for immigrant rights and free speech, and connect with others through the power of art.
We’re protesting mass deportations and standing in solidarity with immigrant communities—and we’re doing it with bold visuals, loud messages, and collective energy.
🎨 What’s Happening:
- Live screen printing with a professional artist!
Bring your own T-shirts or tote bags, or make a poster—we’ll have paper and ink ready to go. - DIY protest station with all the materials you need: poster board, cardboard, paint, markers, and more.
- Community connection: Meet others, share your story, amplify your message.
Whether you come with a message in mind or just want to create in solidarity, everyone is welcome. Youth are especially welcome to join to create posters for May Day!
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Location: 558 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA (Lake Merritt)
Cost: Free!
Open to all ages – families, teens, and first-time protesters encouraged.
Meet the Artist
Yael Levy is a mixed media artist, storyteller, printmaker and art teacher based in Berkeley, CA. She believes the creative process to be its own reward and the act of making an incredible tool for healing and growing.
About Saturdays at the Lab
Saturdays at the Lab is a unique series of weekend art workshops connecting professional artists with our local community. Designed to foster creativity and collaboration, these hands-on sessions welcome participants of all skill levels to explore new techniques, exchange ideas, and experience the transformative power of art.
See our other Saturdays at the Lab workshops
The Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS) is a 501c nonprofit dedicated to cultivating curiosity and creative exploration through the arts and sciences. By blending creativity with experiential learning, we inspire big ideas and illuminate the everyday connections between art and science.
Your participation in these events not only nurtures your own creative potential but also supports our mission to provide equitable access to art and science programs for youth and families across Oakland and the greater East Bay Area. Learn more about us.