Events

Want to organize a reading, literary panel, or book launch? All event proposals go through Up Up Books and will take place in the bookstore/gallery half of the PALS building. Find more details and fill out the event request form via Up Up Books here.

Workshops

Interested in leading a class? Hosting a poetry workshop or zine-making night? Our workshop space is the spot for you!

All workshop proposals go through Buckman and will take place in the back room of the building (fondly referred to as “Sidecar”), which is outfitted with tables & chairs. This part of PALS is set up for writing & art making and is rented at an hourly rate. Details include:

  • Cost is sliding scale $20-$40 (USD) per hour.

  • Room capacity is approximately 13 people.

  • Aim for at least six weeks between submitting your pitch and the date of the workshop. We need at least one month to get the word out. As much lead time as possible is always appreciated!

  • Sidecar is a new endeavor so we expect to learn and finesse processes as we go.

  • Photos of space coming very soon!

Monthly meet-ups, ongoing workshops or classes with multiple meetings, and one-offs are all more than welcome. We aim to keep the hourly rate affordable so folks can set their own class sizes, curricula, and tuition prices. We know this city is chock-full of creative facilitators and community-makers and we look forward to seeing what ideas y’all come up with to put this space to good use!

FAQs

  • Anything with a literary or art component! Some examples could be: calligraphy class, letter writing, collage night, generative poetry workshop, exquisite corpse, key chain making / swap, critique night, book club, etc etc etc…

  • Two table and twelve chairs that can be rearranged. Bathrooms on site. Sink access.

  • We will provide one collaborative post on Buckman’s Instagram, an event listing on website, and mention in our newsletter. We currently don’t have the bandwidth to design graphics for anyone, so you will need to provide your own to be circulated through our outlets.

  • Sure thing. Just note that there may be ambient noise during bookstore hours (Thursday-Sunday 12pm-6pm)

  • Yes!

  • Payment for space rental is due the day before your workshop begins. Our Venmo or PayPal contact will be provided. (Each hour includes 10-15 minutes of flex time on either side for setup and takedown.)

    You handle all payments from workshop participants yourself.

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