Agency by Design Oakland

Our mission is to create and sustain ecosystems of agentic educators that center love and liberatory imagination.

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Have old objects lying around? Take it apart! Make thinking visible with parts, purposes and complexities.

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Getting into the foundations of Afrofuturism at yesterday's workshop

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What an incredible time slowing down with you all and creating beautiful things.

Thanks for coming out to our Paper Flower Maker Meet-Up.

Huge shoutout to @mohkahouse for their incredible hospitality and @dimondhalaleatery for the best wings hands down

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Sometimes you just need a BREAK and some time to MAKE 🌼

Come hang with us Monday for our Paper Flower Maker Meet Up!

✂️ Materials provided
🍓 Light bites
🍵 Tea for purchase
📍 Mohka House, Oakland
🗓 Sept 28 • 4:30–6:30

No experience needed—just come as you are 💐

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**Treat yourself + support Oakland teachers! 🥡❤️**

On Sept. 25, Panda Express at 8332 Oakport St. will donate 20% of participating sales to Agency by Design Oakland!

📱 Online: use code **3861140**
🥡 In person: **SHOW THIS FLYER**
Fri. 9/25 | 5–7:30 PM

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The beginning of the school year is A LOT 🌸 Come relax, unwind & surprise yourself with what you can create when you aren't forcing anything.

Join us @mohkahouse for a Paper Flower Maker Meet Up ✂️🌺 Food provided + no experience needed!

#OaklandEvents #TeacherCommunity

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🥡 Treat yourself. Support Oakland teachers. ❤️

Show this flyer at Panda Express, 📍 8332 Oakport St, Oakland
🗓️ June 26 | ⏰ 5–7:30 PM in-store or use code 3861138 online and 20% of sales will support Agency by Design Oakland's work with local educators.
#SupportOaklandTeachers

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CHECK OUT THIS LINEUP!!! This year's presenters are really on another level. We'll be out there learning from our incredible #abdoapprenticeship and #teacherfellowship teacher leaders and #BayAreaWritingProject and #JuniorCenterofArtandScience's expert facilitators

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What’s possible when we center creativity & belonging in education? ✨

Join us for a day of workshops, panels, ignite talks & interactive displays led by Bay Area educators.

Free for youth 18 & under. Lunch provided!

Get inspired + build more joyful learning spaces 💫

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NEW LOCATION FOR TOMORROW! Shukran to @mohkahouse for saving the day and sharing your beautiful space with us.

Can't wait to see you there, rain or shine.  Register through the link in bio- only a few spots left!

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#RemakeDays is coming to the Bay!!

Come out for one of the many community making events happening around the Bay this month as a part of @remakelearning days!

Check out the line up and follow our link in bio to sign up.

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Every Monday this month!! Get yourself some fried chicken (they have gf too!!) any Monday this month and a portion of the sales will help support our programming #agencybydesignoakland.

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Ever made your own journal?? 📓 Join us for a hands-on bookbinding workshop as part of @RemakeDays—learn beginner techniques & create your own leather-bound journal to take home.

No experience needed—just come ready to make & connect 💫
Family-friendly • Donation-based

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Oakland & Bay Area educators—join us for a playful happy hour 🍹✨
Connect, share resources, and get inspired around creative, maker-centered learning. Free + snacks & drinks provided!

#OaklandEducators #BayAreaTeachers #TeacherWellness #MakerEd #PlayBasedLearning #OaklandEvents

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Join our family-friendly henna (mehndi) workshop 🌿 Learn its history, cultural meaning & when it’s appropriate to practice. Celebrate the end of Ramadan & create your own design ✨

All materials, tea, coffee & sweets included ☕ Ages 8+ welcome

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2 weeks till you finally learn how to knit!

Join us for our next #CommonThreads workshop @UnderstoryOakland on Friday Feb 27 from 5-7pm.

Spread the word, bring a frined.

Registration link in bio 😉

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If you ever thought knitting wasn't for you, think again. Join us for our next #CommonThreads workshop at @understoryoakland. Nourishing food, refreshments, and all materials are provided—just come as you are. Link in bio to save your seat

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Explore the legacy & future of Black makers ✨ Join us as we imagine bold, liberated futures for learning.
Open to educators & community members | Snacks + 1 CEU available

#BlackMakers #Afrofuturism #EducatorPD #BlackCreativity

Link in bio to register!

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Need a cozy space to unwind and create with your hands?
Join us for Dye It Yourself—a beginner-friendly natural dye workshop where you’ll explore plant pigments and make your own beautifully dyed pieces.
Food, tea + materials included.
✨ Tickets limited! Link in bio.

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Save the date!

Learn the art + science of natural dyes on Fri Dec 5, 5–7 @obsidianhealingcamp 

Create vibrant eco-printed bandanas, explore color chemistry, and get ideas for classrooms + home projects. Refreshments + materials included. 21+

Register: https://t.co/Qe8iVJzPFy