About the Series

At Barrio Pop Studio, we believe that belonging is more than a feeling—it’s a radical act of co-creation. Belonging Futures is a 7-part series of intimate, ticketed candle-making workshops designed to explore healing, memory, and cultural roots through scent and botanical craft.

Hosted at Monica’s Porch, each 2-hour session is a sensory experience where scent becomes a language of connection. Participants will work with natural materials—coconut soy wax, botanicals, and essential oils—to create their own candles while engaging in reflection, storytelling, and intention-setting rooted in Latinx traditions.

This is more than a craft class. It’s a communal ritual. A celebration of creativity, healing, and futures we imagine together.

The Scent Fair

Thursday, November 14 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The series will culminate in a Scent Fair—a public gathering celebrating the intersection of scent, memory, and art. The fair will showcase three Austin-based contemporary artists working with fragrance and healing in their visual practices. This closing event invites the community to explore scent as a storytelling medium and cultural archive.

Facilitator

Carlos Moreno, founder of Barrio Pop Studio, brings over a decade of experience in arts-based healing, museum education, and candle design. This series is a synthesis of his passions for ritual, fragrance, and cultural memory.

Ticket Info Coming Soon

Supported By

This workshop series is made possible with support from the City of Austin Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Special thanks to Monica’s Porch for hosting.