Atelier Yaffe

Join us for Neptune Frost followed by a guided conversation on community asset mapping — exploring the people, places, and resources that support us. Hosted by in collaboration with , a growing initiative centered on connection and shared spaces.

Join TOFCO for Slam for Change! Public Health Day Celebration where poetry becomes a tool for expression, healing, and community connection. We are honored for our hosting location and guiding artist for joining us, and reflecting the main theme of our event ~ community~
Hosted at L’Atelier Yaffe, a Black-owned café and art space rooted in culture, creativity, and belonging.

Guided by Louna Eclipse a local Haitian-born poet, storyteller, and advocate! this session invites you to laugh, reflect, and speak your truth.

* All levels welcome - no experience needed, we will have guided sessions to learn how to start! *
Snacks provided + full café menu available (crêpes, sandwiches, drinks & more)
April 10th | 5:30-7 PM
L’Atelier Yaffe
RSVP in bio!

Radical Belonging starts with community. ✨

In celebration of Women’s Month, join us for a special screening of Rafiki followed by a guided community dialogue exploring storytelling, connection, and what it means to truly belong.

The evening will also feature:
✨ BIPOC women vendors
✨ Youth & community resource tables
✨ Space for reflection and conversation

📍 L’Atelier Yaffe
🗓 Thursday, March 12
⏰ 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Bring your rafiki (friend) and your voice 🙏🏿

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat explores how Black music, culture, and global politics intersect — revealing who controls culture, whose voices are amplified, and what histories are erased or reclaimed.

This gathering invites community into reflection, conversation, and collective learning drawing from African and Diasporic wisdom, Sankofa, and Ubuntu to look within and move forward together.

RSVP link in bio, hope to see you there!

As always, we love being your favorite third space 🫶🏾

See you Sunday ⚽️ link in bio to RSVP!

This guide exists to highlight, support, and connect Portland’s BIPOC-owned businesses, creatives, and community organizations. Whether you’re attending AFCON watch gatherings, exploring neighborhood resources, or simply looking to invest in local culture, this guide is a starting point for supporting small businesses and making meaningful connections. Add a business in the comments if they’re not on this list but should be!

As always, we love being your favorite third space 🫶🏾

We are a very small team that does almost everything in-house. Because why not? We are more than capable, and oftentimes these are the moments where true magic is created. We cannot thank our team enough for how much they contribute to L’Atelier, each and every one is the epitome of a creative and we are SO grateful to share space with such hardworking & talented individuals.

Breathing life into one another is essential to authentically building community, and looking back on how far we’ve come it is insane to see how much we’ve all grown & blossomed into our true selves in such a short time.

Merci Beaucoup, Ayùe, Mahalo Nui Loa, Mange Tak…THANK YOU. We would not be who we are without our team and friends that have turned into family. You are so loved and seen, we are grateful to be on this journey together ❤️

“Rain on Dry Earth” is a project that represents the fight for equality in women’s sports, blending fashion, culture and design - the kit says it all!

Come get one of these limited edition kits at the Rain on Dry Earth global exhibit series - it’s a limited edition and supports a great cause through Petrichor Football Association.

This exhibit will travel the world from San Francisco to NYC, Berlin and Yaoundé.

Let’s start here in Portland! The opening party is October 3rd at L’Atelier Yaffe from 7-10pm.

Many thanks & gratitude to:
football.association




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Lydia Wade-Sully


Link in bio to RSVP!

Join us for a fun evening of art & community with and .heart ✨

Ticket link in bio, see you Saturday 9/20 from 5-9PM 👨🏽‍🎨💃🏾

✨ Speakeasy Creative Showcase ✨ Thursday September 4th 9PM @ L’Atelier Yaffe

A one of a kind space for people to share their stories, personal art, and passion projects with the community.

Our theme, Cosmic Garden is a celebration of dreams, growth, and evolution 💐🌹🪐✨

Limited space, RSVP info in bio!