HÚE (Hearts Unknown Education)
Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE), 184 Franklin Avenue, Bend, OR 97701
About
HÚE (Hearts Unknown Education) offers free creative wellness classes for kids and youth. The program includes art and painting, music and dance, photography and video, knitting and crochet, meditation and wellness programs, workshops and community events, and therapeutic support resources. Creative wellness classes are offered every Monday through Thursday.
Programs
- Creative Wellness Classes — Kids and youth · Monday through Thursday
- Workshops & Community Events — Kids and youth · Community-based experiences that bring kids together through creativity, collaboration, and fun.
- Therapeutic Support Resources — Kids and families · Access to mental health professionals, tools, and resources for kids and families who need support.
- Art & Painting — Youth · Explore drawing, painting, and mixed media while building confidence, emotional expression, and creative problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.
- Music & Dance — Youth · Use music, rhythm, and movement to strengthen self-expression, reduce stress, and build confidence, connection, and emotional awareness.
- Photography & Video — Youth · Learn storytelling, camera skills, and visual creativity while developing observation, communication, and confidence in sharing your perspective.
- Knitting & Crochet — Youth · Create with your hands through guided knitting and crochet projects that encourage patience, focus, mindfulness, and calming mental routines.
- Meditation & Wellness Programs — Youth · Practice mindfulness, breathing, and grounding techniques that help improve emotional regulation, self-awareness, focus, and overall mental well-being.
- Drop-In Mental Health Services — Youth and families · Brief sessions with licensed therapists designed to provide immediate support for youth in distress and bridge the gap until longer-term treatment is available.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: Creative wellness classes are offered every Monday through Thursday.
About the provider
HÚE is a nonprofit with community partnerships. It also offers free access to mental health professionals every Monday for students and HÚE family members. The program is not a traditional art school and not a clinical mental health provider.
HÚE is not a traditional art school and not a clinical mental health provider. Programs are free. The enrollment form says the team will reach out within 48 hours and invite families to visit the studio.
What families say
“The community at HÚE is really accepting, and kind and caring, and they’re always going to be there. That means a lot to me. They’ve helped me through my worst times. I think a lot of people go through difficulties in their own lives, and I think what HÚE does is a really major thing.” — Jasper, HÚE Student
“HÚE saved my child’s life. They provided a safe place for them to and make them feel like they weren’t alone.” — HÚE Parent
“Healing doesn’t always happen in offices or clinics; it happens in community. When kids are given a space to create, connect, and feel valued, we’re supporting their mental health in real, lasting ways.” — Dr. Heck, HÚE Volunteer
Last updated September 5, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.