Alina Petrichyn and Sonya Falcon, founders of Pour Toi, met at Parsons when they were 19 and quickly bonded over their shared love of art, struggles of being water signs, and coming of age in post-soviet immigrant families. After years of leading creative teams across major media and tech brands, they found themselves longing for the raw, hands-on joy of creating—something driven by inspiration.

They just couldn’t find a space that felt right. They didn’t want an art class, but didn’t want a party either. They dreamed of something that balanced thoughtful design with fun and curiosity, a space that felt creative yet welcoming. So they decided to make it themselves and they couldn’t help but share it with you.