Discover how to tell your story through the power of photography. In Session 2, we will share our photos based on the assignment given in Session I. This will be a no stress, fun class to share and learn from each other. No photo background required. Phone cameras and Point and Shoots are welcome. Class […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
Join this online weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Additional helpful notes: Please wear comfortable, […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
EFT (Emotional Freedom Tapping) is a practical self-help method that involves using the fingers to gently tap on the body's acupuncture points along the meridian lines to relieve anxiety and pain. EFT tapping is a form of acupressure that works with the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture for physical and emotional ailments. In this session […]
Join guest instructor Lauren Rubin for an ongoing exploration of mindfulness meditation. This biweekly drop-in facilitates personal meditation practice and understanding by investigating common meditation hindrances and the factors that support meditative steadiness, while gently turning towards the grace and beauty inherent in our hearts, our minds, and our lives. This evening session is designed […]
Zentangling is the art of making simple marks on paper that emerge into beautiful patterns and designs, while bringing a heightened state of calm and relaxation for mind, body, and spirit! REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 17TH AT 5PM FOR ART SUPPLIES TO BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME. (We mail supplies to all registered participants who […]
Join Fine Art Book Maker & Paper Marbling Artist Susanne Baker and discover different forms of paper decoration. We will explore Suminagashi (serendipitous beauty), where the ink floats on water to create one-of-a-kind works of paper art, and pastepaper which is like finger-painting for adults. Learn paper techniques you can use to create numerous different […]
Join artist Krystal Hart and experience the art of self-expressive “Creative Play.” Learn to use more than one art material on this journey to discover meaning and beauty within the abstract work you create. You will utilize the best each medium has to offer. Krystal will demonstrate methods using familiar art mediums and handmade art […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please wear comfortable, […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
Huna is the ancient Hawaiian energy therapy practice of replacing and releasing the densities and blockages of energy connected to anxiety and pain. You are then replacing what has been released with the positive energy your body requires to relax and heal itself. Registration is required. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM […]
Learn to capture the sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world around you using traditional drawing techniques. In this course you will learn to observe and create illustrations of nature using just a pen or pencil. Registration is required. This class will be held in person in the the Hirsch classroom. Masks are required. […]
In this this relaxing workshop we make a small pincushion using felt pieces, embroidery threads, and any beads, buttons, and yarns you would like to add to embellish your pincushion further! We will provide a template and embroidery stitches to help you get started! Registration is required. Participants to provide: Any buttons, ribbons, fabric scraps, […]
As our understanding of mindfulness grows, we come to realize the deep importance of a regular meditation practice. Gathering as a group to meditate not only facilitates our personal meditation practice, but it also offers us the strength and joy of community. A Still Forest Pool is a twice-a-month gathering for anyone interested in mindfulness […]
Not the creature but the playful writing form that, much like the real hermit crab, "borrows" homes. Hermit crab essays and stories borrow everyday forms such as instruction manuals, recipes, horoscopes, or questionnaires and use them to become something unexpected and new. In this class, we'll look at several published examples and then write our […]
A mala is a string of 108 beads used to help the mind focus during meditation. Traditionally, yogis and meditators would use malas to count mantras during Japamala practice, a form of mantra meditation. Counting the beads helps meditators focus on the sounds, vibration, and meaning of the words chanted. Join Kim and create your […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please wear comfortable, […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
Join Beverly for this ongoing exploration of the Japanese technique of Reiki energy. We will start with a Reiki share, sending Reiki as a group, and then experience a guided Reiki Meditation for relaxation from holiday stress and anxiety. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM CLASS. Registration closes at 12 p.m. on […]
Learn to capture the sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world around you using traditional drawing techniques. In this course you will learn to observe and create illustrations of nature using just a pen or pencil. Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON March 14TH AT 12PM YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ART […]
Join Ash Poirier for an ongoing exploration of mindfulness meditation. This biweekly drop-in facilitates personal meditation practice and understanding by investigating common meditation hindrances and the factors that support meditative steadiness, while gently turning towards the grace and beauty inherent in our hearts, our minds, and our lives. This evening session is designed to introduce […]
In this printing workshop we will create a group of small Tibetan prayer flags embellished with stencil printed patterns using shape and color. We will share thoughts about our personal hopes and dreams while creating a suite of small flags. Designing, printing, and creating the flags will be a healing process as we send healing […]
Mandala comes from the Sanskrit word "Mandal" meaning circle. It is a circular symmetrical design with repetitions of patterns, creating an illusion of motion. The art and practice of creating the mandala is a soothing ritual used as a meditative tool offering a sense of calmness while expressing your creativity. Join Mavis and experience this […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please wear comfortable, […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
Breathworks is a program that blends both Eastern traditions and modern neuroscience and psychology. Controlled breathing has been shown to reduce stress, increase alertness, and boost your immune system. In this session, we will explore techniques to reduce pain and anxiety, followed by a meditation practice. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM […]
Open Studio is our way of staying connected, sharing creative projects, and learning new techniques from our featured artists. Gain inspiration and creative lessons from fine artist Bob Nordbruch. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM CLASS. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 21ST AT 12 PM. You will receive a Zoom link the day […]
As our understanding of mindfulness grows, we come to realize the deep importance of a regular meditation practice. Gathering as a group to meditate not only facilitates our personal meditation practice, but it also offers us the strength and joy of community. A Still Forest Pool is a twice-a-month gathering led by Meditation Instructor Ash […]
The feet have about 1300 nerve endings per square inch, which are strangled by our shoes! Join Terry and learn yoga practices and exercises to keep your ankles and feet flexible and strong so that carrying the weight of your body on them is effortless and filled with happiness. Good mobility in the feet translates […]
This class is exclusively for those who are new to Zentangle class (never taken a class or have only attended one class). Learn the art of making simple marks on paper that emerge into beautiful patterns and designs, while bringing a heightened state of calm, and relaxation for mind body and spirit. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please wear comfortable, […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
EFT (Emotional Freedom Tapping) is a practical self-help method that involves using the fingers to gently tap on the body's acupuncture points along the meridian lines to relieve anxiety and pain. EFT tapping is a form of acupressure that works with the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture for physical and emotional ailments. In this session […]
Join fiber artists Jacqui Mehring and Vanessa McCormick and bring stitch, fiber, and textile projects to share while we explore traditional and contemporary textile art for inspiration. During our open studio sessions, we will make plans for field trips to museums, galleries, fiber shows, and artist studios. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS […]