Learn the tips and techniques of Painting en Plein Air with Mavis as she takes her class outdoors to one of the local gardens to enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature. If you are new to plein air painting, you will learn to observe light, shadow, and color while creating an original work of 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. Registration is required. This class will […]
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 will offer a new 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 […]
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 […]
Join fine artist Alex Gaal and learn the fundamentals of drawing with point perspective to create the illusion of depth and space on paper to achieve a realistic work of art. No previous drawing experience is required for this class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM CLASS. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12PM, SEPTEMBER […]
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 […]
All stress is first held in the nervous system. When the nervous system is saturated, the stress flows into the muscles and organs of the body. Since most stress is perceived, controlling the mind is crucial. Explore the variety of yogic techniques for controlling the mind to help release the stress in your life. All Levels. […]
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. Registration is required. This class will […]
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 will offer a new 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 […]
EFT 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 we will […]
Often called stipple or dotting, pointillism is a technique of painting in which small dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886. In this class you will start with a simple line drawing of an animal and, using an assortment of markers, […]
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 […]
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 SEPTEMBER 23RD AT 5PM FOR ART SUPPLIES TO BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO 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. Registration is required. This class will […]
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 will offer a new 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 […]
The first color to emerge in the spring is typically daffodils. Those bright yellow trumpets bring smiles to our faces and signal the awakening of spring. Fall is the time for planting. Join Catherine for an online discussion of bulb planting. Register by Sept 28th, 5pm for Art Supplies to be mailed. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON […]
Writing is a way to reach into our minds and find surprises. Through writing exercises and class discussion we will try to help our stories come to the surface and find light. We will focus each month on one component of craft in writing that loosens up our inhibitions and allows words to flow more […]
The Bayeux tapestries are some of the most well-known tapestries dating as far back as 1077. They are not truly tapestries, but embroidered narratives. Join Textile Designer Jacqui Mehring for this three-session workshop as we explore the Bayeux tapestries and create our own personal embroidered story. When registering you must be able to attend all […]
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 also offers us the strength and joy of community. A Still Forest Pool is a twice-a-month gathering for anyone interested in mindfulness meditation. […]
Ready to get off the "auto" button on your digital camera? Join Dave Dulaney for this 4-session workshop that covers the basic concepts and practices of digital photography. To participate, you must have a digital camera and be able to attend all 4 classes ((10/14,10/28, 11/11, 11/28). When registering, please sign up for all four classes […]
For healthy hip joints, we need strength and mobility in all areas surrounding the hips. Join Yoga Instructor Terry Brown as he offers yoga practices designed to improve the hip joint function and help reduce pain. All levels. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM CLASS. REGISTRATION CLOSES 12PM ON THE DAY OF […]
Enjoy creating a decorative journal in this three-part workshop. In Part I and Part II, we will create an assortment of decorated papers using a variety of Suminagashi and Paste Paper techniques. In Part III, we will make a Japanese-style bound journal with paper samples, pop-ups, and blank pages. This journal can be used to […]
Expressive writing has the power to help us heal and transform our physical, mental and spiritual health. Join author and writing instructor Molly Haile and learn techniques to add to your writing practice, or to begin writing in a personal journal. All are welcome to this inspiring and supportive workshop. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE […]
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. Registration is required. This class will […]
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 will offer a new 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 […]
Join Bev 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 to relieve stress. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM CLASS. REGISTRATION CLOSES 12PM ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS. YOU […]
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 OCTOBER 18TH AT 12PM. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE ZOOM ACCESS […]
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 […]
Join us for this fun and creative workshop exploring the Tunnel Book structure. Participants will learn how to design and assemble a book that, when opened, stands freely presenting layered imaginative pages. The cutouts invite the viewer to look through the layered spaces. Collage, drawing, and painting can be used to create the imagery. REGISTRATION […]
Helpful for both newcomers and those with experience meditating, these sessions welcome you to explore simple ways to support yourself, in the here and now. While we cannot always choose our life circumstances, we can always access inner-connection and cultivate kindness. Join these sessions to explore together, through meditations and conversations, our tremendous inner human […]
Learn the whole process of creating a painting from a photograph from start to finish. Using a #2 pencil, you will transfer the outline of elements in a garden scene to watercolor paper and then create a lovely painting based on the garden photograph. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON OCTOBER 10TH AT 5PM FOR ART SUPPLIES TO BE […]
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. Registration is required. This class will […]
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 will offer a new 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ready to get off the "auto" button on your digital camera? Join Dave Dulaney for this 4-session workshop that covers the basic concepts and practices of digital photography. To participate, you must have a digital camera and be able to attend all 4 classes ((10/14,10/28, 11/11, 11/28). When registering, please sign up for all four classes […]
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. Registration is required. This class will […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage will offer a new 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 […]