Join artist Tohanash Tarrant and learn the basics of beading! During this 90-minute workshop, Tarrant will offer technique and tips while guiding participants through the steps to design and fabricate a beautiful beaded necklace of their own. In addition to the instructional portion of the workshop, Tarrant will also share examples of her own designs, providing an exclusive look into her work and process.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

It is time to awaken your powers of stress relief and deep healing! Join wellness leader Joyce Brian, as she leads participants through a Yoga Nidra session. Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping that comes with a plentitude of health benefits.

Bringing their own yoga mats and blankets for comfort, attendees will rest on the main floor of The Church as Joyce leads them through the deeply meditative practice, taking them from waking sleep to awakened consciousness. Relieving stress and promoting self-healing, Yoga Nidra taps into the third eye and journeys from alpha state to theta state consciousness. This journey helps you access your own intuition, creativity, and abundance and allows you to be present without self-image or “I,” thereby allowing your mind to explore yourself more fully.

Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, pillow, blankets, and anything else that will make you feel comfortable. Chairs will be provided for those who prefer to sit rather than lie on the ground.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

Explore the possibilities of creative writing and develop new connections between visual art and the written word! Led by published poet and scholar Star Black, this two-session literary workshop will focus on the idea of ekphrasis, an Ancient Greek term meaning “the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device.” Inspired by the works featured in Eternal Testament, participants will generate a series of creative texts detailing their unique experiences of selected pieces in the exhibition. Poets, writers, and anyone fascinated by the interweaving of art and literature are welcome to attend, with no prior writing experience required.

Join artist Shizu Saldamando for an interactive workshop on the history and process of paper-flower making, based on a pattern uncovered in the Manzanar archives at the Japanese American National Museum. One of 10 internment camps established in the U.S. during WWII, Manzanar War Relocation Center incarcerated over 10,000 Japanese Americans between 1942-1945. In total, approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans were detained nationwide.

Since prison camps for Japanese Americans were located on barren lands that did not yield flowers, prisoners came together to make their own paper flowers to commemorate important events and occasions during internment. When Manzanar and other prison camps were excavated, wire remnants that once bound paper-flower bouquets and wreaths were found at the gravesites, a reminder of how they honored those who passed on.

Using an assortment of crepe papers and floral wire, Saldamando will guide participants through each step of crafting a paper tea rose. All necessary materials are included in the cost of admission, and participants are encouraged to create several flowers which can be bound into small bouquets which can be taken home or incorporated into a collaborative memorial wreath.  

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

Join artist Toni Ross for an intermediate workshop on the practice and technique of weaving with a small handheld loom! In this session, participants will be introduced to several new stitches and learn techniques to create precise geometric patterns, free-form designs, and how to incorporate transparency into a weaving. Ross will also present a slideshow highlighting key influences and samples of her own recently completed work.

Explore new connections between visual art and the written word in a two-session literary workshop led by poet and scholar Star Black. This ongoing series of workshops  focuses on the idea of ekphrasis, an ancient Greek term meaning “the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device.”

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

Join us as we awaken our body’s natural ability to harmonize using the ancient Japanese practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu with wellness leaders Susan Remkus-Denis and Maria Maier. The pair will give a brief presentation about the origins and basic components of the practice, outlining why it is an effective and ideal approach for healthcare professionals and self-care seekers alike. After the presentation, attendees will apply the technique while relaxing with the sounds of crystal singing bowls.

“One of the best ways to understand a people is to observe their dance,” says Johnnoy Johnson. Join Johnnoy as he shares his love for dance, his knowledge, and his passion for his Jamaican roots, as he highlights and educates us on the movements that are an inextricable part of Afro-Caribbean spirituality. Dance plays a vital role in Afro-Caribbean religious tradition and is one of the outlets used to connect and aid those of African descent in identifying where their ancestors lived in the Motherland (Africa).

Participants will learn about different deities and their associated gestures; explore movement vocabularies from Jamaica, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, and Haiti; and gain an understanding of ritualistic dance and how it has become part of the contemporary dance and choreography tradition. While this is a movement-based workshop and participants will be moving, no prior skill level is required. The dancing will be easily adaptable for all ages and fitness levels.

*Space is limited please register in advance.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

Join artist Roisin Bateman and adventure into the world of pastel! Over four 2-hour sessions, beginners and practicing artists alike will be guided through the process of working with this “magical dust,” finding out just how versatile and forgiving pastels can be. In a supportive and relaxed environment, participants will explore the world of color, focusing on value, hue, tone, warm/cool, and complementary colors. Using pan-pastels, pastel sticks, various cloths, and erasers, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with layers, adding and subtracting color to develop their work. Each session will begin with a series of easy and informative warm-up exercises, followed by working from life.

 Step-by-step guidance will be provided, along with all necessary materials and equipment. In the words of Roisin: “All you need to bring is an open mind and heart!”

Class size is limited to 10 to ensure an optimal participant-to-instructor ratio.

Ring in the new year with seasoned Reiki Master KAREN MEYER, assisted by STEPHANIE JOYCE on the gong, as we learn the fundamentals of Reiki. Learn why Einstein’s words “Everything is vibration” and “Everything is energy” are the language of Reiki practitioners worldwide.

Learn the basics of Reiki and experience it hands-on, discover the healing power of sound, the healing properties of instruments such as the gong, the crystal singing bowl, and tuning forks, and redefine scent as vibration as we examine the special properties of different essential oils. Then, immerse yourself in the deep relaxation of a sound bath with a guided meditation.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

Tina Curran, a founding teacher in the worldwide Tai Chi Foundation, joins us for our December Wellness Monday as we harness the energy of the final full moon of the year.  Curran invites participants to an informative and interactive introduction to tai chi, the ancient martial art of movement for health and balance. Focusing on Qigong, sometimes called the “internal” part of tai chi, Curran will help us access some of the benefits of its in-depth movements and principles, allowing us to tune in to our essential being and open to our true strengths.

Tai chi, often called “moving meditation” is part of traditional Chinese meditation and is based on establishing the natural flow of qi (life energy) through the body. Tune in to the healing and rejuvenating energies of nature, heightened by the energy of the full moon, as we work with gentle yet energizing movements and self-massages. Designed to release stress and enhance energy, these low-impact exercise techniques are easy to learn, help build immunity, and aid in bringing clarity, openness, and flow in body and mind.

In the wise words of martial arts legend and accomplished Qigong practitioner, Bruce Lee, “…water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

Celine Antoine is a certified breathwork guide who takes great joy in helping people to reconnect to the pure intention of their hearts. Join us for this Wellness Monday as Céline leads us in an intensive Healing Breathwork class.  Bring your yoga mat and a blanket for comfort, and wear comfortable clothing, as we mindfully use our breath to strengthen our connection to self and access the secrets of our hearts where our purest intention and inner wisdom reside.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

Nicole Windenberger kicks off our Fall Wellness Monday Program with an introductory workshop in Vedic Dance. Experience the basics of this Indian dance tradition that is grounded in the experience of consciousness and transcendence and is rich in physiological benefits, bringing practitioners good health and happiness. 

Often characterized by flat colors and bold graphic shapes, block printing has long been an affordable and approachable medium for creating multiple prints. From a block of linoleum, an image is created by carving away areas of negative space. Leaving only the final design, the block can then be rolled with ink and printed using a press or by hand. Once carved, the block can be printed indefinitely, varying color, orientation, and even layering additional blocks. Led by artist and printmaker Robynn Smith, this workshop will offer an introduction to the block printing process, exploring techniques for carving, printing, and more.