Weekly Sessions

 

Thursday Meditative Prayer & Gratitude Painting

*** NEW TIME ***

Thursday, June 13^th, 20^th, 27^th  ~  4pm to 5:30pm

Get a head start in celebrating Truckee Thursdays with early parking and a little Gratitude before enjoying the festivities. This expressive freeform session is open to all levels and beginners are highly encouraged. Come and paint to beautiful music and leave with a full heart and a new painting. Suggested donation $10.

 

Friday Open Studio

Friday, June 14^th, 21^st, 28^th  ~  10am to 2pm

Work on your own project at your own pace in a variety of media. Instruction with watercolor and drawing available. Available to ages 14 to 114. Suggested donation $20.

 

 

Saturday Morning Art Classes

  

Landscape Sketching

Saturday, June 15^th  ~  9:30am to 12:30pm

Field Trip! Sketch the beautiful scenery at the top of the Spur View Trail. Email artsinwellness@gmail.com for directions and details. Suggested donation is $20.

 

SoulCollage® Workshop with Christine Sproehnle

Saturday, June 22^nd  ~  9:30am to 12:30pm

This SoulCollage® Workshop focuses on the Summer Solstice: Sunshine, Laughter, Whimsy, LightHeart, Clown, Joker, Coyote, Funster, Fool, Trickster, Rule Breaker, Risk Taker, Extremist, Fringe Dweller, Jester & other aspects of ‘the wild card’ known as The Great Interruptor. The folks who show up at this class will certainly have a wild hair or two. Three hour collage studio time includes 30 minutes of spontaneous interpretation & mini gallery. Pre-registration will hold your seat. $30 includes all materials for three collages, tea & cookies. Limited to 11 participants. Required class: Introductory SoulCollage Session. Contact Christine 530-587-1081.

 

Beginning Bookmaking with Gail Penney

Saturday, June 29^th ~ 9:30am to 12:30pm

In this instructive workshop you will learn how to make two fabulous books: a travel journal and a mini accordion book with decorative papers. The workshop will cover bookmaking terminology, basic folding and stitching techniques. You will leave with two beautiful finished products. Some materials provided, and students will need to bring some of their own tools. Call Gail for tool requirements: 530-277-7760. Additional advanced bookmaking workshops will follow in July. Fee for class: $35.

Tuesday, April 30th, 5pm to 8pm

 

Artists Reception at Riverside Studios, 10060 Donner Pass Road.

 

Join us in celebrating the return of Ann Huisman, featured artist in the Arts in Wellness art show. Ann was off in Europe continuing her healing journey during the opening reception, and will be returning to Truckee just in time for the closing of the art show. 

  

Help us celebrate Ann’s art, life and journey to wellness. Live music, drinks and snacks will be provided, along with lots of stories, smiles and laughs!  

 

 

 

Arts in Wellness Studio … where everyone paints

  – materials, music and aprons provided!

 

May 2013 Calendar

 

Painting Flowers Watercolor Instruction

Thursday, May 2nd  1:30pm to 4:30pm

Learn how to paint flowers in this instructional session with Susie Alexander. Suggested donation $20.

 

Thursday Night Meditative Prayer & Gratitude Painting

Thursday, May 2nd & 9th  5:30pm to 7pm

This expressive freeform session is open to all levels and beginners are highly encouraged. Come and paint to beautiful music and leave with a full heart and a new painting. Suggested donation $10.

 

Friday Open Studio ~ Mother’s Day Special!

Friday, May 3rd  10am to 5:30pm

A Mother’s day painting. Come celebrate this day with a special painting for your Mother; it’s the perfect gift to yourself and to her. Guidance and easy instruction by Susie Alexander. Suggested donation $20.

 

Empowering the Second Chakra Expressive Painting Workshop

Saturday, May 4th  9:30am to 12:30pm

There is so much information held within each Chakra; understanding this can help us navigate and understand our individual journeys at a profound level. The second Chakra relates to our relationships with others and to our relationship with the material world. Come join and share your wisdom; you will leave with two paintings that celebrate this human experience! Expressive painting with Susie Alexander; meditation with easy guided steps. Suggested donation is $30

 

Painting Landscapes Watercolor Instruction

Thursday, May 9th   1:30pm to 4:30pm

Learn about painting landscapes with watercolors. Suggested donation $20.

 

Friday Open Studio

Friday, May 10th & 17th  10am to 5:30pm

Work on your own project at your own pace in a variety of media. Instruction with watercolor and drawing available. Available to ages 14 to 114. Suggested donation $20.

 

A Mother’s Love Expressive Painting Workshop

Saturday, May 11th  9:30am to 12:30pm

Come celebrate this day with your own Expressive painting under the easy guidance of Susie Alexander. Bring your hearts, your memories, your love and passion to celebrate Mother’s day, and maybe bring your mother… It will make the perfect Mother’s day gift. Expressive painting; easy guided steps to follow, and you will leave with two paintings. Suggested donation $30.

 

SoulCollage® Workshop with Christine Sproehnle

Saturday, May 18th  10am to 1pm

Christine Rae Sproehnle is a SoulCollage® Facilitator trained and certified by Seena Frost. Come begin to create your own deck of SoulCollage cards. Each one represents one aspect of your personality or Soul, which intuitively guide you into exploring life’s deeper questions. You will really enjoy this creative process with Tahoe local Christine Sproehnle! Suggested donation $30.

 

 Special Event!

 

Artists Reception at Riverside Studios

Friday, April 5th  4pm to 8pm

The first Arts in Wellness Art Show kicks off at Truckee First Friday! Check out the artwork, meet the artists and enjoy live music, food and drink.

 

 

Weekly Sessions

 

New Thursday Afternoon Instructional Sessions! 

Develop your skills with personalized instructions from Susie! Suggested donation $20.

~ Thursday, April 4th  1:30pm to 4:30pm

Drawing Instruction

~ Thursday, April 11th  1:30pm to 4:30pm

Advanced Drawing Instruction

~ Thursday, April 18th  1:30pm to 4:30pm

Watercolor Painting Instruction

~ Thursday, April 25th  1:30pm to 4:30pm

Acrylic Painting Instruction

 

Thursday Night Meditative Prayer & Gratitude Painting

Thursday, April 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th  5:30pm to 7pm

This expressive freeform session is open to all levels and beginners are highly encouraged. Come and paint to beautiful music and leave with a full heart and a new painting. Suggested donation $10.

 

Friday Open Studio ~ New All Day Session!

Friday, April 5th, 12th & 26th  10am to 5:30pm

Work on your own project at your own pace in a variety of media. Instruction with watercolor and drawing available. Available to ages 14 to 114. Suggested donation $20.

 

Friday Open Studio ~ Vagina Monologues Special!

Friday, April 19th  10am to 5:30pm

Tahoe SAFE Alliance will be presenting The Vagina Monologues at the North Tahoe Event Center on April 26th & 27th. In support of this event, we will be creating paintings in the studio which will be donated to TSA. Monologues actresses will be painting and everyone is welcome to come and create! Suggested donation $20.

~ 10am to 2pm: Freeform artwork in Tempera paint.

~ 2pm to 5pm: A special guided workshop using Tempera paint.

 

 

Saturday Workshops

 

The Wisdom of the Chakras ~ at For Goodness Sake

Saturday, April 6th  9:30am to 3:30pm

Join Barbara Ricotta and Susie Alexander for a day of exploring the wisdom of our Chakras. There is so much information held within each Chakra; understanding this can help us navigate and understand our individual journeys at a profound level. In the morning Barbara will take you through sound, movement, meditation and journaling through each of the Chakras for an experiential and transformational journey. After lunch Susie will guide you step by step into a painting process that will have your Chakras glowing. No painting experience necessary and all materials and aprons are supplied; bring a lunch snack. Suggested donation is $30.

  

Empowering the First Chakra ~ at the Arts in Wellness Studio

Saturday, April 13th  9:30am to 3:30pm

This is a follow up workshop to the April 6th workshop “The Wisdom of the Chakras” (attendance at the first one highly suggested). This Chakra relates to a sense of grounded-ness in our physical world, and even though each Chakra plays a vital role of our whole energetic system, this Chakra serves in supporting the rest. From a place of laying down roots and creating a sense of belonging we are better able to materialize our dreams. Suggested donation $30. Bring a lunch snack!

 

More Chakra Workshops coming…

Empowering the Second Chakra ~ Saturday, May 4th

Empowering the Third Chakra ~ Saturday, June 15th

 

 

Arts in Wellness ~ Community Art Studio

…where everyone paints – materials, music and aprons are provided!

 

March 2013 Calendar

 

Watercolor Pencil Workshop:

Painting Sierra Wild Flowers and Landscapes

Saturday March 16^th from 9:30am to 2:30pm

This instructional workshop will get you warmed up for capturing the beauty and colors of Spring in the mountains. Bring a lunch snack. All materials and aprons are provided and the music is free! Workshop fee is $30.

                                                                   

Beginners Acrylic Painting Workshop:

Painting the Soul

Saturday March 23^rd from 9:30am to 2:30pm

Easter is coming and the resurrective soul is thick with emotions, experiences, feelings and color. It is also a source of our wisdom. Come tap in to that expressive source and you will not be disappointed. You will leave with a full heart and two paintings that validate your soul’s eternal beauty. All materials and aprons provided, music is free. Bring a lunch snack. Workshop fee is $30.

 

Wednesday Open Studio

Wednesday March 6^th,13^th, 20^th & 27^th from 3pm to 7:30pm

Drop in Open Studio to work on your own project; instruction available. Available to ages 14 and up. Suggested donation $15.

 

Thursday Open Studio

Thursday March 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28^th from 3pm to 5pm

Open Studio drawing for ages 10 to 13. Learn steps for working with shadow and contrast. Suggested donation $10.

 

Thursday Night Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

Thursday March 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28^th from 5:30pm to 7pm

This expressive freeform session is open to all levels and beginners are highly encouraged. Come and paint to beautiful music and leave with a full heart and a new painting. Suggested donation $5.

 

Friday Open Studio

Friday March 1^st, 8^th, 15^th & 22^nd from 1pm to 5:30pm

(No Open Studio March 29th for Easter break.) Work on your own project at your own pace in a variety of media. Instruction with watercolor and drawing available. Available to ages 14 to 114. Suggested donation $20.

 

Coming in April…The Wisdom of the Chakras

Saturday April 6^th at For Goodness Sake with Barbara Ricotta and Susie Alexander. Come connect to body and soul through movement and color.

Arts in Wellness operates on a donation basis and no one is turned away. We appreciate your signing-up by phone or email 24 hours in advance of an event so we can be prepared for your arrival.

Arts in Wellness is an art studio that is open to the public, providing a variety of art sessions and instructions: painting, drawing, collage and crafts for non-artists and artists alike. The intention is to welcome everyone in finding their expression is unique and valid and to communicate with color in a whole new way.

The Arts in Wellness studio is located at 10153 West River Street, Truckee, CA  96161. It is a loft studio with eight stations, providing classes and workshops with acrylic paint, watercolor, tempera paint and drawing. Materials and aprons are provided and all sessions are limited to eight participants unless otherwise stated.

To sign up or ask questions, email susiepaintbrush@hotmail.com, call/text 530-277-3669, or call 530-414-6210.

Arts in Wellness Studio

…where everyone paints – materials, music and aprons are provided!

 

February 2013 Calendar

 

Thursday, February 7th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged). It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Tonight’s focus: painting with watercolor and music. Suggested donation $5.

 

Friday, February 8^th ~ 1pm to 5pm

Open Studio

Fridays are Open Studio for anyone to come and pursue that project they’ve always wanted to try (paint those flowers that you took a picture of while hiking last summer…) and work on individual projects. Assistance available if needed. Must be over 14 years of age. Suggested donation $20 per session. Please sign up in advance.

 

Thursday, February 14^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged). It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Tonight’s focus: painting with watercolor and music. Suggested donation $5.

 

Tuesday, February 19^th ~ 5:30pm to 7:30pm

New Creative Group

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

This group will be an ongoing 12 week session (with an Easter break) and will follow the book “Walking in This World, The Practical Art of Creativity” by Julia Cameron. Each session will begin with group discussion based on the reading, followed by 1 hour of creative application at the Arts in Wellness studio (an artist’s date!). If you have read “The Artists Way” also by Julia Cameron this is a wonderful opportunity to actually step into the world of original creative expression and celebrate yourself as an artist and creator by birthright. Supplies are available though you are welcome to bring your own. Each participant is responsible for purchase of the book and required reading of the chapters as the weeks unfold. Donations are welcome for studio supplies used, though no one is turned away. Suggested donation $5 per session.

 

Wednesday, February 20^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Watercolor Technique Instruction

February instructional will concentrate on Watercolor techniques, from basic wash applications to details and tools (you’d be surprised how handy toilet paper is). This session is open to all levels and beginners are highly encouraged. Explore in a whole new way! Suggested donation $10.

 

Thursday, February 21^st ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged). It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Tonight’s focus: painting with watercolor and music. Suggested donation $5.

 

Friday, February 22^nd ~ 1pm to 5pm

Open Studio

Watercolor technique instruction from 1pm to 3:30pm and time for personal creative projects. Suggested donation $20. Please sign up in advance.

 

Saturday, February 23^rd ~ 9:30am to 2:30pm

Acrylic Painting Workshop: Painting the Sierra snowy mountain landscape

If you’ve always wanted to follow complete step by step instruction from blank canvas to a finished painting, this is a great opportunity for you. This is the painting we’ll each be creating in this workshop. Materials, music and aprons provided.  Bring a lunch snack! Suggested donation $30.

 

Sunday, February 24^th ~ 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Painting Workshop at the Center for Spiritual Living with Reverend Liz

Love given, Love received and Loving on Purpose

This is a two hour workshop painting with acrylic on canvas. No prior painting experience required as you are already creative by birthright! Materials, music and aprons provided; bring an open heart and you will leave with two paintings, a smile and a full heart. Suggested donation $20. This session will follow the morning service at the Center for Spiritual Living Center Tahoe-Truckee at 700 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Please contact admin@godattahoe.org or 530-581-5117 to sign up.

 

Tuesday, February 26^th ~ 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

 

Wednesday, February 27^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Watercolor Technique Instruction

February instructional will concentrate on Watercolor techniques, from basic wash applications to details and tools (you’d be surprised how handy toilet paper is). This session is open to all levels and beginners are highly encouraged. Explore in a whole new way! Suggested donation $10.

 

Thursday, February 28^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged). It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Tonight’s focus: painting with watercolor and music. Suggested donation $5.

 

 

Arts in Wellness operates on a donation basis and no one is turned away. We appreciate your signing-up by phone or email 24 hours in advance of an event so we can be prepared for your arrival.

 

Arts in Wellness is an art studio that is open to the public, providing a variety of art sessions and instructions: painting, drawing, collage and crafts for non-artists and artists alike. The intention is to welcome everyone in finding their expression is unique and valid and to communicate with color in a whole new way.

 

The Arts in Wellness studio is located at 10153 West River Street, Truckee, CA  96161. It is a loft studio with eight stations, providing classes and workshops with acrylic paint, watercolor, tempera paint and drawing. Materials and aprons are provided and all sessions are limited to eight participants unless otherwise stated.

 

To sign up or ask questions, email susiepaintbrush@hotmail.com , or call/text 530-277-3669, office 530-414-6210.

 

Arts in Wellness is an art studio that is open to the public, providing a variety of art sessions and instructions: painting, drawing, collage and crafts for non-artists and artists alike. The intention is to welcome everyone in finding their expression is unique and valid and to communicate with color in a whole new way.

The studio of Arts in Wellness is located at 10153 West River Street, Truckee, CA  96161. It is a loft studio with eight stations, providing classes and workshops with acrylic paint, watercolor, tempera paint and drawing. Materials and aprons are provided and all sessions are limited to eight participants unless otherwise stated. Please email susiepaintbrush@hotmail.com to sign up or call 530-414-6210 or 530-277-3669.

 

Arts in Wellness ~ January 2013 Calendar

 

Thursday, January 3^rd ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Gratitude Painting Night

Painting dark to light; we will paint on black paper and metaphorically move from darkness to discovering light. Suggested donation $5 to $10.

 

Wednesday, January 9^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group

Chapters 8 and 9 of Walking in this World.

 

Wednesday, January 9^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Drawing Level 1

Drawing level 1 with instruction. Suggested donation $10.

 

Thursday, January 10^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Gratitude Painting Night

Painting dark to light with three colors; we will paint on black paper and metaphorically move from darkness to light using three colors. Suggested donation $5 to $10.

 

Friday, January 11^th ~ 1pm to 5pm

Open Studio

Open studio 1pm to 5pm with emphasis on drawing level 1 with instruction from 1pm to 3:30pm. A simple pencil can take your imagination and transform a piece of paper. Come discover form, value, shadow and composition during these Friday afternoon sessions. Sessions will go into depth more so than the Saturday workshop and participants are welcome to stay and play until 5pm. No former experience necessary, aprons and supplies are provided. Suggested donation $20 per session. Please sign up in advance.

 

Wednesday, January 16^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group

Chapter 10 of Walking in this World.

 

Wednesday, January 16^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Drawing Level 2

Drawing level 2 with instruction. Suggested donation $10.

 

Thursday, January 17^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Gratitude Painting Night

Two colors on white back ground. Suggested donation $5 to $10.

 

Friday, January 18^th ~ 1pm to 5pm

Open Studio

Open studio 1pm to 5pm with emphasis on drawing level 2 with instruction from 1pm to 3:30pm. A simple pencil can take your imagination and transform a piece of paper. Come discover form, value, shadow and composition during these Friday afternoon sessions. Sessions will go into depth more so than the Saturday workshop and participants are welcome to stay and play until 5pm. No former experience necessary, aprons and supplies are provided. Suggested donation $20 per session. Please sign up in advance.

 

Saturday, January 19^th ~ 9:30am to 2:30pm

The Colors of Renewal, a Journey from Dark to Light

This time of year can be confusing if we are dealing with any kind of loss and longing. The exaggerated sense of “holiday cheer” can sometime pronounce these feelings. Finding our joy is a season of its own though often made more recognizable by having gone through a season of darkness. Come paint an expression of your individual journey; no former painting experience necessary, aprons and supplies are provided. Bring drinking water, a lunch snack and an open heart. Suggested donation $30. Please sign up in advance.

 

Wednesday, January 23^rd ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group

Chapter 11 of Walking in this World.

 

Wednesday, January 23^rd ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Drawing Level 3

Drawing level 3 with instruction. Suggested donation $10.

 

Thursday, January 24^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Gratitude Painting Night

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged). You can explore in a variety of mediums. It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Suggested donation $5 to $10.

 

Friday, January 25^th ~ 1pm to 5pm

Open Studio

Open studio 1pm to 5pm with emphasis on drawing level 3 with instruction from 1pm to 3:30pm. A simple pencil can take your imagination and transform a piece of paper. Come discover form, value, shadow and composition during these Friday afternoon sessions. Sessions will go into depth more so than the Saturday workshop and participants are welcome to stay and play until 5pm. No former experience necessary, aprons and supplies are provided. Suggested donation $20 per session. Please sign up in advance.

 

Saturday, January 26^th ~ 9:30am to 2:30pm

Instructional Workshop: The Magic of a Pencil – Exploring Form, Value, Shadow and Composition

A simple pencil can take your imagination and transform a piece of paper. Come discover form, value, shadow and composition in this workshop and realize that you could entertain yourself endlessly with a 2oz toy tucked in your back pocket. No former painting experience necessary, aprons and supplies are provided. Bring drinking water, a lunch snack and an open heart. Suggested donation $30. Please sign up in advance.

 

Wednesday, January 30^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group

Chapter 12 of Walking in this World.

 

Wednesday, January 30^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Drawing

Drawing with instruction. Suggested donation $10.

 

Thursday, January 31^st ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Gratitude Painting Night

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged). You can explore in a variety of mediums. It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Suggested donation $5 to $10.

 

Arts in Wellness ~ December 2012 Calendar

 

Monday, December 3^rd – Saturday, December 8^th

Make Your Gift Week

 

Wednesday, December 5^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

 

Thursday, December 6^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

 

Friday, December 7^th ~ 10:30am to 4pm

Open Studio

 

Wednesday, December 12^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

 

Thursday, December 13^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

 

Friday, December 14^th ~  10:30am to 4pm

Open Studio

 

Thursday, December 20^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

 

Friday, December 21^st ~ 10:30am to 1:30pm

Winter Solstice Painting Session

 

Friday, December 21^st ~ 2pm to 4pm

Open Studio

 

Session Descriptions 

 

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

This 12 week session follows the book “Walking in This World, The Practical Art of Creativity” by Julia Cameron. The group is now full, but interested creators are encouraged to follow along via the Arts in Wellness Facebook page. Stay tuned for another group early next year!

 

Make Your Gift Week

Come join the Holiday festivities at the Arts in Wellness Studio December 3rd through December 8th! We will be creating gifts for our near and very dear: small inspirational framed and matted paintings, painted jewelry/chocolate boxes, ornaments with a personal message, that special painting for moms and dads, small inspirational wall hangings and more!  

Monday and Tuesday: 10am to 6pm*

Wednesday: 10am to 1pm*

Thursday: 10am to 4pm*

Friday: 10am to 9pm*

Saturday: 10am to 5pm**

 

*Monday through Friday: Open to participants over the age of 16

**Saturday is open to children under 16 years, must be accompanied by an adult.

Please email 24 hours in advance to ensure a spot with a general idea of your Gift list. Prices vary according to supplies, from $15 to $45 per item.

 

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged). You can explore in a variety of mediums. It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Suggested donation $5.

 

Open Studio

Every Friday will be an open studio for anyone to come and pursue that one project they’ve always wanted to try (paint those flowers that you took a picture of while hiking last summer, or …?) and work on individual projects with assistance available if needed. Must be over 14 years of age. First come first served; advanced registration is not required. Suggested donation $10+.

 

Winter Solstice Painting Session

Friday, December 21st is the shift into Winter Solstice. The need to move into a higher consciousness of choosing love, choosing compassion, choosing tolerance, choosing communion has never been so necessary. Come paint your desired transformation during a special Guided Facilitation this Friday from 2pm to 4pm at the Arts in Wellness studio. No previous painting experience necessary, advance registration required, suggested donation $20.

 

Arts in Wellness is an art studio that is open to the public, providing a variety of art sessions and instructions: painting, drawing, collage and crafts for non-artists and artists alike. The intention is to welcome everyone in finding their expression is unique and valid and to communicate with color in a whole new way. Arts in Wellness operates on a donation basis and no one is turned away. We appreciate your signing-up by phone or email 24 hours in advance of an event so we can be prepared for your arrival.

Arts in Wellness welcomes everyone, artists and non-artists, to participate in confirming that their connection to their human experience is unique and valid, and to communicate with color in a way that perhaps they could never find words for. The studio of Arts in Wellness is located at 10153 West River St, Truckee, CA 96161. It is a loft studio with 8 stations, providing classes and workshops with acrylic paint, watercolor, tempera paint and drawing. Materials and aprons are provided unless otherwise stated. All sessions are limited to 8 participants unless otherwise stated. Please email susiepaintbrush@hotmail.com to sign up or call 530-414-6210 or 530-277-3669.

Arts in Wellness ~ November 2012 Calendar

Session descriptions below

 

Thursday, November 1^st ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

Theme: One color, many values

Friday November 2^nd ~ 10:30am to 4pm

Open Studio

Saturday, November 3^rd ~ 10:30am to 2:30pm

Calming My Mind ~ Acrylic Paint and Collage Workshop

Wednesday, November 7^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

Thursday, November 8^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

Theme: Watercolors harmonizing

Friday, November 9^th ~ 10:30am to 4pm

Open Studio

Saturday, November 10^th ~ 10:30am to 2:30pm

The Colors of Gratitude ~ Watercolor and Stencil Workshop

Wednesday, November 14^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

Thursday, November 15^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

Theme: Pure and simple

Friday November 16^th ~ 10:30am to 4pm

Open Studio

Wednesday, November 28^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

Thursday, November 29^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Gratitude Painting Party, Open House!

Friday, November 30^th ~ 1030am to 4:30pm

Open Studio

 

Session Descriptions

 

Calming My Mind ~

Acrylic paint and collage, for beginners and all levels.

The Holiday season is upon us, which can sometimes bring a dizzying array of demands, parties, shopping, cooking etc. This workshop can remind us that we can stop, take a breath, and restore an inner calm within ourselves, using creativity as a focused meditation. Suggested donation $30, though no one is turned away. Supplies and aprons provided. Bring a lunch snack!

Creative Group ~ Walking in This World

This 12 week session follows the book “Walking in This World, The Practical Art of Creativity” by Julia Cameron. The group is now full, but interested creators are encouraged to follow along via the Arts in Wellness Facebook page. Stay tuned for another group early next year!

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged) you can explore in a variety of mediums. It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Suggested donation $5.

Open Studio

Every Friday will be an open studio for anyone to come and pursue that one project they’ve always wanted to try (paint those flowers that you took a picture of while hiking last summer, or …?) and work on individual projects with assistance available if needed. Must be over 14 years of age. First come first served; advanced registration is not required. Suggested donation $10+.

The Colors of Gratitude ~

Watercolor and stencil, for beginners and all levels.

Thanksgiving is a holiday of Gratitude; an attitude of gratitude can go well beyond the turkey on the table and the pie in the oven… An attitude of gratitude can actually have health benefits like helping your immune system, and a better ability to relax. We will combine expressive painting with some basic Watercolor application. You are guaranteed to leave with a painting and a smile. Suggested donation $30 though no one is turned away. Supplies and aprons provided. Bring a lunch snack!

 

Arts in Wellness welcomes everyone, artists and non-artists, to participate in confirming that their connection to their human experience is unique and valid, and to communicate with color in a way that perhaps they could never find words for. The studio of Arts in Wellness is located at 10153 West River St, Truckee, CA 96161. It is a loft studio with 8 stations, providing classes and workshops with acrylic paint, watercolor, tempera paint and drawing. Materials and aprons are provided unless otherwise stated. All sessions are limited to 8 participants unless otherwise stated. Please email susiepaintbrush@hotmail.com to sign up or call 530-414-6210 or 530-277-3669.

Check out the new calendar page for workshops and sessions in the Arts in Wellness studio for the month of October. We’ve added several new evening sessions, Open Studio sessions, plus two exciting weekend workshops. We’re also starting an ongoing Creative Group which will follow the book “Walking in This World, The Practical Art of Creativity” by Julia Cameron. Read on for more details!

 

October 2012 Calendar

 

Thursday, October 4th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

This session is open to all levels (beginners are highly encouraged) you can explore in a variety of mediums. It is an individual time to focus on the abundance in your life and see how that expresses itself through color. Suggested donation $5.

 

Thursday, October 11th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

 

Wednesday, October 17^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group

This group will be an ongoing 12 week session (with a Christmas break) and will follow the book Walking in This World, The Practical Art of Creativity by Julia Cameron. Each session will begin with group discussion based on the reading, followed by 1 hour 15 minutes of creative application at the Arts in Wellness studio (an artist’s date!). If you have read The Artists Way also by Julia Cameron this is a wonderful opportunity to actually step into the world of original creative expression and celebrate yourself as an artist and creator by birthright. Supplies are available though you are welcome to bring your own. Each participant is responsible for purchase of the book and required reading of the chapters as the weeks unfold. Donations are welcome for studio supplies used, though no one is turned away. Suggested donation $5.

 

Wednesday, October 17th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting (new added session!)

 

Friday October 19th ~ 10:30am to 5pm

Open Studio

Every Friday will be an open studio for anyone to come and pursue that one project they’ve always wanted to try (paint those flowers that you took a picture of while hiking last summer, or …?) and work on individual projects with assistance available if needed. Must be over 14 years of age. First come first served; advanced registration is not required. Suggested donation $10+

 

Saturday, October 20th ~ 10am to 2:30pm

The Colors of My Heart

This Saturday workshop is open to all levels and especially beginners. Fall is a time of gathering and elimination (crops are harvested and we watch the leaves of the trees gently fall to the ground…) and our past cultures harmonized their lifestyles and their bodies with the changing of this season. This can be symbolized though a colorful expression of bounty in our hearts and elimination of clutter that doesn’t serve as we move into winter. Come be surprised at your own painting…suggested donation is $30, but no one is turned away. Bring a lunch snack. Suggested donation $30.

 

Wednesday, October 24^th ~ 2pm to 4:30pm

Creative Group

 

Wednesday, October 24th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

 

Thursday, October 25^th ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting

 

Friday, October 26th ~ 10:30am to 5pm

Open Studio

 

Saturday October 27^th ~ 10am to 2:30pm

Exploring Fall colors with Watercolor

This Saturday workshop explores the techniques of applying watercolor to achieve the results you want. It follows traditional watercolor applications that support your own exploration and discoveries. Supplies and aprons are available, though you are also welcome to bring your own. Suggested donation is $30 though no one is turned away. Bring a lunch snack. Suggested donation $30.

 

Wednesday, October 31st ~ 5:30pm to 7pm

Meditative Prayer and Gratitude Painting