
Nurture Your Creative Soul
Upcoming Experiences
Pre-registration is required for all events to access our studio as we are in a secure building.
If finances are preventing you from joining us, a scholarship may be available.

THE CREATIVE OASIS - Weekly Art Care & Community for Helpers
DATE: Friday, 6/20
TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
FACILITATOR: Various
You care for others - this space is here to nurture YOU.
Welcome to The Creative Oasis, a weekly gathering for those who give care to others and share the heart of service: therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, teachers, veterans, caregivers—anyone in the helping or healing professions (whether you're currently serving or retired).
The Creative Oasis offers a chance for you to pause, connect, and restore in community with others who “get” the unique challenges of your work. Each week, we offer a different creative theme or project, and you’ll be able to experiment with a variety of art materials.
Occasionally, we'll offer special feature classes (noted in the title description for that week) to introduce new techniques that can deepen your creative experience.
No artistic experience necessary— Come as you are.
Our intention is to co-create a safe space where you can simply create, explore, and unwind.
You can choose to follow our gentle prompts and guidance, or use the time as an open studio to work on your own creative projects. Whether you're looking to try something new or tap into a passion, this is a judgment-free zone where you can't do it "wrong."
Feel free to approach this time as 'preventative maintenance' for your soul or as an opportunity to connect with kindred professionals. However you choose to view your experience, we offer a gentle reminder: caring for yourself is just as vital as caring for others.
If you're ready to nurture your creative soul, The Creative Oasis awaits you. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Please register by 6/18. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building. Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing.
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Friday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Friday, 6/20
TIME: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 6/18. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

MIRROR TALK & LABYRINTH WALK: Stories of Body, Self, and Bravery
DATE: Friday, June 20
TIME: 5:00PM - 7:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Emily Scheivert
ACTIVITY: Soul Conversations, Story Sharing, & Labyrinth Walk
Special Story Circle Summer Solstice Edition
Join us at Blooming Peace Studio for an intimate and empowering story circle where women gather to explore the profound connection between body image, self-worth, and personal courage. In a safe, supportive space, we’ll share stories about how our perceptions of our bodies have shaped our identities, influenced our relationships, and impacted our willingness to be seen—vulnerable, strong, and whole.
This special Summer Solstice edition of Mirror Talk invites us to align our stories with the ancient rhythms of Litha—what earth-based spiritual traditions called the Summer Solstice— a time to celebrate light, fertility, and feminine fire. Honoring this turning point in nature’s cycle, we’ll reflect on what it means to inhabit our bodies with joy, to release shame, and to embrace the light within.
For the first half hour, we will connect with each other over light refreshments/appetizers before moving into our circle. The evening will close with a meditative walk on the labyrinth at St. Thomas Church, adjacent to the studio—a quiet, symbolic journey inward and back out again, grounding our reflections in movement and sacred ritual.
Come as you are. Your story matters. Your voice belongs.
Deadline to register is 6/18. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

INTRO TO SLOW STITCHING: Hand Sew Your Way into Creative Flow
DATE: Monday, June 23rd
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Beth Adelsberger
Join us for a calming, creative gathering where we’ll explore the meditative practice of slow stitching in a welcoming community circle.
Slow stitching is a gentle, mindful way to connect with fabric, creativity, and yourself. It's an invitation to slow down, stitch with intention, and find flow through simple hand sewing.
Techniques will be demonstrated, and fabric samples and sewing supplies will be provided for practicing and making a patch using fabric from repurposed jeans. You can also bring your own mending project and join the circle for conversation and inspiration.
What skills are required?
● No skills are necessary to attend.
● Whether you know how to sew or embroider, or you want to learn new techniques for renewing textiles, this group is for you!
● You can experiment with the technique I am teaching, or you can work on a stitching project you bring with you.
Pleas register by 6/21. If you missed the deadline, contact us to see if we can squeeze you in.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.

JOURNALING & COLLAGING COLLECTIVE: Writing & Artmaking Activities to Explore All That Life Brings
DATE: Tuesday, 6/17
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATORS: Daune Marie
—Collage illustrations courtesy of Linda K
Join us for a unique and transformational creative expression practice that fosters intuition, explores choice, and combines creative narrative writing with the option of including images in a way that matches your personal style. Say it with words (and only words) through exclusive standard journaling and/or with added images in a visual art journal or larger collaged work of art. Exercise the freedom to experiment with all these options, perhaps to go outside your comfort zone to the growth edges!
This playshop offers a gentle, invitational approach to self-expression, allowing you to process and embrace all aspects of life, from the down right hard challenges to the deliriously happy stuff, and all that’s in between! Techniques and various styles will be demonstrated along with new weekly prompts to ignite your inner flame and use as a guiding light if you so choose. No matter what, this is your journey, and there’s no ‘wrong’ way to express yourself.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snacks if you want to “picnic” while you create, ponder, or wait for paint and glue to dry.
The cost of this class includes basic supplies. A variety of high-quality journals for mixed-media will also be available at an additional cost payable to the facilitator. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Please send us an email via CONTACT if you have any questions. Don’t let finances keep you from coming; instead, contact us about scholarship availability.
For our planning purposes, the deadline to register is 6/15. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Tuesday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Tuesday, 6/24
TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 6/22. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

THE CREATIVE OASIS SPECIAL FEATURE - EMBODIMENT & NATURE MANDALAS for Helpers
DATE: Friday, 6/27
TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson
You care for others - this space is here to nurture YOU.
Welcome to The Creative Oasis, a weekly gathering for those who give care to others and share the heart of service: therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, teachers, veterans, caregivers—anyone in the helping or healing professions (whether you're currently serving or retired).
The Creative Oasis offers a chance for you to pause, connect, and restore in community with others who “get” the unique challenges of your work. Each week, we offer a different creative theme or project, and you’ll be able to experiment with a variety of art materials.
This special feature Creative Oasis workshop combines gentle, trauma-sensitive yoga with mindful creative expression. The first half will guide you through invitational movement and breathwork, helping you reconnect with your body. The second half will flow into meditative art-making with nature mandalas, allowing you to express yourself freely in a non-judgmental, creative space.
No prior experience in yoga or art required—just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore. This event is open to people of all ages, genders, identities, races, ethnicities, body types, and physical abilities.*
Everything is optional: engage in the movement, the art, or both—your choice, your pace. This is a space for self-compassion, connection, and care, free from external expectations or judgment.
Chairs, cushions, and limited mats are available. Please feel free to bring your own mat if desired. The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion.
Feel free to approach this time as 'preventative maintenance' for your soul or as an opportunity to connect with kindred professionals. However you choose to view your experience, we offer a gentle reminder: caring for yourself is just as vital as caring for others.
If you're ready to nurture your creative soul, The Creative Oasis awaits you. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Please register by 6/25. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. You must also register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

The Art of Embodiment - Movement, Mindfulness, & Creative Flow
DATE: Friday, June 27, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson
Join us for a gentle, trauma-sensitive movement practice followed by mindful creative expression in this embodiment workshop. The first half hour will guide you through invitational movement and breathing, with an emphasis on listening to your own body. The second half invites you into a meditative art-making experience, encouraging creative expression in a non-judgmental space.
No prior yoga or art experience necessary!—just an open mind and willingness to explore your creative flow. This workshop is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*
Everything is optional: feel free to engage in the movement, art, or both—your choice, your pace. We emphasize self-compassion and non-attachment to the outcome, letting creativity unfold naturally. This is a space for self-connection, nonjudgmental exploration, and the growth of agency.
The movement practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, focused on internal awareness, breath, and movement rather than external performance. We believe that you are the expert of your own body. All activities are designed with your preferences in mind, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. Chairs, limited mats, and cushions are available. You’re welcome to bring your own mat if desired.
The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the workshop. All art supplies are provided.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.
Space is limited. Please register by 6/25.
If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Friday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Friday, 6/27
TIME: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 6/25. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

ZENTANGLE LABYRINTH COMBO: Walking a Labyrinth & Then Drawing One
DATE: Saturday, 6/28
TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Sue Trembeth & Pam Jameson
Take a relaxing, transformational journey in this unique, three-hour Zentangle-inspired class with a labyrinth theme. We’ll begin with a peaceful labyrinth walk, led by Pam Jameson, designed to foster self-reflection and mindfulness. Then, step into the studio with Sue Trembeth who will guide you in creating a beautiful labyrinth-inspired piece of art that symbolizes a path of inner wholeness and a pilgrimage toward your center. This experience promises to leave you feeling inspired and focused—an opportunity for personal growth through art and mindfulness.
You won’t want to miss this calming and creatively-enriching combo. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has only one path, leading to the center and back out, with no dead ends or choices. Some people view the labyrinth walk as an experience with three stages: releasing on the way in, receiving in the center, and returning on the way out. This partners well with the 8 Basic Steps of Zentangle, another meditative and stress-reducing practice, that begins with and ends with Gratitude and Appreciation.
Please bring your Zentangle Kit to class if you have one. If you do not have one, you can purchase one from the facilitator for $15.00. Please send us an email via CONTACT if you have any questions. Don’t let finances keep you from coming, instead contact us about scholarship availability.
Deadline to register is 6/26. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!
ALCOHOL INKS: A DEEPER DIVE into a Magical Medium
DATE: Fridays, 7/11, 7/18, and 7/25
TIME: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Lori Crook
This 3-week series will focus on many basic alcohol ink techniques with an emphasis on creating abstracts art with a floral twist. Students will experiment with compressed air, puffers, saran/bubble wrap, stencils, gel pens, and a wide array of colorful alcohol ink.
Instructor will provide demonstrations and will give lots of one-on-one assistance so that each student will progress over the three classes and ultimately come away with new skills and a love of this special medium.
Final project will be a 5” × 7” floral masterpiece ready for framing in a 8” × 10” mat. No experience necessary, but this class pairs well with an Intro to Alcohol workshop if you have already taken one.
Materials fee of $35 included in the price.
Please register by 7/9. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building. Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

The Art of Embodiment - Movement, Mindfulness, & Creative Flow
DATE: Sunday, July 13th
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson
Join us for a gentle, trauma-sensitive movement practice followed by mindful creative expression in this embodiment workshop. The first half hour will guide you through invitational movement and breathing, with an emphasis on listening to your own body. The second half invites you into a meditative art-making experience, encouraging creative expression in a non-judgmental space.
No prior yoga or art experience necessary!—just an open mind and willingness to explore your creative flow. This workshop is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*
Everything is optional: feel free to engage in the movement, art, or both—your choice, your pace. We emphasize self-compassion and non-attachment to the outcome, letting creativity unfold naturally. This is a space for self-connection, nonjudgmental exploration, and the growth of agency.
The movement practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, focused on internal awareness, breath, and movement rather than external performance. We believe that you are the expert of your own body. All activities are designed with your preferences in mind, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. Chairs, cushions, and limited mats are available. You’re welcome to bring your own mat if desired.
The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the workshop. All art supplies are provided.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges. Participants much register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
Space is limited. Please register by 7/11.
If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

TANGLE TIME
DATE: Saturday, 7/26
TIME: 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Sue Trembeth
Looking for a way to unwind from stress, focus your thoughts, or explore your creative side? In this class you will learn the basics of Zentangle’s creative and relaxing method of art. By using this method, easy-to-learn repetitive patterns (called tangles) and deliberate pen strokes, you will create an abstract piece of art while entering into a relaxed and meditative state. You do NOT need to know how to draw or have previous Zentangle experience! Zentangle has the potential to deliver artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well-being.
Please bring your Zentangle Kit to class if you have one. If you do not have one, you can purchase one from the facilitator for $15.00.
Deadline to Register: Friday, 7/25

The Art of Embodiment - Movement, Mindfulness, & Creative Flow
DATE: Sunday, July 27th
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson
Join us for a gentle, trauma-sensitive movement practice followed by mindful creative expression in this embodiment workshop. The first half hour will guide you through invitational movement and breathing, with an emphasis on listening to your own body. The second half invites you into a meditative art-making experience, encouraging creative expression in a non-judgmental space.
No prior yoga or art experience necessary!—just an open mind and willingness to explore your creative flow. This workshop is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*
Everything is optional: feel free to engage in the movement, art, or both—your choice, your pace. We emphasize self-compassion and non-attachment to the outcome, letting creativity unfold naturally. This is a space for self-connection, nonjudgmental exploration, and the growth of agency.
The movement practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, focused on internal awareness, breath, and movement rather than external performance. We believe that you are the expert of your own body. All activities are designed with your preferences in mind, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. Chairs, cushions, and limited mats are available. You’re welcome to bring your own mat if desired.
The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the workshop. All art supplies are provided.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges. Participants much register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
Space is limited. Please register by 7/25.
If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

ALCOHOL INKS: A DEEPER DIVE into a Magical Medium
DATE: Fridays, 8/15, 8/22, and 8/29
TIME: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Lori Crook
This 3-week series will focus on many basic alcohol ink techniques with an emphasis on creating abstracts art with a floral twist. Students will experiment with compressed air, puffers, saran/bubble wrap, stencils, gel pens, and a wide array of colorful alcohol ink.
Instructor will provide demonstrations and will give lots of one-on-one assistance so that each student will progress over the three classes and ultimately come away with new skills and a love of this special medium.
Final project will be a 5” × 7” floral masterpiece ready for framing in a 8” × 10” mat. No experience necessary, but this class pairs well with an Intro to Alcohol workshop if you have already taken one.
Materials fee of $35 included in the price.
Please register by 8/13.If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building. Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Tuesday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Tuesday, 6/17
TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 6/15. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

JOURNALING & COLLAGING COLLECTIVE: Writing & Artmaking Activities to Explore All That Life Brings
DATE: Tuesday, 6/17
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATORS: Daune Marie
—Collage illustrations courtesy of Linda K
Join us for a unique and transformational creative expression practice that fosters intuition, explores choice, and combines creative narrative writing with the option of including images in a way that matches your personal style. Say it with words (and only words) through exclusive standard journaling and/or with added images in a visual art journal or larger collaged work of art. Exercise the freedom to experiment with all these options, perhaps to go outside your comfort zone to the growth edges!
This playshop offers a gentle, invitational approach to self-expression, allowing you to process and embrace all aspects of life, from the down right hard challenges to the deliriously happy stuff, and all that’s in between! Techniques and various styles will be demonstrated along with new weekly prompts to ignite your inner flame and use as a guiding light if you so choose. No matter what, this is your journey, and there’s no ‘wrong’ way to express yourself.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snacks if you want to “picnic” while you create, ponder, or wait for paint and glue to dry.
The cost of this class includes basic supplies. A variety of high-quality journals for mixed-media will also be available at an additional cost payable to the facilitator. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Please send us an email via CONTACT if you have any questions. Don’t let finances keep you from coming; instead, contact us about scholarship availability.
For our planning purposes, the deadline to register is 6/15. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

THE CREATIVE OASIS SPECIAL FEATURE—INTRO TO ALCOHOL INKS—Art Care & Community for Helpers
DATE: Friday, 6/13
TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Lori Crook
You care for others - this space is here to nurture YOU.
Welcome to The Creative Oasis, a weekly gathering for those who give care to others and share the heart of service: therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, teachers, veterans, caregivers—anyone in the helping or healing professions (whether you're currently serving or retired).
The Creative Oasis offers a chance for you to pause, connect, and restore in community with others who “get” the unique challenges of your work. Each week, we offer a different creative theme or project, and you’ll be able to experiment with a variety of art materials.
INTRO TO ALCOHOL INKS—Step into the enchanting world of alcohol ink in this introductory workshop. Lori will be your guide through the magical, mercurial, and vibrant realm of this medium. Prepare for a hands-on experience filled with multiple demonstrations, a variety of techniques, and personalized assistance. Alcohol ink, with its incredible versatility and fun factor, is the perfect medium for unleashing your creativity. All supplies included in the cost.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!
Feel free to approach this time as 'preventative maintenance' for your soul or as an opportunity to connect with kindred professionals. However you choose to view your experience, we offer a gentle reminder: caring for yourself is just as vital as caring for others.
If you're ready to nurture your creative soul, The Creative Oasis awaits you. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Please register by 6/11. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building. Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Tuesday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Tuesday, 6/10
TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 6/8. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

JOURNALING & COLLAGING COLLECTIVE: Writing & Artmaking Activities to Explore All That Life Brings
DATE: Tuesday, 6/10
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATORS: Daune Marie
—Collage illustrations courtesy of Linda K
Join us for a unique and transformational creative expression practice that fosters intuition, explores choice, and combines creative narrative writing with the option of including images in a way that matches your personal style. Say it with words (and only words) through exclusive standard journaling and/or with added images in a visual art journal or larger collaged work of art. Exercise the freedom to experiment with all these options, perhaps to go outside your comfort zone to the growth edges!
This playshop offers a gentle, invitational approach to self-expression, allowing you to process and embrace all aspects of life, from the down right hard challenges to the deliriously happy stuff, and all that’s in between! Techniques and various styles will be demonstrated along with new weekly prompts to ignite your inner flame and use as a guiding light if you so choose. No matter what, this is your journey, and there’s no ‘wrong’ way to express yourself.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snacks if you want to “picnic” while you create, ponder, or wait for paint and glue to dry.
The cost of this class includes basic supplies. A variety of high-quality journals for mixed-media will also be available at an additional cost payable to the facilitator. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Please send us an email via CONTACT if you have any questions. Don’t let finances keep you from coming; instead, contact us about scholarship availability.
For our planning purposes, the deadline to register is 6/8. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Paint Your Soul Free
DATE: Sunday, 6/8
TIME: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Daune Marie
Give yourself permission to rekindle your sense of freedom and the joy of playing like a 4-year-old. We will be using quick drying tempera paint and big paper to let loose and experience how transformative and healing the painting process can be. This is a great way for beginners to learn to paint as well as a way to reawaken, reset, recharge, and otherwise restimulate all artmakers who have created with other mediums and with all levels of experience. YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG—YOU CAN ONLY DO IT YOUR WAY—COME PLAY!
This painting session is based on the teachings and methods of Aviva Gold, creator of Painting From the Source. (Reading her book by this same title prior to taking this class is recommended but not required). All art supplies will be provided.
Deadline to register is 6/4. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Friday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Friday, 6/6
TIME: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 6/4. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Studio Time to Unwind - Weekly Friday Event for Those Who Serve
DATE: Friday, 6/6
TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
FACILITATOR: Various
Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals—for all you do, this one is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. This is a chance for studio friends, both new and regulars, to connect in community, engage in meaningful conversations, tap into their creative selves, and share new creations. Invitational prompts and gentle guidance will be offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG! You may also use this time as an Open Studio to continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
Deadline to register is 6/4. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Tuesday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Tuesday, 6/3
TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 6/1. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

JOURNALING & COLLAGING COLLECTIVE: Writing & Artmaking Activities to Explore All That Life Brings
DATE: Tuesday, 6/3
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATORS: Daune Marie
—Collage illustrations courtesy of Linda K
Join us for a unique and transformational creative expression practice that fosters intuition, explores choice, and combines creative narrative writing with the option of including images in a way that matches your personal style. Say it with words (and only words) through exclusive standard journaling and/or with added images in a visual art journal or larger collaged work of art. Exercise the freedom to experiment with all these options, perhaps to go outside your comfort zone to the growth edges!
This playshop offers a gentle, invitational approach to self-expression, allowing you to process and embrace all aspects of life, from the down right hard challenges to the deliriously happy stuff, and all that’s in between! Techniques and various styles will be demonstrated along with new weekly prompts to ignite your inner flame and use as a guiding light if you so choose. No matter what, this is your journey, and there’s no ‘wrong’ way to express yourself.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snacks if you want to “picnic” while you create, ponder, or wait for paint and glue to dry.
The cost of this class includes basic supplies. A variety of high-quality journals for mixed-media will also be available at an additional cost payable to the facilitator. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Please send us an email via CONTACT if you have any questions. Don’t let finances keep you from coming; instead, contact us about scholarship availability.
For our planning purposes, the deadline to register is 6/1. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Paint Your Soul Free
DATE: Sunday, 6/1
TIME: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Daune Marie
Give yourself permission to rekindle your sense of freedom and the joy of playing like a 4-year-old. We will be using quick drying tempera paint and big paper to let loose and experience how transformative and healing the painting process can be. This is a great way for beginners to learn to paint as well as a way to reawaken, reset, recharge, and otherwise restimulate all artmakers who have created with other mediums and with all levels of experience. YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG—YOU CAN ONLY DO IT YOUR WAY—COME PLAY!
This painting session is based on the teachings and methods of Aviva Gold, creator of Painting From the Source. (Reading her book by this same title prior to taking this class is recommended but not required). All art supplies will be provided.
Deadline to register is 5/28. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

The Art of Embodiment - Movement, Mindfulness, & Creative Flow
DATE: Sunday, June 1, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson
Join us for a gentle, trauma-sensitive movement practice followed by mindful creative expression in this embodiment workshop. The first half hour will guide you through invitational movement and breathing, with an emphasis on listening to your own body. The second half invites you into a meditative art-making experience, encouraging creative expression in a non-judgmental space.
No prior yoga or art experience necessary!—just an open mind and willingness to explore your creative flow. This workshop is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*
Everything is optional: feel free to engage in the movement, art, or both—your choice, your pace. We emphasize self-compassion and non-attachment to the outcome, letting creativity unfold naturally. This is a space for self-connection, nonjudgmental exploration, and the growth of agency.
The movement practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, focused on internal awareness, breath, and movement rather than external performance. We believe that you are the expert of your own body. All activities are designed with your preferences in mind, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. Chairs, limited mats, and cushions are available. You’re welcome to bring your own mat if desired.
The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the workshop. All art supplies are provided.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.
Space is limited. Please register by 5/30.
If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

SUCCULENT FAIRY GARDENS: Create Your Own Magical Miniature World
DATE: Saturday, May 31, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson
If you have a love for nature, creativity, and crafting, you’re welcome to join us for an imaginative experience where you will learn how to design and construct your very own enchanted garden. Using beautiful, easy-to-care-for succulents, you will create your own miniature landscape with fairy-inspired elements to add unique charm and character to your creation. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to bring a little magic home to brighten up indoor or outdoor spaces, or to give a thoughtful gift. This is a great activity to do with friends or loved ones!
Please note: anyone under 18 must be accompanied, and supervised, by an adult.
All supplies included (materials fee included in price), and no experience necessary- just bring your imagination!
You'll have access to a variety of materials, including containers, colorful pebbles & stones, mini figurines, and a selection of gorgeous succulents. Please feel free to bring any botanical or whimsical accessories from home you might like to incorporate in your garden.
Please register by 5/29 so we can plan accordingly. If you missed the deadline, contact us to see if we can squeeze you in.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Friday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Friday, 5/30
TIME: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 5/28. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

ZENTANGLE TIME TO UNWIND—Special Feature in Studio for Those Who Serve Others (being filmed for TV)
DATE: Friday, 5/30
TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FACILITATOR: Sue Trembeth
FILM CREW: Channel 12—This class is being filmed for a segment on TV
LIMITED SEATS: Sign up soon to claim one
Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals (current or retired)—for all you do, this special Zentangle class is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.
Deadline to register is 5/28. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: This class is being filmed for a segment on Channel 12. You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
We are offering this class at a special price. Please bring your Zentangle kit to class if you already have one. If not, one may be purchased from the facilitator for $15 at the beginning of the class.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Tuesday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Tuesday, 5/27
TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 5/25. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

JOURNALING & COLLAGING COLLECTIVE: Writing & Artmaking Activities to Explore All That Life Brings
DATE: Tuesday, 5/27
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATORS: Daune Marie
—Collage illustrations courtesy of Linda K
Join us for a unique and transformational creative expression practice that fosters intuition, explores choice, and combines creative narrative writing with the option of including images in a way that matches your personal style. Say it with words (and only words) through exclusive standard journaling and/or with added images in a visual art journal or larger collaged work of art. Exercise the freedom to experiment with all these options, perhaps to go outside your comfort zone to the growth edges!
This playshop offers a gentle, invitational approach to self-expression, allowing you to process and embrace all aspects of life, from the down right hard challenges to the deliriously happy stuff, and all that’s in between! Techniques and various styles will be demonstrated along with new weekly prompts to ignite your inner flame and use as a guiding light if you so choose. No matter what, this is your journey, and there’s no ‘wrong’ way to express yourself.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snacks if you want to “picnic” while you create, ponder, or wait for paint and glue to dry.
The cost of this class includes basic supplies. A variety of high-quality journals for mixed-media will also be available at an additional cost payable to the facilitator. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Please send us an email via CONTACT if you have any questions. Don’t let finances keep you from coming; instead, contact us about scholarship availability.
For our planning purposes, the deadline to register is 5/25. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Tuesday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Tuesday, 5/20
TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 5/18. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

JOURNALING & COLLAGING COLLECTIVE: Writing & Artmaking Activities to Explore All That Life Brings
DATE: Tuesday, 5/20
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATORS: Daune Marie
—Collage illustrations courtesy of Linda K
Join us for a unique and transformational creative expression practice that fosters intuition, explores choice, and combines creative narrative writing with the option of including images in a way that matches your personal style. Say it with words (and only words) through exclusive standard journaling and/or with added images in a visual art journal or larger collaged work of art. Exercise the freedom to experiment with all these options, perhaps to go outside your comfort zone to the growth edges!
This playshop offers a gentle, invitational approach to self-expression, allowing you to process and embrace all aspects of life, from the down right hard challenges to the deliriously happy stuff, and all that’s in between! Techniques and various styles will be demonstrated along with new weekly prompts to ignite your inner flame and use as a guiding light if you so choose. No matter what, this is your journey, and there’s no ‘wrong’ way to express yourself.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snacks if you want to “picnic” while you create, ponder, or wait for paint and glue to dry.
The cost of this class includes basic supplies. A variety of high-quality journals for mixed-media will also be available at an additional cost payable to the facilitator. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Please send us an email via CONTACT if you have any questions. Don’t let finances keep you from coming; instead, contact us about scholarship availability.
For our planning purposes, the deadline to register is 5/18. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

INTRO TO ALCOHOL INKS—Let Your Creativity Bloom!
DATE: Sunday, May 18, 2025
TIME: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Lori Crook
Step into the enchanting world of alcohol ink in this introductory workshop. Lori will be your guide through the magical, mercurial, and vibrant realm of this medium. Prepare for a hands-on experience filled with multiple demonstrations, a variety of techniques, and personalized assistance. Alcohol ink, with its incredible versatility and fun factor, is the perfect medium for unleashing your creativity.
No prior experience is needed—everyone can be an artist! Be mesmerized by the magical properties of alcohol ink as you create your own abstract masterpiece and a unique switch plate cover. At the end of the workshop, your creations will receive the finishing touch and will be varnished, making them ready to adorn your space. Take home these tangible expressions of creativity and let the allure of alcohol ink inspire your artistic journey!
Deadline to register is 5/16/25.
All supplies included. No experience necessary.

The Art of Embodiment - Movement, Mindfulness, & Creative Flow
DATE: Sunday, May 18, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson and Daune Marie
In these 1 ½ hour weekly classes, we invite gentle, invitational, trauma-sensitive movement and mindful awareness for the first half hour before transitioning into exploring creative techniques such as collage, painting, or writing, etc. for the last hour.
No previous yoga or art experience necessary! The movement practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*
All activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences. All activities are by invitation, not demand. For example, you may decide not to participate in the movement practice. Or, you may want to continue to explore movement on your own as others move into the art activity –it’s always your choice, and your choice is welcome!
More about the movement— The practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language. It emphasizes your internal experience, not on how a movement looks or “doing it right” for the facilitator or anyone else.
We believe each person is the expert of their own body, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. All movement is invitational. Participants are welcome to use a chair or a mat as they prefer. The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the class.
More about the art— Creating something without judgment or attachment to the outcome helps us build up the courage to be present and open while welcoming the unexpected because it can be hard being human! Movement and creative expression practices in a nonjudgmental environment can help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.
All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested in using them during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.
If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.
Deadline to register is by 5/16.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Harvesting Hope
DATE: Saturday, 5/17
TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CO-FACILITATORS: Naila Francis and Daune Marie
As nature comes into bloom all around us, it can sometimes be challenging to carry our grief amid all the stirring signs of life. Some of us may push our grief to the margins, trying to avoid it with spring’s calls to joy and renewal. For some of us, our grief feels heavier, our heartache a dissonant reminder of loss in a season of rebirth. And some of us may be able to hold both, the beauty of the blossoming world and the sorrows that companion us. Wherever you are in the landscape of your grief, Harvesting Hope is an invitation to be with both the darkness and the light. To honor what’s been stirring these last few months in sorrow’s fertile ground and create space for what is ripening and wants to emerge.
Through guided meditation, journaling, and art-making, we’ll focus our attention on FEELING our way through our particular season of grief, listening deeply with our hearts for what we might be ready to welcome. For what feels a little more spacious, a little more possible, a little more like seeds of hope.
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state. (Donations to this fund are accepted and appreciated).
Limited seating. Please RSVP & Register by 5/15 so we can plan accordingly.

RECLAIMING JOY: A Women’s Story Circle
DATE: Friday, May 16
TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Emily Scheivert
ACTIVITY: Soul Conversations & Story Sharing
You are warmly invited to step into a sacred space of storytelling, creative exploration and community as we gather around the theme: Reclaiming Joy!
This circle is an invitation to remember the parts of ourselves that once danced freely, sang loudly and laughed from deep within. Joy lives in color and rhythm, in movement and stillness, in the stories we share and the truths we speak.
Together, we’ll explore:
What does joy look like in your life today?
How do we reclaim creativity, fun, and play when the world feels heavy?
What songs, art, or rituals bring us home to ourselves?
We’ll share stories, reflect, and together, explore how to gently open space in our lives for more JOY.
PLEASE BRING: A piece of music (ideally, available online for Bluetooth), art or poetry that represents joy to you. Let’s remember what lights us up — together.
Hearty salad selections will be served. Feel free to bring something to add to our salad bar, if you wish
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.
Limited seating. Please RSVP & Register by 5/14 so we can plan accordingly. If you missed the deadline, contact us to see if we can squeeze you in.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Studio Time to Unwind - Weekly Friday Event for Those Who Serve
DATE: Friday, 5/16
TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FACILITATOR: Various
Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals—for all you do, this one is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. This is a chance for studio friends, both new and regulars, to connect in community, engage in meaningful conversations, tap into their creative selves, and share new creations. Invitational prompts and gentle guidance will be offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG! You may also use this time as an Open Studio to continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
Deadline to register is 5/14. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Tuesday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Tuesday, 5/13
TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 5/11. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

JOURNALING & COLLAGING COLLECTIVE: Writing & Artmaking Activities to Explore All That Life Brings
DATE: Tuesday, 5/13
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATORS: Daune Marie
—Collage illustrations courtesy of Linda K
Join us for a unique and transformational creative expression practice that fosters intuition, explores choice, and combines creative narrative writing with the option of including images in a way that matches your personal style. Say it with words (and only words) through exclusive standard journaling and/or with added images in a visual art journal or larger collaged work of art. Exercise the freedom to experiment with all these options, perhaps to go outside your comfort zone to the growth edges!
This playshop offers a gentle, invitational approach to self-expression, allowing you to process and embrace all aspects of life, from the down right hard challenges to the deliriously happy stuff, and all that’s in between! Techniques and various styles will be demonstrated along with new weekly prompts to ignite your inner flame and use as a guiding light if you so choose. No matter what, this is your journey, and there’s no ‘wrong’ way to express yourself.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snacks if you want to “picnic” while you create, ponder, or wait for paint and glue to dry.
The cost of this class includes basic supplies. A variety of high-quality journals for mixed-media will also be available at an additional cost payable to the facilitator. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Please send us an email via CONTACT if you have any questions. Don’t let finances keep you from coming; instead, contact us about scholarship availability.
For our planning purposes, the deadline to register is 5/11. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

A Monthly Mending Circle: RENEW—REINVENT—REVIVE
DATE: Monday, May 12
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Beth Adelsberger
Let’s gather to experience the joy of transforming materials and building new connections in our community mending circle. The process of mending is an opportunity to renew both our clothing and our spirits as we discover new potential in what already exists.
What skills are required?
No skills are necessary to attend. Whether you know how to sew or embroider or you want to learn new techniques for renewing textiles, this group is for you!
Each meeting I will demonstrate a visible mending technique such as: darning, patching or sashiko embroidery. You can experiment with the new technique or work on whatever you bring with you.
What do I need to bring?
I will provide fabric samples and sewing supplies for practicing. If you would like, you can bring an item of clothing that has a hole, a stain, a worn edge, or could use a pocket. You could also bring any textile that you would like to reinvent as something new. If you are looking for inspiration, we can brainstorm together.
Mending Manifesto
Mending is:
● Cherishing our clothing and textiles by repairing them or transforming them into new objects.
● Preserving our environment by re-using our existing resources rather than producing more textile waste and contributing to the fibershed.
● Using our hands to care for our “second skin” and nurturing the materials we inhabit.
● Tending to ourselves and our relationships as we gather together in a mending circle.
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.
Please RSVP & Register by 5/10 so we can plan accordingly. If you missed the deadline, contact us to see if we can squeeze you in.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

RE-IMAGINING MOTHER’S DAY: Embracing Diverse Experiences
DATE: Saturday, May 10th
TIME: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
FACILITATORS: Violet Sterling & Christine Coppa
Emotions surrounding Mother's Day often don't align with the "perfect" images portrayed in commercials and ads. Life experiences are more diverse than the traditional celebration of biological mothers, especially for those with challenging or estranged relationships, the loss of a mother or child, infertility, or unmet expectations. For many, this day can be... well, difficult, to say the least.
In this workshop, we'll broaden the definition of "Mother" and approach the day with empathy, compassion, and understanding. "It takes a village," and we’ll create a sacred space to honor those—regardless of gender or relationship—who have inspired us. We'll also hold space for any heartaches related to motherhood that have shaped who we are today. Through crafting cards, candles, and a mini ceremony, you'll create meaningful keepsakes to solemnize Mother's Day in a way that promotes inclusivity and respect. Our wish is that this workshop leaves you with a renewed, hopeful perspective for the days ahead.
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.
Please RSVP & Register by 5/8 so we can plan accordingly. If you missed the deadline, contact us to see if we can squeeze you in.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Be UnLonely: Creativity & Conversations—Weekly Friday Class with Open Studio Time
DATE: Friday, 5/9
TIME: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Various
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. Studio friends, both new and regulars, will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations to share what what we’ve made, connect with others, and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Techniques will be demonstrated, and invitational prompts offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG!!! You may also use this time as an Open Studio continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
This Social Prescribing Activity is inspired by the work of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its signature national initiative, Project UnLonely. You can visit its website https://www.artandhealing.org to learn more and watch a video that features how scientific evidence has proven that art-making and art appreciation rewires the lonely brain. Come to the studio for this and other events to BE UNLONELY!
Deadline to register is 5/7. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

Studio Time to Unwind - Weekly Friday Event for Those Who Serve
DATE: Friday, 5/9
TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FACILITATOR: Various
Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals—for all you do, this one is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.
NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. This is a chance for studio friends, both new and regulars, to connect in community, engage in meaningful conversations, tap into their creative selves, and share new creations. Invitational prompts and gentle guidance will be offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.
No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG! You may also use this time as an Open Studio to continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.
Deadline to register is 5/7. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!
FAQs
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Not at all! At Blooming Peace, our intention is focused on the benefits of the creative process, not the final product.
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Out of respect for our facilitators, we do not issue refunds for missed classes as a result of illness, personal emergencies, or any other event beyond our control. However, you are welcome to “gift” your class to someone else if you are unable to attend. To do so, please notify us hereand include your recipient’s name and contact info.
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In case of inclement weather, classes may be held online via Zoom or rescheduled. Notifications will be sent to registrants via email.
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We are located in a secure building, therefore contact with us is required in order to gain access to the studio. Pre-registration through the website is required for all classes and workshops.
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We only offer classes for adults, ages 18 and above. None of our classes are specifically designed for children. Children under the age of 18 are welcome to come to the studio only if they are accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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Our studio space is located on the lower level in the building and only accessible by way of stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience.
