Touch Drawing Class on Wed, Oct 26

Last weekend I came home tired after a long day of training and decided to attend the free salon that Denise Auld was teaching on Touch Drawing. As soon as I entered I began to feel refreshed by her calm presence, and ended up spending a delicious hour of silent exploration with the paper and my hands.  Denise is teaching two workshops on touch drawing in the next month; the next is Wed, Oct 26th from 6:30 - 9:30.  Come access your inner voice for deeper understanding of yourself and others with this simple yet profoundly powerful technique. Using no tools but your fingers, intuitively express yourself in beautiful drawings. Denise offers a safe space with guidance, music and light movement. No artistic ability needed. Cost: $35, sliding scale available. All materials included.  Dress for movement & painting.  Contact Denise at 360-731-0412 to register.

Hollow Earth Radio fundraiser homemade breakfast

Hollow Earth Radio, Seattle's only freeform community radio station, invites you to to come celebrate community, music, and art!

Sat, Oct. 15 from 11am - 2pm, come eat a homemade breakfast and help support all that we do. 

The event at Present Sense will presented and cooked by your neighbors: Acupuncturist and gifted improvised musician Lesli Dalaba and next-door neighbor/resident Hollow Earth science nut, Forrest Baum. We'll talk about what we've been up to, play sounds from inside our Hollow Earth, and give you an idea of what we have in store for the upcoming year...

Please attend! You can register here: http://hollowearthradiobrunch.eventbrite.com/.  You can also read more about this event and what Hollow Earth is all about here:  http://hollowearthradio.org/blog_posts/52-Hollow-Earth-Radio-Invites-You-To-BREAK-fest

Free Community Salons--Second Friday of each month

We are now offering regular salons at Present Sense that are free and open to the community. Each salon is run by a regular renter at Present Sense, so it is a great way to get a taste of what we do here.  Our next salon will be Friday, October 14 from 7 - 10 p.m. with artist Denise Auld hosting Touch Drawing.  This is a spontaneous and fun way to make art directly with your hands.  Contact Denise at art4sanity@comcast.net for more info and to RSVP so she knows how many people to expect. 

Workshops with Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta MOVED.

The organizers for the workshop Bridging the Worlds of Transformation are so disappointed that Jhaimy was not allowed entrance to the United States because of a problem with his Visa (which he had travelled with successfully before.)  The workshop with Jaiden Phoenix and the community healing sessions have been canceled for Seattle and will be rescheduled somewhere south of Vancouver near the border.  If you are still interested in information on this reschedule, you can contact bookings@childrenofthe7rays.com or visit www.childrenofthe7rays.com.

Artist's Way Classes are Now Open for Registration

THE ARTIST’S WAY CLASS

With Kate Gavigan, Anne van Roden, Gloria Sandford

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron is an international bestseller on the subject of creativity.  This book and workshop can be an incredibly useful resource to tap into your creative side, which can benefit you professionally and personally. The class will take students through the 12 chapters with an emphasis on the accompanying chapter exercises and additional creativity exercises. Maximum 11 students.

To register for either class, go to:  http://www.seattleartistswaycenter.com

September 18 – December 4, with Kate Gavigan and Anne van Roden Sundays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 12 class sessions, $375

September 23 – December 16, with Kate Gavigan and Gloria Sandford, Fridays, 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m., 12 class sessions, $375  

Community healing sessions and workshop with traditional Andean healer Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta (CANCELED--SEE ABOVE)

This community/group healing session is a unique opportunity to experience a traditional Andean community healing where the collective experience allows each individual to heal and integrate aspects of their lives in order to move forward on their path.  Each healing session is influenced by the intention of the gathering and the individuals present.  A traditional Andean altar (or "Mesa") will be created at the beginning of the healing session and each individual will be invited to place something on the altar in support of their healing work together.  Evening healing session on Wed, Sept 28th, and all day workshop on Saturday, October 1.  See the schedule for more info. 

Next Half-Day Mindfulness Retreat on Oct 7

We had a lovely quiet day sitting and walking together last Friday, and I look forward to the next Half-Day Mindfulness Retreat on Friday, October 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.  This is a chance not only for a little peace and quiet in your life, but is an important way to retrain your brain and begin to loosen your habitual responses to stresses.  Chairs and cushions are provided (thanks to the Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention trainers for the generous use of their cushions.) Contact Katie Talbott at (206) 335-5677 to sign up for the next retreat. Payment is by donation ($20 - $35 suggested, but all are welcome regardless of ability to pay.)

Strengthen your friendship, intimacy, and conflict regulation skills after the birth of your child

On August 27th and 28th, Certified Gottman Parent Educators Evonne Noble and Brien Wood will be teaching a "Bringing Baby Home" workshop for new and expecting parents. Developed by the renowned relationship and parenting researchers Dr. John Gottman and Julie Gottman, this two day workshop will help you build a nurturing home environment, develop positive conflict regulation skills, and become powerful team emotion coaches for your children. All couples (whether gay, straight, married, partnered, etc) are welcome. For more details visit www.brienwood.com/site/BBH.

Looking for a break from your busy life?

Friday, July 29 from 1:00 - 4:00 is an opportunity for a longer mindfulness practice.  Katie Talbott will be leading this mini-retreat, which will include sitting meditation, walking meditation outside, lovingkindness meditation and some gentle movement or stretching.  The specific schedule for the day will be set in response to participant requests.  No experience in meditation necessary.  This is a chance to get centered and grounded again in your own wise and spacious mind.

Kids' Skill-building Camp: Helping Kids Understand Addiction

Gloria Sanford, LMHC, specialist in recovery issues, will be hosting two, four-day camps this summer for children and siblings of alcoholics/addicts, ages 8-12 years old. She will be using the curriculum of the workbook, There's and Elephant in the Living Room  by Typpo and Hastings.  She says: 'We will do art and music as well, mostly just have fun.  I feel it will be a fantastic success if the kids leave camp knowing two things: 1) It's not my fault and 2) I'm not alone: other kids are going through this too and they're pretty cool."  Camp dates are July 5-8 and August 15 - 18.  Register with Gloria at (206) 303-8506.