[CHANGES] Artistic Self Care

[Sandra Ahten]

Hello All,
This message is specifically for those of you who live in the Urbana 
Champaign area.

Most emails I send you are messages encouraging healthy lifestyle choices 
body-wise. But I am also an artist, and this message encourages you to 
consider nurturing your artistic self. (Yes, we all have one!)

For more information on any of these opportunities, reply to this email or 
call me at 217-367-6345. All classes are held in my home studio at 1408 S. 
Vine, Urbana, IL.

***My new schedule of art classes is listed below. Note that I have added a 
daytime class (Friday, 3-5pm)

***You can check out a smattering of my artwork at Boltini Lounge, 211 North 
Neil, Champaign, any time in February.

***In March my work, along with art by Sarah Kanouse of Urbana, will be part 
of a two-woman show, "Captivity Captivation," at the Visual Arts Gallery, 
University of Illinois at Springfield. More details later.

***Call for entries: I am curating a show, "Dolls and Dresses," at Urbana's 
Independent Media Center during May. Anyone who makes dolls or dresses as 
expressions of fine art is invited to submit work for consideration. Slides, 
photos, or a scheduled visit to see the work will be accepted. Deadline: 
April 1.
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CLASSES:

***Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain***

For adults who have always wanted to learn to draw, but felt like they 
lacked talent or confidence. This class teaches "realistic," or 
"naturalistic," drawing. Students learn that drawing well is really a matter 
of learning a new way of seeing. Youth are accepted with permission.

Mondays 7-9pm Feb 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 17 Cost: $95

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***Art with Intention for Adults***

Individualized projects will be based on the student's interest in learning 
new media, gaining skill in drawing or painting, exploring a theme, 
illustrating an idea, etc. Based on their own desires, participants may have 
weekly reading, sketchbook, and journaling assignments to help them uncover 
and discover an intention in their own artwork. Some previous art 
instruction or permission required.

Fee is for 5 classes in 6 weeks. Classes begin in February. (Call or email 
for specifics)

Thursday 7-9pm or Friday 3-5pm Cost: $95


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***Creative Drawing for Adults***

We'll explore one element of design each week: color, line, shape / space, 
texture, and value. This project - oriented class will challenge you to 
think about the word "drawing" in creative ways. Great for the beginner as 
an introduction to the "elements of art" or for the stagnant artist as a 
quick jump - start. No drawing skills or previous experience required.

Mondays 7-9pm Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost: $95

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Jo Pauly MSW, Whole Life Coach (and my friend) is offering the following 
workshop. I have taken it and benefited immensely:

CRAFTING OUR LIFE

Come explore the creative process of crafting your life. Using _The 
Practical Dreamer's Handbook_ by Paul & Sarah Edwards, as you explore your 
yearnings, embrace both the dreamer and the practical taskmaster within 
yourself, and bridge the two worlds of the actual and the desirable.

Wednesdays, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Feb 5 to Mar 19 (7 sessions) Cost: $120

WHERE:  Dean Clark Toom, McKinley Foundation, corner of 5th & Daniel, 
Champaign (free parking in the parking garage across from the 5th Street 
entrance)

TO REGISTER: call 337-7823 or email jopauly at prairienet.org






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