[CHANGES] Art Classes and other Groups

[Sandra K. Ahten]

Greetings from Sandra Ahten
Here is an update on all the various classes (not Weight Watchers), groups,
and shows that I have scheduled for the spring/ summer. Note the summer art
classes for kids.

Art Show: "I Want to Change the World- But I Can't Get out of the House."
Where: Independent Media Center, 218 W. Main St., Urbana (next to the
"Office Bar")
I am displaying paintings, drawings, crocheted sculpture, and prints, as
well as hand-made dolls, books and masks that in some way tie in with my
ongoing personal dilemma suggested by the title of the show. The show will
run through May 12 during IMC hours: Weekday 4-9pm; S&S Noon-9pm.

Here are my spring/ summer art 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 accepted with permission)
Mondays 7-8:45pm May 13-June 17 (no class Memorial Day) Cost $90

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain For Kids 9 and older
Tuesday 10am-11:45 July 9 - August 6 Cost $110

Creative Drawing for Kids 4-8 years old
We'll explore one element of design each week: color, line, shape/ space,
texture, and value.
Thursdays 2-5pm July 11- Aug 8 Cost $110

Art with Intention
Participants will have weekly readings, sketchbook and journaling
assignments that help them uncover and discover an intention in their own
art work. This class will be an exploration of voice. Individualized
projects will be based on the students desire to learn new media, explore a
theme, illustrate an idea, etc.
Some previous art instruction or permission required.
Thursday 7-9:00pm May 9- June 13 (no class May 16) Cost $90
Thursday 7-9:00pm July 11- Aug 8

Media Buffet - Special One Day Workshop - Sunday June 2
A chance to try out various artists' media without having to invest in all
the expensive paints, papers, brushes and other paraphernalia. Professional
artists as well as beginners can explore different art media including oil
pastels, oil sticks, watercolors, watercolor pencils, litho crayons,
transfer pens, dry pastels, paint markers, acrylics, and more. Instruction,
inspiration, and all supplies included
$40 per participant -Noon - 5pm
$50 per participant - 9am - 5pm (with an hour break)

Mask Making - Special Two Day Workshop - Sunday June 9 & June 16
Participants will be given websites to look at various masks prior to Day
one. Day one will be spent designing and forming the basic structure.
Embellishments and finishing touches on Day Two.
$ 65 per participant - Noon - 5pm

Adult/ Child Mask Making- Special Two Day Workshop - Sunday July 14 & July
21
One adult/ one child. Each will make their own masks. (see above for
description)
$110 per "couple" Noon - 4pm (both Sunday's included)

Oil Acrylic Painting Workshop with the Southern Illinois Art Workshop- May
16, 17, & 18th
For $165 participants will get small class instruction, room, and meals at
this beautiful 200 acre retreat in Southern Illinois. (Dubois IL). Other
workshops including drawing or watercolor are also available with other
instructors. Contact Marilyn at 618-787-2202 or myself for more information.

Here are details on a Facilited Support / Exploration Groups that I am
leading
Women's Body Group:
Participants will be exploring their own core issues in relation to their
thoughts and feelings, histories and hopes about their bodies. Discussion
will include issues of body image, healthy lifestyle goal setting, and
support. The goal of the group will be set by the women in attendance. Each
women will be setting their individual goals. The group will be supporting
each other in clarifying, assessing and moving toward their individual
goals. You do not have to know your goal "going in," rather participants
will be able to use the group as a way to explore their own individuality,
what makes them who they are, the kind of experiences that have led them to
eat compulsively (if they have) or diet as a way of coping, and how they
might use their body size and looks as a way to express or hide themselves.
There will also be aspects that are similar to a "consciousness-raising
group," where the stress is on the similarity of women's experiences so as
to pinpoint the ways society affects us all as womenThe groups will meet for
10 weeks and will be closed to new members for that duration. . In addition
we will discuss issues of aging, ailing, hormones and more.

Thursday's July 11- Sept 12 10am-11:30 Cost- $200
Saturday's July 13- Sept 21 (no meeting Labor Day weekend) 10am-11:30 Cost-
$200
All art classes meet at my Home Studio: 1408 S. Vine, Urbana IL.
Women's Body Group meets at a private office in downtown Champaign.

Email, Call, or mail in your reservation to: Sandra Ahten 1408 S. Vine,
Urbana IL 6 1801 - 217-367-6345 spiritofsandra at hotmail..com