Living Our Dreams

This Week at The Spark! Sunday Aug 1 - Sunday Aug 8

Another FAB week! Thank you to Mark Noel aka Jerry G., for volunteering yesterday during Open Studio. Mark shared his cool tie dye technique under the tent in the backyard. 

THIS WEEK AT THE SPARK...
Tel: 970-618-0561

Awakening the Painter Within Sold Out! Contact me about the upcoming Fall Class
Monday's
Time: 6 - 9 p
Fee: $120.00 (4 week session)

 

Deepen your Intuitive Painting experience with this small, intimate, facilitated group. Each week, we will begin with a guided meditation and create an intention to Awaken The Painter Within. The group will be kept to 6 participants to allow time for facilitation and group sharing. Prerequisite is at least one attendance in a Soul Session Sunday. Call 

970-618-0561 for our new dates.

Punch Pass Summer Series Classes this week: 

S U N D A Y
Soul Sessions Sunday

Date: Sunday, August 1
Drop In: 9:30 a - 12:30 p  BRING LUNCH
All ages
Fee: $35 or 3 punches on your pass ($10.00 a punch)

Embark on a sacred facilitated journey to rediscover and re-connect with the playful child within through the art of intuitive painting, drumming and movement. 

 

M O N D A Y

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Monday,  August 2
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

NOTE: EnVISION DreamTime - POSTPONED until August 9th

Date: August 9
Time: 6 p - 8:30 p
Registration required...
Please RSVP if you plan on attending or call 970-618-0561
Are you looking for a circle of support to help you take some bold steps toward your dreams? Creative Awakenings author, Sheri Gaynor, takes you on a visual journaling adventure, using her EnVision DreamTime Art of Intention Process. Suggested reading: Sheri's book...Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art

 

Spill it Sister! 101 - The Art of Visual Journaling for Teen Girls
Muse Whisperer: Sheri Gaynor, Author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art

 
6-Week Punch Pass Class
Monday, August 2
On-going 
Drop In: 1 p  - 3 p 
Class Fee: $12 per session or $10 with the Summer Punch Pass

Ages: 8-17 Have you wanted to find a way that no one could read your "secret" thoughts and ideas? Join us for the weekly Spill It Sister - Open Studio Gatherings. Bring your journal, personal photos, and favorite papers and gather with other sisters who are spilling their hopes and dreams to the page. For more information or to register, call 970-618-0561 or email sheri@sherigaynor.com 

T H U R S D A Y 

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Thursday, August 5
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

F R I D A Y 

heART Yoga: Hatha Yoga and Creative Expression
Muse Whisperers: Janne Nikolajsen and Sheri Gaynor 
 
On-Going Friday, August 6
Drop In: 8 a - 9:30 a
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
Ages: 15 - Adult 

Open Studio Fridays
 
Every Friday - Excluding First Fridays
NO OPEN STUDIO THIS WEEK...FIRST FRIDAY's
Drop In: 1 p - 3 p
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
All ages welcome: Experience THE SPARK! Take a break from your work week and start your weekend with a boost of creative inspiration. Open studio is pure experiential time. The studio will be open to all ages for wild hearted creative expression. Bring a project you are working on, or come meet other like-minded individuals. There will be lots of materials to choose from or bring your own.

First Friday's Open House Event: Artist Felicia Trevor
Trunk Show

Friday, August 6, 2010
Open House: 5:30p - 8 p
Details to follow...

This Week at The Spark! July 26-30

We sure had some fun at Mountain Fair this year! Thanks to CCAH for putting on this fun filled weekend of dancing, food and beautiful hand crafted art work! 

I had a special request from some Cecilia aka Goose and Kevin based on something they saw at the fair this weekend, to learn some mixed-media and wood techniques, so we will be doing that during Spill it Sister this week. 

Kevin and Goose during Spill It Sister! Goose carved stamps for her visual journal

How to Spark!:
Our doors are always open-unless I'm with a private client or group, so we've had many spontaneous gatherings at the round table with all ages learning from one another. Mentorship is exactly what The Spark is about,,,and that concept goes both ways! As adults we forget how much we can learn from those younger than us, especially in the realm of creativity.  I've learned to let go of my ego watching Gerry Michel and his band of AWESOME young artist's, draw at a high school level!! 

Wander in...have a seat...pick up a brush, pen or pencil...maybe even some clay. Stay awhile...and relax in the warm nurturing environment, using your imagination and meeting new friends....

THIS WEEK AT THE SPARK...
Tel: 970-618-0561

Awakening the Painter Within Sold Out! Contact me about the upcoming Fall Class
Monday's
Time: 6 - 9 p
Fee: $120.00 (4 week session)

 

Deepen your Intuitive Painting experience with this small, intimate, facilitated group. Each week, we will begin with a guided meditation and create an intention to Awaken The Painter Within. The group will be kept to 6 participants to allow time for facilitation and group sharing. Prerequisite is at least one attendance in a Soul Session Sunday. Call 

970-618-0561 for our new dates.

Punch Pass Summer Series Classes this week: 

M O N D A Y

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Monday, July 26
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

Spill it Sister! 101 - The Art of Visual Journaling for Teen Girls
Muse Whisperer: Sheri Gaynor, Author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art

 
6-Week Punch Pass Class
Monday, July 26
On-going 
Drop In: 1 p  - 3 p 
Class Fee: $12 per session or $10 with the Summer Punch Pass

Ages: 8-17 Have you wanted to find a way that no one could read your "secret" thoughts and ideas? Join us for the weekly Spill It Sister - Open Studio Gatherings. Bring your journal, personal photos, and favorite papers and gather with other sisters who are spilling their hopes and dreams to the page. For more information or to register, call 970-618-0561 or email sheri@sherigaynor.com 

W E D N E S D A Y 

OH BABY! Mommy and Me Creativity Circle
Muse Whisperer: Rochelle Norwood
  
Ongoing Every Other Wednesday
Beginning: Wednesday, July 28
Drop In: 10 a - 12 p
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
Ages: Adult, Infant, Toddler and Pre-School

This week Rochelle will guide you to creating a unique piece of treasured folk art to hang in your home. Come join her and Ruby and create a "Watch Me Grow," measuring stick! Rochelle Norwood and her daughter Ruby facilitate a creativity circle for you and your little one. The class invites you to co-create a beautiful work of art with your child. The two-hour class will support you in the art of engaging creatively with your child through expressive arts practices, like storytelling, movement, and fun hands on creative projects. This is a special time and space for you and yours to explore your creative sparks. Parent participation required.

T H U R S D A Y 

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Thursday, July 29
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

F R I D A Y 

heART Yoga: Hatha Yoga and Creative Expression
Muse Whisperers: Janne Nikolajsen and Sheri Gaynor 
 
On-Going Friday, July 30
Drop In: 8 a - 9:30 a
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
Ages: 15 - Adult 

Open Studio Fridays
 
Every Friday - Excluding First Fridays
Friday, July 30, 2010
Drop In: 1 p - 3 p
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
All ages welcome: Experience THE SPARK! Take a break from your work week and start your weekend with a boost of creative inspiration. Open studio is pure experiential time. The studio will be open to all ages for wild hearted creative expression. Bring a project you are working on, or come meet other like-minded individuals. There will be lots of materials to choose from or bring your own.

This Week at The Spark! July 19-25

Night Bird. © 2010 Sheri Gaynor. Wood, Acrylic, Oil Pastel

Thanks to all who have wandered through our doors! It's been wonderful making new friends in our new location...above ground! 

Our doors are always open-unless I'm with a private client or group, so we've had many spontaneous gatherings at the round table with all ages learning from one another. Mentorship is exactly what The Spark is about,,,and that concept goes both ways! As adults we forget how much we can learn from those younger than us, especially in the realm of creativity.  I've learned to let go of my ego watching Gerry Michel and his band of AWESOME young artist's, draw at a high school level!! 

Our Awakening the Painter Within circle began last Monday and I have to say, these women are fierce. Witnessing their willingness to dive into the process and the void...and BE with what unfolds is simply...STUNNING! 

Wander in...have a seat...pick up a brush, pen or pencil...maybe even some clay. Stay awhile...and relax in the warm nurturing environment, using your imagination and meeting new friends....

Here are a few scenes from The Spark!

Frankie and April dropped in to do some visual journaling during Open Studio

 
Tasha and mom Patti created "Magic Wands," for Grandpa's birthday during Open Studio

Muse Whisperers Rochelle Norwood and baby Ruby help students create clay mobiles using a solar over during Rochelle's Mom's Creativity Circles. 
 
THIS WEEK AT THE SPARK...
Tel: 970-618-0561

Awakening the Painter Within Sold Out! Contact me about the upcoming Fall Class
Time: 6 - 9 p
Fee: $120.00 (4 week session)

 

Deepen your Intuitive Painting experience with this small, intimate, facilitated group. Each week, we will begin with a guided meditation and create an intention to Awaken The Painter Within. The group will be kept to 6 participants to allow time for facilitation and group sharing. Prerequisite is at least one attendance in a Soul Session Sunday. Please email Kate Dietz our studio manager or call 

970-618-0561

to register. 

Punch Pass Summer Series Classes this week: 

M O N D A Y

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Monday, July 19
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

Spill it Sister! 101 - The Art of Visual Journaling for Teen Girls
Muse Whisperer: Sheri Gaynor, Author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art

 
6-Week Punch Pass Class
Monday, July 19
On-going 
Drop In: 1 p  - 3 p 
Class Fee: $12 per session or $10 with the Summer Punch Pass

Ages: 8-17 Have you wanted to find a way that no one could read your "secret" thoughts and ideas? Join us for the weekly Spill It Sister - Open Studio Gatherings. Bring your journal, personal photos, and favorite papers and gather with other sisters who are spilling their hopes and dreams to the page. For more information or to register, call 970-618-0561 or email sheri@sherigaynor.com 

T H U R S D A Y 

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Thursday, July 22
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

F R I D A Y 

heART Yoga: Hatha Yoga and Creative Expression
Muse Whisperers: Janne Nikolajsen and Sheri Gaynor 
 
On-Going Friday, July 23
Drop In: 8 a - 9:30 a
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
Ages: 15 - Adult 

Open Studio Fridays
 
Every Friday - Excluding First Fridays
Friday, July 23, 2010
Drop In: 1 p - 3 p
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
All ages welcome: Experience THE SPARK! Take a break from your work week and start your weekend with a boost of creative inspiration. Open studio is pure experiential time. The studio will be open to all ages for wild hearted creative expression. Bring a project you are working on, or come meet other like-minded individuals. There will be lots of materials to choose from or bring your own.

Living with Cancer and Beyond: Visions of Healing and Hope

I woke up this morning to an email sharing this link.   Thank you to my co-facilitator Diane Kenney, artist extraordinaries and breast cancer THRIVER! Thank you to Judy Pendas, Executive Director of Integrative Oncology and to Valley View Hospital for your support and enCOURAGEment! 

© 2010 Sheri Gaynor. Photo used with client permission

And to the women who bravely walked through our doors to kick off our newest program...our hearts to your for your trust and participation. The stories and images you shared with me, live in my heart. Oh the places we will go, as this program continues to unfold. 

I am pleased to announce that we will be offering an on-going Cancer Support Circle in the studio with Valley View Hospital's support. We are also co-creating an exciting event with Valley View, that we are not ready to reveal, but the energy is building every day in service to this meaningful project. 

If you know someone who might be interested in an on-going creative based cancer support group, please have them contact me or call 970-618-0561

My heart is full this morning, thank you! 

What a beautiful thing to wake up to! Thank you to Diane Kenney, my co-facilitator and breast cancer thriver. Thank you to Judy Pendas and Valley View Hospital for their support and enCOURAGEment! http://www.vvh.org/pages/p-cancer-center-article.php

Live on Artistically Speaking Tonight!

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July Newsletter Link

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