Please join us for visiting artist Gayle Van Gils one-time class on contemplative art.

In this class we will explore the concepts of space, form, and energy and how they inform our creative process. We will do a series of exercises, including meditation, object arrangement, mark marking, and creating intentional environments. These tools help us open to the present moment and create from an open state of mind, without self consciousness. 

What to bring: 

• Natural or found objects to arrange
• Please bring food with you - we will incorporate an exercise that includes holding a contemplative meal.

Gayle is a senior meditation leader in the Shambhala lineage, and studied Dharma Art extensively with its founder Chogyam Trugpa Rinpche. She is also an experienced ceramic artist, specializing in large sculpture work. 

Learn more about Gayle at: https://www.instagram.com/gaylevangils/ and www.transformyourculture.com 

This class is open to all creative people and all art forms. 

Join us for a hands-on Photopolymer Stamp-Making Workshop tailored specifically for ceramic artists. Over two immersive days, you'll explore the art of creating custom photopolymer stamps, perfect for adding intricate, personalized designs to your ceramic pieces. Guided by expert instruction, you'll learn how to design, develop, and utilize photopolymer stamps, from transferring your ideas onto the stamp medium to applying them flawlessly onto clay. This workshop is ideal for ceramicists of all skill levels looking to enhance their work with detailed patterns, textures, and imagery that reflect their unique artistic vision. 

Day 1 - Saturday 9/28: 1:00 - 7:00pm

Day 2 - Sunday 9/29: 1:00 - 6:00pm

Workshop cost covers all materials and tools.