the monkey mind art studio - Calendar

the monkey mind art studio - Patty McWilliams MA, CHt. ~Patty Mac Inc.~

TO REGISTER OR GET MORE INFORMATION CALL 815.464.8818, EMAIL US AT monkeymindart@comcast.net OR STOP BY, 3 W. NEBRASKA STREET.

NEW OFFERINGS for a NEW YEAR

MEN, MEDITATION AND THE MONKEY MIND-Yoga series
With Master Yoga Teacher and Board Certified Holistic Health Professional Anthony McGrath
Suggested donation: $30/class or buy a 3-month pass for $100 ($80 savings)

Beginning Sunday, Jan. 22 (two Sunday's per month)
Feb. 12th, 26th- March 6th, 11th-April TBA...
6-8 p.m.

Designed by a man for men...students can expect to:

sweat…find out just how fit and well balanced you are (or not) and simple ways to improve or correct physical issues
focus (meditate) and direct their energy, cutting through the garbage of the world
regain control and master their emotions
bring a yoga mat, towel & water

YOUTH ART SHOW in the GALLERY
FEBRUARY 11-28 ~drop off deadline Feb. 10, 1pm.
Artist Reception Feb. 22nd 4-6pm
Student artwork needed. See Home page or our Facebook page for submission details. Art up to 24"x24" accepted.
$Love donation accepted for materials and reception costs.

SOUND CIRCLES
Children's group with Breath/Voice Exploration, Songs, Co-creation,
Sound Healing. Series of six classes: three Tuesdays per month/
Feb. 7. 14, 28 and March 6, 13, 27.
$60/six sessions. Drop-ins welcome. Instructor: Muriel Reymond.
Visit Muriel's website at http://www.voiceandbodyblossom.com/

9 MUSES AND BODYGUARD
Beginning March 22nd ~one Thursday per month.
Creativity coaching and playtime workshops for adults. Meets monthly for 10 months.

Using the Kaizon method of Creativity Coaching, this is a program for all creative souls in the visual arts, writing, music and more.
Get your creative juices flowing with monthly fun activities and inspiring methods to open creative blocks. You do not have to be an artist, just have the desire to be more creative in your life.
You will thank yourself for this!

$45 per session, $400 if you pay for all sessions in advance.
This is a 10 month commitment. Sign up early, space is limited.

NURTURING YOUR TRUTH: A WOMAN'S RETREAT
Presented by Patricia Fares-O'Malley, Gina Marie Slager and Patty McWilliams

Coming soon...date TBA...watch for details.

Our focus at this retreat will turn inward, unveiling layer by layer, a journey of discovering your truest Self. Our wish for you is to discover your truest and highest potential within a sacred circle of supportive women, just like you. Please join us for this powerful weekend of relaxing, peaceful, quiet time in the company and support of women! A time just for you to be with YOU!

TO REGISTER OR GET MORE INFORMATION ON ANY PROGRAM, CLASS OR EVENT, CALL 815.464.8818,

EMAIL US AT monkeymindart@comcast.net

OR STOP BY, 3 W. NEBRASKA STREET.

ONGOING CLASSES

FOR TEENS & ADULTS

SUNDAY

Men's Yoga

Begins January 22nd

Two Sundays per month

Feb. 12,26-March 4,11-April tba...

6-8 p.m. with Anthony McGrath

$30 per class or $100 for a 3 month pass ($80 savings)

Bring water, towel and a yoga mat.

Call ahead or pre-register please.

Sunday Morning Painting for Adults

Starting again February 12

(see meeting dates below)

10 a.m. to noon

$130/non-member for 6 weeks

$120/artist member for 6 weeks

$25 drop in fee

All mediums of painting welcome. Please pre-register. Supply list provided upon registration.

Class dates/times for Jan.-April 2012:

Sunday, Feb. 12 10-11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19 10-11:30 a.m.

(Skip Feb. 26th)

Sunday, Mar. 4 10-11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Mar 11 10-11:30 a.m.

(Skip Mar. 18th)

Sunday, Mar 25 10-11:30 a.m.

(Skip April 1st -April 8th Easter)

Sunday, April 15 10-11:30 a.m.

Should continue consistently after that for now.

MONDAY

Teen Focus

With Gina Marie Slager CHt

4:30-5:30 p.m.for girls 4th-7th gr.

5:45-6:45 p.m. for girls 8th-11th gr.

(New session starts January 30)

$85/6 week sessions

WEDNESDAY

Guided Meditation

With

Patricia Fares-O'Malley PhD, CHt

Next_March 7th

1st Wed of each month

7-8:30 p.m.

$15

please call ahead

FRIDAY

Intuitive Yoga

With Gina Marie Slager CHt

Ongoing

9:30-10:30 a.m.

6 week session for $75 or

$15 walk in fee

Please bring yoga mat and small pillow if needed. No pre-registration required. Just sign in at the door.

This class incorporates breath, yoga, meditation, deep relaxation, positive intention, dance, mantra and song. Gina's main focus is the opening of the heart and how the breath and enter the heart with love.

SATURDAY

Open Studio for Adults and Teens

1-3 p.m. (please call ahead to make sure studio is open and available, 815.464.8818)

Donation (free for individuals in treatment for cancer)

We have other Open Studio Options as requested, Please call ahead for time requests.

All levels welcome. Lightly instructed as needed. Mostly independent work and use of the studio. Some studio tools available. Bring your own art materials or purchase from studio.

*Other classes available by request including Advanced Painting/Drawing and Figure Drawing. Please contact the studio for more information, 815.464.8818.

ONGOING CLASSES

FOR KIDS

TUESDAY

After School Series: Mixed Media

With Andrea Verbeek

begins again February 14th ongoing

4-5:15 p.m.

$130/6 sessions for non-members

$120/6 sessions for members

$25/class for 1 class drop in

All materials included for 6 weeks.

For ages 8 through senior in high school. Customized light instruction as needed.

Children Sound Circles

With Muriel Reymond

February 7, 14, 28 & March 6, 13, 27

5:30-6:30p.m

$60/6 sessions

For ages Kindergarten through 5th Gr.

This class offers children the opportunity to discover their voice and its potential, as well as co-creation through sounds.

WEDNESDAY

After School Art Group

With Holly Dominik

Every Wednesday*

4-6:30 p.m.

$25/class or $105/5 classes

Artist members

$20/class or $85/5 classes

*Some art supplies will be provided; others will need to be brought in or purchased.

*no class Feb. 22nd -Art Reception

4-6pm open to public

For ages K and up. Lightly instructed or free painting/drawing. This class offers a unique experience for each individual child "'cuz you're all different!"

THURSDAY

Dream Hats

With Regina Sargent

Next session: March 8 (tentative)

4:50-6:10 p.m.

$25/beginner dream students

$20/experienced dream students

For kids ages 6-12. Through imagination, creation and meditation, learn ways to calm and soothe anxieties and increase creative thinking.

SATURDAY

(Both Saturday classes are very similar, timing is the main difference.)

Please pre-register to hold your spot.

Drawing Focus & Color Theory

FUNdamentals

Starting in February 11

9-10:30a.m.

$140 6 weeks

$25/class or $130 artist members

for 6 classes

All materials included. Space limited.

For ages 5 years old and up.

A variety of painting and drawing experiences for the beginner artists with segmented art projects per session. We will keep our pint-size artisans fully engaged in creativity.

Drawing and Color Theory

Starting February 11

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$25/class or

$140 6 classes

$130 artist members

for 6 sessions

Kids will need wire bound sketch book, soft set drawing pencils and a kneaded or pink pearl eraser.

Highly instructed art class offering skill building exercises and opportunities to create finished work and series art. Age and skill appropriate challenges for ages10 and up