Nurture Your Creative Soul
Upcoming Experiences
Pre-registration is required for all events to access our studio as we are in a secure building.
If finances are preventing you from joining us, a scholarship may be available.
Intuitive Scrap Collage Book
DATE: Friday, 2/14
TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Lauren Pokras
Practice letting go of overthinking and become present so you can experience a natural creative flow from within. Spend the morning in the studio with Lauren Pokras where you will be playing with collage and mark making in a relaxed way. Together you will explore how to use color, a blast of painted papers, and simple marks to create something that you will really like. This project is about exercising the skills of seeing what we each like and making decisions on what to do next. This process helps us grow in confidence and develop our styles as artmakers.
Lauren will show you how to create a concertina book from paper collage and scraps using a super simple design. Excitingly, it shows how easy it is to not get stuck on one page, but to open it up and follow where your focus and energy wants to go in the moment. No special background or skills necessary.
For added enchantment, this class is also being offered as part of The “Magic” Wow Sampler. Join us for the 3-Week Series if you are able.
In the event of bad weather, a class make-up day will be scheduled.
Deadline to register is 2/7. Limited to 8 participants.
The Magic “WOW” Sampler (3-Week Series Special — Starts 1/31/25)
DATE: Fridays, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14
TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Lauren Pokras
Practice letting go of overthinking and become present so you can experience a natural creative flow from within. The “MAGIC WOW” Series allows you to engage in 3 different techniques that give instant “wow” results. This winter, treat yourself to spending 3 playful Friday mornings in the studio with Lauren Pokras and let your inner artist shine!
Gel Plate Printing (Mono-Printing): You will be making decorative papers using stencils and textured objects on a soft surface of paint. Surprising and lovely designs will be revealed when you press paper on top then pull them off—like magic! Paper prints can be used as is or made into cards, collage, artist books, or anything else you may want.
Water Marbling: You will be exploring this ancient mono-printing process and learning the basics of water marbling using simple tools and a lot of color. Lauren will demonstrate basic techniques of manipulating colored ink on the surface of a water bath before the group dives into experimenting. She’ll introduce how to use the various tools to produce classic and dynamic patters and colorful marbling combinations. Each participant will have their own marbling bath and time to practice learned techniques and color combinations before transferring their designs to paper. There will be plenty of studio time so you can create bold and beautiful paintings of your own! Watch the magic of the floating colors. Let go of control. Relax into movement. Be carried by the fluidity of design. Find your pace and tempo. Breathe in natural rhythm.
Intuitive Scrap Collage Book: You will be playing with collage and mark making in a relaxed way. Together you will explore how to use color, a blast of painted papers, and simple marks to create something that you will really like. This project is about exercising the skills of seeing what we each like and making decisions on what to do next. This process helps us grow in confidence and develop our styles as artmakers. Lauren will next show you how to create a concertina book from paper collage and scraps using a super simple design. Excitingly, it shows how easy it is to not get stuck on one page, but to open it up and follow where your focus and energy wants to go in the moment.
No special background or skills necessary.
In the event of bad weather, a class make-up day will be scheduled.
Deadline to register is 1/24. Limited to 8 participants.
Gel Plate Printing
DATE: Friday, 1/31
TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACITITATOR: Lauren Pokras
Practice letting go of overthinking and become present so you can experience a natural creative flow from within. Spend the morning in the studio with Lauren Pokras where you will be instantly gratified by making decorative papers using stencils and textured objects on a soft surface of paint. Surprising and lovely designs will be revealed when you press paper on top then pull them off—like magic! Paper prints can be used as is or made into cards, collage, artist books, or anything else you may want. No special background or skills necessary.
For added enchantment, this class is also being offered as part of The “Magic” Wow Sampler. Join us for the 3-Week Series if you are able.
In the event of bad weather, a class make-up day will be scheduled.
Deadline to register is 1/24. Limited to 8 participants.
Gathering Treasures from Your Imagination (3-Week Class Series — Starts 1/12/25)
DATES: Sundays, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Lauren Pokras
Journey through your inner landscape with facilitator Lauren Pokras to gather the riches revealed for you in the multi-sensory artmaking series. Activate your imagination through the practices of intuitive collage and dynamic painting. Feel your way with pattern, color, texture, and imagery to create a unique visual “map” that will unfold truth and inspiration for your everyday life.
How it works: We begin by setting intentions and embodying them with heart-centered movement and relaxation. We infuse the soul with poetry using a sacred listening practice. Then it’s off to the canvas with artist materials. We close each session with a sharing circle. This time is about you…your imagination, inspiration, and your unique voice.
No special background or skills necessary—your life experience and a willing and open heart are all you need! All supplies are included.
In the event of bad weather, a class make-up day will be scheduled.
Deadline to register is 1/5. Limited to 8 participants.
FAQs
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Not at all! At Blooming Peace, our intention is focused on the benefits of the creative process, not the final product.
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Out of respect for our facilitators, we do not issue refunds for missed classes as a result of illness, personal emergencies, or any other event beyond our control. However, you are welcome to “gift” your class to someone else if you are unable to attend. To do so, please notify us hereand include your recipient’s name and contact info.
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In case of inclement weather, classes may be held online via Zoom or rescheduled. Notifications will be sent to registrants via email.
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We are located in a secure building, therefore contact with us is required in order to gain access to the studio. Pre-registration through the website is required for all classes and workshops.
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We only offer classes for adults, ages 18 and above. None of our classes are specifically designed for children. Children under the age of 18 are welcome to come to the studio only if they are accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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Our studio space is located on the lower level in the building and only accessible by way of stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience.
