DATE: Friday, 6/6

TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

FACILITATOR: Various

Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals—for all you do, this one is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.

NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. This is a chance for studio friends, both new and regulars, to connect in community, engage in meaningful conversations, tap into their creative selves, and share new creations. Invitational prompts and gentle guidance will be offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.

No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG! You may also use this time as an Open Studio to continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.

Deadline to register is 6/4. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

DATE: Sunday, June 1, 2025

TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson

Join us for a gentle, trauma-sensitive movement practice followed by mindful creative expression in this embodiment workshop. The first half hour will guide you through invitational movement and breathing, with an emphasis on listening to your own body. The second half invites you into a meditative art-making experience, encouraging creative expression in a non-judgmental space.

No prior yoga or art experience necessary!—just an open mind and willingness to explore your creative flow. This workshop is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*

Everything is optional: feel free to engage in the movement, art, or both—your choice, your pace. We emphasize self-compassion and non-attachment to the outcome, letting creativity unfold naturally. This is a space for self-connection, nonjudgmental exploration, and the growth of agency.

The movement practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, focused on internal awareness, breath, and movement rather than external performance. We believe that you are the expert of your own body. All activities are designed with your preferences in mind, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. Chairs, limited mats, and cushions are available. You’re welcome to bring your own mat if desired.

The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the workshop. All art supplies are provided.

*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.

Space is limited. Please register by 5/30.

If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

DATE: Friday, 5/30

TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FACILITATOR: Sue Trembeth

FILM CREW: Channel 12—This class is being filmed for a segment on TV

LIMITED SEATS: Sign up soon to claim one

Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals (current or retired)—for all you do, this special Zentangle class is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.

Deadline to register is 5/28. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: This class is being filmed for a segment on Channel 12. You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.

We are offering this class at a special price. Please bring your Zentangle kit to class if you already have one. If not, one may be purchased from the facilitator for $15 at the beginning of the class.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

DATE: Sunday, May 18, 2025

TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson and Daune Marie

In these 1 ½ hour weekly classes, we invite gentle, invitational, trauma-sensitive movement and mindful awareness for the first half hour before transitioning into exploring creative techniques such as collage, painting, or writing, etc. for the last hour.

No previous yoga or art experience necessary! The movement practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*

All activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences.  All activities are by invitation, not demand.  For example, you may decide not to participate in the movement practice. Or, you may want to continue to explore movement on your own as others move into the art activity –it’s always your choice, and your choice is welcome!

More about the movement— The practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language.  It emphasizes your internal experience, not on how a movement looks or “doing it right” for the facilitator or anyone else.  

We believe each person is the expert of their own body, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. All movement is invitational. Participants are welcome to use a chair or a mat as they prefer.  The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the class.

More about the art— Creating something without judgment or attachment to the outcome helps us build up the courage to be present and open while welcoming the unexpected because it can be hard being human! Movement and creative expression practices in a nonjudgmental environment can help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.

All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested in using them during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.

*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.

If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.

Deadline to register is by 5/16.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

DATE: Friday, 5/16

TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FACILITATOR: Various

Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals—for all you do, this one is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.

NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. This is a chance for studio friends, both new and regulars, to connect in community, engage in meaningful conversations, tap into their creative selves, and share new creations. Invitational prompts and gentle guidance will be offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.

No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG! You may also use this time as an Open Studio to continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.

Deadline to register is 5/14. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

DATE: Friday, 5/9

TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FACILITATOR: Various

Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals—for all you do, this one is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.

NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. This is a chance for studio friends, both new and regulars, to connect in community, engage in meaningful conversations, tap into their creative selves, and share new creations. Invitational prompts and gentle guidance will be offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.

No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG! You may also use this time as an Open Studio to continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.

Deadline to register is 5/7. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

DATE: Sunday, May 4, 2025

TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson and Daune Marie

In these 1 ½ hour weekly classes, we invite gentle, invitational, trauma-sensitive movement and mindful awareness for the first half hour before transitioning into exploring creative techniques such as collage, painting, or writing, etc. for the last hour.

No previous yoga or art experience necessary! The movement practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*

All activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences.  All activities are by invitation, not demand.  For example, you may decide not to participate in the movement practice. Or, you may want to continue to explore movement on your own as others move into the art activity –it’s always your choice, and your choice is welcome!

More about the movement— The practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language.  It emphasizes your internal experience, not on how a movement looks or “doing it right” for the facilitator or anyone else.  

We believe each person is the expert of their own body, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. All movement is invitational. Participants are welcome to use a chair or a mat as they prefer.  The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the class.

More about the art— Creating something without judgment or attachment to the outcome helps us build up the courage to be present and open while welcoming the unexpected because it can be hard being human! Movement and creative expression practices in a nonjudgmental environment can help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.

All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested in using them during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.

*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.

If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.

Deadline to register is by 5/2.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

DATE: Friday, 5/2

TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FACILITATOR: Various

Therapists, social workers, healthcare providers, clergy, veterans, caregivers, and other helping professionals—for all you do, this one is for YOU! This is a time and space for you to step into the studio to be with folks from like-minded professions, and to be honored, inspired, and nurtured from the brink of burnout. Don’t let your deep well of compassion run dry. Whether you call it preventative maintenance or a creative play date, we encourage you to schedule time for yourself to pause, create, and restore.

NEW PROJECT/THEME EACH WEEK—All who come will have the opportunity to make something by experimenting with various art materials and supplies provided. This is a chance for studio friends, both new and regulars, to connect in community, engage in meaningful conversations, tap into their creative selves, and share new creations. Invitational prompts and gentle guidance will be offered to help get you started if you are at a loss of where to begin.

No experience necessary—YOU CAN’T DO IT WRONG! You may also use this time as an Open Studio to continue working on your own projects that you bring with you.

Deadline to register is 4/30. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.

#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!

DATE: Sunday, April 27, 2025

TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson and Daune Marie

In these 1 ½ hour weekly classes, we invite gentle, invitational, trauma-sensitive movement and mindful awareness for the first half hour before transitioning into exploring creative techniques such as collage, painting, or writing, etc. for the last hour.

No previous yoga or art experience necessary! The movement practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*

All activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences.  All activities are by invitation, not demand.  For example, you may decide not to participate in the movement practice. Or, you may want to continue to explore movement on your own as others move into the art activity –it’s always your choice, and your choice is welcome!

More about the movement— The practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language.  It emphasizes your internal experience, not on how a movement looks or “doing it right” for the facilitator or anyone else.  

We believe each person is the expert of their own body, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. All movement is invitational. Participants are welcome to use a chair or a mat as they prefer.  The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the class.

More about the art— Creating something without judgment or attachment to the outcome helps us build up the courage to be present and open while welcoming the unexpected because it can be hard being human! Movement and creative expression practices in a nonjudgmental environment can help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.

All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested in using them during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.

*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.

If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.

Deadline to register is by 4/25.

DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

TIME: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson and Daune Marie

In these 1 ½ hour weekly classes, we invite gentle, invitational, trauma-sensitive movement and mindful awareness for the first half hour before transitioning into exploring creative techniques such as collage, painting or writing, etc. for the last hour.

No previous yoga or art experience necessary! The movement practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*

All activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences.  All activities are by invitation, not demand.  For example, you may decide not to participate in the movement practice. Or, you may want to continue to explore movement on your own as others move into the art activity –it’s always your choice, and your choice is welcome!

More about the movement— The practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language.  It emphasizes your internal experience, not on how a movement looks or “doing it right” for the facilitator or anyone else.  

We believe each person is the expert of their own body, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. All movement is invitational. Participants are welcome to use a chair or a mat as they prefer.  The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the class.

More about the art— Creating something without judgment or attachment to the outcome helps us build up the courage to be present and open while welcoming the unexpected because it can be hard being human! Movement and creative expression practices in a nonjudgmental environment can help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.

All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested in using them during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.

*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.

If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.

Deadline to register is by 4/14.

DATE: Thursday, April 3, 2025

TIME: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson and Daune Marie

In these 1 ½ hour weekly classes, we invite gentle, invitational, trauma-sensitive movement and mindful awareness for the first half hour before transitioning into exploring creative techniques such as collage, painting or writing, etc. for the last hour.

The movement practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language, emphasizing the internal experience of the participant, not the appearance of a movement or the facilitator’s approval. The practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and *physical ability. We believe each person is the expert of their own body, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. All movement is invitational. Participants are welcome to use a chair or a mat as they prefer.

About the art part—Creating something without judgment or attachment to the outcome helps us build up the courage to be present and open while welcoming the unexpected because it can be hard being human! Movement and creative expression practices in a nonjudgmental environment can also help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.

Classes are small, so writing or art-making prompts and activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences.

No previous yoga or art experience necessary. All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.

*Please note that our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.

If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.

Deadline to register is by noon on 4/3.