Classes and Ongoing Groups

The Following are classes, and groups that we are offering individually and together. When we create our own authentic art, art that speaks to our souls, and share our art, we build a community of kindred spirits. Please come and join us in sharing our lives in creative and playful ways. We also see individuals privately. Contact us if you have any questions or wish to register for any of the following groups or classes.

MANDALA RETREATS
with Caterina Martinico ATR-BC and Patricia Waters ATR


See our Illluminated Mandala page for information and details.


EXPLORATIONS IN ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
with Caterina Martinico ATR, BC

Encaustic is the art of painting with molten beeswax, mixed with colored pigments and resin. The results are like no other medium—mysterious, deep, and translucent, with a glow that seems to emanate from within. Join in small group experiences to explore and learn about the engaging process of encaustic painting. See our Workshops Page for more information.

ART AS MEDICINE

WOMEN'S ART SUPPORT GROUP


Every other Friday morning, 9:30am-12:30pm, with Caterina

When we make art, we nurture and renew ourselves, and art making becomes our medicine. In this on-going art process group we come together in a supportive environment to express our lives, our feelings and our visions through art making. We explore a wide variety of media and find support for creating the intention of bringing creativity into our lives. Call (707) 538-4696 for dates and more information. $35 a session / $60 a month.
CHANGING WOMAN/CHALLENGING TIMES

One Wednesday morning a month from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Patricia in Cotati

. . .women have been deprived of the narratives, or the texts, plots, or examples by which they might assume power over -- take control of -- their own lives. . . .they must share the stories of their lives and their hopes and their unacceptable fantasies. . . . To put it simply, we must begin to tell the truth, in groups, to one another. Carolyn Heilbrun, Writing a Woman's Life

In order to have our needs and desires heard, we have to be clear about what we want for ourselves. We will use art, movement and writing to explore where we have come from and where we are going with particular emphasis on finding ways to speak and live our truth. Call for dates. $30/session
ART PROCESS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP

One Wednesday night a month: 6:30-9:00 p.m with Patricia in Cotati

In this ongoing group we share our lives through our art process. In a supportive and nurturing environment, we use imagery and metaphor for insight and self-knowledge. $25/session. Call for dates.

AT Charles Street Village in Cotati

FREE CLASS with Patricia Waters, Thursdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

In this class taught through the SRJC Seniors program we see a video of an artist or artists from a variety of cultures at the beginning of class, and inspired by the work, we make art. No art experience necessary. All ages are welcome. Call Patricia at 795-0638 for further information and directions.