CULTIVATING WONDER ~ Poetry, Art & Community

Dates & Times:

Fall 2025:
Mondays 6:30pm-9pm
September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8 (skipping 11/24 during Thanksgiving week) 

“The true wonder of the world is available everywhere, in the minutest parts of our bodies, in the vast expanses of the cosmos, and in the interconnectedness of these and all things.”

~ Michael Stark

We invite you to join us in creative community at the cusp of autumn, as we move towards the darker days of the year. This weekly retreat series offers you the chance to step away from the demands of daily life and to connect more deeply with yourself and your innate wisdom through the creative process. During this session we will explore our relationship to the concept of “befriending time” as it relates to cultivating a spirit of presence and tapping into wonder as we enter the beauty of the changing season. We will draw inspiration from our ancestral stories, memories, dreams, and visions for the future in our art and writing exploration. Our weekly projects will utilize a variety of mixed media techniques including painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture. Featured projects for this series include creating assemblage art using shadow boxes and collage, sculpting clay spirit vessels, and making personal lanterns. This program offers you a chance to kindle your creative spark and cultivate new ways of enriching your imagination while nourishing yourself in the supportive, uplifting company of other women.

This program offers space for creative expression for women of all ages and backgrounds. All women are welcome, including cisgender, transgender, and those whose gender identity aligns with womanhood. No writing or art experience is necessary. All art materials, as well as snacks and drinks, will be provided.