RENWAL ~ Poetry, Art & Community

Dates & Times:

Winter & Spring 2026:
Mondays 6:30pm-9pm
January 26, February 2, 16, 23 (skipping 2/9), March 2, 9, 16 (skipping 3/23 & 3/30), April 6, 13, 20

“Always remember that you matter, you’re important, you are loved,
and you bring to the world things no one else can.”
~ Charlie Mackesy (from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse)

 
As we move from the darkest time of the year towards the return of the light, 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 own process of renewal. Through our art and writing exploration we will consider what combination of elements supports us to restore, grow, and thrive as we build resilience during these tumultuous times.

With a focus on the concept “better together,” we will delve into themes of community, kinship, companionship, and the role of compassion and kindness in forging strong and lasting connections. We will also explore the concept of “synergy” and the different ways that multiple elements come together to create something greater than the sum of their individual parts. We witness this in nature every spring as the combination of rain, sun, seeds, and pollinators contribute to the first spring blossoms.

Our weekly projects will utilize a variety of mixed media techniques including painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture. Featured projects for this series include designing a set of companion cards, sculpting your own spirit creature with natural materials, and creating poetry weathergrams. In the Studio of the Imagination, we offer you the opportunity 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.