The Center for Contemplative Arts

Instructor: Gail Balden is a writer, educator and workshop presenter with over 30 years of teaching experience. Her work has been published in anthologies, literary journals and national magazines. She teaches one-day writing workshops and writes a monthly column on the joys of small town life for the North Coast Citizen. Visit her web site at www.creativejourneys.net.

Description: When: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 9am to 3pm

Tuition: $45 special introductory offer. (Open to men and women). Class size is limited so register early.

Register: Call Gail at 503-368-7807 or email her at gail@creativejourneys.net A minimum deposit of $30 to reserve a space should be sent to Gail Balden, 41500 Anderson Road, Nehalem, Oregon 97131.

Description: Called "Jumpstart Your Writing Life," we will focus on gathering creative ideas, getting inspired, tackling obstacles, and developing strategies to make this the year to bring your stories to the page. It's never too late for a new beginning. Open to all levels of writers. Gail's classes are packed full of good advice, writing exercises and inspiration and are designed for those who are drawn to self-expression and the telling of their stories. No previous writing experience is necessary. Participants should bring a journal or notebook and their favorite pen.

Instructors: Jan Tarr, spiritual director and artist, and Glenna Gray, artist, will facilitate the following four-week series of meditation and painting experiences as a contemplative practice for women.
When:
Thursdays with Glenna from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Beginning February 16, Ending March 8
Beginning April 5, ending April 26
Beginning May 17, ending June 7
Beginning September 6, ending September 27
Beginning October 18, ending November 8

Fridays with Jan from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Beginning February 17, ending March 9
Beginning April 6, ending April 27
Beginning May 18, ending June 8
Beginning September 7, ending September 28
Beginning October 19, ending November 9

Tuition: $20 includes all supplies. Please make checks payable to Center for Contemplative Arts.

Description: These classes are series of four quiet mornings of meditation, reflection, and silent painting. The paintings will be your private response to the reading and meditation. Neither experience with meditation nor painting is necessary. All supplies will be furnished. This class will be limited to 10 participants.

Register: To register, email Jan Tarr at tarrac@q.com or call Jan at 503-436-0932, or email Glenna Gray at glenna@nehalemtel.net or call Glenna at 503-368-3739.

Meditation
Each Monday Evening 5:00 - 5:45 (Silent Meditation)

Lectio Divina
Each Tuesday Morning 10 - 11 (Meditation with Scripture)

T'ai Chi with Marilyn Rooper
Each Wednesday Morning 10 - 11:30 ($35/month; drop-in $10)

Yoga with Lucy Brook
Each Tuesday Evening 5:00 - 6:30 ($35 for five classes; drop-in $10)