Instructor: Bonnie Morrissey is a dance/movement therapist and licensed psychologist-master in private practice in Burlington, Vermont. She has been studying, practicing, and teaching Authentic Movement over the course of 30 years.

Description: Join us for an introductory workshop in "Authentic Movement", a body-based meditative practice through which we explore the attentive witnessing of spontaneous body movement. In an evolving dynamic, the relationship between "inner witness" and "mover" in each of us develops, encouraging the ability to listen internally in a deep, concentrated, and intuitive way. The practice of authentic movement is useful in developing an embodied spirituality, accessing sources of creative inspiration, and promoting psychological health. No prior experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing.

"The symbols of the self arise in the depths of the body". - Carl Jung

When: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 10:30 to noon.
Tuition: Free will donation to Center for Contemplative Arts
Registration: No pre-registration necessary.

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: All 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.

February 20

Jumpstart Your Writing

Begin or begin again in 2010. A new year, a new page-gear up with writing goals and the essential tools of the writing life. Get inspired and develop techniques to bring your stories to the page.

March 20

An Essay in the Making

Whether a personal essay written with humor from the trivia of life or an opinion essay on a strongly held opinion, the essay is a form that helps all of us understand life and find a new way of looking at the world.

April 24

Basics of Memoir

Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how to put your experiences on the page using fiction techniques, the building blocks of narrative nonfiction. Find the courage to tell the tale as only you can.

May 15

Travel Writing & the Natural World

Whether you want to deepen your experience of the natural world by capturing it on the page, or write engaging travel essays, this workshop will help you share the discovery and experience of place.

June 19

Write From the Heart

It's the best place to write from. It's where your passions and unmet dreams reside. Be brave. Tap into the strength and power of your creativity. Live a creative life.

July 17

Journal Writing: A Bridge Between Inner and Outer Worlds.

Daily life calls to you from every direction. Capture it on the page and begin to think and live like a writer who listens, pays attention, and is alive in the world.

August 14

The Craft of Writing.

Where to get ideas, what to put in your writing toolbox, how to get started and keep going-plus the basics of any good writing-dialogue, scenes, character, detail. We'll cover it all in this workshop on developing a writing life.

September 18

The Healing Power of the Written Word.

Writing can heal and transform your life. Whether you're trying to heal from loss, struggling with fear, or just need to reconnect with your own resilience, this workshop can help by showing you how to use writing as a healing balm.

October 16

Creating an Illustrated Journal & Discovering Book Arts.

Create your own unique illustrated journal by incorporating newly acquired writing skills with visuals from nature, photos, drawings or collage Come away with your own "limited first edition" book. An opportunity to learn to create several types of "books" will be available. (A team teaching workshop with book arts instructor Carole Huelsberg). Requires a small materials fee.

November 20

Rewrite, Revise, Rewind. Now what?

We explore the final stages of getting your work into the world and where to start. It's not always what you think. A look at the options and step-by-step guide for getting your work in print.

Tuition: $60 per class (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.

SoulCollage for Women

Instructor: Kathryn King, MSW, brings her love of SoulCollage back to Manzanita! Kathryn is a very supportive facilitator, having taught lots of soulcollage classes in the Portland/Vancouver area and also having worked with people in her private counseling practice for over 22 years. Join with other like-hearted women as we share our inner lives with each other. You will go home with several soulcollage cards of your own and with the memory of a special day of connecting to yourself and others. Please visit Kathryn's web site at Eastwindceremonies.com for more information.

When: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 10 am to 4 pm

Tuition: $50

Register: Please send a check to Kathryn King, 316 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663, to reserve your space. Lunch is on your own. Questions: Call Kathryn King at 360-696-8837 or email Eastwindceremonies@Netscape.com or call Lola Sacks 503-368-6227 or email contemplativearts.lola@gmail.com

Description: Soulcollage is a wonderful process of working with images in such a way that we can each tap into our inner wisdom. Developed by Seena Frost (www.soulcollage.com). it takes no artistic training or experience and yet each card made is a work of art. Kathryn trained in CA directly with Seena and uses soulcollage in her personal life and in her work as a clinical social worker in private practice. All materials are supplied but bring favorite scissors if you have them.