Sensory Expressions: New Children’s Workshop Mondays, March 23- June 8, 2009
Heal Artfully and Life Force Arts Center Present
Sensory Expre
ssions
A new children’s workshop that inspires the creation of visual art through sensory play. Children will sing, dance, do yoga, experiment with textures and colors — and work together as a community to build beautiful pieces of art, imagination, self esteem and spirit.
Home Schoolers, Un-Schoolers, Stay at Home Parents and Nannies: Add Some More Meaningful Activity to your Daily Routine
Mondays:March 23- June 8, 2009
Life Force Arts Center 3148 N Lincoln Av. Chicago IL 60657
Ages 1-4 (9:30-10:45 a.m.)
Ages 3-4 (11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
$111/12 week course. Must preregister by February 20, 2009
$11/class preregister 1 day in advance
$13/ class drop in
REGISTER BY JANUARY 19, 2009 AND PAY ONLY $111 FOR THE 12 WEEK COURSE
Also, Join us for Interactive Story Time/Puppet Play on Mondays (3/23/09-6/8/09 12:30-1:15 p.m.) $5 drop in fee. No registration Necessary.
Children must be accompanied by an adult for all Sensory Expressions classes and events.
Healthy snacks and art supplies provided. Please wear comfortable clothing that can get messy!
About your instructors:
Gina Laverde McDermott is a mom, writer, and educator who has been helping her son heal from autism for the last two years. She founded www.healartfully.com in order to provide services and products to other families wishing to recover from autism, naturally. Gina is inspired to help children reach their full potential and become comfortable and in tune with themselves. She is grateful for the work of Donna Gates, Dr.Leonard Smith, Dr.Natasha Campbell McBride, Louise Hay, the Son-Rise Program, the Waldorf education system, the Columbia College Fiction Writing Department, The raw food movement, Joan forest Mage’s Shamanic training program, Reiki, massage, meditation, and yoga, –for they have all been very influential in the creation of this class.
Shannon Neubauer is a single mom, educator, foodie, and costumer/stylist. She has been a freelance artist for the past eight years; teaching creative writing and edible art workshops to children, running her own catering/personal chef business, costuming/styling for theatre and film, and focusing her life on being a green and mindful citizen filled with joy and sharing it with others.
email gina@healartfully.com with questions
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Tis the Season to Eat, Drink and be Merry!
Many of us are discovering that our old ways of eating and drinking lead to a very un-merry holiday season.
Raise your hand if you are sick of waking up on January 2nd hung over, bloated, 10 pounds heavier and dreading the next time you’ve got to see your in-laws?
The keys to overcoming most of these seasonal ails are preparation and prevention. With just a few smart adjustments, you can enjoy every bite of that chocolate cake and even improve your ability to handle stress.
Monday December 15, 2008, 7:30-10 p.m.
- Learn hangover prevention and cure
- Non alcoholic party drink recipes that will knock your socks off
- Simple green detox plan for a stress-free beginning to the festivities
- Tips for keeping your diet alkaline and how alkalinity sets the stage for stress relief
- Quick and easy appetizer and dessert recipes that you can bring along with you to parties
- Sample yummy raw food items form the Heal Artfully Holiday Kitchen!
Health should taste good and be easy to accomplish. Join me for a Monday night of fun and delicious information!!!!
$16/person includes snacks and beverages
Preregistration Required
To register: email your name and contact info to gina@healartfully.com, and you will be given location info.
Pay pal payments can be made to gina@healartfully.com
We only have a limited number of seats!
Cash and checks are also accepted and may be brought to the workshop
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The Toxin to Treasure Art Tour begins in summer 2008 in Los Angeles, Ca. Please stay tuned for exact dates and venue addresses.
