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  • Venezuelan Gathering: Life Stories of our New Neighbors (CG23V-41)

    • May 22, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • William Reif Gallery
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    Wednesday, May 22
    5:30 pm – 7:00pm 

    Facilitator: Elaine Hirschenberger

    In Elaine’s Notes on page 4 of our Your Guide, you can read about the efforts of the newly-formed group called Rockford Action for Immigrants (RAI) that is helping to resettle families who have traveled here from Venezuela and Honduras. This evening, we invite you to come and BE a real part of the warm and welcoming community that is Womanspace. Help us not only welcome them but also learn from these hopeful sisters and brothers who have undergone long and arduous journeys from their homelands. They are eager to find normalcy as they and their kids establish themselves and make friends, as they find both employment and enjoyment here in Rockford. This will be a great opportunity to get a closer and more intimate look at what immigrants actually experience in their search for safety and a place to call home. We are grateful that we will have several volunteer interpreters who will help facilitate our understanding of one another. Refreshments will be served!
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  • Summer Sampler Series | Alcohol Inks (SS23-41)

    • June 09, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • New Dimensions Studio (Upper Studio)
    • 8
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    Sunday, June 9

    1:00–3:30 pm

    Instructor: Cristi Hopp Kniess

    Indulge in a creative escape in this Summer Sampler Series class featuring the fluidity and flair of alcohol ink. Let your creativity flow as you slip and slide through vibrant colors, guided by the expert and sometimes eccentric instruction of the one and only, Cristi Hopp Kniess. In this two-hour class, you'll learn the techniques of alcohol ink application, blending, and manipulation to create stunning effects on both tile and Yupo paper surfaces. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this class offers a serene environment to unleash your creativity and unwind. Join us for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of slip-sliding away with alcohol ink, and discover the joy of expressing yourself through this vibrant and expressive medium. All supplies provided.

    Register by June 6
    Minimum Registration: 3

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Summer Sampler Series | Glass Etching (SS23-42)

    • June 16, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • New Dimensions Studio (Upper Level)
    • 7
    Register

    Sunday, June 16

    1:00-3:30pm

    Instructor: Pat Sullivan

    Create your own custom glassware! Choose from four pint beer glasses or four stemless wine glasses, and we will apply designs from an array of stencils (if you have a Cricut, feel free to bring your own vinyl stencils). No experience required! You will go home with a set of glasses of your own creation! Great for gifts, super easy and fun. If you have a glass piece at home that you'd like to try, bring it along!

    Register by June 13
    Minimum Registered: 3

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Summer Sampler Series | Nature Spirit Goddess (SS23-43)

    • June 23, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • New Dimensions Upper Studio
    • 8
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    Sunday, June 23

    1:00p-4:00p

    Instructor: Cheri Heck

    Summer has arrived! Create a beautiful nature inspired goddess using nature's gifts of sticks, dried flowers, leaves, etc. Embellish her with beads, ribbons, fabrics, charms and whatever you would like to bring to personalize your goddess. All supplies provided but feel free to bring your stash of ribbons, fabrics and other artsy things you would like for your goddess or to share with the class.

    Register by June 20

    Minimum registration: 3

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Summer Sampler Series | Making Mandalas (SS23-44)

    • June 30, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • New Dimension Upper Studio
    • 9
    Register

    Sunday, June 30

    1:00-4:00 pm

    Instructor: Nicole Landreth

    Mandalas, meaning "circle" in Sanskrit, have been used to guide and inspire meditations throughout history and across cultures, representing wholeness, unity, and the interconnectedness of all things.

    Learn about the symbolism of mandalas and techniques to imbue them with your own deeper meaning. Through this creative practice, you'll cultivate mindfulness, tap into your inner wisdom, and manifest positive change in your life. Using various mediums, you'll explore the meditative process of mandala creation while infusing your work with a unique mantra and intention, creating your own personal mandala.

    This is a mixed media class and will offer a variety of mark making options, but if you have something specific from your art supplies you’d like to create with, bring it. Students will be provided with a canvas or wood surface to create their mandala. Other materials provided include: alcohol inks, various types of markers, watercolor and acrylic paints

    Register by June 27

    Minimum Registered: 3

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Botany for Herbalists & Foragers (HL23-47)

    • July 07, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Anjali Pavilion
    • 20
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    Sunday, July 7

    9:00 am–5:00 pm

    Instructor:  Linda Conroy

    This program is intended to increase the skills and confidence of herbal enthusiasts, herbalists and foragers. Learning and practicing field botany is fun and one of the most important skills for any forager. Through playful and engaging observation exercises, as well as practices with plant keys, you will leave this program feeling confident and excited about engaging with the plant world. Bring your favorite ID books and a hand lens (if you do not have one, there will be some for you to use and/or purchase).

    Register by July 5

    Minimum registration: 8

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Summer Sampler Series | Watercolor (SS23-45)

    • July 07, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • New Dimensions Studio (Upper Level)
    • 10
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    Sunday, July 7

    1:00-4:00pm

    Instructor: Cindy Bear

    It's summer! Come cool off and dip your toes in watercolor. This simple project will give you a taste of what watercolor is all about. But beware, watching watercolor flow across the paper can be addictive. All supplies provided so no excuses. Bring a friend and have some summer fun in this introduction to watercolor class.

    Register by July 4

    Minimum Registration: 3

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Summer Sampler | Intuitive Painting with Meditation (SS23-46)

    • July 14, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • New Dimensions Studio (Upper Level)
    • 10
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    Sunday, July 14

    1:00-4:00pm

    Instructor: Rhiannon Yandell

    What intention are you bringing into your creative process? Is there something blocking your expression? This intuitive painting class will begin with a guided meditation focused on calming the mind to create the stillness and clarity that allows you to access your creative inspiration, giving it the space it needs to float to the top. The meditation will be followed by some guidance on the process of allowing each layer of paint inform what comes next during your intuitive painting experience. It’s about self-love as you embrace the mystery, exercise non-attachment, explore & express your voice, and play with paint. Intuitive painting is about letting go of fear or expectations to allow your painting to evolve based on your heart callings, visions, and play. That includes the happy accidents and the messes! All supplies provided.

    Register by July 11
    Minimum Registration: 3

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Summer Sampler Series | Photographing Your Artwork (SS23-47)

    • July 21, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • William Reif Gallery
    • 10
    Register

    Sunday, July 21

    1:00-3:00 pm


    Instructor: Nicole Landreth

    So, you've created your masterpiece, or something you want to share anyway. Now what? How do you figure out the right lighting, the framing, the background? Do you need a special camera? Do you have a tripod? Do you need a remote? Bring a finished piece, 2D or 3D, that you would like to figure out how to capture in an image to use for your portfolio, your online shop, or promo for your next class. As a multimedia artist, Nicole has picked up a lot of great tips for photographing your artwork, and will bring several tripod and lighting options to learn. In addition to your finished piece, bring the camera you intend on using to photograph your work.

    Register by July 18

    Minimum Registered: 3

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Summer Sampler Series | Drawing Basics (SS23-48)

    • July 28, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • New Dimensions Studio (Upper Level)
    • 9
    Register

    Sunday, July 28

    1:00-3:00pm

    Instructor:  Jaymee Fedor 


    Have you been thinking about learning how to draw but are nervous to sign up for a big, long class? Come learn some tips and tricks in this laid back class and see how you like drawing! Complete beginners and stick-figure connoisseurs welcome!

    Register by July 26

    Minimum registration: 3

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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  • Herbs for Women's Health (HL23-48)

    • August 25, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Anjali Pavilion
    • 20
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    Sunday, August 25

    1:00–4:00p

    Instructor:  Linda Conroy

    Join herbalist and forager Linda Conroy for this fun and informative program. We will begin by discussing the ages and stages of women's lives. As we look at a woman's lifespan from maiden to mother to crone, we will learn about the herbs that will support women in each phase and learn to prepare them for optimal benefit. There will be a hands-on section for this program, and we will make several herbal preparations that you can take home and incorporate into daily life. Recipes and notes will also be provided.

    Register by Aug 23
    Minimum  Registration: 8

    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:

    • If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment, less the non-refundable deposit and service fee, will be refunded.
    • If you cancel 4 days in advance, you may have your payment, less the non-refundable deposit, transferred to another program.
    • In the last 3 days, there are no refunds.
    • Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds will be made.
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