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Art in Action: Putah Creek Fauna “Sketch or Sculpt”

PENCE GALLERY. Discover the animals of Putah Creek! Explore and examine a variety of taxidermy specimens, pelts, and replica skulls including beavers, raccoons, owls, and more. Create detailed illustrations and clay sculptures highlighting the unique appearance, form, and structure of each creature.  Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required. 1p—3p. $4 memebers/$8 non-members

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Art in Action: Fanciful Fairy Houses

PENCE GALLERY. Fashion your own fairy home! Create a magical fairy hideaway using a variety of decorative and natural materials, including tree trunk slices, moss, acorns, pinecones, roses, wooden mushrooms, flowers, and more. 1p—3p. $4—8

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Yoga Nidra

BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Yoga Nidra is a powerful guided meditation that allows you to release tension, anxiety and opens you up to deep peace. This session provides a restful journey that includes yoga techniques like pranayama, mindfulness, a powerful truthful statement and as sacred mantras with music. 7p—8p. $10

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Healing Arts Workshop (6-Sessions)

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s 6-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning Center under the guidance of facilitators Amy Vidra and Lyndsey Rocca. Limited to the first 8 participants who register. 10a—11:45a. Free

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Working in a Series with Abstract Collage with Sara Post

PENCE GALLERY. Dive into the world of abstraction through collaged multiples. Students will explore how to draw, print and paint on papers and use them to construct a series of abstract works, looking closely at how the placement of line, shape and color on a surface can create strong inter-related abstractions. Students will learn techniques for creating their own papers, ways to cut, tear and adhere papers to a surface, strategies and materials for sealing finished works and ideas for presentation. 10a—3:30p. $340—360

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Quick Painting Workshop with Chris Leib

PENCE GALLERY. Under the guidance of artist Chris Leib, students will learn basic quick painting techniques in oil paint, brush handling, and the ability to edit and improve their work. Participants will be guided through the daunting task of completing a painting and turning it into a loved exercise in creative practice. 10a—3p. $195—220

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Healing Arts One-Time Session

PENCE GALLERY. This one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more specifically on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Participants must be 18 or older, and no art experience is necessary. 2p—3:30p. Free

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