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Paint & Meditate: An Art & Sound Event
Feb
7

Paint & Meditate: An Art & Sound Event

Begin the new year with art, sound, and meditation. In this immersive workshop, you’ll explore the quiet, contemplative world of water calligraphy mats, incorporating gentle breathwork with stress-free, intuitive painting. End the session with a guided meditation focused on release and entering the year with clarity, set to the calming tones of a sound bath with crystal singing bowls.

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Pressed Flower Collage
Feb
13

Pressed Flower Collage

May all your weeds be wildflowers! This uplifting workshop is an invitation to see beauty in the unexpected, to reframe imperfections as gifts, and to meet the world with a gentler gaze. Using a curated selection of pressed flowers, you’ll design your own floral collage, arranging natural materials into patterns and compositions that reflect your personal sense of beauty and balance.

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Celtic Step Patterns
Mar
23

Celtic Step Patterns

Structured, rhythmic, and deeply meditative, Celtic step drawing channels the precision and harmony of Ireland’s ancient artistic traditions. Having lived in Ireland for several years and studied Celtic art in depth, Sudha will guide you through the contemplative world of interlocking lines and geometric balance through unique “step patterns” that sharpen focus and quiet mental chatter.

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Mandala Magic
Apr
25

Mandala Magic

Mandalas are circular designs built from repeating shapes and patterns. They have been used across cultures as symbols of wholeness, harmony, and inner balance. In this signature workshop, you’ll learn the foundational techniques of mandala construction and experience how slow, deliberate mark-making can quiet the mind and open the heart.

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Mandala Drawing Class 4
May
27

Mandala Drawing Class 4

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely your own. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new skill or deepen their artistic practice, this course offers a peaceful and rewarding experience.

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Mandala Drawing Class 3
May
20

Mandala Drawing Class 3

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely your own. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new skill or deepen their artistic practice, this course offers a peaceful and rewarding experience.

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Mandala Drawing Class 2
May
13

Mandala Drawing Class 2

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely your own. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new skill or deepen their artistic practice, this course offers a peaceful and rewarding experience.

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Mandala Drawing Class
May
6

Mandala Drawing Class

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely your own. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new skill or deepen their artistic practice, this course offers a peaceful and rewarding experience.

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The Yoga of Sound | Sound Bath Meditation
Mar
27

The Yoga of Sound | Sound Bath Meditation

This 60-minute immersive sound bath meditation is designed to calm your mind and nourish your spirit. Using gongs, singing bowls, and the shruti box, you'll be guided into a deep state of relaxation, experiencing the profound stillness that lies at the heart of yoga. Let the vibrations clear your mind, reset your energy, and leave you feeling refreshed and balanced.

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The Art of Meditation: Body Scan & Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Mar
25

The Art of Meditation: Body Scan & Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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Body Scan Meditation and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) can release physical tension and bring greater relaxation. Discover the benefits of bringing presence to your physical sensations and relax into your body’s natural state of ease.

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The Yoga of Sound | Sound Bath Meditation
Mar
13

The Yoga of Sound | Sound Bath Meditation

This 60-minute immersive sound bath meditation is designed to calm your mind and nourish your spirit. Using gongs, singing bowls, and the shruti box, you'll be guided into a deep state of relaxation, experiencing the profound stillness that lies at the heart of yoga. Let the vibrations clear your mind, reset your energy, and leave you feeling refreshed and balanced.

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Celtic Step Patterns: Meditative Drawing from Ireland
Mar
8

Celtic Step Patterns: Meditative Drawing from Ireland

Relax, create, and connect with Celtic tradition in this two-hour workshop. Learn to draw intricate Celtic step patterns, inspired by iconic manuscripts like the Book of Kells. No experience necessary, just a desire to find your flow and explore the beauty of Celtic art.

Led by artist Sudha McFadden, who lived in Ireland for several years, this class offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic Celtic design. All materials provided. Take home your own framed Celtic inspired masterpiece!

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The Yoga of Sound | Sound Bath Meditation
Feb
27

The Yoga of Sound | Sound Bath Meditation

This 60-minute immersive sound bath meditation is designed to calm your mind and nourish your spirit. Using gongs, singing bowls, and the shruti box, you'll be guided into a deep state of relaxation, experiencing the profound stillness that lies at the heart of yoga. Let the vibrations clear your mind, reset your energy, and leave you feeling refreshed and balanced.

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The Yoga of Sound | Sound Bath Meditation
Feb
20

The Yoga of Sound | Sound Bath Meditation

This 60-minute immersive sound bath meditation is designed to calm your mind and nourish your spirit. Using gongs, singing bowls, and the shruti box, you'll be guided into a deep state of relaxation, experiencing the profound stillness that lies at the heart of yoga. Let the vibrations clear your mind, reset your energy, and leave you feeling refreshed and balanced.

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Mandala Drawing Class 4
Feb
18

Mandala Drawing Class 4

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely your own. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new skill or deepen their artistic practice, this course offers a peaceful and rewarding experience.

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Mandala Drawing Class 3
Feb
11

Mandala Drawing Class 3

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely your own. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new skill or deepen their artistic practice, this course offers a peaceful and rewarding experience.

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Mandala Drawing Class 2
Feb
4

Mandala Drawing Class 2

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely your own. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new skill or deepen their artistic practice, this course offers a peaceful and rewarding experience.

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Mandala Drawing Class
Jan
28

Mandala Drawing Class

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely your own. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new skill or deepen their artistic practice, this course offers a peaceful and rewarding experience.

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Resonance & Renewal: A Sound Bath for the New Year
Jan
11

Resonance & Renewal: A Sound Bath for the New Year

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Join us for an immersive sound bath and meditation experience that blends the power of sound with guided mindfulness practice. Gongs, singing bowls, and the shruti box will combine to create an enchanting sonic environment that encourages the brain to enter deeply relaxed, meditative states. This experience provides space for mindful reflection and nurtures a sense of unity and trust. Participants will also be invited to use their own voices to deepen their connection to themselves, each other, and the wider community. All are welcome, whether new to meditation or experienced practitioners. Yoga mats for reclining will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and plenty of seating will also be available. This event is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia and the UUCC Music Committee.

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The Art of Breathing: A Creative Mindfulness Workshop
Dec
15

The Art of Breathing: A Creative Mindfulness Workshop

Join us for a calming, creative one-hour art workshop, where we’ll combine the transformative power of breathwork with the simplicity of drawing to create a deeply mindful, creative experience. This is an opportunity to explore the meditative flow of creativity, reduce stress, and leave feeling rejuvenated and inspired. It’s a chance to quiet your mind, unwind, and create art that is as unique as you are.

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Mandala Magic: Gratitude
Nov
30

Mandala Magic: Gratitude

Cultivate gratitude through art this Thanksgiving with a mindful mandala workshop from Sumac Arts. Bring home a framed, display-worthy mandala created by you. Beginner, “not an artistic bone in my body” friendly class for ages 10 to 110.

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Mandala Magic: Thanksgiving Edition
Nov
23

Mandala Magic: Thanksgiving Edition

Cultivate gratitude through art this Thanksgiving with a mindful mandala workshop from Sumac Arts. Bring home a framed, display-worthy mandala created by you. Beginner, “not an artistic bone in my body” friendly class for ages 10 to 110.

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