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Connecting, empowering, creating and transforming our world — one woman at a time.
Artscursion to O’Keeffe’s Southwest
World Labyrinth Day
40th Annual Glitzy Garage Sale
Women’s Retreat for Cancer Survivors
Dream Workshop
8th Annual Fairy Festival
Girl Scout Programs
New Art Classes
kidz art classes
Calendar
Artscursion to
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Southwest
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Womanspace Campus, 3333 Maria Linden Drive, Rockford
Come join us for a fun filled evening in Georgia O’Keefe’s Southwest! This casual, outdoor party features a delicious
chicken and steak chuckwagon style dinner catered by Pinnons and live music performed by TWO local favorites—
song stylings by The Lone Canary followed by some kick-up-your-heels music with Destination Unknown!
Take a stroll through the pavilion-gallery to see beautiful works of art donated by
local artists for the silent auction or raffle. This is a guaranteed night of boot stompin fun!
Grab your hat, put on your boots, and we’ll see you down on the ranch!
$50 per person
For ticket info & purchases: 815-877-0118 or womanspace-rockford.org
Sponsored by:
Dick & Kit Conner
Susan Lee
Table of Contents
Hours
Offices open Mon.–Thurs., 9:00a–5:00p; open evening and weekends
for scheduled programs. Grounds open during daylight hours.
Accessibility
A ramp is available for access to the offices and events in the William Reif Gallery. Please
call Womanspace ahead of time or upon arrival. (At present, the lower level is not
accessible for people with walking disabilities.) New Dimensions is fully accessible.
Mission
Connecting, empowering, creating and transforming our world — one
woman at a time. Womanspace offers programs for women, men and children
to enhance body, mind and spirit, with a focus in the creative arts, holistic health,
interfaith exploration, and environmental stewardship. Situated on a seven-acre
campus between Alpine and Mulford Roads in Rockford, Illinois, Womanspace has
art studios, a gallery, Gallery2Go gift shop, beautiful gardens and a labyrinth, and
operates as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Goals & Philosophy
Our goal is to offer programs that stimulate awareness, develop competence,
encourage creativity, and generate healthy decision-making. We provide
support that offers honesty, compassion, challenge, and spiritual growth.
Womanspace works cooperatively with others, striving for collaborative
partnerships in our endeavors.
Womanspace believes every woman is a spiritual being, having within her the
potential for health, self-reliance, creativity, wisdom and responsible caring. By
enhancing her potential, she enriches her own life, the life of her family, and
the lives of other people with whom she relates. Through the strong, healthy,
self-development of each individual, the world we live in is made a stronger,
healthier, and more peaceful planet
History
Dorothy Bock and Elaine Hirschenberger, members of the School Sisters of St.
Francis, co-founded Womanspace in Rockford, Illinois, in 1975. The interfaith center
is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors in cooperation with the Executive
Director. Eight Consultants assist Womanspace with their specialized expertise.
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On the cover:
“Sunflowers,” alcohol ink by Jill Martin-Golden. ©2015 All Rights Reserved.
Womanspace–Your Guide, Vol. 40 No. 3. Published by Womanspace, Inc., Rockford,
Illinois, and mailed three times a year. Editor: Elaine Hirschenberger. Postage and fees
paid – Rockford, IL Post Office.
Womanspace is situated in northeast Rockford, between Alpine and Mulford
Rds. and between Spring Brook Rd. and Riverside Blvd.
Mulford Rd.
E
Applewood Ln.
N. Second St.
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Maria Linden Dr.
Riverside Blvd.
Womanspace reserves the right to use photographic images
taken at programs, events and classes for promotional purposes.
Location
To Milwaukee/Madison
To Beloit
Passport to the Arts: Artscursion to O’Keeffe’s Southwest. . . . 2
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Board, Advisory Council, Consultants & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
World Labyrinth Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
40th Annual Glitzy Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Women’s Retreat for Cancer Survivors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11
Volunteer Appreciation Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lunch & Learn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13
Interest Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Supper & Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bookwoman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Studios & Art Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Art Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–25
Clay Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Girl Scout Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Kid’s Art Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–29
In Gratitude to Our Donors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–31
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Facilities & Rental Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–36
Volunteer Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8th Annual Fairy Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
From Mulford: West on Spring Brook, half mile to Applewood Ln; right on
Applewood Ln.*
From Alpine: East on Spring Creek one block; left on Spring Brook Rd. for
approximately one mile; left on Applewood Ln.*
*Applewood Lane: Left at first stop sign (Maria Linden Dr.). Womanspace is
located to the right of the Presence Cor Mariae Center.
Womanspace, Inc., 3333 Maria Linden Drive, Rockford, Illinois 61114-5481
815-877-0118 Phone • 815-877-0265 Fax
[email protected]
815-877-0118 • womanspace-rockford.org
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Editor’s Note
On Creativity — Today I am again mindful of inner and outer
Board of Directors
paradox. The calendar on my fridge says April, but when I look out my
window, I see a slate grey sky that seems more late November. Trees
tighten their tenacious hold on the budding tips of their branches, as
torrential winds whip through them, depositing tiny ice pellets onto
six bright daffodils and five narcissus blooms on the bank. Whitecaps
whip against the shoreline where my neighbor’s docked canoe still
rests, its bright shell a hot and hopeful red amidst today’s wild grey
cold. In one half hour, the sun returns; the skies are clear. Another
hour and the blizzard is back. Such is life.
President — Colleen McDonald, Occupational Therapist, Rockford Public Schools
Early spring’s paradox is that, while we are ready to be done with wild
cold winds, the winds and weather are not done with us. April teases
us to stay present in the betweens — moving forth and back and forth
again from blizzard to bud, from wintry to warming, from bleak grey
to bright green. We know that spring and summer will come in a cycle
that is never changing and endlessly new. Northern Illinois’ seasonal
contrast is nothing short of magical. There is an urgency about it, and
the sure knowledge that each day the light will linger longer. In every
November and every April, there is a bud of August.
For me, the creative process is often like the vastly changing weather.
Some days, blizzards of ideas whip around in my mind like wild
winds — so many; so untamed; so much “sound and fury.” Some
days, surprising and simple ideas emerge, brilliant in their clarity like
a red canoe or bright daffodil against the ice. If there is a secret to
being truly creative, it is to be present while the storm rages outside,
to notice when the sky suddenly brightens, to pay attention to one
clear image that catches my heart and doesn’t let go. To hold, perhaps,
just the scrap of that bright image and then to concentrate on giving
it expression.
So — I ask you who are reading this — what one thing catches your
attention today and tickles your mind with a possible action? What
is it you could concentrate on and bring into being? What bright
dream in you is begging to be brought forth? Your creative act does
not have to be huge; often it is the tiny creative changes that serve
as the gateway to much bigger ideas. You will not know what lies
ahead if you do not take that first step. Unless you are first aware of
the question, the answer might continue to lie hidden, just part of
the blizzard of ideas that deluge our lives in this information-heavy
society. But all of that really counts for very little if we do not, each in
our own way, help to bring more light into our shared life. So, there
is the challenge!
If you need a creative community in which to act, be sure to count
Womanspace among your resources.
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Elaine Hirschenberger
Executive Director
Vice President — Nancy Perry, Community Volunteer
Secretary — Kristin Kofoed, Graphic Designer & Owner, White Leaf Creative
Treasurer — Kathleen Flanagan, President & Executive Consultant,
Leadership Communication, Inc.
Monica Droege, Registered Securities Principal
Debby Gaines, Funeral Director & Pre-Need Counselor, Fred Olson Funeral Home
Holly Hanson, President, Owner, & Licensed Professional
Business Coach, The Business Edge, Inc.
Amanda Kirchner, Business Development, Beyond Relations
Susan Lee, Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Rockford Memorial Hospital
Chrissy Stanfa, Co-owner, St. Burns’ StageHands
Ex Officio — Elaine Hirschenberger, SSSF, Executive Director
Consultants serve as resource persons to the Staff and Board of Directors
of Womanspace. They provide direction, advice and diversified skills in the fields
of psychology, law, finance and education.
Dorothy Bock
M. Anne Brannon
Patricia M. Bonavia
Ruth Ora Jackson
Lenora T. Maier, Ph.D. Lisa Novak
Loretta Reif
Linda Zuba
Community Advisory Council serves as a sounding board for Womanspace
regarding its image, programs, service and leadership within the Rockford community.
Members offer their expertise and insights to Womanspace as requested.
Lynn Andreini
David Boccignone
Beverly Ashley Broyles
Judge Rosemary Collins
Rebecca Cook Kendall
Karen Girardy
Susan Hansen
Ruth Little
Barbara McNamara
Anne O’Keefe
Jo Marie Paul
Dee Premo
Sunil Puri
Wanie Reeverts
Pam Clark Reidenbach
Kimberla Lawson Roby
Barbara Santucci
Shirley G Sievers
Jeffrey Swanberg
Shiraz Tata
Linda Thomas
Mary Tuite
Peg Wilkerson
Carma Yoder
Judge Kathryn Zenoff
Tom Zuba
Staff
Back Row L-R: Jaymee Fedor, Marketing Assistant; Pat Lai, Graphic Designer;
Cherie Heck, Arts Program Coordinator; Julie Maffei, Program Coordinator;
Gracie, Office Pup. Front Row L-R: Liz Hiemstra, Marketing Coordinator;
Wesley, Office Baby; Elaine Hirschenberger, Executive Director.
See pg. 33 for registration policy.
Can’t do 6:30p?
Join others
around the world:
Programs
Walk as ONE
at 1:00p
labyrinthsociety.org
for details
World Labyrinth Day
RT15-6
Saturday, May 7, 2016, 6:30–8:30p (Register by 5/5)
led by Nancy Conrads and dance performance by Meghan & Caitlyn Baylor
Freewill Offering
We invite you to join us for this special evening celebration of the 8th
Annual World Labyrinth Day. We will gather at the Anjali Pavilion
for a brief presentation and then proceed to the labyrinth. Join us
as we experience the power and beauty of a truly unique dance
performance. Meghan Baylor and Caitlyn Baylor will premier
their new site-specific work choreographed specifically in and for
the labyrinth at Womanspace. This piece— titled Ravel— examines
movement and breath within a space that is all continuous and
contained, eternal and extant, stirring and still. Following the performance
we will have the opportunity to walk the labyrinth as a group then gather back
at the pavilion for light refreshments.
Nancy Conrads played a key role in the original research,
design and construction of the labyrinth at Womanspace.
Today, she remains deeply involved in its upkeep. In 2015
Nancy was granted the Womanspirit Award at Womanspace
for her outstanding commitment to service and leadership.
Nancy is a deacon at St. Anskar’s Episcopal Church in Rockford.
Meghan & Caitlyn Baylor grew up in Rockford studying
classical Ballet at Rockford Dance Company and
expanded their study of dance at Auburn
High School in the Creative and Performing
Arts (CAPA) program. They both studied,
performed, and choreographed with the facultyled, modern dance-based ensemble at Grinnell
College in Iowa. During this time, they became
interested in site-specific dance—“dance that is created
for a specific site and is inspired by design, architecture, the
history of a site, and how a site is used and viewed by people”
(as defined by site-specific dance pioneer Stephen Koplowitcz).
After graduating, Meghan & Caitlyn returned to Rockford with aspirations of launching
I-Spy-Co, a site-specific dance company. Caitlyn is also Business Manager for the
Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, and Meghan is an independent teaching artist.
They are both company members of Without Shoes Modern Dance Company, directed
by Maria Castello, and Bad Wolf Dance Theatre, directed by Amy A. Wright.
About the Labyrinth at Womanspace
Labyrinths have been in use for over 4000 years. Modeled after the labyrinth in medieval Chartres Cathedral in France, our eleven-circuit design features an echoing
energy vortex at the center. The basic design is fundamental to nature as well as many cultures and religious traditions. A devoted team of volunteers, led by a core
group of twelve women, broke ground on our prairie in 2000 and dedicated the Labyrinth on September 22, 2003. Both therapeutic and energizing, this walking
meditation path is is our gift to the community and available to anyone seeking quiet and reflection. Our Labyrinth is open to visitors seven days a week during
daylight hours. To reach it, follow the ribbon hoops at the entrance to the woods on the right side of the circle drive.
Wild Women Retreat — Many Women One Voice
Friday–Sunday, June 24–26, 2016
Registration and Fees Due by May 1:
womanspace-rockford.org • 815-877-0118
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Accepting Donations
May 9–May 31
Donate your gently-used items to
the Glitzy Garage Sale and turn these
recycled treasures into necessary
dollars for Womanspace!
Listed below are items we
CANNOT and WILL NOT accept.
Questions? Call us at 815-877-0118.
Items we WILL NOT ACCEPT:
40th
Annual
Glitzy
Garage Sale
• Encyclopedias/textbooks/magazines
• Appliances needing major repair
• TVs, computers, monitors
• Medical/healthcare equipment
• Any traverse or curtain rods
• Dirty, stained or torn clothing
• Large couches* (unless they are
spectacular; if so, call first!)
• Water bed frames or ANY mattresses
• Tires, or large specialized “oddities”
• Infant/toddler car seats
Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 4, 8:00a–5:00p
Sunday, June 5, 9:00–1:00p
Shop this mega-sale with seventeen departments, including an
air conditioned boutique featuring designer clothing, jewelry and
accessories. Over 3,000 clothing items for men, women, children and
infants can be found in the spacious Anjali Pavilion. Much more is
available at rock-bottom prices in three tents plus the garage!
On “Bargain Sunday” from 9:00-11:00am,
clothing is just $4 per grocery-sized bag; everything
*Regarding large items:
else is half price. After 11:00am, pay $4 for anything that fits in
We have limited storage space! TWO
MEN AND A TRUCK will be available
on May 23 & 26 for free pick-up of
large items ONLY that you want
to donate. Call Two Men and a
Truck at 815-633-3600 to schedule
a pick-up. Smaller items & boxes need
to be dropped off separately.
a grocery-sized bag, and everything else is half price! This event is
held rain or shine; a portable bathroom is available. All proceeds
benefit Womanspace and its programs.
Glitzy Volunteers Needed!
Love to work at garage sales? There are many tasks that we need help with.
Fill out the form below OR e-mail your times to: [email protected]
Name_______________________________________________ Phone_ ____________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________
Friday, May 27 (Gross Sorting) between 9:00a–7:00p____________________
Monday, May 30 (Gross Sorting) between 9:00a–1:00p_ _________________ Tuesday, May 31 (Sorting) between 9:00a–7:00p________________________
Wednesday, June 1 (Sorting/Pricing) between 9:00a–7:00p_______________
Check any areas for which you have a preference/special talent:
Crafts
Electronics Furniture
Housewares Thursday, June 2 (Pricing) Time between 9:00a–7:00p___________________
Friday, June 3
____ 7:00–10:30a ____ 10:30a–2:00p ____ 2:00–5:30p
Saturday, June 4 ____ 7:00–10:30a ____ 10:30a–2:00p ____ 2:00–5:30p
Sunday, June 5 ____ 8:00a–1:00p ____ 1:00–4:00p (cleanup & tear down)
Antiques/Collectibles Books/Media
Cashier
Clothing
Jewelry
Lawn & Garden Linens Sporting Goods
Toys
If cooking is your thing, volunteer to make part of the lunch to feed 15–20 hungry workers (deliver at 11:00a): (check day and circle choice)
Monday 5/9
Main entree Side dish Dessert Entire meal
Wednesday 6/1 Main entree Side dish Dessert
Thursday 5/26
Thursday 6/2 Main entree Side dish Dessert
Friday 5/27
Friday 6/3
Main entree Side dish Dessert
Monday 5/30
Saturday 6/4 Main entree Side dish Dessert
Tuesday 5/31
Sunday 6/5
Main entree Side dish Dessert
Help put up tent sides at the end of each day (It helps to be tall!)
F 7:00p
M 1:00p T 7:00p
W 7:00p
Th 7:00p
F 5:00p
S 5:00p
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Other Help:
Donate Paper bags
Display posters Entire meal
Entire Meal
Entire Meal
Entire Meal
Entire Meal
Daily cleanup
Women’s Retreat for Cancer Survivors
RT15-7
Respite and renewal for women who have survived cancer*
In the depth of winter I finally learned
that there was in me an invincible summer.
— Albert Camus
Saturday, June 11, 10:00am-5:00pm
Facilitated by Valerie Gibbons at Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Dr., Rockford
Enjoy a day of gentle yoga and guided imagery. Visit the gardens and a
labyrinth on the beautiful wooded campus of Womanspace. Engage in
opportunities for reflection, journaling, and artistic expression. You will
experience a warm and supportive environment with others who have
walked a similar path as cancer survivors.
The purpose of this retreat is to provide respite and renewal for women who
have survived cancer.* The retreat will give participants the opportunity to
enjoy peaceful surroundings and the camaraderie of others who understand
the unique experience of battling cancer. Participants will experience some
personally enriching and inspiring activities to rejuvenate body, mind and
spirit. Survivors will be encouraged to reflect on how they might turn the
painful experience of cancer into a transformative one.
*For women who have completed their oncology treatments, surgeries, and procedures to the extent they are ready to embark on the physical and emotional healing process.
Fee: $50
Womanspace Member Fee: $45
Fee includes lunch and afternoon snack. Limited financial assistance is available for this retreat upon request.
To register, call 815-877-0118 or visit womanspace-rockford.org
The retreat facilitators are volunteers who are also experts in their fields. They are grateful to you, the cancer survivors, for the opportunity to contribute to
your rest, renewal, and rejuvenation during the retreat. Trust that they will be personally and professionally enriched by the experience as well.
Sue Abare studied at Ohio State
University and at the Cincinnati Art
Museum. She has taught privately,
as well as at the Kaleidoscope
School of Art in Barrington. Sue
exhibits throughout the Midwest
and South, has artwork in many
private and public collections, and
tries to devote most of her time to
developing her own paintings. Sue
frequently teaches painting classes
at Womanspace.
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Nancy Enke is a registered yoga
instructor and founder of N-spired
Yoga. She holds a certification for
group fitness, is CPR certified, and
has instructed Nia Dance Fitness.
She is also a YMCA Livestrong™
Instructor and teaches strength
training at Healing Pathways Cancer
Resource Center. Nancy loves
teaching yoga as a joyful form of
movement that unites mind, body,
and spirit.
Valerie Gibbons holds a master’s
degree in education and an
undergraduate degree in journalism.
She has developed and taught
courses for all ages. Valerie loves
nature and expresses this through
nature study and caring for sick and
injured wildlife. She’s been a cook
and organic gardener at retreat
centers in Wisconsin and maintains
an interest in retreats for healing
and spiritual growth. Currently, she
volunteers for several cancer and
environmental organizations.
Laura Padron is a mother and
registered nurse. She has practiced
nursing in the Rockford area for over
30 years. Laura has a master’s degree
in metaphysical science and shares
her deep love for life-enhancing
practices, such as meditation and
labyrinth walking, with our community.
She also has been an active volunteer
with Healing Pathways Cancer
Resource Center since its inception
where she has facilitated groups of
cancer survivors.
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Programs
Singing Bowls Sound Immersion
for Healing & Relaxation WK15-13
Deciduous Tree Care
Ancient traditions across
many faiths have used singing
bowls to quiet the mind and
heal physical and emotional
wounds. Vibrational Energy
Medicine gently restores the body’s balance. This sound immersion experience
brings calm, peace, and clarity, and can restore your connection to All That Is and
the divine wisdom within. Weather permitting, we will be outdoors. Wear comfy
clothes. Bring a mat and blanket or sleeping bag
or zero gravity chair.
Kelly and Jim were married May 1, 2011 on the
labyrinth at Womanspace. They provide coaching
and facilitate workshops on love, joy, creativity, and
awakening the dreamer within. kellyepperson.com
Date: June 8 (Registration appreciated by 6/6; walk-ins welcome)
Time: Wednesday, 6:30–8:00p
Facilitators: Kelly Epperson & Jim Simmons
Location: Anjali Pavilion
Fee: Regular $15 Member $10
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WK15-14
In this program, participants take an
in-depth look at deciduous trees. Topics
include how to manage deciduous tree
diseases, proper planting techniques,
mulching options, and the best trees to
choose for Illinois. This class will begin
with a presentation indoors followed
by time spent outdoors looking at real
trees. Please dress accordingly.
Candice Miller, University of Illinois Extension Educator, offers
leadership, community programs and expertise in Horticulture
Sciences throughout northwest Illinois. Her primary areas of
focus are home horticultural, indoor plant, and greenhouse
production topics.
Date: Time: Presenter: Location: Fee: June 9 (Register by 6/7)
Thursday, 11:00a–Noon
Candice Miller
William Reif Gallery & Womanspace Grounds
Regular $15 Member $10
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Genealogy Resources for Growing Your Tree
WK15-15
Being a family tree ‘detective’ has both technical and
creative aspects. We’ll discuss the typical resources
and creative ways to use them, as well as problemsolving techniques when primary sources aren’t
available. Learn how census forms can reveal surprising
information. Understand how to research immigration
and naturalization records. Each class will include time
to discuss and work on your tree. Bring your laptop
if you have one. Forms and source lists will be provided. Register by the
deadline in order to receive a list of materials by e-mail.
Marsha Cowen Hosfeld is the past president of the Winnebago
and Boone Counties Genealogical Society. She has been
working on her family tree for over ten years. Her other hobby,
photography, has come in handy when working on, sharing,
and preserving her family history. She hopes to “infect” you
with the genealogy bug!
Date: Time: Presenter: Location: Fee: June 16, 23, 30 (Register by 6/13)
Thursday, 1:00–2:30p
Marsha Hosfeld
Media Room
Programs
OTC & Rx Drugs: What You Should Know
WK15-16
Do you ever get annoyed by the sheer
number of times someone at the doctor’s
office asks about the medications you take,
even if you were just there recently? There
are reasons for that: often we forget the one
or two medications that we don’t routinely
take or consider like antacid, acetaminophen, or even vitamins. Those “little”
details can cause big problems. Doctor’s offices, hospitals, and pharmacies all
have electronic tools, not available to us at home. When we are not clear about
the medications we take, prescription or not, some harmful and often expensive
drug interactions can occur. Susan will share stories that highlight the hazards of
prescription medications mixed with over the counter product. She will provide
a list of common drug interactions that you can take home.
Susan is Assistant Director of Pharmacy at MercyRockford Health
System. She recieved a BS in Pharmacy and a MS in Administration
from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and did her
residency in Pharmacy Administration at Rush Presbyterian St.
Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago. She also serves on the Womanspace Board.
Date: Time: Presenter: Location: Fee: June 21 (Register by 6/20)
Tuesday, 6:00–7:30p
Susan Lee, MS, R.Ph.
William Reif Gallery
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Programs See pg. 33 for registration policy.
Meditation as a Wellness Practice
Meditation is the practice and process of paying attention
and focusing your awareness. Whether you are seeking
greater focus, less stress and more peace of mind, or a
deeper appreciation of the beauty and richness of life, the
simple practice of sitting down and turning your attention
inward can do wonders! Bring a yoga mat or rug if you
would like to do this lying down. You can also choose to
meditate in a sitting position on the floor or in a chair.
Dr. Shiraz Tata came to the USA from India to get a doctorate
in Counseling Psychology from SIU-C and then just kept moving
up the state of Illinois to Rockford where she has lived for the
past 20 years! She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private
practice where she creates a safe space for people to share
whatever may be weighing on their minds or hearts. She loves
to facilitate discussions on diversity and multicultural topics, as well as teaching
mindfulness and meditation classes.
Time: Tuesdays, 9:00–10:00a
Facilitator: Dr. Shiraz Tata
Location: Media Room
Fee: Regular $15 Members $10
Open Up a World of Possibilities:
On the Page and In Our Lives WRT15-4
Our writing can affect our world in endless ways.
It can weave beauty in and around our lives. The
stories we tell have the ability not only to show
our perception and experience of the world, but
to change our vision and understanding of it. By
creating new possibilities on paper, we open our
minds/hearts/souls to the many new treasures and opportunities that lie within
us. No experience in writing is necessary but seasoned writers are welcome.
Deborah Gaines is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer who
earned an MFA in Writing & Consciousness from the California
Institute of Integral Studies. It is her passion in caring for
the dead, her observant eye on the living, and her spiritual
connection to the Midwest corn that create the influence for her
writing. She is currently working on a multi-genre memoir to
create a layered look at society’s fascination with and avoidance of death.
Dates: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3 (Register by 6/27)
Time: Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00p
Facilitator: Deborah Gaines, MFA
Session 1 MD15-3
Date: June 21 (Register by 6/20)
Session 2 MD15-4
Date: August 23 Register by 8/22)
Reiki Classes with Debby Gaines
Reiki (ray-key) is a Japanese word meaning ‘Universal Life Force Energy’ and describes the energy found in all of life. An ancient form of hands on energy healing, Reiki
is a skill obtained through an attunement (opening) to bring the power of Universal Life Force Energy through the human chakra system. The energy then is used to
balance the body or an object by bringing it into harmony with the universe once again.
Debby is a member of Womanspace Board of Directors. She has been practicing Reiki for 13 years, having received her Reiki One attunement in May of 2003 from
Gretta Anderson. She then continued her studies with Colleen Helgerson, receiving her Usui Shiki Ryoho Master Teacher attunement in 2009.
Reiki One
Reiki Two
HLT15-9
In Reiki One, you will learn the hand positions
for self-healing and for the healing treatment
of others. We will talk about the seven major
chakras and the history of the Usui System
of Natural Healing. You will receive your first
attunement. We will also have time to practice
feeling energy and giving Reiki to each other. Please wear comfortable,
loose-fitting clothing, with no jewelry or perfumes. Bring a sack lunch.
Date: Time: Location: Fee: 10
July 29 (Register by 7/27)
Friday, 9:00a–4:00p
Media Room
HLT15-10
In Reiki two, you will learn
symbols and mantras to
focus and deepen the healing
treatment of the Reiki energy.
We will talk about the sacredness of the Reiki symbols. We will also begin to learn
ways to send Reiki through time and distance, allowing healing in the past to
improve the present. Time will be allotted to practice feeling energy and giving
Reiki to each other. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, with
no jewelry or perfumes. Bring a sack lunch.
Date: Time: Location: Fee: July 30 (Register by 7/27)
Saturday, 9:00a–4:00p
Media Room
Programs
Classes with Jean Kathryn Carlson
Jean Kathryn Carlson is a Dream Alchemy Coach, speaker and co-author of Catch Your Star and On the Wings of Faith. Her unique ability to navigate the
land of dreams and intuitive use of tapping sets the stage for a powerful and transformational experience. Jean Kathryn is a certified Law of Attraction Life
Coach, certified DreamGroup Facilitator through the Marin Institute for Projective Dream Work, and an EFT Practitioner.
Tap Into the Wisdom of Your Body
WK15-17
You have the power to experience relief from
anxiety, stress and even physical pain right in your
fingertips. Energy Field Tapping (EFT) is based on
ancient understanding of energy meridians that
run through your body. When you tap a number
of those meridians, you are able to smooth out
the kinks in your energy system and experience
greater relaxation and peace. Sound too good
to be true? Come and see for yourself. This is an introduction into the amazingly
simple and effective world of tapping. No previous experience necessary. You will
leave the evening with enough information to empower you to continue tapping
in the comfort of your own home.
Date: Time: Presenter: Location: Fee: July 7 (Register by 7/5)
Jean Kathryn Carlson
Dive into Your Dreams Workshop
WK15-19
Join us and enter the land of nocturnal dreams
where the magic mirror never lies. In these circles
you will experience a unique blend of projective
DreamPlay, EFT or Tapping, all served up with a
drop or two of essential oils. You are invited to
take this opportunity to develop a relationship
with your dreams and become familiar with the
language they speak. Accessing the wisdom of
the invisible realm can light your way to greater peace and pleasure in all areas of
life. Everyone welcome.
Date: Time: Presenter: Location: Fee: July 12 (Register by 7/11)
Womanspace Volunteers
WK15-18
Dreams are loaded with creative
potential. Give yourself a day to
dive into your nighttime dreams
and learn to decode the messages
meant just for you. Through sharing
dreams and insights in a sacred
dream circle, exploring dreams
through creative writing and even
doodling, you will uncover the messages your dreams have come to share. This
is a day filled with fun and joyful transformation. No previous dream work
experience necessary. Come with your hardest question and a dream, and
glean insights through the power of the dream circle. Bring a sack lunch.
Date: Time: Presenter: Location: Fee: Dream Circle
We’re having a bash just for you
in appreciation for all you do.
There’ll be plenty of food, fun & sounds
all right here on the Womanspace grounds!
July 9 (Register by 7/7)
Saturday, 9:30–4:00p
Friday Night
August 26
6:00–8:00p
RSVP with a YES or NO
to 815-877-0118.
Oh. . .and you can wear your
cool threads and peepers!
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Lunch & Learns
Join us for noontime conversation. Bring a sack lunch. Class minimum of 4 required by preceding Tuesday.
Most of these programs meet in the William Reif Gallery. These programs are sponsored by:
Chakra Foods
Foster Care for Dogs
LL15-12
Learn about specific foods and wellness
strategies for each of your body’s energy
centers or chakras that can help you
overall with: grounding and physical
health, dealing with feelings, enhancing
self-confidence, increasing gratitude and
joy, facilitating self-knowledge and clear
communication, developing your intuition and imagination, and assisting with
a body/mind/spirit connection.
Kathy Moehling is a Board Certified Holistic RN, Traditional
Naturopath, Holistic Health & Life Coach, energy work
practitioner in Therapeutic & Healing Touch, and a Massage
Therapist with over 40 years experience. In addition to
teaching teleclasses in holistic coaching with Wisdom of the
Whole (formerly Bark Coaching Institute), Kathy maintains a private practice in
her home and in the Holistic Health Room at Womanspace.
Date: Time: Presenter: Fee: May 18 (Register by 5/16)
Wednesday, Noon–1:00p
Kathryn Moehling
LL15-13
Many people feel they could never provide a foster
home for a dog because it would be heartbreaking
to say goodbye. Barb will explain how to choose a
rescue organization as well as the screening methods
used by most rescue groups to provide a great match.
Learn things you should know about having a foster
dog — what the requirements are; what to expect;
how to bring the new dog into your home. You will
also learn that furever placements are
heartwarming, not heartbreaking!
Barb Phillips has worked with dogs for many years, including
lure coursing, showing them and grooming. In addition, she has
provided foster care for rescue dogs for four years.
Date: Time: Presenter: Fee: June 15 (Register by 6/13)
Barb Phillips
Radon: How Radioactive is Your Air?
LL15-14
The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that radon
gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in
the United States (second only to smoking), and
first among non-smokers. According to a study
conducted by the Illinois Emergency Management
Agency (IEMA), 41% of homes tested for radon in
Illinois had levels higher than the action level of
4.0 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L). Holly will not only explain
what radon is, she will also provide information about local
statistics and how to obtain a reliable test for your home,
along with advice about how radon levels can be reduced.
Holly Hoffman, owner of Safe at Home, Inc., is a realtor and
an Illinois Licensed Radon Measurement Professional (IEMA).
Date: Time: Presenter: Fee: June 22 (Register by 6/20)
Holly Hoffman
Become an instructor for Womanspace
Are you a natural born leader? Would you like to earn extra income? Do you love sharing your passions with others?
If you would like more information on teaching or if you would like to discuss the possibility of offering a class,
contact Womanspace at 815-877-0118 and speak to Julie Maffei (x214) or Cherie Heck, art programs (x212).
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Food Security in Rockford:
What’s Being Done & How You Can Help
The Basics of International Travel
LL15-15
One out of six children is food insecure
in Winnebago County. The poverty rate
in our public school system is so high, it
is more effective to feed everyone a free
breakfast/lunch than spend the time to
figure out who is not eligible! The Rock
River Valley Pantry, a community-based
food pantry, assists over 7,000 clients every month. In FY2015 they distributed
over 1.2 millions pounds of food. Our clients receive emergency food provisions
that will last them 3-4 days. This is accomplished with the help of 80+ volunteers,
a food rescue program that is supported by the local grocery stores, food drives,
fundraising events, and donations. Discussion will include local poverty facts,
impact on our community, and opportunities for you to get
involved and make a difference.
Kim Adams-Bakke has been the Executive Director at the Rock
River Valley Pantry for the last 10 years. Prior to her service
with the RRVP, she spent 23 years in recreation and facility
management for the Belvidere and Rockford Park Districts.
Date: Time: Presenter: Fee: July 13 (Register by 7/11)
Kim Adams-Bakke
Lunch & Learns
LL15-16
If you are planning an international trip and
want it to go as smoothly as possible, you
will want to hear the tips Jan has to offer.
She will explain what you need to know
about passports (including the upcoming
special issues faced by Illinois residents);
safety tips, as well as where to go for help
in another country; the pros and cons of using a travel agent; helpful ideas about
travel insurance, and much more. Be ready to take lots of notes! There will be
plenty of time for questions and answers.
As part of a 5th grade Geography assignment, Jan Heuer was
asked to list places she would like to see. Her answer: “I want
to sail the Seven Seas, visit the seven continents, stand on the
Equator and the Prime Meridian, and see Kathmandu and
Timbuktu.” She has done all of these things and more in over
30 years of travel. A former teacher, Jan spends time as a
docent at Anderson Gardens and the Laurent House.
Date: Time: Presenter: Fee: August 17 (Register by 8/15)
Jan Heuer
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Interest Groups
Groups led by Elaine Hirschenberger
ViewFinders Photography Group
Elaine Hirschenberger is the Executive Director & Co-founder
of Womanspace and has years of experience practicing
mindfulness. She has a degree in English from Alverno College
and pursued further studies in art & design at College of
DuPage, Rockford University & NIU. She is an active member of
School Sisters of Saint Francis, an international community of
women religious based in Milwaukee.
ViewFinders is a place where photographers
of all levels come together to learn from each
other and share their common interest in
photography. The focus of this group is to have
fun with others, to explore learning and shooting opportunities with any type of
camera — cell phones to DSLR’s. Join us with your ideas and questions along with
your camera, of course.
Mindfulness Group
MG15-8, -9, -10, -11
Much of the time we exist in mindlessness, a state of
semi-awareness governed by habit and distraction.
Mindlessness causes us to suffer, probably more than
we are even aware. Mindfulness can be defined in a
variety of ways, but simply stated it is a deliberate way
of paying attention to what is happening within oneself
as it is happening. Mindfulness is moment-by-moment
awareness. It’s paying attention without judgment or
evaluation. When we are mindful, we become more mentally alert, we’re more
open and attentive, and we’re able to perceive ourselves more clearly, as well as
observing details that often escape our notice. If you can identify with any of these
statements, you may find this monthly group very helpful.
Dates: May 2, June 6, July 11, August 1
Time: Mondays, Noon–1:30p
Facilitator: Elaine Hirschenberger
(Advanced registrations appreciated: walk-ins welcome)
Seekers
Advance
Registration
Appreciated
Can’t attend
every session?
$15 per class
GS15-3
This group is designed for women who are committed to examining life issues
related to spiritual development, growth and change. Meetings are usually at
Womanspace, but occasionally in participants’ homes. Members of this longestablished members-only group come together to strengthen themselves and
support one another on their paths. Attendance and confidentiality are required.
This group is currently full.
Time: Mondays, 6:30–9:00p
Facilitator: Elaine Hirschenberger
Location: William Reif Gallery
Fee: Members Only $60
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VF15-6, -7, -8, -9
Barb Phillips likes dabbling in many different forms of media,
but photography is one that has always been consistent. From
her first beloved Instamatic 104 to her current Pentax dslr, she
realizes “the best camera is the one that’s with you.” So many
great shots are with cell phones, because they are always with
us. It’s not the shooting device we have, it’s what we see.
Time: Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00p
Facilitator: Barb Phillips
Location: William Reif Gallery
Fee: Freewill Offering
(Register by the Monday before)
EarthMatters: Self-Watering Containers
EM15-9
Self-watering containers are a popular choice
for growing vegetables and herbs, but they are
quite expensive when purchased at a store.
Learn the basic concept of a self-watering
container and the essential supplies needed to
make your own lovely container to take home.
All materials and tools are included.
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is necessary.
Cathy Herdeman & Carol Valaitis are selfwatering garden container enthusiasts. In
addition to enjoying the bountiful flowers
and vegetables grown with DIY self-watering
containers, they both enjoy teaching others
how to achieve the same results.
Dates: May 11 (MUST Register by NOON May 9)
Time: Wednesday, Noon–1:30p
Facilitators: Cathy Herdeman & Carol Valaitis
Location: Anjali Pavilion
Supper & Film
Supper & Film is a very popular program that often fills the Media Room to capacity. While advance registration is preferred, we
will now accept registrations as late as noon on the day of the film, if we still have seats available. No Walk-Ins. We start with supper,
followed by the film and then a discussion of the film, characters and artistry.
Crash
1000 Times Goodnight
SF15-11
Over a 36 hour period in LA, a handful of disparate people’s
lives intertwine as they deal with the tense race relations
that belie life in the city. Among them: the Caucasian district
attorney, who uses race as a political card; his Caucasian
wife, who, having recently been carjacked by two black
men, believes that her stereotypical views of non-whites is
justified and cannot be considered racism; the two black
carjackers who use their race both to their advantage and
as an excuse; partnered Caucasian police constables, one who is a racist and uses
his authority to harass non-whites, and the other who hates his partner because of
those racist views, but who may have the same underlying values in his subconscious;
a black film director and his black wife, who believes her husband doesn’t support
their black background enough, especially in light of an incident with the racist
white cop; partnered police detectives and sometimes lovers. (2004) (R)
Date: Time: Fee: May 23 (MUST Register by NOON 5/23)
Monday, 6:00–9:00p
The Theory of Everything
June 27 (MUST Register by NOON 6/27)
Monday, 6:00–9:00p
OUTDOOR MOVIE: Turner & Hooch
July 25 (MUST Register by NOON 7/25)
Monday, 6:00–9:00p
Sunshine Cleaning
This is the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest
living minds, the renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking,
who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student, Jane
Wilde. Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking received
an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age. With Jane
fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most
ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has
precious little of: time. Together, they defy impossible odds,
breaking new ground in medicine and science, and achieving more than they could
ever have dreamed. The film is based on the memoir Travelling to Infinity: My Life
with Stephen, by Jane Hawking, directed by Academy Award winner James Marsh,
and starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. (2014) (PG-13)
Date: Time: Fee: Rebecca (Juliette Binoche) is one of the world’s top war
photojournalists, capturing dangerous and chilling images in
the most dire landscapes, all in an effort to shed light on the
real cost of modern war. But, she is also a wife and mother,
leaving behind a husband and two young daughters every
time she travels to a new combat zone. After a near-death
experience, husband Marcus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) levels
an ultimatum: give up the dangerous profession or lose the
family she counts on being there when she returns from each assignment. Yet
the conviction that her photos can make a difference keeps pulling at Rebecca’s
resolve, making it difficult for her to walk away entirely. With an offer to photograph
a refugee camp in Kenya, a place allegedly so safe that daughter Steph (Lauryn
Canny) is allowed to join her, Rebecca comes face to face with just how much she
risks each time she steps back into the fray. (2013) (NR)
Date: Time: Fee: SF15-12
SF15-13
SF15-15
The once high school cheerleading captain who dated the
quarterback, Rose Lorkowski, finds herself a thirty-something
single mother working as a maid. Her sister Norah is still living
at home with their dad Joe, a salesman with a lifelong history
of ill-fated get rich quick schemes. Desperate to get her son
into a better school, Rose persuades Norah to go into the
crime scene clean-up business with her to make some quick
cash. In no time, the girls are up to their elbows in murders,
suicides and other “specialized” situations. As they climb the ranks in a very dirty
job, the sisters find a true respect for one another, and the closeness they have
always craved finally blossoms. Starring Amy Adams and Emily Blunt. (2009) (R)
Date: Time: Fee: August 29 (MUST Register by NOON 8/29)
Monday, 6:00–9:00p
SF15-14
Detective Scott Turner (Tom Hanks) is an uptight, by-the-book police officer who hopes to leave his sleepy California town and work in the
big city. When his friend Amos Reed, the proprietor of a junkyard, is killed, Turner reluctantly inherits the man’s dog. Realizing that the canine
may be able to help him solve the murder case, Turner attempts to adjust to life with the big dog, resulting in much household destruction
and unwelcome chaos. For additional comfort, bring your own lawn chair or blanket. (1989) (PG)
Date: Time: Fee: August 18 (MUST Register by NOON 8/18)
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Bookwoman
Women are invited to these discussions (held in the Media Room) to share observations, enthusiasm, insights and the pure enjoyment of reading. Walk-ins welcome!
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
BW15-8
While set mostly in Germany and France before and
during WWII, All the Light We Cannot See is not really a
“war novel.” Marie Laure is a blind 14-year-old French girl
who flees to the countryside when her father disappears
from Nazi-occupied Paris. Werner is a gadget-obsessed
German orphan whose skills admit him to a brutal branch
of Hitler Youth. Doerr masterfully re-creates the deprived
civilian conditions of war-torn France and the strictly
controlled lives of the military occupiers through Marie
Laure and Werner who provide powerful examples of the way average people in
trying times must decide daily between morality and survival.
Date: Time: Fee: May 11 (Register by 5/10)
Wednesday, 9:30–11:00a
Freewill Offering
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
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June 8 (Register by 6/7)
Freewill Offering
In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize
winning author, Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the
great untold stories of American history: the decadeslong migration of black citizens who fled the south for
the northern and western cities in search of a better life.
From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million
people changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares
this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in
history. She interviewed more than a thousand people and
gained access to new data and official records to write this definitive and vividly
dramatic account of how these American journeys unfolded, altering our cities, our
country, and ourselves.
Date: Time: Fee: July 13 (Register by 7/12)
Freewill Offering
BW15-9
Maycomb, Alabama. 26-year-old Jean Louise Finch—
“Scout”—returns home from New York City to visit
her aging father, Atticus. Set against the backdrop of
the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were
transforming the South, Jean Louise’s homecoming turns
bittersweet when she learns disturbing truths about her
close-knit family, the town, and the people dearest to her.
Memories from her childhood flood back, and her values
and assumptions are thrown into doubt. Featuring many
of the iconic characters from To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman perfectly
captures a young woman, and a world, in painful yet necessary transition out of the
illusions of the past—a journey that can only be guided by one’s own conscience.
Date: Time: Fee: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s
Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson BW15-10
The Diary of Mattie Spenser by Sandra Dallas
BW15-11
With the convention of finding a diary in an elderly
neighbor’s attic trunk framing her story, Dallas creates a
ripping good read from this fictional journal. Beginning in
1865, a week after her wedding in Ft. Madison, Iowa, Mattie
Spenser confides to her diary as she and her new husband
travel by Conestoga wagon to the Colorado Territories. The
building of a sod house; the births and deaths of children;
the melting of narrow attitudes toward “loose” women,
Indians, and Negroes; and the growth of Mattie as a person
are all visible in these pages, full of what seems like genuine details of prairie life.
Date: Time: Fee: August 10 (Register by 8/9)
Freewill Offering
Yoga
Yoga Classes with Keri Knutson Yoga teacher, Official Yoga Instructor of the Rockford IceHogs, Rockford native, and 20-year
practitioner of yoga, Keri Knutson is trained in and teaches Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and chair/therapeutic yoga in the Rockford
area. Her yoga study has included the history, lineage, philosophy, and systems of traditional Hatha and Raja Yoga, Anusara, Bhakti, Iyengar, and
Integral Yoga — focusing on Vinyasa Flow to deepen her own practice. She teaches several workshops and events throughout the year and is an activist
for implementing yoga in schools and working with those who live with chronic conditions due to injury or illness. Keri is a nature lover and enjoys
spending time outdoors, reading, devoting time to her own yoga and meditation practice, and traveling.
Our yoga classes are open to all levels, men & women. Recommended for beginners, young & old, injured & athletic. Yoga is a great way to manage and reduce tension
& stress. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat and eye pillow (if you have one).
Hatha Vinyasa/Restorative Yoga
Therapeutic Yoga for People with Chronic Conditions
Hatha yoga is a slow-paced, gentle asana practice
focusing on introducing basic yoga poses and
establishing a strong foundation in the practice of
yoga. Hatha yoga balances the Ha – “sun/stimulating”
energy with the Tha – “moon/calming” energy.
Therapeutic Yoga is an effective practice for those
recovering from or living with injury, illness, or
disease. This specialty yoga class blends restorative
yoga (supported postures), chair yoga, gentle yoga,
Pranayama (breath work), individualized attention
through gentle hands-on adjustments and assists,
and guided meditation techniques combined in such
a way that it is an excellent choice for those who need something gentle yet effective.
Restorative yoga helps promote deep relaxation of
the body and the mind. Postures provide similar
benefits to classic Hatha yoga postures and are
usually done in a supported manner to minimize strain and maximize opening.
Time: Thursdays, 9:30–10:45a in the Media Room
Session 1 YG15-9
Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26
Advanced
Registration
Appreciated
Session 2 YG15-10
Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30
Can’t attend
every session?
$15 per class
Examples of chronic conditions that may benefit from therapeutic yoga:
•Multiple Sclerosis
• Lupus
• Chronic pain
•Fibromyalgia
• Healthy aging
• Injury/surgery recovery
•Diabetes/Neuropathy • Limited mobility
This group is limited in class size so that students can experience the intimacy,
safety, and individualized attention that comes with a yoga class of this nature.
Potential students must be evaluated on an individual basis prior to joining this
group. The gallery is wheelchair accessible.
Time: Fridays, 10:00–11:00a in the William Reif Gallery
Session 3 YG15-11
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 1 YT15-9
Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 4 YG15-12
Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 2 YT15-10
Dates: June 10, 17, 24
Session 3 YT15-11
Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Advanced
Registration
Appreciated
Can’t attend
every session?
per class fees:
$25 regular
$20 members
Session 4 YT15-12
Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra means Yogic sleep; a state of conscious,
deep sleep where we learn to relax consciously.
This class is deep relaxation with an inner state of
awareness, which has been found to reduce stress,
tension, and anxiety. It is beneficial for insomnia
and to calm symptoms of chronic pain, headaches, depression, high blood pressure,
heart disease, autoimmune disease, and has been shown to help those in recovery
from addiction. Yoga Nidra also helps calm and clear the mind and has potential
to provide emotional healing—restoring our body senses and mind to their natural
functions. It is said that one hour of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to four hours of sleep.
Time: Fee: Saturdays, 10:00–11:30a in the Media Room
Session 1 YN15-11
Dates: May 21 (Register by 5/19)
Session 2 YN15-12
Dates: June 18 (Register by 6/16)
Session 3 YN15-13
Dates: August 13 (Register by 8/11)
You must pre-register for each class. No walk-ins.
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Gallery & Art Studios
The William Reif Gallery, in our main building, is our premier art gallery and
New Dimensions Studio, the heart and home of Womanspace arts education,
meeting space. In 2013, this space, formerly known as the Fountain View Room, was
renamed in honor of Bill, a major Womanspace benefactor.
provides a bright, beautiful space for women and men of all ages and abilities to
explore their creativity. Open Studio hours are available at a nominal charge
for affiliated artists and students who have already completed an art class at
Womanspace. Subscribe to our free e-news or visit our web site for dates & times.
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Gallery2Go is a unique gift shop with ever-changing
displays of one-of-a-kind art and gifts that you will love,
all created by our members! It features art, jewelry, books,
cards, textiles and more. Open to the public Monday–
Thursday, 9:00a–5:00p, as well as on weekends and
evenings when programs are scheduled.
Most pieces on exhibit in our galleries are for sale. 25% of your purchase benefits
Womanspace and its programs. Member artists interested in exhibiting should e-mail
samples of their work to [email protected]. The Gallery Committee
reviews new artists and reserves the right to decide on displaying their work at any time.
Clay Studio Our entire clay operation is in the lower level of New Dimensions
Studio. It is a fully-functioning, brightly lit pottery studio that is also accessible by
a small elevator. We offer a number of clay classes — find one that intrigues you
on the following pages and plan to “come clay with us!”
Upper Studio This studio offers plenty of space for our many other art programs.
Throughout the year, we offer classes in a variety of media including oil, acrylic,
watercolor, drawing, pastels, sculpture, mixed media, and more!
Upcoming Exhibits
Ethereal June 10–July 17, 2016
Opening reception Friday, June 10 5:30–7:00p
Is it reality...or just a dream? Dancing elves, mythical beasts—or an entire world
created from the imagination. Anything you can imagine can come alive in your
2D or 3D artwork. In the midst of the chaos in today’s world, this is your chance
to create a better reality. What an opportunity—create perfection to your liking!
Passport to the Arts Preview July 22–August 6, 2016
Opening reception Friday, July 22, 5:30–7:00p
View the variety of art pieces on display before our unique arts-related
fundraising event: Passport to the Arts: O’Keeffe’s Southwest. There are five
main raffle pieces each worth $600 or more and over 20 silent auction art
pieces available to bid on. All works are created by well-known local artists.
Star Student & Teacher Show Aug. 12–Sept. 25, 2016
Opening reception Friday, August 12, 5:30–7:00p
Womanspace students and teachers will show their work made between
Summer 2015 through Summer 2016. See what styles and creations have
emerged from New Dimensions Studio this year!
Thank you to our Gallery Sponsor:
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Art Classes
Watercolor with Sue Gilbert Abare
Sue Gilbert Abare studied at Ohio State University and at the Cincinnati Art Museum. She has taught privately, as well as at the Kaleidoscope School
of Art in Barrington. Sue exhibits throughout the Midwest and South, has artwork in many private and public collections, and tries to devote most of
her time to developing her own paintings.
Toes in the Water
Beginning/Intermediate Level
For those first-timers wanting to experience watercolor
or those wanting to expand beginning skills. Explore
the enchantment of water and paint in their irresistible
dance. We will discuss preparing paper, brushes and
their technique, some color theory — but mostly we
will jump in the water, and do it! As with all painting, a
little drawing experience is helpful. Bring supplies you may already have or wait
for suggestions on what to purchase. Some basic supplies are furnished.
Time: Tuesdays, 10:00a–Noon in New Dimensions Upper Studio
Session 1 WC15-14 (NOTE: Session 1 is a 4-week class)
Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24 (Register by 4/30)
Session 2 WC15-16
Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5 (Register by 6/4)
Session 3 WC15-18
Dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 (Register by 7/16)
Splashdown!
Intermediate/Advanced Level
Limited class size so register early! In this class we will
continue to practice our skill building toward simplicity,
spontaneity and success. We will discuss value, wetness,
color and composition. Do you know what NOT to paint?
Lots of thinking and ideas abound as students and instructor
continue learning. Students bring their own supplies.
Time: Thursdays, 10:00a–Noon
Location: New Dimensions Upper Studio
Session 1 WC15-15 (NOTE: Session 1 is a 4-week class)
Session 2 WC15-17
Session 3 WC15-19
Take a Dip into Watercolor!
All Levels WC15-20
Spend a fun-filled afternoon exploring
watercolor, designed specifically for those
wishing to try out the versatility of this
medium. However, if you have painted before
and are looking for a weekend class, you
are certainly welcome to join in on the fun!
Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like.
Date: Time: Location: Fee: August 13 (Register by 8/11)
Saturday, 10:00–1:00p
New Dimensions Upper Studio
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Art Classes
Drawing Classes with Raymond Schulz
Ray Schulz is a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago and Famous Artists Schools. He was the art director at advertising agencies for 25 years.
His work has been shown in Chicago, Rockford and other surrounding areas.
Have Fun with Pencil Drawing
Beg./Int. Level
Have you ever wanted to take an art class but didn’t know
where to begin? Have fun as you learn how to draw using a
variety of pencils. In this class, you will learn the basics of design,
composition and perspective to create the foundation of your
work. Add to that the techniques of shading, blending, and
texture, and you will soon be delighted with the sketches you
are able to create. Bring a 14 x 17" or larger drawing pad,
HB, 2B, 4B, 6B drawing pencils, and a good art eraser to class.
Time: Thursdays, 1:00–3:00p
Session 1 DW15-18
Session 2 DW15-21
Pen & Ink Drawing
This class will introduce texturing, blending, and shading.
Students will learn how to use preliminary sketches to
their advantage and get to know the many types of
pens used for drawing. Ray will also introduce some
watercolor/colored pencil techniques to your artwork.
Bring a 14 x 17" or larger drawing pad and an assortment of felt tip
waterproof ink drawing pens to class.
Session 1 DW15-17
Mixed Media for Intermediates & Beyond
DW15-22
Have fun exploring use of mixed media
to express your personal style and art.
Students will experiment by combining color
pencil, watercolor and pastel in a variety of
applications. Collage will also be introduced
with an emphasis on experimentation. Bring
a 14 x 17" or larger drawing pad, HB, 2B,
6B drawing pencils, various sized waterproof drawing pens (felt tip),
14 x 17" or larger watercolor paper or pad, a basic watercolor set and
brushes, and a good art eraser.
Dates: Time: Location: Fee: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Register by 7/28)
Mondays, 10:00a–Noon
Pastels: Loose & Free
Beginning/Intermediate Level PAS15-7
This class uses soft pastel in a free-form
abstract expression. Students will learn
to use loose expressive techniques & gain
confidence with pastels. This is a class of
exploration. Pastels provided. Bring a
14 x 17" or larger drawing pad of paper
(not sketch paper), pencil, and a good
art or rubber eraser.
Dates: Time: Location: Fee: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Register by 7/28)
Mondays, 1:00–3:00p
Session 2 DW15-20
The Figure: A Painting & Drawing Workshop DW15-19
This three-session series of individualized drawing
or painting instruction is designed for new and
experienced artists alike. During the second and third
sessions we will be working from a live model using a
variety of media. This class is perfect for those wanting
to try their hand at the great tradition of figure painting, for those who want
to get better at proportions and drawing from life, or those looking to create
contemporary work with the figure as a starting point. Bring your favorite
materials; drawing tools and paper will be provided.
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Jaymee Fedor has a BFA in painting from Northern Illinois
University, and studied briefly at the Milwaukee Institute
of Art & Design. She is familiar with both traditional and
contemporary styles of painting and art-making, and is
inspired by feminist and outsider artists.
Dates: June 21, 28, July 5 (Register by NOON on 6/20)
Instructor: Jaymee Fedor
Alcohol Inks with Jill Martin-Golden
Painting with Ron Wick
Ron Wick captures glimpses of familiar vistas and warm
memories throughout America. He studied at the prestigious
American Academy of Art, was asked to join the faculty, and
taught there for 12 years. Ron has had many one-man shows
and his paintings are in corporate and private collections in the U.S. and Europe.
Painting with Acrylic on Canvas
Beg./Int. Level
Come join Ron’s class and enjoy painting with
acrylic on canvas and other surfaces. “To paint
well is to have control of the medium.” Together
we will explore your potential. Ron will give
demonstrations on different subjects each week.
Supplies will be discussed the on first day. Students can bring a painting
they have done if they would like to have it critiqued in the first class.
Time: Wednesdays, 9:00a–Noon
Session 1 PTG15-13
Date: May 4, 11, 18, 25 (Reg. by 5/2)
Session 2 PTG15-17
Date: June 8, 15, 22, 29 (Reg. by 6/6)
Session 3 PTG15-19
Date: July 6, 13, 20, 27 (Reg. by 6/30)
Art Classes
Jill Martin-Golden studied at U of I and various other colleges
through the years. Three years ago, she started her own company,
Jill Rae Finally Art, to pursue art on a full time basis. She works in
alcohol inks, watercolors, oils and pastels. She sees beauty in the
ordinary and revels in sharing that vision with others.
Create with Alcohol Inks
Join this fun class and learn more about the
versatility and vibrancy of alcohol inks. We
will begin with an introductory painting on
Yupo paper. Followed by creating your own
painting on Yupo paper and then on canvas.
The last class will explore the fun of creating a
painting on a ceramic plate! Warning! Alcohol inks can be addictive! Fee includes
all supplies.
Session 1 PTG15-14
Date: May 5, 12, 19, 26 (Reg. by 5/3)
Session 2 PTG15-22
Date: August 4, 11, 18, 25 (Reg. by 8/2)
Time: Thursday, 6:00–9:00p
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Art Classes
Pastel Painting with Gail Faber
Gail Faber is a self-taught artist, working primarily in
pastels. Her unique artwork brings the subject to life with
rich detail. She recently won an Honorable Mention in Pastel
Journal’s “16th Annual Pastel 100” Competition. Gail enjoys
teaching people who want to learn more about the brilliance
of painting with pastels.
Pastel Painting for Beginners
Beginning Level PAS15-6
If you have drawing experience and would
like to learn about the pastel medium and
how to create a colorful painting, then this
is the class for you. We will practice using
hard pastels, soft pastels, pastel pencils and
different colors and textures of papers.
Individual styles will be encouraged as
we explore various techniques in layering
and blending colors. Beginners may bring supplies you already have, or wait
for the first class for suggestions on what to purchase. Some supplies
included in fee.
Dates: Time: Location: Fee: May 4, 11, 18, 25 (Register by 5/2)
Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00p
Painting with Cristi Hopp Kniess
Cristi Hopp Kniess is a proud member of the Rockford Art
Guild and Rockford Area Arts Council and currently teaches
through the Young Rembrandt’s Program. She regularly exhibits
at Art Scene, Ditullio’s, Garrison Lofts and Starlight Gallery &
Studios. Cristi enjoys creating for Anderson Japanese Garden’s
“Captured on Canvas” and Unforgettable Art.
Landscapes in Plaster
Majestic mountains, towering trees, clear flowing
streams, create your very own “go-to” vacation
spot on canvas. Using plaster, acrylic paints and
palette knives you will learn to lay down plaster to
achieve scenic naturescapes. Bring acrylic paints,
palette knife, and a scenic nature picture. Fee
includes two canvases and plaster.
Session 1 PTG15-16
Date: June 7, 14, 21, 28 (Reg. by 6/2)
Session 2 PTG15-20
Date: July 19, 26, August 2, 9 (Reg. by 7/14)
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Complimentary First Hour of Coaching, plus 20% off/hour of
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Dr. Cindy Stear, 815-389-0123, [email protected]
Free 30-minute Akashic Records Reading.
Energy Connection Wellness Center
Kathy Moehling, 815-633-5553
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Mixed Media with Susan Burton
Painting with Dee Santorini
Susan Burton has a BA in Interior Design, plus minors in Art
and Architecture. She is a mosaic and sculpture artisan, Reiki
Master/Teacher, Certified Mandala Facilitator, and Certified
Archetypal Consultant. Visit her website artexplorations.com
Dee Santorini is a painter, potter and sculptor who brings a
passion and sense of fun to everything she does. She was the
former president of the Rockford Art Guild, promoting visual arts
in our community. Dee is also active on our Gallery Committee
and clay Studio Manager group and exhibits regularly at Womanspace and ArtScene.
Encaustic Painting
Encaustic Painting originates from the Greek
word enkaustikos, which means to burn in, and
was used in Egypt around 100-300AD. In the 20th
century, a student of Kandinsky’s rediscovered
encaustic painting, and it has become very popular.
Encaustic art is painting with hot wax, and has a
softness and depth that you can get with no other
painting method. Fee includes encaustic wax,
pigments, brushes and tools as well as panels for you to work on — just
show up and create!
Session 1 PTG15-15
Date: May 14 & 15 (Reg. by 5/12)
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00–4:00p
Art Classes
Sand Casting Workshop
MXM15-5
Come and play in cement! Make at least
three projects in one day! Mushrooms,
moons, & leaves...you decide! You may
want to create an amazing spirit guide
mask to watch over your garden. You will
design and create garden sculptures that
will amaze your friends. All materials
supplied. Dress to get messy. Bring
a lunch for the noon break.
Date: Time: Location: Fee: July 30 (Register by 7/27)
Anjali Pavilion or New Dimensions Upper Studio
Regular $80 Members $70
Session 2 PTG15-18
Date: June 18 & 25 (Reg. by 6/16)
Time: Saturdays, 1:00–4:00p
Session 3 PTG15-21
Date: July 23 & 24 (Reg. by 7/21)
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00–4:00p
Now…Get Your Art Ready to Hang! You’ve worked hard in
these classes and created some fantastic pieces. The Star Student Art Show
will be coming up on August 12 (see pg. 18). Wouldn’t you like to finish them
off so that they look gallery-ready?
Matting & Framing Your Work
AW15-14
Learn simple matting techniques for
displaying your artwork or photographs.
Create a completed piece, using mats
and cutting materials provided. Framing
and wiring for display will be discussed
during this hands-on workshop. Bring
an artwork or photograph you want to mat. If you have a specific
color mat in mind, bring that mat with you, as all colors may not
be available. If you already have a frame, bring it along as well.
Dates: July 27 (Register by 7/25)
Time: Wednesday, 6:00–8:00p
Instructor: Elaine Hirschenberger
Mosaic Mandala Workshop
MXM15-6
In this workshop, Susan will guide students through an inspirational day of
exploration as they create a colorful mandala mosaic that will reflect their
personal style and inspirations. Susan will help students to stretch their creative
potential and run with their inspirations as they explore pattern, color, materials
and texture. Students will design and create a 12" round mandala mosaic using
a wide variety of colored and stained glass, mirror, glass elements and more.
Students will experience mosaic as a process, working with their own inspirations
during this process and coming away with a piece that is uniquely theirs. All
supplies included. Bring a lunch for the noon break.
Date: Time: Location: Fee: August 13 (Register by 8/10)
Anjali Pavilion
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Art Classes
Fiber Art with Stephanie Nordlin
Stephanie Nordlin has been sewing her own designs since she was twelve. She graduated from Harper College in Fashion Design and is an award
winning quilter and wearable artist, and has displayed in galleries internationally through Studio Art Quilt Associates. Wanting to have more control
over her designs, she took many classes in dyeing and fabric manipulation. Now she is happy to pass techniques along to students.
Rit® Dye 101
Sun Print!
FBR15-5
Age 16–Adult. Dyeing with liquid Rit
is easy with a few pointers. Learn how
much to use and what simple utensils
are needed to dye solid, mottled and
ombre patterns on fabric and batting.
Wear old clothes! Materials list:
Rubber gloves, plastic bags to take items home (recycle your veggie bags
from the grocery store.).
Date: May 9 (Register by 5/7)
Time: Monday, 1:00–4:00p
Silk Screen Primer
Make your own silk screens. Forget the
expensive chemicals and machines. Direction
is given for students to use wood embroidery
hoops and easy to find materials to make
multiple screens. Print your own designs onto
fabric with screen printing ink. Wear old
clothes! Materials list: Bring two 7–10" diameter wood embroidery hoops
(look for them at resale shops), small foam brush, black Sharpie marker,
paper scissors. Optional: Cutting mat and Exacto® knife, plastic gloves.
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Dip your toes into sun printing without the commitment of
purchasing Setacolors. Use resist items you make yourself,
and find out what rock salt does to the paint. Wear old
clothes! Materials provided: Paint, salt, fabric, misc.
resist materials and containers.
Materials to bring: Pencil or marker, various foam
brushes, craft scissors, 1–16oz cottage cheese
container for water. Optional: Pre-washed (no fabric
softener) white or pastel 100% cotton t-shirt (suggest upcycle from a
resale store), corrugated cardboard to fit into shirt and large plastic
garbage bag to keep paint from seeping to other side of shirt.
Date: July 12 (Register by 7/9)
Time: Tuesday, 1:00–4:00p
FBR15-6
Date: May 23 (Register by 5/21)
Time: Monday, 1:00–4:00p
FBR15-7
Eco Dye
FBR15-8
Learn the process of creating
beautiful dyes from natural
materials. Make fabric bundles
with local leaves, flowers and
metals to simmer in a choice of
two dye baths. You will also learn Ice Flower Dyeing and take it home to steep!
Wear old clothes.
Date: August 23 (Register by 8/20)
Art
Uncorked
Light Up the Garden
Bring some flickering candlelight to your garden or patio
and recycle those beautiful wine bottles you can’t bring
yourself to throw away! You will try your hand at using a
bottle cutter to turn that wine bottle into a candle holder
on a copper pole. You may bring some wine bottles
in the color you wish to create with (bring a few—
there may be breakage involved) or there will be
some available at the class, all other supplies are
also included. You may want to bring a pair of
leather or gardening gloves to handle the glass.
Cherie Heck loves to play with art and has a serious addiction to
art supplies. She teaches a number of art classes at Womanspace
where she is also Art Program and Volunteer Coordinator. Her
artistic talents are many and her beautiful creations have
appeared in many of our art exhibits and fundraisers.
Dates: May 3 (Register by NOON on 5/2)
Instructor: Cherie Heck
Paint a Sunflower Totebag
AW15-12
Carry around your own hand-painted tote this
summer! Everyone will wonder where you got
such a beautiful bag! This is a simple painting
project for the inexperienced and experienced
painter. Step-by-step instructions will help you
create this one-of-a-kind tote bag, great for all
your summer excursions! Grab your girlfriend for
a great, fun girls night out! Fee includes all supplies.
Dates: June 14 (Register by NOON on 6/13)
Four Unique One-Night Workshops
Each Resulting in a Finished Art Piece.
A Great “Girls Night Out!”
Must be 21 or older to register.
All classes are held in New Dimensions Upper Studio
Simple Flower Arranging
AW15-11
Art Classes
AW15-13
Learn how to turn regular garden flowers into a lovely
floral arrangement that you get to take home and
enjoy. Cherie will show you how to choose flowers
and a vase that go nicely together and then how to
arrange the flowers to create an artistic bouquet.
Cherie will also show you how to take a grocery
store bouquet, and turn it into a lovely arrangement.
Vases and flowers will be provided! Or, you may
bring your own vase if you prefer.
Dates: July 12 (Register by NOON on 7/11)
Dress Up Your Orchids
AW15-15
Have you ever loved the look of Orchid arrangements
in a hotel lobby or fine restaurant and wished yours
could be so elegant?? They can!! Bring in your
choice of one, two or three orchids in pots,
and Sheila will supply you with all the extras needed:
sheet moss, curly willow sticks, succulents and
mossy clips for their support (included in the
class fee.)
Sheila Anderson is a Certified
Interior Designer from Harrington
College of Design. She is the Design Director of Staging at
Gustafson’s Furniture (both showroom locations) and decorates
both residential and commercial spaces. She is aware of home
design trends and achieving the newest styles using art. At an
early age, she was privately tutored in oils and acrylics and still continues lessons
to learn new painting techniques.
Dates: Time: Location: Fee: August 9 (Register by NOON on August 8)
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Clayworks
Clayworks with Dee Santorini
and clay Studio Manager group and exhibits regularly at Womanspace and ArtScene.
Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery
Beg./Int. Level
Cathy Hodges has studied at Womanspace, as well as with
pottery teachers in Tennessee and Colorado. She has taught
pottery at Womanspace for several years and exhibits in our
art gallery.
Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery
Location: New Dimensions Lower Clay Studio
Session 1 BWT15-10
Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12 (Register by 6/4)
Session 2 BWT15-12
Dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27 (Register by 6/30)
Intermediate Level
Age 16–Adult. Join a wonderful group of
women who are exploring techniques and
skills in pottery. Both handbuilders and wheel
throwers welcome! These intermediate classes
will focus on decorating, glazing, and firing
techniques…and of course, throwing. Fee
includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Time: Mondays, 1:00–4:00p
Session 1 INT15-10 (Carving)
Session 2 INT15-11 (Slip Trailing)
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Register by 6/4)
Session 3 INT15-12 (Special Glazes)
Dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 (Register by 7/9)
A Gift of class
Give a gift of life-long learning!
We have gift certificates available
for those “hard-to-buy-for” personalities!
Call 815-877-0118 or visit womanspace-rockford.org
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Beg./Int. Level BWT15- 11
Age 18–Adult. Have you ever wanted to
learn the basics of throwing clay on the
wheel? Beginning students will learn how to
center a ball of clay and shape it into various
objects. This class is a great opportunity
for beginning students to explore clay on
the potter’s wheel in a fun and creative
environment. Fee includes up to 25 lbs.
of clay, glazes & firing.
Age 16–Adult. Been feeling frazzled?? Pottery is like
therapy, meditation and art all rolled into one! Learn
how to take a lump of soft clay, and form it into
vases and bowls and wonderful pieces of art. Bring
a friend and come and laugh and have a great time!
Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Let Me Be Creative!
Clayworks with Cathy Hodges
Girl Scout Classes
“Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.” Womanspace is proud
to announce that we are now a Preferred Partner with Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. We are excited to offer the
following programs in accordance with Girl Scout Badge and Journey requirements. Please note: You
must be a registered member of Girl Scouts in order to participate in these programs.
Heidi Provo has worked as an educator of children for 22 years. She is trained in
both High Scope and Montessori methods of teaching. A Girl Scout Troop Leader for
11 years and current Service Unit Manager for the Creek View Service Unit, Heidi
loves camping, fishing, cooking, art, reading and teaching children of all ages.
Brownie Journey: A World of Girls
GST15-9
For registered Brownies. Stories are all
around us – in movies, in books, in television
shows, in advertisements, on the news and
even on cereal boxes. Stories inspire. Stories
motivate. Stories spark imagination and help
girls learn about themselves and the world.
A World of Girls helps engage Brownies in this
wider world of stories in a way that gets them looking for clues to help make the
world a better place.
With some help from Brownie Elf along the way, girls see how they can create
positive change in the world. Girls will complete all requirements for the
Journey. Registration includes cost of all material and badges.
Dates: Time: Location: Fee: June 6–23 (Register by 6/1)
Monday–Thursday each week, 3:00–5:00p
Womanspace Campus
Register online at girlscoutsni.org
Junior Journey: aMUSE
For more info on how to become a member of Girl Scouts visit:
www.GirlScouts.org
Cadette Journey: MEdia
GST15-11
For registered Cadettes. Cadettes
look for the ME in media and learn how
they can shape media — for themselves,
their community and the world. Stories
are told everywhere and in all kinds of
formats — in movies by big Hollywood
studios, online by bloggers and social
networks, through the clothes chosen by stylists for a fashion spread in a magazine,
through the photos chosen by a newspaper editor. MEdia helps girls think about
who is responsible for telling all the stories they see around them, and how they can
use their story to help “re-make” the forms of media they see around them. Girls
will complete all requirements for the Journey. Registration includes
cost of all material and badges. Dates: Time: Location: Fee: August 1–18 (Register by 7/27)
Womanspace Campus
GST15-10
For registered Junior Girl Scouts. Juniors learn just
how many roles are open to them in the world and the
possibilities those roles open for them. Whether they want
to fly a plane, lead a rock band or win a gold medal, aMUSE helps girls take center
stage and try out more roles than they ever thought possible, with a little help
from Dez and the Muses.
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As they find out there is more to their story, girls may feel stronger, walk taller
and gain confidence! Girls will complete all requirements for the Journey.
Registration includes cost of all material and badges.
Dates: Time: Location: Fee: July 11–28 (Register by 7/6)
Womanspace Campus
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Womanspace experiences over the past 40 years is an
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Kidz Art Classes
See pg. 33 for registration policy. All classes are held in New Dimensions Upper Studio.
Summer Art Dayz!
Monday Mornings: 9:00a–Noon Monday Afternoons: 1:00–4:00p
Fee for both morning & afternoon classes: Regular $60 Member $50
Register by the Thursday before each class.
Kristin Kofoed is an energetic freelance graphic designer with a BA in Visual Communications from Northern Illinois University. She adores children
and loves being involved with their creativity! She enjoys making crafts and art projects with her niece and nephews — it is a tradition whenever they
visit her. Kristin is the Secretary of the Womanspace Board of Directors, co-chair of the Spring Luncheon, and serves on the Marketing Committee
and Community Outreach Committee.
June 13 Morning: Layered Multimedia Canvas
JM15-5a
July 11 Morning: Blingy Shadow Box
JM15-9a
Children age 7–12. Make it all about you! Bring some
small personal items that are special to you to add to your
shadowbox! We will take a small shadowbox and decorate
it with photos, papers, found objects — and plenty of
bling! Please bring a sack lunch and a drink.
Children age 7–12. We will paint a canvas and layer
it with different papers, fabrics, stickers, photos, gems,
and other materials to make a one-of a kind piece for
you to hang in your room or make as a gift. Please feel
free to bring anything special you would like to add to
your canvas! Please bring a sack lunch and a drink.
June 13 Afternoon: Magical Sculptures
JM15-5b
Children age 7–12. See what magical sculpture you
can create using small pieces of wood, tiles and other
found objects to make an abstract architectural piece.
Let your mind soar as you create your dream home, an
outer-space building, or the coolest playground ever!
We will then use spray paint to cover the pieces in
bright colors.
July 11 Afternoon: Sparkleball
JM15-9b
Children age 7–12. Add some sparkle to your room! We
will be making amazing sparkleballs out of plastic cups and
strings of lights! These are super cool! You can hang them in
your room, outside or set them on a shelf.
Marge Blake has been teaching children from preschool age to teenagers for over 10 years. She is a Girl Scout Leader as well as the Spring River Service
Unit Manager. Marge has been the chairperson for our Womanspace Fairy Festival for the past three years. One of the ways that Marge expresses her
creativity is by sharing her love of art with children of all ages.
June 27 Morning: Funky Zen Doodle
JM15-6a
JM15-6b
Children age 7–12. Create your own work of art with
colored beads, then watch them melt into place. Use it as
a suncatcher, an ornament, a unique necklace, or hang it
outside on a tree. You are sure to have a great time making
your own stylish masterpiece.
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JM15-11a
Children age 7–12. Have fun using Modge Podge to decorate
your own super cool initial. Just add paper, fabric, bobbles, or
anything else to make it vogue. Then, hang it in your room to
admire. Please bring a sack lunch and a drink.
Children age 7–12. Do you love to doodle on
your paper at school? Well, now you can turn that
doodle into a funky art piece with your own name.
Zen doodling is a hip, super fun, and relaxing way
to create art. No experience necessary. Please
bring a sack lunch and a drink.
June 27 Afternoon: Melted Bead Art
July 25 Morning: Trendy Modge Podge® Letter
July 25 Afternoon: HiP WASHi Tape Peace Sign
Children age 7–12. Add some pizzazz to your room
with a groovy Washi Tape peace sign. There are many
zany types of Washi Tape to choose from, and it’s so easy
to make. Have fun adding a little zing to your style, then
peace out, man!
JM15-11b
All classes are held in New Dimensions Studio. See pg. 33 for registration policy.
Kidz Art Classes
Kidz Clay: I Am Young, Strong and Creative!
Build Your Own Indoor Fairy House
For kids ages 10–16, who are just
finding their passion for the arts! We will
be exploring clay techniques and skills
and producing sculptures, protector
statues, and things not of this earth.
Come with ideas of things you would like to make — look online — there are
wonderful things out there. Fee includes clay, glazes & firing.
All ages (under 9 must be accompanied by an
adult). Create a special indoor fairy house using
boxes, birdhouses and gourds, or bring your own
favorite container like wooden cigar boxes, small
wooden crates, or CD cases. Bring items to add to the
fairy exchange table for house and furniture assembly.
Also, you can bring any artificial and real things from nature (feathers, moss, pebbles,
etc.) Anything goes, as long as your fairy will feel cozy in their new home! Be sure
to enter your house into the Fairy House Competition at the annual Fairy Festival
on July 16th! (See page 39).
and clay Studio Manager group and exhibits regularly at
Womanspace and ArtScene.
Norm is a recycling artist and works with a variety of themes
and images from around the world, as well as collections of
nostalgia and American culture. He enjoys preserving the past
in color and textures that soar as a visionary. Norm is a wellknown artist in the Rockford Region and has exhibited his work
locally, nationally and has international patrons.
Instructor: Dee Santorini
Date: Time: Fee: Session 1 JM15-4
Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30 (Register by 6/4)
Session 2 JM15-7
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28 (Register by 7/2)
Kidz Artshop: I Am…
JM15-3
May 21 (Register by 5/19)
Saturday, 9:00a–Noon
Make it a full day of Fairy Crafts!
Sign-up for both classes and save! Regular $45 Member $35
Build A Fairy House in the Forest
JM15-10
For children age 7–11. This is a mixed media
workshop geared for tweens to affirm each
child’s strengths, character, likes and faith. We
will use paper, paint and glue to create a self
portrait, background and words. A finished
piece of wall art can go home with your child.
Wear old clothes and shoes. Please have child bring a sack lunch and
drink for lunch break. Note: Children with special needs need to be
accompanied by an adult.
Stephanie Nordlin has been sewing her own designs since
she was 12-years-old. She graduated from Harper College in
Fashion Design and is an award-winning quilter and wearable
artist, and has displayed in galleries internationally through
Studio Art Quilt Associates. Wanting to have more control over
her designs, she took many classes in dyeing and fabric manipulation. Now she is
happy to pass techniques along to students.
Time: Monday, 10:00a–3:00p
Instructor: Stephanie Nordlin
Location: New Dimensions Upper Studio or Anjali Pavilion
JM15-8a
All ages (under 9 must be accompanied by an
adult). Create an amazing fairy house to leave in
the Womanspace forest. This is just in time for the
Fairy Festival (pg. 39), where hundreds of “fairies”
journey through the forest hunting and admiring
these creative and fun homes. Use natural materials
you find or bring your own all-natural materials to create a comfortable dwelling.
Leaves, shells, stone, pet hair, nutshells, feather or moss are just a few ideas that
make beautiful additions to any fairy home. Bring your camera, garden gloves,
hiking shoes, long sleeves and pants for protection from the forest.
Bring a lunch, have a picnic and join us for the Fairy Lantern class!
Date: Time: Fee: July 9 (Register by 7/7)
Saturday, 9:00a–Noon
Magical Fairy Lantern
JM15-8b
For all ages (under 9 must be accompanied by an
adult). Ever wanted to catch your own fairy? Now you
can create your very own magical fairy in a lantern. Use
it to add delightful enchantment to any room, garden or
as your own night light.
Time: Saturday, 1:00–3:00p
Instructor: Marge Blake
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In Gratitude to Our Donors
Womanspace is midway through our annual fund drive for this fiscal year that extends to August, 2016. However, at this time, our gratitude is spilling over and we want
to acknowledge the many individuals, couples, businesses and groups who have been supporting Womanspace during the last year and up to the present. Our thanks
for both your financial and psychological support is profound. We will soon publish a more comprehensive report of our financial status, but at this mid-point we thank
you sincerely. For all who would yet like to support Womanspace, we encourage you to make your donation soon so that you may be included in our full report. The
groupings below are based on cumulative donations for the last two fiscal years, from 9/1/2014 through the present.
Key:
*
= those who have given during this fiscal year (Sept. 1, 2015 thru present)
Benefactors – $1,000+
† Lynn & Al Andreini
† Trish & Jim Black
† David Boccignone
† Dorothy Bock, SSSF
† Delores & Bob Burkholder
† Patrick & Michele Byrne
† Mary Caskey
† Dick and Kit Conner
† Becki Dennis
† Kathleen Flanagan
† Anne Godin
† Kay Hirschenberger
† Leadership Communication
† Michele & Chuck Lind
† Colleen McDonald
† Robert Meuleman Foundation
† Niggemann Family Fund
† Sunil Puri—First Midwest Group
† Loretta Reif
† Mary & Greg Tuite
† Dr. Joseph (Jay) Valaitis
† Carol Waxler
Sustainers – $500–$999
* Carol & Ron Burmeister
† Robbin Burr
† Frances Cousin
† Mary Gorman
† Janet Grey
† Karen & Phil Grover
† Sue Hansen
† Ruth Ora Jackson
† Carolyn Jones
* Kim Kaufman
† James & Pamela Keeling
† Barbara Knopp & V. Buchholz
† Elaine Hirschenberger, SSSF
Nancy & Doug Lacey
† Pam Lonsway
† Co & Rob Mirgain
† Nancy Perry
† Ginger & Dave Rehnberg
† Chuck Reif
Carol & Joe Valaitis
† James Will
† Dave Wilson
Supporting – $250–$499
Anonymous
† Lyn Becknell
Janice Clinton
† Mary & Ben Healy
† Cherie & Dave Heck
† Inge & Henry Helminski
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† Jill & Chuck Jackson
† Kristin Kofoed
* Pat & Jude Lai
Julie Maffei
Jo Ann Miller, SSSF
† Gerda Moehler, SSSF
† Martha Muldowney
† Christian Nelson
† Sue Rader
Barbara & Michael Santucci
† Faye Schwelitz
† Jim & Kelly Epperson Simmons
† Sue & Paul Stauffer
† Connie Wenger
Donors – $100–$249
† Barb Adam
† Ila Adam
* Kathleen Ayres
† Carolyn Bailey
* Wendy Bennett
Lisa & Mike Berlage
* Louise Bernier, SSSF
† Robert Bock
† Dorothea Bonavia
* Pat Bonavia
† Anne Brannon
† Evy Bronowski
* Kathryn Brown
† Peg & Dick Burns
† Sherri Crawford
† Joan Davis
† Shirley Dickson
† Susan Drennan
† Monica Droege
Mary DuHoux
† Judy Emmett
Barbara Erickson
Ellie Etminan
† Barbara Giolitto
† Karen & Jim Girardy
Bonnie Gosdick
† Cynthia Grantz
† Barbara Grobe
* Minoo Hagshenas
† Tina Hallberg
* Cathy Herdeman
Nicole Hollander
Colleen & Jack Holmbeck
* Carolyn Hook
Maria Hunt
Mary Ish
Anne & Gordie Johnson
* Valerie Johnson
† Sally Jones
† Amanda Kirchner
† Norm Koppel &
Terese Sanchez
† Judith Koren-Shanahan
† Mary Kuller
Kay Larrick
* John & Deborah Licari
* Joan Lind
† Ruth Lochner
* Judith Loudin
* Lenora Maier, SSSF
† Ann Mathers
† Kathleen McFalls
* Barbara & John McNamara
Tony & Sara Milano
Mary Miller
Matt & Natalie Montalbano
† Maureen Mostacci
* Joan & Randy Mudge
Laurie & Mike Nelson
† Joni Nowicki
† Polly Olson
† Dolores Gencuski Patin
* Jo Marie & Raymond Paul
† Peggy & Scott Peterson
† Susan Peterson
† Armand Proulx &
Jeanne Douillard
† Rita Prunuske
† Patricia Reband
Kate Rehak
† Darlene & Tim Riddle
† Robin Roegner
† Una & Jim Ryan
† Kathy & Bill Scarpaci
Karen Schiller
* Jean M. Schnack
† Judy Schultz
ServPro of Rockford
Judy Silberhorn
† Chrissy Stanfa
* Kay & Mike Strand
* Shiraz Tata
* Becky Thalhofer
† Linda Thomas
† Michelle Vella
† Linda Wellens
* Peter Julian Werner, SSSF
† Tracy Winkler
Gina Wise
† Karen Zima
† = those who have given for two consecutive years
Friends — under $100
† Patricia Adams
† Vicki Aebly
† Mary Anne Albert, SSSF
† Jean Apgar
Kathleen Baylis
† Jennifer Beltz
† Colleen Benthal
Jan Bergstrom
Barbara Berman
Catherine Bock-Weiss
Julie Bosma
Lisa Breitsprecker
Kate Brenner, SSSF
† Georgia Brost, SSSF
* Patricia Bryan
Carolyn Cadigan
† Roseann Cannariato
Bev Capone
* Janice & Lance Cargill
Jeanne Claeys
* Joyce Clark
Annette Conley
Nancy Conrads
Mary Brader Conti
† Jan Cosmos
† Mary Ann & Dusan Culich
Fran Cunningham, SSSF
Diane Cushing
† Cheryl Debes
Valerie DeBruler
† Jody Deery
† Ellen Dietz
† Autumn Fell
Kate Fink & Bea Dorsey, SSSF
† Roberta Flaherty
Pat Floody
† Fiona Fordyce
† Reggie French
* Catherine Gambino
* Steve & Jean Geller
* Valerie Gibbons
† Jacqueline Gommel
Marsha Goodheart
† Eleanor Guilbert
Lori Gummow
† Gerrie Gustafson
Melinda Hagerman
Wendy Hall
Dee Haun
Alice Heath
Jan Henningsen
† Barbara Herbig
* Barbara A. Hill
Christina Hilltrop
Angelina Hodges
Judy Holder
† Nancy Houtz
* Cindy Hughes
Susan Hurley
† Peggy Hutten
† Helen Jacek
Eleanor Jackson
† Carol Ann Jaeger, SSSF
Judy Pilot Johnson
Colleen Kane
Jennifer Kingsbury
Phyllis Koy
Adrienne Langley
† Betty Leeson
† Nancy Leitschuh
* Harriet Lerner
Carole Linné
* Ruth Little
Pamela Livingston
Sandra Locke
† Marilita Lorenz, SSSF
† Faye Marcus
Anne Mayock
* Pat McCarthy, OSF &
Jeannine Weidner, OSF
Gregory Miller
Nancy Graham Miller
Lynn Momberger
* Jeanne Moyer
Marcia Mueller
† Janet Neureuther, SSSF
* Gwen & Jim Novak
Kimberly Osborn
Alice Pampe
Melody Pearson
* Carole Perrin
* Kathy Phillip
† Martha Pippitt
† Linda & Jim Powers
Mary Ann Presman
Wanie Reeverts
* Vicki Rudh-Jones
† Kathryn Ryan Worthington
* Joan Sage
Esther Schenck
* Pamela Scott
Julie Snively
† Gene & Dee Suding
† Rose Ann Trzil, SSSF
Judy Uchno
† Kathy Vigna
* Kathryn Zenoff
Karen Zussman
In Gratitude to Our Donors
SPONSORSHIPS
MEMORIALS
MARK TEISMANN
Ila Adam
Lynn & Al Andreini
Sharon Ballard
Jan Bergstrom
Dorothy Bock
Kathryn Brown
Beryl Burns
Kelly Epperson Simmons
Kathy Flanagan
Karen Gines
Anne Godin
Marsha Goodheart
Mary & Ben Healy
Janet Heuer
Elaine Hirschenberger
Marta Hurley
Jill & Chuck Jackson
Pat Jeffers
Anne Johnson
Sandi Kelly
Sharon Lester
Elissa Lindmark
Lenora Maier
Sally Nelson
Lisa Novak
Lise Oliver
Polly Olson
Raoji Patel
Beth Paul Peterson
John Peterson
Wanie Reeverts
Loretta Reif
Barbara Santucci
Shirley G Sievers
Jan Stokes
Mary Kathleen Strenk
Chris & Jeff Swanberg
Kevin Teismann
Lilian Wong
BILL & SHIRLEY DOWNING
Carol and Scott Downing
TRACY BONAVIA
Dorothea Bonavia
Carl Dumoulin
Nancy Peterson
Becky Thalhofer
JOSELMA GARTNER
Fran Cunningham, SSSF
HENRY HIRSCHENBERGER
Eileen George
Kathleen Hirschenberger
THERESA HIRSCHENBERGER
Eileen George
LUNAFEST 2015
Beyond Relations (now WorkFlo)
Brynwood Myofascial
Ruth Ora Jackson
Leadership Communications
ANN NEMITZ
Joe and Mary Jo Ross
EDWIN LIDDELL
Olyva Liddell
S. BERNADETTE KALSCHEUR
Joanne Pawlowski
GALLERY SPONSOR
David Boccignone –
Ameriprise Financial
KAREN LEVIS
Linda Oshita
Susan Vetrono
2015 WOMANFEST
Leadership Communication, Inc.
Hewins Financial Advisors
WILL MORGENROTH
Tracy Morgenroth
LILLY GARDEN SPONSOR
Sunil Puri –
First Midwest Group
KRIST MONTALBANO
Matt & Natalie Montalbano
RUSSELL MILANO
Midwest Pain Treatment Center
LOUIS & JENNY SCHILLING
Karen & Phil Grover
SUZY
Nicole Hollander
TODD JACKSON
DOUG FLETSCH
VIRGINIA WILSON
Wilson Tool Corporation
ELVA BERGSTROM
Jan Bergstrom
FRANK & MARGUERITE BOCK
Dorothy Bock
JOHN & MARGUERITE DEGER
Dorothy Bock
ANNA MARIE LAPSANSKY
Dorothy Bock
GEORGINE LOACKER
Dorothy Bock
PASSPORT TO THE ARTS
Alpine Bank
David Boccignone
Kit & Dick Conner
FOCUS Financial Advisors
Susan Lee
Rockford Health System
...additional support from...
Carolyn Bailey
Steve Beard
Mary Caskey
Joan Davis
Ellen Dietz
Kathlelen Flanagan
Inge & Henry Helminski
Jan Bacino
Michele & Chuck Lind
Martha Muldowney
Robin Roegner
Una Ryan
Dawn Steinmann
Donna Thielen
SPRING LUNCHEON 2015
Greg Tuite & Associates
Keeling Puri Peace Plaza
Leadership Communication
Lenox Healthcare for Women
Riverside Community Bank
Sandra Slaga
SwedishAmerican Health System
Jerome Weiskopf, MD
SPRING LUNCHEON 2016
Leadership Communication
Lenox Healthcare for Women
Illinois Bank & Trust
Sandra Slaga
…additional help from...
James & Pamela Keeling
Susan Drennan
Sancee Siebold
FAIRY FESTIVAL SPONSOR
Pediatric Dentistry of
Northern Illinois
LUNCH & LEARN SPONSOR
Sandra Slaga, Attorney at Law
WOMEN IN CRISIS FUND
Ila Adam
Norma Lee Barnhart
Sabina Ephraim
Nancy Perry
Loretta Reif
Connie Wenger
OTHER GIFTS...
Honoring...
KAY HIRSCHENBERGER’s
100th Birthday
Dorothy Bock
CAROL WAXLER’s
80th Birthday
Kay Strand
LORETTA REIF
Jim Gill (to Endowment fund)
Chuck Reif
DOROTHY & ELAINE
Harriet Goldhor Lerner
TO ENDOWMENT FUND
Colleen & Jack Holmbeck
Bill Scarpaci
TOWARD GARDEN NEEDS
& Maintenance
Anne Godin
TOWARD STUDIO
EQUIPMENT
Jean Apgar
Patti Kunz
Sandra McCurdy-Minor
Deborah A. Smith
TOWARD SPECIAL
ADVERTISING
Carol Valaitis
TOWARD THE WOMANSPACE
SCHOLARSHIP
Anonymous
Womanspace relies on your generosity
to keep our doors open and our programs strong.
PLEASE consider these giving options:
•Give to the Annual Fund each year
•Set up recurring monthly donations through your bank or PayPal®
•Apply for matching gifts from your employer
•Make a bequest in your will to the Womanspace Endowment Fund, (Be sure to let us know.)
•Designate Womanspace as the beneficiary of your IRA or 401(k) a ccount
•Donate a life insurance policy you no longer need
•Transfer appreciated investment assets, without paying capital gains taxes
For more information on other ways you can give,
contact Development Committee Chair,
Kathy Flanagan at 312-659-2789 or [email protected]
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Become a Member!
You can also join online at www. womanspace-rockford.org
Who are Womanspace members? Womanspace membership is open to
What are the benefits of Becoming a Womanspace Member?
anyone, regardless of gender, creed, abilities, race or national origin. Womanspace
is and has always been an interfaith organization—open to people of many
different religious persuasions, spiritual paths, and cultural backgrounds.
• Receive all mailings, including the Your Guide program book and Intertwinings
e-newsletter. Both provide detailed information on our programs and events.
Members of Womanspace endorse its work and support its philosophy. Some
join individually; some join as a couple; some join as a family and include their
children and grandchildren in their membership.
• Offer your original art, jewelry, books and related items for sale in Gallery2Go,
our gift shop in our main building adjacent to the William Reif Gallery.
How Can I Get Involved? You can be involved as much or as little as
your time permits. We encourage you to participate in programs, events and
committees that fit your interests and skills.
• Receive a discounted price on most programs, as listed in the Your Guide.
• Borrow books and DVDs from the Womanspace library.
• Promote their business at periodic open houses.
• Take advantage of the Member Card Perks (MCP) program with special offers
and discounts from local businesses.
Why not become a member?
Womanspace is truly a wonderful place filled with amazing people, vast knowledge and beautiful surroundings. Won’t you join us?
Membership levels:
Individual (one individual age 18+) 1-year2-year3-year
Regular
Sustaining*
$50 $75 $90
$150
$120
$225
Student (one child age 9–17) 1-year2-year3-year
Regular
$25 $45
$65
* We are grateful for your additional support with the sustaining membership option.
Family (2 adults + children under 18)1-year
Regular
$75 Sustaining*
$100 2-year
$140
$200
Grand Family (2 grandparents + grandchildren under 18)
1-year
2-year
Regular
$75 $140
Sustaining*
$100 $200
Primary contact information:
3-year
$200
$300
3-year
$200
$300
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City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone________________________ Cell Phone__________________________E-mail_______________________________________________________________
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Job Title______________________________________________________________ Work Phone_ _________________________________________________________
Additional names for Family/Grand Family memberships:
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I am already subscribed I do not want Intertwinings
I would like to subscribe
I do not have e-mail
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Facilities Committee
LUNAFEST Film Festival
Prairie/Labyrinth
Fairy Festival Marketing Committee
Program Committee
Gallery Committee Membership Committee
Spring Luncheon
Grounds Committee
Office/Mailing /G2G
Social Outreach
Glitzy Garage Sale
Passport to the Arts
WomanFest
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You can also register online at www. womanspace-rockford.org
Registration Form
• Courses are filled on a first-come basis. Register and pay early to help ensure
minimum enrollment is met and you have a space.
•If you are not pre-registered, call 815-877-0118 to confirm the course is taking
place and has openings.
•Womanspace reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment
by the registration deadline, in which case, full refunds* will be made.
• Incomplete or partial attendance at programs is not encouraged.
There is no reduction in fees if you are unable to attend all scheduled classes.
Please print clearly and provide a phone number where you can be reached in case of cancellation.
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By Mail Please make checks payable to WOMANSPACE. There will be
a $25 fee for returned checks. Check or credit card information must
accompany registration form. Mail the registration form to Womanspace,
3333 Maria Linden Dr., Rockford IL 61114. If you charge, you may fax the
registration to 815-877-0265. Payment must be received by the program’s
registration deadline date.
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Online Visit www.womanspace-rockford.org to register online.
We accept PayPal® as well as Visa, MasterCard® and Discover
payments for programs and membership using a secure PayPal connection.
By Phone Call 815-877-0118 to register for the program you wish
to attend. Have your credit card information, address and phone
number ready. Printed receipts will not be given unless requested.
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*Cancellation & Refund Policy
• If you cancel up to 7 calendar days prior to a program or event, your payment,
less the non-refundable deposit, 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.
• If Womanspace cancels a program, a full refund will be made.
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Our Facilities & Grounds
Consider Renting Womanspace
for Your Event
Womanspace
Campus Map
Pine Forest
Lilly Fernandez
Memorial Meditation Garden
Prairie Area
Labyrinth
To Labyrinth
To Garden
New
Dimensions
Studio
Peace
Garden
Raku Storage
House
Womanspace
(Main Oﬃces, William Reif Gallery,
Gallery2Go, Media Room)
Anjali
Pavilion
Pine Forest
Celebration Garden
Our 7-acre campus is home to beautiful, serene
outdoor gardens and multiple buildings with versatile
spaces that are great for hosting a variety of events:
• weddings
• memorials
• social gatherings
• family gatherings
• baby showers
• picnics
• art parties
• business retreats
• work groups
• presentations
Additional items, such as tables, chairs and linens,
are available to rent to make your event complete.
We also have a list of preferred vendors who
we trust will make your day a special one!
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(Map is not to scale)
Memorial Gardens
Honor a living or deceased person by establishing a specially named fund or
feature at Womanspace, for example:
• Lilly Fernandez Memorial Meditation Garden
• Cindy Sievers Post & Stan Sievers Memorial benches and garden
• Barbara Sjostrom Memorial Bench
• Alissa Cargill Memorial Fountain
• Peace Pole honoring Womanspace’s Co-Founders
• Tracy’s Corner honoring Tracy Bonavia
• The Anjali Pavilion
Memorials can also include the purchase/
installation of other items. For example:
• planting a tree or a total area; donating
a bench, boulder, arbor, swing, etc.
(e.g. Russ Milano memorial area) • installing a decorative fountain,
a drinking fountain, a pond, etc.
• funding a special program in honor of an individual (e.g. Ann Nemitz
Women in Crisis Fund; Cindy Sievers Post Memorial Library Fund)
• outfitting a room or special area (e.g. William Reif Gallery)
• purchasing needed equipment at the Center (list is available online)
• purchasing an engraved paver in the Celebration Garden at the front
entrance to Womanspace ($50.00).
For prices or more information, call us at 815-877-0118
or e-mail [email protected].
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Families and friends are welcome to
discuss other ideas for memorials
with staff.
Calendar
May 2016
S M T W T F S
12 3456 7
12:00–1:30 Mindfulness Group
1:00–4:00 Let Me Be Creative 1
3:30 Grounds Committee
10:00–12:00 BWT Pottery 5
10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 1
4:30 Executive Committee
6:00–8:00 Art Uncorked:
Light Up the Garden
9:00–12:00 Acrylic Painting 1
1:00–3:00 Pastel Painting 1
5:30 PTTA Committee
6:00–8:00 Open Up a World 8
9:30–10:45 Restorative Yoga
10:00–12:00 Splashdown! 1
1:00–3:00 Smoke & Mirrors 5
1:00–4:00 Create w/ Alcohol Inks 1
4:00 Finance Committee
6:00–8:00 Upper Chakras 3
10:00–11:00 Therapeutic Yoga
6:30–8:30p
World Labyrinth Day
Celebration
Offices closed
GGS donations begin
Mother’s Day
8
9
10111213 14
1:00–4:00 Rit® Dye 101
7:00 Board Meeting
5:00 Membership Committee
9:30 Development Committee
9:30–11:00 Bookwoman
12:00–1:30 EarthMatters
1:00–3:00 Smoke & Mirrors 6
Offices closed
1:00–4:00 Encaustic Painting 1
6:00–8:00 Upper Chakras 4
1516 17181920 21
9:00–10:00 Meditation 4
10:00–12:00 Toes in Water 3
10:00 Program Committee
12:00–1:00 L&L: Chakra Foods
Offices closed
9:00–12:00 Indoor Fairy House
10:00–11:30 Yoga Nidra
3:00 Marketing Committee
6:30–9:00 Seekers
6:00–8:00 Viewfinders Group
GGS large item pickup
GGS large item pickup
2223
24252627
28
10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 4 9:00–12:00 Acrylic Painting 4
Offices closed
1:00–4:00 Silk Screen Primer
3:00 Gallery Committee
6:00–9:00 Supper & Film: Crash
29“Go Gently on This Earth”
closes
30 Memorial Day
GGS Gross Sorting
31 Last Day to donate to GGS
GGS Sorting
Offices closed
June 2016
S M T W T F S
GGS Sorting/Pricing
GGS Pricing
Glitzy Garage Sale
123
4
8:00a–5:00p
Offices closed until
Glitzy Garage Sale
8:00a–5:00p
5:30 PTTA Committee
56 78910
11
Glitzy Garage Sale
9:00a–1:00p
3:00–5:00 GS: Brownie Journey
10:00–12:00 Toes in Water 1
1:00–4:00 Plaster Painting 1
9:30 Facilities Committee
1:00–3:00 Pen & Ink Drawing 1
6:30–8:00 Singing Bowls
11:00–12:00 Deciduous Tree Care
1:00–3:00 Pencil Drawing 1
1:00–3:00 Kidz Clay 1
5:30–7:00
“Ethereal”
exhibit opening
Women’s Retreat for
Cancer Survivors
9:00a–4:00p
1213 14151617 18
9:00–12:00 Kidz: MM Canvas
1:00–4:00 Kidz: Sculptures
7:00 Board Meeting
6:00–8:00 Art Uncorked: Totebag
12:00–1:00 L&L: Foster Care for Dogs
Offices closed
1:00–2:30 Genealogy Resources 1
1:00–3:00 Kidz Clay 2
Summer Solstice
Father’s Day
1920
21222324
25
6:30–9:00 Seekers Group
6:00–7:30 OTC & Rx Drugs
6:00–8:30 Figure Draw & Paint 1
12:00–1:00 L&L: Radon
Offices closed
Beginning @ 6:30p
Wild Women Retreat
1:00–3:00 Kidz Clay 3
@DeKoven Center, Racine, WI
Wild Women Retreat
2627 282930
Wild Women Retreat
9:00–12:00 Kidz: Zen Doodle
1:00–4:00 Kidz: Melted Bead Art
6:00–9:00 Supper & Film:
Theory of Everything
1:00–3:00 Kidz Clay 4
35
Calendar
July 2016
S M T W T F S
12
Offices closed
3
4 Independence Day
Offices closed
5678 9
3:00 Gallery Committee
5:30 PTTA Committee
6:00–8:00 Kidz Clay 1
6:30–8:30 Tap Into the Wisdom
Offices closed
9:00–12:00 Build a Fairy House
in the Forest
9:30–4:00 Dive into Your
Dreams Workshop
1:00–3:00 Magical Fairy Lantern
1011 12131415 16
9:00–12:00 Kidz: Shadow Box
1:00–4:00 Kidz: Sparkleball
3:00–5:00 GS: Junior Journey
1:00–4:00 Sun Print!
6:00–8:00 Flower Arranging
6:30–8:30 Dream Circle
12:00–1:00 L&L: Food Security
1:00–4:00p
8th Annual
Fairy Festival
Offices closed
6:00–8:00 Kidz Clay 2
“Ethereal” closes
1718
19202122 23
10:00–3:00 Kidz Artshop: I Am… 10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 1
6:00–8:00 Kidz Clay 3
5:30–7:00p
Passport to the Arts Preview
Opening Reception
2425 26272829 30
31
9:00–12:00 Kidz: Modge Podge 10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 2
1:00–4:00 Kidz: WASHi Tape
1000 Times Goodnight
6:00–8:00 Matting & Framing
9:00–4:00 Reiki One
9:00–4:00 Reiki Two
10:00–5:00 Sand Casting
Workshop
6:00–8:00 Kidz Clay 4
August 2016
S M T W T F S
1 2345 6
10:00–12:00 Mixed Drawing 1
1:00–3:00 Pastels 1
3:00–5:00 GS: Cadette Journey
9:30 Facilities Committee
5:30 PTTA Committee
Offices closed
7 8 9 101112 13
5:00p
Passport to the Arts:
Georgia O’Keeffe’s
Southwest
9:00–4:00 Mosaic Mandala
Workshop
5:30–7:00p
10:00–1:00 Take a Dip into
“Star Student & Teacher Show”
Watercolor
opening reception
7:00 Board Meeting
1415 16171819
20
10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 5 10:00 Program Committee
12:00–1:00 L&L: Internat’l Travel 1:00–3:00 Pencil Drawing 5
Offices closed
1:00–3:00 Pastels 3
8:00–10:00 Outdoor Movie:
Turner & Hooch
1:00–3:00 Pastels 2
6:00–8:00 Art Uncorked:
Dress Up Your Orchids
2122 23242526 27
28
1:00–3:00 Pastels 4
1:00–4:00 Eco Dye
29
30
Offices closed
until
6:00–8:00
Volunteer Appreciation Party
31
1:00–3:00 Pastels 5
Sunshine Cleaning
36
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers
Always Needed
Committees – Open to all interested members!
Grounds First Monday of the month (March – December), 3:30–4:30 pm.
Oversees upkeep of the gardens & grounds of our beautiful 7-acre campus.
Performs hands-on work and care of The Lilly Garden, Celebration Garden,
Peace Garden, etc. Organizes several workdays throughout the year. Prairie and
Labyrinth (subcommittees of Grounds) determine their own meeting times.
Development Fourth Monday of the month, 9:30–11:00am. Establish
processes to ensure the continued financial stability of Womanspace.
Facilities First Wednesday of even months, 9:00–10:30am. Oversees and
upkeeps the building and maintenance requirements.
An important part of the mission of Womanspace is to provide and promote
leadership and volunteer opportunities for women. Of course, the partners and
children of members as well as their friends are also welcome as volunteers!
What would you like to do?
• Serve on a committee.
• Coordinate (take leadership of) various special events presented by
Womanspace (examples: Spring Luncheon, Glitzy Garage Sale).
• Teach a class or conduct a workshop in your area of interest/expertise.
•Serve as “greeter” or “program host” for workshops or special events.
(Greet participants; introduce speaker; participate in the program; clean up.)
•Assist with office tasks: answer phones, staff Gallery2Go, computer data entry.
•Help in the library: Learn to accession and shelve books, tapes and
videos/DVDs; prepare bibliographies; process overdue materials, etc.
•Assist with preparation of materials and cleanup in the art studio.
•Join the Wednesday morning gardening group in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
•Prepare and/or donate food for gallery openings, open houses, new member
events, supper and film discussions, Glitzy Garage Sale, etc. Bake, freeze and
donate cookies for the many events at which WS provides hospitality.
• Host gallery Opening Receptions at Womanspace.
• Give hands-on help with physical tasks, such as: garden work, maintenance
and repair of the buildings, painting, driving, doing errands.
Gallery The Wednesday two weeks before each exhibit, 3:00–4:00 pm.
Identify and invite artists: jury, install, host and manage details for all exhibits
& Gallery2Go.
Marketing Third Tuesday of the month, 3:00–4:00 pm. Advise and assist the
staff with promotion of Womanspace and its events.
Membership Second Tuesday of the month, 5:00–6:15 pm. Maintains
membership processing. Sponsor and host New Member events. Encourage
new and renewing member participation. Help plan, host and evaluate special
membership events. Handles registration and greeting at special events.
Program Third Wednesday of the month, 10:00–11:30 am. Oversee
programming. Suggest and research presenters for Womanspace. Assist
Program Coordinators in communicating with presenters. Host workshops or
seminars as needed.
Social Outreach Meeting times vary. For information and to volunteer, call
Kay Strand at 815-397-9220. This committee coordinates the service arm of
Womanspace, identifying needs we can respond to and setting up actions and
processes to meet these needs in the local community.
Special Event Committees
Spring Luncheon – April 23, 2016 Meeting times are decided by committee.
A themed, social fundraiser with raffle, mystery gifts and a keynote speaker.
Glitzy Garage Sale – June 3–5, 2016
Meeting times are decided by committee beginning in February. A mega-sale
with over seventeen departments in three tents, Anjali Pavilion, garage and
New Dimensions studio — Womanspace’s oldest event and great fun for all.
Fairy Festival – July 16, 2016 Meeting times are decided by committee.
A family-friendly event which includes a maypole dance, several fairy-related
activities, face painting and more. Like to plan for kids? Join this committee!
Introducing a simple online sign up sheet
that makes organizing everyone easier and faster.
Visit http://vols.pt/womanspace
and sign-up today!
Passport to the Arts – August 6, 2016
Meets first Wednesdays of the month, 5:30-7 pm. This year’s unique arts-related
fundraiser and party will highlight Georgia O’Keefe’s Southwest. Passport to
the Arts annually transforms the Womanspace campus into a themed location,
offering fabulous art, dance, music, drinks and food. We need lots of committee
members with good ideas for this not-to-be-missed event!
LUNAFEST – October, 2016 Meeting times are decided by committee. A film
festival of award-winning short films by, for and about women to raise funds
for both Womanspace and Breast Cancer Fund. Food, wine and raffle make a
great night out with friends. Many volunteers are needed!
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Index
Program
Begin Date
Page
Art Uncorked: Dress Up Your Orchids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Art Uncorked: Light Up the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/3/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Art Uncorked: Paint a Sunflower Totebag. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/14/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Art Uncorked: Simple Flower Arranging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/12/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Artscursion to Georgia O’Keeffe’s Southwest. . . . . . . . . . 8/6/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Basics of International Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/17/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery (Cathy). . . . . . . . . . . . 6/7/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery 1 (Dee). . . . . . . . . . . . 5/4/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery 2 (Dee). . . . . . . . . . . . 7/6/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bookwoman: All the Light We Cannot See. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/11/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bookwoman: Diary of Mattie Spenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/10/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bookwoman: Go Set a Watchman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/8/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bookwoman: Warmth of Other Suns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/13/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Build a Fairy House in the Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Build Your Own Indoor Fairy House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/21/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chakra Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/18/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Create with Alcohol Inks 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/5/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Create with Alcohol Inks 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/4/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Deciduous Tree Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dive into Your Dreams Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dream Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/12/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EarthMatters: Self-Watering Containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/11/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Eco Dye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/23/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Encaustic Painting 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/14/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ethereal Art Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/10/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fairy Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/16/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Food Security in Rockford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/13/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Foster Care for Dogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/15/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Genealogy Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/16/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Girl Scout Brownie Journey: A World of Girls. . . . . . . . . 6/6/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Girl Scout Cadette Journey: MEdia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/1/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Girl Scout Junior Journey: aMUSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/11/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Glitzy Garage Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/3/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hatha Vinyasa/Restorative Yoga 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/5/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Have Fun with Pencil Drawing 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Have Fun with Pencil Drawing 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/21/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Kidz Artshop: I Am… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/18/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Kidz Clay: I Am Young, Strong & Creative 1. . . . . . . . . . . 6/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Kidz Clay: I Am Young, Strong & Creative 2. . . . . . . . . . . 7/7/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Landscapes in Plaster 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/7/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Landscapes in Plaster 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/19/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Let Me Be Creative (Carving) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/2/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Let Me Be Creative (Slip-Trailing) 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/6/06. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Let Me Be Creative (Special Glazes) 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/11/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Magical Fairy Lantern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Matting & Framing Your Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/27/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Meditation as Wellness Practice 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/21/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Meditation as Wellness Practice 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/23/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mindfulness Group 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/2/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mindfulness Group 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/11/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mixed Media for Intermediates & Beyond. . . . . . . . . . . . 8/1/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Program
Begin Date
Page
Mosaic Mandala Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/13/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Open a World of Possibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/29/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OTC & Rx Drugs: What You Should Know. . . . . . . . . . . . 6/21/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Outdoor Movie: Turner & Hooch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/18/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Painting with Acrylic on Canvas 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/4/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Passport to the Arts Preview Exhibit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/22/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pastel Painting for Beginners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/4/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pastels Loose & Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/1/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pen & Ink Drawing 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/8/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pen & Ink Drawing 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/20/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Radon: How Radioactive is Your Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/22/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reiki One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/29/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Reiki Two. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/30/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rit® Dye 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sand Casting Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/30/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seekers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/16/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Silk Screen Primer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/23/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Singing Bowls Sound Immersion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/8/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Star Student & Teacher Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/12/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Summer Art Dayz: Blingy Shadow Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/11/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Summer Art Dayz: Funky Zen Doodle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/27/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Summer Art Dayz: HiP WASHi Tape Peace Sign. . . . . . . . 7/25/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Summer Art Dayz: Layered Multmedia Canvas . . . . . . . . 6/13/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Summer Art Dayz: Melted Bead Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/28/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Summer Art Dayz: Sparkleball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/11/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Summer Art Dayz: Trendy Modge Podge® Letter. . . . . . . 7/25/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Summer Art Dayz:Magical Sculptures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/13/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sun Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/12/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Supper & Film: 1000 Times Goodnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/25/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Supper & Film: Crash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/23/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Supper & Film: Sunshine Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/29/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Supper & Film: The Theory of Everything. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/27/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Take a Dip into Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/13/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tap into the Wisdom of Your Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The Figure: A Painting & Drawing Workshop. . . . . . . . . 6/21/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Therapeutic Yoga 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/6/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Therapeutic Yoga 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/10/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ViewFinders Photography Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/17/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Volunteer Appreciation Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/26/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Watercolor: Splashdown! 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/5/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Watercolor: Splashdown! 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/9/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Watercolor: Splashdown! 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/21/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Watercolor: Toes in the Water 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/3/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Watercolor: Toes in the Water 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/7/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Watercolor: Toes in the Water 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/19/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wild Women Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/24/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Women’s Retreat for Cancer Survivors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/11/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
World Labyrinth Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/7/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Yoga Nidra 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/21/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Yoga Nidra 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/18/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Yoga Nidra 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/13/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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May–Aug 2016
Important Dates to Remember
Mark these events on your calendar!
May 7 World Labyrinth Day
May 11 EarthMatters: Self-Watering Containers
May 21 Build an Indoor Fairy House
Womanspace offers programs for
women, men and children
June 3–5 40th Annual Glitzy Garage Sale
June 8 Singing Bowls Sound Immersion
June 10 “Ethereal” Art Exhibit Opens
June 11 Women’s Retreat for Cancer Survivors
to enhance body, mind and spirit,
with a focus in the creative arts,
holistic health, interfaith exploration,
and environmental stewardship.
June 24–26 Wild Women Retreat
July 9 Build a Fairy House in the Forest & Magical Fairy Lantern
July 16 8th Annual Fairy Festival
July 22 Passport to the Arts Preview Exhibit Opens
August 6 Passport to the Arts: Artscursion to Georgia O’Keeffe’s Southwest
August 12 Star Student & Teacher Art Show Opens
August 18 Outdoor Movie: Turner & Hooch
August 26 Volunteer Appreciation Party
October LUNAFEST Film Festival

Summer Your Guide - This Is Womanspace!

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