GUIDED EXPRESSION WITH ARK, Mondays and Wednesdays, July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 3:00-5:00 p.m. $102, including materials. Advance registration required. Class meets in the lower gallery of the Arts Center. Minimum enrollment: 8. Maximum: 10. | This three-week course led by multi-media artist and Arts Center Gallerist ARK focuses on the exploration of self through a variety of techniques borrowed from art therapy. (Note: ARK is a student of art therapy techniques but is not a licensed art therapist). Beneficial for artists at all levels, in all media, seeking to ease the stress of daily life and rediscover a peaceful sense of play. Participants will have opportunities to experiment with watercolor, oil/chalk pastels, acrylics, and collage materials. Must be 18+. REGISTER at artscentersp.org (click on CLASSES).1

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Drop-in Community Writing with Derek Liebertz and Heather Milton, Mondays 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the Arts Center.The Arts Center is offering a positive, welcoming space for writers of all levels and interests to meet and work toward their individual goals in a community setting. Free.How it works:The host will lead 10 minutes or so of light chat, intros, speaking about goals, etc., and an optional prompt to work toward or consider during writing.The next hour is given to focused writing.After that we will engage in a few minutes of debriefing and relaxation wherein everyone is free to share the triumphs and frustrations of their writing process (Trust the process.)This is a place where everyone should leave feeling great about taking time to work on their craft. May we all feel energized to continue doing so.Free, with donations to the Arts Center encouraged.

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