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Presenter: Sue
Melanson
Title of Workshop: "Shamanic Journey Work"
Description: Shamanism is the age-old practice of traveling in
spirit form to other realms of reality, meeting allies, power animals
and teachers there, and working spiritually to foster well-being for
self, others and the planet. Sue
will guide participants through several shamanic journeys, and we will
share whatever insights we gain from our journeys.
The percussive beat of drumming will assist the participants on
their journeys. Not
everyone is able to journey on his or her first try, but this workshop
may open up a whole new meditative experience.
Sue began her training right here in Hiram, with a wonderful teacher who
resonated with the Native American tradition and used the principals of
Michael Harner’s “Core Shamanism”.
(Reference: “The Way of the Shaman” by Michael Harner).
She continued her training with Dr. Larry Peters whose emphasis
was on an ancient Tibetan belief system called Tamang.
In 2006, she traveled to Nepal to be initiated as a shaman by
Aama Bombo, a member of the Council of the Thirteen Indigenous
Grandmothers. Since then,
she has expanded her horizons with David Corbin and Nan Moss of the
Foundation for Shamanic Studies.
Materials: Participants should bring a blanket, small pillow, eye
covering (bandanna, eye pillow or the like), drum or rattle (if you have
one, notebook and pen, and a sacred object for our altar (you will get
it back at the end of the workshop).
Presenter:
Jennifer Pettit. (New Country School teacher, and musician)
Title of Workshop: "Wellness
Drumming Circle"
Description: No more
holding back. It’s time for you to let loose and have some fun! All
are welcome, regardless of experience, to take part in the healing power
of drumming. Group drumming
brings people together; creating a sense of unity, communication,
inspiration, and fun! Drum
circles have been proven to provide stress reduction, exercise, life
enhancement and self-reflection. No
musical talent is needed, just the desire to discover your natural
rhythm while connecting with the rhythms of others. Drums have a
powerful way of making a woman feel fearless, confident and energized.
Join us in this fun-filled, interactive workshop and discover your
natural rhythm!
Materials: Bring your own drum if you have one (some will be
available to use)
Presenter: Mary
Lou Moulton
Title of Workshop: "Watercolor Mono-Prints"
Description: Experience the results and free your inhibitions
with watercolor printing. Using
watercolors and aquarelle crayons on a Kevlar or Lucite plate, workshop
participants will create a print on wet watercolor paper in a
step-by-step process, which includes layering and drying the image in
sequential steps. This
medium allows the ultimate in free flowing design and brilliance of
color.
Materials: Watercolor paper, as well as a brush of choice.
Presenter:
Eliza Burdett
Title of Workshop: "Beginning Knitting Workshop"
Description: This is an introductory knitting class.
We will be working on a simple project that will introduce basic
concepts such as casting on basic knit stitch, increasing and
decreasing. Students will
be making modular squares that can be combined to make a scarf, baby
blanket etc. (or used as coasters if you run out of steam!)
Materials Fee: $20 materials fee includes yarn, needles, pattern
and instructions to take home.
Presenter:
Judy Hodgdon
Title of Workshop: "The Creative You"
Description: Stamping, Card making, Die cuts for Scrap booking,
Tags with Embellishments
Materials Fee: There will be a cost per card, die cut, or
stamping, depending upon how many cards you want to make!
Presenter:
Winter Robinson
Title of Workshop: "Practical Wisdom"
Description: This seminar opens doors to the new bodies of
thought, time-tested spiritual practices, and pioneering group methods
that I find to be powerful inspirations to understanding and action.
“Reconnecting to our intuition; Soul talk: who/what are the voices
(thoughts) in our mind? What
is guidance? How do we know? Influenced
by external/governed by the internal… how do we choose?
Trusting intuition to lead us.”
Materials: Please bring a journal to write in.
Presenter: Wanda J. Barboza, CHTP,
Reiki Master, CEMP/S
Title of Workshop: "Exploring and Experiencing Our Spiritual
Nature"
Description: Being a woman inherently brings with it an intuitive
nature, a compassionate & loving nature, a nurturing nature, and
more. It is said to be our
feminine side. Then as we
begin to consciously walk our spiritual path, we see it is actually our
spiritual nature that we are recognizing.
Join me in this workshop where I invite you to go within to explore
& experience your spiritual nature through various experiential
methods such as prayer, guided meditation, the act of vocalizing
thoughts, song, movement, visualization, and energy-based techniques.
Wanda has been practicing energy-based complimentary therapies since
1995. She is formally
trained in Healing Touch, Reiki and Transform Your Life through Energy
Medicine. She lives in
Limerick, Maine, and in addition to a private practice, she teaches
workshops and classes bringing knowledge, experience, and compassion to
each student and client journey to wholeness.
She specializes in helping them achieve spiritual balance as they
empower themselves, and transform their own lives.
A primary focus is on healing the spirit and teaching self-care
with emphasis on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wholeness.
Stress, surgery, chronic illness, life threatening illnesses,
grief & loss, depression, and anxiety are just some of the
conditions of life that can be aided.
Materials Fee: None
Presenter:
Leslee Hartwell
Title of Workshop: "Yamana Body Rolling and Yoga"
Description: The first half of the workshop will use the body
therapy of YBR (developed by a yoga teacher) as a tool to loosen tight
muscles. Once your body is
prepared, 45 minutes of traditional yoga poses will be practiced.
Materials Fee: None.
Presenter:
Rachael Conner
Title of Workshop: "Antique Beaded Flowers"
Description: Introduction
to the Victorian art of beaded flowers.
Make 2 to 4 flowers in a range of colors, sizes and types.
Fun and easy, the workshop has an $8 kit fee that includes beads,
wire, floral tape and instructions.
Materials Fee: $8.00
for Bead Kit.
Presenter:
Jan Winsor
Title of Workshop: "Knitting with Roving"
Description: Work
with un-spun wool roving to knit a scarf approximately 60” or shorter,
if desired.
Materials Fee: $15.00
Kit which will contain everything needed for this workshop.
Presenter:
Kathy Polhemus
Title of Workshop: "Discover the Curative Power of Stones"
Description: Participants will learn about the history and
curative power of various precious stones, and be invited to design a
unique pair of sterling silver earrings with stones of your choice.
Kathy of Coyote Moon Designs Inc. has been making unique stone jewelry
for almost 5 years from her home in North Sebago.
Her earring designs are currently available at Sweet Laurel in
Naples, and Sally’s Pantry in Waterford.
She is happy to share the design, beauty and power of the stones
with you!
Materials Fee: $10.00
Presenter:
Molly Nelson
Title of Workshop: "Empowering Our Youth through Global
Awareness"
Description: Help a child learn that everything is possible!
Molly Nelson, home-schooling parent, farmer, adventurer, will get you
all fired up about assisting a child friend with attaining their far-out
dreams. This workshop is
about experiential education, empowerment of youth and global awareness.
Materials Fee: None
Presenter:
Molly Nelson
Title of Workshop: "Outdoor Survival"
Description: Learn how to survive outdoors with nothing but the
suit your Mother gave you! Please
bring a sturdy carving knife, sharp pencil, a notebook and a sense of
adventure!
Materials: Notebook, pencil and a good sharp carving knife.
Presenter: Janet Conner
Title of Workshop: "Folk Art & Rug Hooking"
Description: Learn the sequence and procedure of rug hooking,
from start to finish. We
will briefly discuss the history and tradition of primitive rug hooking,
learn about finding and preparing materials, and research sources for
design inspiration. Your
rug hooking kit will include everything needed: hook, instructions,
design suggestions, binding, burlap, hoop, and a selection of
one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand dyed wools.
Materials Fee: Students will select and purchase a kit from an
assortment the teacher has designed and created, ranging in price from
$31-$46. Kit includes hook, fabric, and burlap foundation.
*Students will want to bring a good sharp pair of scissors to class.
Presenter:
Janet Conner
Title of Workshop: "Folk Art Penny Rugs"
Description: These are simple appliquéd shapes of felted wool
fabrics layered to create simple folk art patterns and designs.
Each shape is embroidered in place using a blanket stitch around
its borders. Penny Rugs are
so named, because one of the commonest designs is small circles layered
onto one another. Seldom
actually used as rugs, these wool appliqués can be used as table mats,
or wall hangings. Small
projects could include a scissors case, or an eyeglass case, pincushion
or little bag.
Materials Fee: $25 to cover cost of wools, embroidery thread
& interfacing.
*Students will want to bring a good sharp pair of fabric scissors to
class.
Presenter:
Brenda Surabian
Title of Workshop: "Kayaking"
Description: Enjoy a slow trip down the Saco river or in
Brownfield Bog, depending on water levels, with an experienced river
guide.
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Materials: Bring your Kayak and cold weather paddling
gear. Instructor may have some extra gear, contact WHW chairperson
to ask about availability.
Presenter:
Lindsay Bushnell
Title of Workshop: "Belly Casting"
Description: Create a plaster cast of your pregnant or
non-pregnant belly in this freeing and empowering workshop. Lindsay is a certified professional midwife in the area.
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Materials:
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