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yourguide
winter 2015
Inside this issue:
Spring Luncheon: p. 2
WomanFest 2015 p. 6
Spain Trip p. 12
NEW! Yoga Classes pp. 16–17
NEW! Foam Rolling p. 18
NEW! Nia Classes p. 18
NEW! Art Classes pp. 20–26
Nicole Hollander Workshop p. 24
Claywork Classes pp. 27–29
Connecting, empowering, creating and transforming our world —
one woman at a time.
Calendar
presents:
2015 WOMANSPACE SPRING LUNCHEON
Saturday, April 25 • 11am-2pm
Franchesco’s Ristorante, Rockford
To register, contact: 815-877-0118 • womanspace-rockford.org
Join us for an entertaining afternoon of
laughter and friendship and enjoy outspoken
feminist cartoonist Nicole Hollander.
She will share humorous stories from
macro-economics to stretch marks, from
foreign policy to kitty litter, and how she
went from angsty young artist to socially
conscious cartoonist.
This delightful event also includes a tasty
meal, a raffle of exclusive prize packages,
$10 mystery gifts and the 19th
Annual Womanspirit Award.
$50/person
$360/table of 8
$45/person early bird
(postmarked by April 6)
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Hours
Offices open Mon.–Thurs., 9:00a–5:00p; open evening and weekends
when programs are scheduled. 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, galleries, 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
Spring Luncheon 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Staff Notes, Board of Directors,
Community Advisory Council, Consultants & Staff . . . 4
WomanFest 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9
Lunch & Learn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11
Travel to Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Interest Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Supper & Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bookwoman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Yoga Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17
Foam Rolling & Nia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Studios & Art Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Art Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–26
Clay & Pottery Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27–29
Open Studio Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Member Card Perks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–34
Calendars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–36
Volunteer Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Labyrinth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Womanspace reserves the right to use photographic images
taken at programs, events and classes for promotional purposes.
On the cover:
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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Location
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To Beloit
Top photo – Group gathers in early 1990s to bless the space for the future Lilly Garden.
Bottom photo – Dancing to the Tahitian rythm at Passport to the Arts 2014.
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
info@womanspace-rockford.org
815-877-0118 • womanspace-rockford.org
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Staff Notes
As many of you may know, we are very reluctantly saying goodbye to
our beloved Program Coordinator, Pat Bonavia, as she moves on to the
next chapter in her life, as a sun-loving beach babe in Sarasota, FL. We
are grateful, however, to have found Pat’s replacement in Julie Maffei,
who we are certain will do a spectacular job! We wanted to share some
of their thoughts as they move through this period of transformation:
PAT, how long have you been involved with
Womanspace? Almost 30 years. I was contacted by
Board of Directors
President — Colleen McDonald, Occupational Therapist, Rockford Public Schools
Vice President — Holly Hanson, President, Owner, & Licensed Professional
Business Coach, The Business Edge, Inc.
Secretary — Kathleen Flanagan, President & Executive Consultant,
Leadership Communication, Inc.
Treasurer — Lisa Roche Berlage, Senior Wealth Financial Advisor, Vanguard
Kim Kaufman, V.P. Regional Treasury Management Sales Manager, Heartland Financial
someone (tho I can’t remember who!) to serve on what
Kristin Kofoed, Graphic Designer & Owner, White Leaf Creative
was then the marketing/fundraising committee. I obliged
Susan Lee, Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Rockford Memorial Hospital
— and was instantly hooked on the place!
Chrissy Stanfa, Co-owner, St. Burns’ StageHands
What is your favorite memory here? I’ve made many
wonderful memories over 30 years, but one that stands out to me is the first
“Reach for the Arts” event, which has since transformed into Passport to the Arts.
Connie Wenger, Financial Analyst
Ex Officio — Elaine Hirschenberger, SSSF, Executive Director
That first year was so fun because everyone got a piece of art! The anticipation
Consultants
of what you were going to get was thrilling and everyone had a blast. But, like
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.
I said, there have been thousands of incredible memories.
What will you miss most about Womanspace? Definitely the people. I’ll
miss working with an incredibly fun, positive and healthy staff, as well as our
great group of enthusiastic, hard-working volunteers.
What are you looking forward to in Florida? Well, with temperatures in
the teens here in Illinois, I’d of course have to say the warmer weather! But,
the best part will be being closer to my family. I have two sisters, a sister-in-law
and mother-in-law who live in Florida and I’m looking forward to spending
lots of time with them.
When will you be back next?! I’m hoping to be back as often as possible,
but I’ll be back for sure in late March before we take off for the glorious
Womanspace trip to Spain, which I’m really looking forward to! Nine days in
five beautiful Spanish cities with fabulous travel companions! (FYI there are
still spots available if anyone would like to join the fun! See pg. 12)
And JULIE, how long have you been involved with
Womanspace? Since 2008, when I attended one of
Dorothy’s Supper & Film discussions. Then, I joined Pat
Bonavia’s weekly walking group, which was awesome. We
walked many miles together! I also ended up joining the
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
The Community Advisory Council serves as a sounding board for Womanspace
regarding its image, programs, service and leadership within the Rockford community.
The council is ordinarily called together as a group twice a year; individual members
also offer their expertise and insights to Womanspace as requested.
Lynn Andreini
David Boccignone
Elaine Breck
Beverly Ashley Broyles
Judge Rosemary Collins
Rebecca Cook Kendall
Judy Emerson
Karen Girardy
Sue Grans
Susan Hansen
Ruth Little
Barbara McNamara
Sue Mroz
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
Grounds Committee, which has been a great experience.
What kept you coming back? The people here are wonderful. They are
caring and open and energetic. I also fell in love with the whole campus. It’s
so peaceful and beautiful. Working on the grounds never seems like work.
What are you looking forward to in working at Womanspace? I’m
most looking forward to being here more often and enjoying the campus
and the people. The staff is full of enthusiasm and I’m excited to be part of
the new and fresh things that are happening here.
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Elaine
Hirschenberger
Executive
Director
Cherie Heck
Volunteer/
Development
Coordinator
Liz Kulevich
Hiemstra
Marketing/
Development
Coordinator
Pat Lai
Graphic Designer/
Office Coordinator
See pg. 33 for registration policy.
Film & Discussion: Fabulous Fashionistas
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This Cutting Edge documentary
explores the art of ageing with six
extraordinary women who have
an average age of 80, and who
are determined to look fabulous,
have fun and redefine old age.
A recent article stated the following, “… there are moral rules governing the clothes
we wear, especially as we age. Short skirts, low necks and even sleeveless dresses
are taboo, presumably on the grounds that the older female body is so repellent
that it should be kept under wraps.”
Wouldn’t it be great not to give a darn about what fashion dictates and just dress
to suit yourself all of the time? Get introduced to some very fun, healthy women
who can certainly model that type of behavior and it may even change the way
you think about your closet!
Connie Wenger retired from a 22-year career in corporate America
and spent a few years exploring her options. She volunteers for
several non-profits, is on the Womanspace Board, ran for local
public office, served in the Peace Corps, and enjoys spending time
with her grandchildren!
Date: January 13 (Register by Jan. 12)
Time: Tuesday, 6:30–8:00p
Facilitator: Connie Wenger
Location: William Reif Gallery
Fee: Regular $15 Member $10
Programs
Creating Stories and Sharing Lives –
A Community Based Writing Class WK14-10
Everyone has a story to tell. This class is based on
turning autobiographical material into original
writing through personal essay, memoir, short
stories, or poetry. Whether you are a published
writer, have work in progress, or have only thought
about writing, you are welcome to join in. Come
learn how to open a window into your world with your own unique voice. Learn
new ways to spark your creativity, find inspiration, and connect to the spiritual
aspect of your writing. Enjoy the focus and support of creating in community.
Deborah Gaines is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer who fulfilled her lifelong
dream of becoming a writer. She earned an MFA in Writing &
Consciousness from the California Institute of Integral Studies,
moved back to the cornfields she grew up with, and continued
her career in funeral service. It is her passion in caring for
the dead, her observant eye on the living, and her spiritual
connection to corn that create the influence for her writing. She
is currently working on a multi-genre memoir, using her own life as a microcosm to
create a layered look at society’s fascination with and avoidance of death.
Date: Jan. 19, Feb. 2, 16, Mar. 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27 (Register by Jan. 14)
Time: Mondays, 6:00–8:00p
Facilitator: Deborah Gaines, MFA
Fee: Regular $120; $135 (after Jan. 10)
Member $100; $120 (after Jan. 10)
Want your gifts magnified one hundred-fold?
Your gift to Womanspace keeps on giving to others in hundreds of ways.
Like ripples in a pond, your gift reaches out to help women, men, and
families throughout our community.
Every time Womanspace helps a woman to feel more connected,
more empowered, more creative. . . . she becomes more aware,
more responsive to the needs of others, more caring, more giving,
more consciously engaged with her family, her neighbors,
her community, and the world.
Has Womanspace been a place that has supported and nurtured you?
Maybe this is the time to recycle that caring support with
a gift to Womanspace that extends the same development
opportunities to others.
Giving options you may want to consider:
•Give to the Annual Fund each year
•Set up recurring 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) account
•Donate a life insurance policy you no longer need
•Transfer appreciated investment assets,
without paying capital gains taxes
For more information on how you can give, contact Development Committee Chair,
Kathy Flanagan at 312-659-2789 or kathywomanspace@aol.com
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Programs See pg. 33 for registration policy.
Beginning/Re-Engaging Meditation
W manFest2015
Be a Friend...Bring a Friend!
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
7:00–8:30 am
Free Breakfast buffet and program
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Rockford
•Enjoy inspirational stories that reveal the connecting,
empowering, and transforming influence of Womanspace.
•Make new friends and strengthen your
community connections.
Who does the “inviting” to this free,
“invitation-only” event?
•YOU do! Invite your friends, neighbors, business
associates, club members or other contacts who
believe in the importance of women in our world
•Invite men and women who don’t yet know much
about Womanspace
•Invite leaders of community organizations, churches
and clubs, both men and women
Can I come, too? Of course!
•Womanspace members who register one or more
non-member guests are welcome to attend.
•A limited number of spaces are also available for
Womanspace volunteers who are willing to help
prepare for and welcome our guests.
For information, to register and/or to volunteer,
contact Kathy Flanagan at 312-659-2789,
or e-mail KathyWomanspace@aol.com
Sponsored by:
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Meditation is the practice and process of paying
attention and focusing your awareness. This class
is for the person wanting to learn this process or
re-engage after slipping out of a regular practice.
Whether you’re seeking greater focus to get your
job done more efficiently, 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
do this in a sitting position on the floor or in a chair.
Dr. Shiraz Tata came to the US from India to obtain a
doctorate in Counseling Psychology from SIU-C and then
moved 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 and dialogues on diversity and all topics multicultural. She also enjoys
teaching mindfulness and meditation classes.
Date: Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17, April 21 (Register by Jan. 17)
Time: Tuesday, 9:00–10:00a
Facilitator: Dr. Shiraz Tata
Location: Media Room
Archetypes and Art
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King, Queen, Lover,
Warrior, Magician
— all are symbolic
archetypes used crossculturally in myth and
storytelling. Carl Jung gave us new understanding of the conscious and unconscious
in the early 20th century, suggesting the existence of universal forms (archetypes)
that channel experiences and emotions. This results in recognizable and typical
patterns of behavior. Art complements this theory by making these energy patterns
concrete and tangible. We will focus on the four archetypal patterns above and link
them to an art form to gain a new connection to the internal self and create a road
map for living life.
Kathy Cox is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at
Connections Therapy Center and has 30 years experience
in the mental health field. Her approach is a combination of
cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive therapy. Kathy
provides tools to help clients connect to feelings, gain selfempowerment, and create solutions for transformation.
Time: Thursday, 6:00–9:00p
Facilitator: Kathy Cox
Programs
Film & Discussion: Food Patriots WK14-13
Soup Kitchen at Emmanuel Lutheran
Touched by their son’s battle with a food borne
super bug, filmmakers Jeff & Jennifer Spitz
document their family’s struggle to raise backyard
chickens, grow food, and transform into Food
Patriots. This film looks at changes in purchasing,
growing and eating better food from the view of
a Chicago suburban family. Their journey takes you across Northern Illinois and
Southern Wisconsin and introduces you to many ways that communities have been
uniting efforts to educate, grow better food and look at food differently. One of
the great messages of the film is that it is not an all-or-nothing choice. Even small
changes can have a positive impact on your life and health.
Do you want to help make a difference? Are you
interested in helping prepare a meal for the hungry
at Mission House Soup Kitchen, serving around 200
meals to people in need? It is very rewarding to
hear a warm “thank you” accompanied by a smile
just because you did something as simple as serving
a person a plate of food. This is not just another community service but a reality
check! If you are interested in helping, please call Kay Strand at 815-397-9220 or
e-mail KStrand4@aol.com.
Amanda Kirchner is the business development manager for a local software company
in Rockford. She serves as a member of the Womanspace Program Committee and
is very active with several major fundraising events including LUNAFEST. When not
working, she is an avid reader, loves to decorate and is taking numerous classes to
develop her creativity. She loves to learn and stay up-to-date on current events both
on a local and national level.
Date: February 22 (Please contact Kay Strand to register)
Time: Sunday, 9:30–1:30p
Facilitator: Kay Strand
Location: 920 3rd Avenue, Rockford
Fee: Elbow Grease, a Smile, Friendliness!
Date: February 12 (Register by Feb. 10)
Facilitator: Amanda Kirchner
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Programs See pg. 33 for registration policy.
Film & Discussion: Girl Rising
Spring Equinox Celebration
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Open to girls 12 and older. This amazing movie
tells the stories of nine girls from different parts of the
world who face arranged marriages, child slavery, and
other heartbreaking injustices. Despite these obstacles,
the brave girls offer hope and inspiration. By getting
an education, they’re able to break barriers and create
change. Each girl’s story was written by a renowned writer
from her native country. Narrators include some of our
favorite actors: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Selena
Gomez, Cate Blanchett, Freida Pinto, and Kerry Washington.
Ruth Ora Jackson, MS, ND, CNHP, has a doctorate in
Naturopathic Medicine and offers psychological and health
counseling in her private practice. A member of Womanspace
for over 25 years, Ruth has been president of the board and
received the Womanspirit Founders Award.
Date: March 3 (Register by Feb. 26)
Facilitator: Ruth Ora Jackson
Nerdy Optometrist Cooks Fish!
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Doug Shumaker, a self-proclaimed nerdy optometrist by day,
started cooking at age ten, naively accepting the challenge
from his exasperated mother, “If you don’t like what I cook,
you can cook for yourself!” Cooking for himself became a
necessity and part creative joy. After changing the classic
recipe for oatmeal cookies to suit his personal tastes, the myth
of “cooking is hard” was shattered, and he was hooked. He has published the book
Chicks Dig Guys Who Cook.
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The spring equinox is one of the four great
solar festivals of the year. Day and night are
equal, poised and balanced, but about to tip
over on the side of light. The spring equinox
is sacred to dawn, youth, the morning star
and the east. Winter is finally over and spring
beginning to show signs of returning. It’s a time to celebrate rebirth and growth.
You will not want to miss this celebration!
Sallyann Roberts, MSW is
experienced in a variety
of therapies and believes
in living life with openness
and authenticity, despite
obstacles.
Lisa Novak is executive director of Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center and is a
member of Womanspace.
Tabitha Benson is a Montessori Teacher in the Rockford Public Schools, is
passionate about teaching, and loves planning ritual, storytelling, and co-leading
the monthly Breathe service at Emmanuel Lutheran.
Doug is making a second appearance (by request
of those who attended last time) and is going to
prepare one of his favorite dishes….FISH! Many
people may find the idea of cooking fish at home
a little intimidating; however, with a little practice,
you can learn to make delicious fish every time.
Doug will walk you through the steps to fix a flavorful, healthy fish entrée and
then you will get to enjoy sampling the end product! You will find yourself cooking
and enjoying fish much more often! Doug’s knowledge and presentation style will
have you walking away with a new-found confidence and a smile on your face.
Date: March 4 (Register by Feb. 26)
Time: Wednesday, 6:30–8:00p
Facilitator: Dr. Douglas Shumaker
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Date: March 19 (Register by March 18)
Facilitators: Sallyann Roberts, Lisa Novak & Tabitha Benson
Fee: Freewill Offering
What Was Said & What We Heard
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Many of us follow an inner script that was
primarily written by others and tends to
contain many negative messages. Most of these
messages were learned when we were young
and impressionable children. Those messages
often get in the way of meaningful and sometimes important conversations and
relationships – often with people we care the most about.
Well, we’re not kids anymore and we have the ability to rewrite the script and enjoy
a healthier communication style and self-concept. Join Shiraz as she shares some of
the most common messages we tell ourselves and tips for rewriting those scripts.
Dr. Shiraz Tata came to the US from India to obtain a doctorate in
Counseling Psychology from SIU-C and then moved 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 and dialogues
on diversity and all topics multicultural. She also enjoys teaching mindfulness and
meditation classes.
Date: April 7 (Register by April 2)
Facilitator: Dr. Shiraz Tata
Retreat: Day of Silence & Mindfulness
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Is it time to “stop the train” and get
off for a much needed respite? Do
you long to have some space in your
life to “just be”…to look inward and get
back in touch with you are? Create
your own day of silence and reflection
and at the same time open up your creative channel and then take advantage of
some mini-pampering. Time for the following activities/ opportunities will be
available on this Sunday:
• Meditation
• Painting
• Journaling,
• Art journaling
Film & Discussion: The Intouchables
Time: Sunday, 11:00a–5:00p
Facilitator: Womanspace Staff
Location: Womanspace Campus
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An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and
human possibility, The Intouchables has broken box office
records in its native France and across Europe. Based
on a true story of friendship between a handicapped
millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con
caretaker (Omar Sy), The Intouchables depicts an unlikely
camaraderie rooted in honesty and humor between two
individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have
nothing in common. French with subtitles.
Carol is a retired teacher, past President
of Womanspace and avid traveler, reader
and film aficionado. With a Masters Degree
in Education for the Gifted & Talented, she
taught gifted students grades 2–6 for 20 years
in Rockford, Batavia and Woodstock.
• Walking the gardens and labyrinth
• Reading
Your fee includes a noon meal and basic art supplies.
There can also be reflexology, raindrop therapy, Reiki
sessions and massage sessions available for an extra
charge if scheduled in advance. Details will be available
in Intertwinings.
Programs
Pat Lai, BFA, has over 25 years of graphic design experience. She is currently
Graphic Designer/Office Coordinator at Womanspace. Pat has enjoyed watching
foreign films since the 80s!
Time: Wednesday, 6:00–8:00p
Facilitator: Carol Valaitis & Pat Lai
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Lunch & Learns
Join us for noontime conversation. Bring a sack lunch. Class minimum of 4 required by preceding Monday.
Most of these programs meet in the William Reif Gallery. These programs are sponsored by:
Foods That Heal & Foods That Debilitate the Body
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Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said,
“Let food be your medicine, and medicine
your food.” This L&L will help you do just
that. Learn what foods regulate blood
pressure, balance insulin, relieve pain and
protect immune system from colds and
flu. Prescription medications all have side
effects, some of which
weaken the body.
Ruth Ora Jackson, MS, ND, CNHP, has a doctorate in
Naturopathic Medicine and offers psychological and health
counseling in her private practice. A member of Womanspace
for over 25 years, Ruth has been president of the board and
received the Womanspirit Founders Award.
Time: Wednesday, Noon–1:00p
Facilitator: Ruth Ora Jackson, MS, ND, CNHP
Avoiding Travel Horrors
LL14-8
Are you planning a trip and not
sure of how to go about it? Are
you making your first or fourth
International Trip and want to
make sure you don’t end up in
a non-English speaking country
without a clue of how to get to
your hotel? Are you wondering
whether you should get trip
insurance? Should you use a travel
agent; what’s the best seat to try to get on the plane, the best time of year to travel
to a specific destination? What airlines should you avoid; is using a tour is the best
alternative? If you have had any of these questions or more, you will want to attend
this very informative Lunch and Learn and get your questions answered by Jan,
who has experienced it all! She will talk about what is usually included in a trip,
what your responsibility is, what documentation is needed; She will discuss pros
and cons of using a tour, what to expect on a cruise, travel insurance, baggage
guidelines, single supplements, solo traveling. You will be able to plan your next
trip with a greater level of confidence and knowledge!
As part of a 5th grade Geography assignment, Jan Heuer was
ask 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 this and more in over thirty years
of travel. Her travel adventures and experiences have provided
a wealth of information, which she will share with the group. She is a former teacher
who now spends time as a docent at Anderson Gardens, and Laurent House.
Facilitator: Jan Heuer
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Facebook…Q & A with Liz
Lunch & Learns
Hermitage Retreating 101
LL14-9
LL14-10
We want to keep up with friends
and family, but sometimes lack
the confidence or knowledge of
how to make use of the world’s
fastest growing communication tool,
Facebook! If you have resisted using
it or just get confused about some
of the options and tools with this very comprehensive (and some say fun) way of
staying in touch, you will want to come to this very informative Q & A on Facebook.
Bring your questions and your lunch. Gain a greater level of
confidence in the very popular social medium.
Did you know that within several hours of
Rockford, there are three Retreat Centers that
you can “escape to” and experience a type of
solitude and silence so rarely experienced in
our daily lives? Today, more people are going
on retreat than ever before. They come from all
backgrounds and age ranges. What they have in common is a desire for silence,
solitude and reflection. These desires are innate to the human condition and are
not bound by a particular time, religion or set of beliefs. Join us to meet and learn
from Sister Julia Bathon as she talks about the retreat experience, the benefits of
solitude and how to prepare for a three-day stay.
Liz Kulevich Hiemstra is the marketing coordinator at
Womanspace. In her spare time she and her husband maintain
a five-acre farmette complete with dogs, cats, chickens, and a
fishpond. She is also an aspiring flower and produce farmer.
Sr. Julia Marie Bathon, OSF is a Franciscan Sister of Our Lady
of Perpetual Help from St. Louis, MO. She received her Master’s
degree in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University in
Omaha, NE. She is certified in retreat ministry and spiritual
direction ministry and has been providing spiritual direction
for the last 22 years. Currently, she is Executive Director at
Christ in the Wilderness Hermitage Retreat Center in Stockton, IL.
Facilitator: Liz Kulevich Hiemstra
Facilitator: Sr. Julia Bathon, OSF
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Contact Pat Bonavia
for details and fees:
815-519-2419 or
patbonavia@comcast.net
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Seekers
Mindfulness Group
GS14-2
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.
Dates: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20
Facilitator: Elaine Hirschenberger
Fee: Members Only $60
EarthMatters
EM14-5, EM14-6, EM14-7, EM14-8
Whether you are a beginner or extremely active
in the environmental movement, EarthMatters
is an enjoyable, encouraging and educational
experience. It is a place to share information
and to recognize the challenges for improving
our environment. Please join us for our 9th year
of earth mothering! Each month in the William Reif
Gallery, Fiona will host a speaker or activity that will be listed in Intertwinings.
Facilitator: Fiona Fordyce
Fee: Freewill Offering (Register day before; walk-ins welcome)
Womansong Chorale
Interest Groups
MG14-5, MG14-6, MG14-7, MG14-8
Most of the time, we exist in mindlessness, a state of
semi-awareness governed by habit and inattention.
Mindlessness causes us to suffer, probably more than
we’re 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
occurring within oneself as it is happening. Mindfulness
is moment-by-moment awareness. It’s paying attention
without judgment or evaluation. When we’re 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.
Elaine Hirschenberger is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Womanspace
and has years of experience of practicing mindfulness and
attentiveness. She received her degree in English from Alverno
College and pursued further studies in art and design at College
of DuPage, Rockford University and NIU. She is an active
member of School Sisters of Saint Francis, an international
community of women religious based in Milwaukee.
Time: Mondays, Noon–1:30p
Facilitator: Elaine Hirschenberger
Fee: Regular $15 Members $10 (Register by Thursday before class)
WS14-2
Calling singers of all abilities: Womansong
meets for rehearsal and camaraderie under
the direction of Libby Parker. Although the
primary focus is enjoyment and harmony, the
chorale also gives occasional performances
through Womanspace and other local community organizations. If you have always
wanted to be in a chorale, you will want to become part of this group!
Libby Parker was a professional operatic and concert soloist
for 30 years. While living in Seattle, WA, she established and
directed a children’s choir for 5 years. Libby has over 30 years
of experience as voice coach and instructor, helping seasoned
singers over hurdles and developing young voices. She has been a
member of many choruses including the select chorus Camerata
Emanon, and the excellent Unitarian-Universalist Unicantors.
Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: Thursdays, 5:30–6:45p
Director: Elizabeth “Libby” Parker
Location: Cor Mariae Chapel next door to Womanspace
Fee: Regular $80 Members $60 (Register by Feb. 3)
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Supper & Film
Open to all women & men, these gatherings start with supper, followed by the film and then a discussion of the films, characters and
artistry. No Walk-ins. You MUST register by the deadline to be guaranteed a meal!
About Time
Words & Pictures
SF14-5
At the age of 21, Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) discovers he
can travel in time. The night after another unsatisfactory New
Year party, Tim’s father (Bill Nighy) tells his son that the men
in his family have always had the ability to travel through
time. Tim can’t change history, but he can change what
happens and has happened in his own life—so he decides
to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend. Sadly,
that turns out not to be as easy as you might think.
Moving from the Cornwall coast to London to train as a lawyer, Tim finally meets
the beautiful but insecure Mary (Rachel McAdams). They fall in love, and then an
unfortunate time-travel incident means he’s never met her at all. So they meet for
the first time again—and again—but finally, after a lot of cunning time traveling,
he wins her back. (2013) (R)
Date: January 26 (MUST Register by January 22)
Time: Monday, 6:00–9:00p
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Clive Owen is Jack Marcus, an aggressive, gifted, honors
English teacher who preaches the power of the written
– and spoken – word. For a while, he manages to hide
his serious drinking problem that threatens to destroy his
world. When Juliet Binoche’s Dina Delsanto, the new art
teacher, arrives, Marcus is energized, and soon there’s an
open debate in the school about whether words or pictures
have the greater power. It’s a battle between the dominance
of the left and right brain. Delsanto is already an acclaimed abstract artist, but
she no longer paints because of painful, crippling rheumatoid arthritis. But soon
she is forced to paint again when the war between the two teachers becomes a
school-wide event. (2013) (PG-13)
Date: March 23 (MUST Register by March 19)
Magic in the Moonlight
SF14-6
Starring Helen Mirren, produced by Steven Spielberg, Oprah
Winfrey and Julia Blake, and directed by Lasse Hallstrom, this
uplifting story bursts with flavor, passion and heart. When
the chill chef proprietress (Mirren) of a Michelin-starred
French restaurant in southern France gets wind of a culinary
immigrant opening an Indian restaurant just 100 feet from
her own, her icy protests escalate to all-out war between the
two establishments. It’s a celebration of triumph over exile
as these two worlds collide and one young man tried to find the comfort of home
in every pot—wherever he may be. (2014) (PG)
Date: February 23 (MUST Register by Feb. 19)
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SF14-7
SF14-8
In the 1920s, magician Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth) enjoys
widespread acclaim as Chinese conjurer Wei Ling Soo, his
stage persona. As arrogant as he is talented, Stanley despises
claims by phony spiritualists that they can perform real
magic. At the behest of his friend, Stanley travels to the Cote
d’azur mansion of the Catledge family to expose a young
medium named Sophie (Emma Stone). However, Stanley
is left surprised and shaken by evidence that Sophie’s gifts
may be real. (2014) (PG-13)
Date: April 27 (MUST Register by April 23)
Bookwoman
All women are invited to these discussions to share observations, enthusiasm, insights and the pure enjoyment of reading. Walk-ins welcome!
The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott
BW14-3
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Tess, an aspiring seamstress, thinks she’s had an
incredibly lucky break when she is hired by famous
designer Lady Lucile Duff Gordon to be her personal
maid on the Titanic. Once on board, Tess catches the
eye of two men—a kind sailor and an enigmatic Chicago
businessman—who offer differing views of what lies
ahead for her in America. But on the fourth night,
disaster strikes, and amidst the chaos, Tess is one of
the last people allowed on a lifeboat.
Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to “aging out” of the
foster care system. A community service position helping
an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing
keeping Molly out of “juvie” and worse.
The survivors are rescued and taken to New York, but when rumors begin to
circulate about the choices they made, Tess is forced to confront a serious
question. Did Lady Duff Gordon save herself at the expense of others? Torn
between loyalty to Lucile and her growing suspicion that the media’s charges
might be true, Tess must decide whether to stay quiet and keep her fiery
mentor’s good will or face what might be true and forever change her future.
Time: Wednesday, 9:30–11:00a
Facilitator: Pam Lonsway
As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and
memories, Molly learns that she and Vivian aren’t as
different as they seem to be. A young Irish immigrant
orphaned in New York City, Vivian was put on a train
to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose
destinies would be determined by luck and chance.
Molly discovers that she has the power to help Vivian find answers to mysteries that
have haunted her for her entire life – answers that will ultimately free them both.
Rich in detail and epic in scope, Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline is a powerful
novel of upheaval and resilience, of unexpected friendship, and of the secrets we
carry that keep us from finding out who we are
Facilitator: Faye Marcus & Julie Thompson
The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian
BW14-4
When Elizabeth Endicott arrives in Aleppo, Syria, she
has a diploma from Mount Holyoke, a crash course in
nursing, and only the most basic grasp of the Armenian
language. It’s 1915, and Elizabeth has volunteered to help
deliver food and medical aid to refugees of the Armenian
Genocide during the First World War. There she meets
Armen, a young Armenian engineer who has already lost
his wife and infant daughter. After leaving Aleppo and
traveling into Egypt to join the British Army, he begins to
write Elizabeth letters, realizing that he has fallen in love with the wealthy young
American. Years later, their American granddaughter, Laura, embarks on a journey
back through her family’s history, uncovering a story of love, loss—and a wrenching
secret that has been buried for generations.
Facilitator: Julie Thompson
BW14-5
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
BW14-6
The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey
romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters
for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones,
it’s been more useful in communicating grief, mistrust,
and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care
system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her
only connection to the world is through flowers and
their meanings.
Now eighteen and emancipated from the system, Victoria
has nowhere to go and sleeps in a public park, where she plants a small garden of
her own. Soon a local florist discovers her talents, and Victoria realizes she has a
gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But a mysterious
vendor at the flower market has her questioning what’s been missing in her life,
and when she’s forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide
whether it’s worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness.
Facilitator: Becky Olson
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Yoga
Yoga Classes with Keri Knutson
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).
Keri began practicing yoga in 1999. Her journey has included studying the history, lineage, philosophy, and systems of Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar,
and Bikram yoga, focusing on Vinyasa Flow to deepen her own practice. She currently teaches Vinyasa Flow and all level Hatha yoga.
Hatha Vinyasa/Restorative Yoga
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
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.
Vinyasa Flow incorporates the breath
with synchronized movement, allowing
the breath to move the body. This builds
internal heat leading to purification of the
body and aids in the elimination of toxins and waste from the body. Physically, sweat
expels toxins and re-energizes the body. Metaphysically, mentally, and emotionally,
the synchronized breathing relaxes your mind and helps to release any blockages of
energy flow throughout the body. Vinyasa Flow can improve flexibility and strength.
A stronger body, balanced mind, inner focus, mental clarity, and energetic balance
are all happy side effects of a regular yoga practice.
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 YG14-5
Dates: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 (Register by Jan. 7)
Can’t attend
every session?
$15 per class
Session 2 YG14-6
Dates: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 (Register by Feb. 4)
Session 3 YG14-7
Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26 (Register by March 4)
Session 4 YG14-8
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Register by April 1)
Time: Thursdays, 5:30–6:45p in the Media Room
Session 1 YG14-25
Session 2 YG14-26
Can’t attend
every session?
$15 per class
Session 3 YG14-27
Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26 (Register by March 4)
Session 4 YG14-28
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Register by April 1)
Therapeutic Yoga for People with Chronic Conditions
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.
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
Time: Fridays, 10:00–11:00a in the William Reif Gallery
Session 1 YG14-45
Session 2 YG14-46
Session 3 YG14-47
Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27 (Register by Mar. 5)
Session 4 YG14-48
Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24 (Register by April 2)
Can’t attend
every session?
per class fees:
$25 regular
$20 members
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.
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Yoga Nidra
Aroma Flow – Using Essential Oil in Yoga
YG14-60
Yoga Nidra means Yogic sleep; a state of conscious,
deep sleep where we learn to relax consciously.
This Yoga Nidra 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 1 hour of Yoga
Nidra is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep.
Time: Saturday, 10:00–11:30a
Facilitator: Keri Knutson
Love Your Body – Yoga for Girls (9–13 yrs)
Yoga
YG14-62
For Beginner & Intermediates. Enhance your
Yoga practice with Essential oils! Aromatic
oils have been used for thousands of years –
not only for their fragrance, but for culinary,
therapeutic, ritual, and spiritual purposes.
Smell, our most primitive sense, is the only
sense that extends directly into the brain and
is an essential component of our physical and emotional health.
During this workshop, we will learn how to incorporate essential oils into our
daily lives and yoga practice. We will have a brief discussion on the history of
essential oils, their benefits, and other fun facts followed by a physical (gentle)
asana practice during which we will incorporate topical and aromatic application
of a few popular oils.
YG14-61
Girls are experiencing more pressure these days
from multiple sources to dress and look a “certain
way” than ever before. This class is to will help teach
these girls learn to love, accept and appreciate their
body and gain a better understanding of where this
pressure is coming from.
Keri will safely guide participants through a fun upbeat yoga practice, teaching
them to practice Ahimsa – non-harming/non-violence and to love their body
exactly the way they are. They will leave feeling inspired, empowered, strong and
confident in loving their body!
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Bodywork
Foam Rolling Relief
Nia – Dancing & Martial Arts Movements Workout
Myofascial release, also known as foam rolling,
targets the connective tissue that keeps muscles
attached to our bones. Using the foam roller and
our body weight, this exercise helps soften and
stretch the connective tissue giving our body more flexibility. The class will focus
on core stability and balance using the individual’s own weight and the foam rolls
provided. The unique class helps build brain and body connection along with
physical strength and flexibility. Attendees need a mat, comfortable clothing, and
water. 6 inch by 36-inch foam rollers will be provided and for sale.
Nia stands for Neuro-Muscular Integrative Action.
Simply put, Nia is an exhilarating movement and
lifestyle practice. As the first cardio workout to
combine martial arts, dance and healing arts, Nia,
has fundamentally changed lives with its evolutionary
approach to fitness and self-healing in a body. Nia an
internationally acclaimed practice for over 30 years in more than 35 countries, is
based on the science of the body, The Body’s Way. Nia offers a fun, creative pathway
to health and wellbeing, regardless of age or physical ability.
Cathie is an AFAA certified personal trainer and has been practicing for 7 years.
Over 25 years, she has been a practicing nurse and has received a BSN from the
College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN. A native of Rockford, she currently works as a
personal trainer, Zumba instructor, and group fitness instructor in three different
area gyms.
Dee Dee Coogan is a licensed massage therapist who has
practiced in the Rockford area for the past 25 years. She
became a licensed Nia White Belt in July of 2013 and has
enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the body with this new
practice.
Time: Mondays, 10:30–11:30a in the Media Room
Facilitator: Cathie Everson
Time: Wednesdays, Noon–1:00p in the Media Room
Facilitator: Dee Dee Coogan
Session 1 FR14-5 (Register by Jan. 1)
Dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 3 FR14-7 (Register by Feb. 26)
Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Session 1 NIA14-1 (Register by Jan. 6)
Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 3 NIA14-3 (Register by Mar. 3)
Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 2 FR14-6 (Register by Jan. 29)
Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 23
Session 4 FR14-8 (Register by April 2)
Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2 NIA14-2 (Register by Feb. 3)
Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 4 NIA14-4 (Register by Mar. 31)
Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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Gallery & Art Studios
The William Reif Gallery, in our main building, is our premier art gallery and
meeting space. In 2013, this space, formerly known as the Fountain View Room, was
renamed in honor of Bill, a major Womanspace benefactor.
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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 gallery@womanspace-rockford.org. The Gallery Committee
reviews new artists and reserves the right to decide on displaying their work at any time.
New Dimensions Studio, the heart and home of Womanspace arts education,
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 the Publications page on our
web site for dates & times.
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 have increased the number and type of clay classes we offer. 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
Dorothy Bock: Coming Full Circle Jan. 9–Mar. 8, 2015
Opening reception Friday, January 9, 5:30–7:00p
Dorothy Bock’s one-woman show features large paintings from the past
10 years and smaller works to the present. In this show, the themes are all
inspired by nature, people and the arts.
Words & Pictures March 13–May 9, 2015
Opening sale Friday, March 13, 5:30–7:00p
Featuring works by multiple artists in a variety of media, pairing poetry and
visuals for a powerful effect.
Star Student & Teacher Show May 15–July 5, 2015
Opening reception Friday, May 15, 5:30–7:00p
Womanspace students and teachers will show their work made between
Summer 2014 through April 2015. 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
Rockford Art Guild & Womanspace
The mission of the Rockford Art Guild (RAG) is to promote, exhibit, and preserve visual art, focusing on education
and creative exploration. Dee Santorini, president of RAG, has teamed up with Womanspace to introduce three of her
Guild members to the Womanspace community! Dee, along with Raymond Schulz, Cristi Hopp Kniess, and Kristie Marsala,
taught a number of new classes last fall and will continue in this winter session. Along with the new presenters are added days
and times, so if you are looking for an evening or Saturday class, you will probably find one that will fit your schedule. We are
pleased to have this opportunity and hope to see you at many of these new and exciting classes!
Drawing Classes with Raymond Schulz
Raymond 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.
Pen & Ink Drawing
Dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10 (Feb. 5)
Time: Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00p
Location: New Dimensions Upper Studio
DW14-4
Did you know that pastel drawings from the
16th Century exist today, as fresh and alive as
the day they were painted? Have fun learning
about this amazing media and how to use it.
Students will be instructed on how to shade,
texture, blend, and layer while working on
landscapes, still lifes and non-objective art.
Students should bring a 14” x 17” or larger drawing pad of paper.
Dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 (Register by Feb. 9)
Time: Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00p
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Kristie studied Graphic Design at Columbia College Chicago and
has a BA in art. She followed her passion to teach and became
a certified art teacher. Kris has taught elementary art and is
now looking forward to sharing her passion at Womanspace.
She enjoys all levels of artists who want to have fun creating art.
Printmaking
DW14-3
This class will introduce students to 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. Students should
bring a 14” x 17” or larger drawing pad of paper.
Fun with Pastels
Art Classes with Kristie Marsala
DW14-5
Students will create a design sketch, and use this sketch
as a repetitive pattern. Students will see this pattern
expand over time and progress with colors and shapes.
The class will discuss design and color and how to use
them effectively. You will have the opportunity to progress
through different printing techniques completing a
number of projects that are both useful and decorative.
A very fun and rewarding class!
Times: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 (Register by March 12)
Day: Mondays, 5:30–7:30p
Beginning Drawing
with Watercolor Enhancement
DW14-6
Learn the basic concepts of drawing such as
line, shape, proportion, perspective, seeing and
drawing light and shadow. We will work on different
approaches and then finish the workshop by using
watercolor to enhance our drawing. This three-hour
workshop promises to provide enough basic tools that
you will want to fill in the rest of your sketchbook!
Students should bring a sketchbook and pencils.
Times: April 11 (Register by April 9)
Day: Saturday, 1:00–4:00p
Art Classes
Painting with Dee Santorini
Painting with Cristi Hopp Kniess
Dee is a painter, potter, and sculptor, with a passion for the
arts. She is president of the Rockford Art Guild, member of the
Womanspace Gallery Committee, and a Studio Manager of the
Art Studio at Womanspace.
Cristi currently teaches through Young Rembrandts. She
regularly exhibits at Art Scene, Emerson House, Katie’s Cup, and
Studio Works. Cristi creates for the Rockford Dance Company
and Unforgettable Art.
The Serengeti Painting Challenge
AC14-7
Wildlife painting is open to anyone who has
a passion for earth’s wildlife. You will not
be restricted in what you paint, but helped
and encouraged with your techniques and
exploration. In each class, we will do minicritiques, offering you help and direction with
your piece. You may paint with acrylics or
watercolors or oils: we are concerned with your subject matter, not your medium.
Bring a canvas or paper and your favorite art medium and be prepared
to enjoy an afternoon of fun!
Times: January 14, 21, 28, February 4 (Register by Jan. 12)
Day: Wednesdays, 1:00–3:30p
Encaustic Painting
AC14-9
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 since then. Encaustic art is painting
with hot wax, and has a softness and depth that you
can get with no other painting method. Fee includes
$45 to cover all encaustic wax, pigments, brushes
and tools as well as panels for you to work on—just show up and create!
Times: March 14, 21 (Register by March 10)
Day: Saturdays, 1:00–4:00p
Fee: Regular $125 (both days); $70 (one day only)
Member $115 (both days); $60 (one day only)
Mix It Up! Plaster Painting
AC14-8
Age 18–Adult. Release your inner Michelangelo and learn
how to use plaster and acrylic to create your own Sistine
chapel! This class caters to all levels of artists (including
wanna-bees). You will be amazed at what you create!
Students will need two canvases of any size and their
own acrylic paint.
Dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 (Register by Feb. 9)
Now…Get Your Art Ready to Hang
You’ve worked hard in these classes and created some fantastic pieces. The
Star Student and Teacher Art Show will be coming up in May (see pg. 19)
Wouldn’t you like to finish them off so that they look gallery-ready?
Matting & Framing Workshop
AW14-13
Learn simple and elegant matting techniques
for displaying your artwork or photographs.
Each participant will be guided in creating
a completed piece, using mats and cutting
materials provided. Framing decisions
will be discussed during this hands-on
workshop. Bring one piece of artwork
or a photograph you want to mat. Once you have learned to do this, you
can come back during open studio times to finish the rest of your creations.
Elaine is Executive Director and Co-founder of
Womanspace. Elaine wears a number of administrative
hats, but is also a gifted artist and potter. She received her
degree in English from Alverno College and pursued further
studies in art and design at College of DuPage, Rockford
College and Northern Illinois University. She has developed
some simple methods for matting that anyone can learn.
Dates: April 14 (Register by April 13)
Instructor: Elaine Hirschenberger
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Art Classes
Watercolor with Sue Gilbert Abare
Sue 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. Classes are held in New Dimensions Upper Studio.
Toes in the Water
Splashdown!
Beginner Level. This class is for those first timers
wanting to experience watercolor or someone who
wants to expand beginning skills. Have fun exploring
the enchantment of water and paint in their irresistible
dance. As with all painting, a little drawing experience is
helpful. Feel free to bring supplies you may already have
or wait for suggestions on what you may want to purchase. Some basic supplies are
furnished. We will discuss preparing paper to paint, brushes and their technique,
some color theory – but mostly we will jump in the water, and do it!
Intermediate & Advanced Level. In this
five-week 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? Ideas abound, lots of thinking goes on
as students and instructor continue learning.
Students bring their own supplies. A supply list is furnished and some watercolor
paper is available for purchase from Womanspace and the instructor.
Session I WC14-5
Dates: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 (Register by Jan. 19)
Time: Wednesdays, 10:00a–Noon
Session I WC14-7
Dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 (Register by Jan. 20)
Time: Thursdays, 10:00a–Noon
Session II WC14-6
Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 (Register by March 9)
Time: Wednesdays, 10:00a–Noon
Session II WC14-8
Dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 (Register by March 10)
Time: Thursdays, 10:00a–Noon
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Sewing 101
Art Classes
Creating a Beautiful Cover for Your Art
AW14-7
AW14-10
Have you always wanted to learn the Art of Sewing?
Have your kids wanted you to make their Halloween
costume, but you ended up buying one? Join this
group and learn the sewing basics from setting up a
sewing machine to sewing your own beautiful bag by
the end of the class. Cherie will work with you on all
of the basics—such as how to use a pattern, pick out
appropriate material, learn how to properly cut, and finishing techniques. You will
definitely know more than how to sew on a button by the time you finish this class!
A list of supplies will be sent to each student. If you can bring a sewing machine,
please let Womanspace know at time of sign up!
If you use a sketchbook for drawing or a watercolor
journal, or write in a diary or are an avid (or even
occasional) art journaler, you will want to register for this
class. Barb will show you samples of her journals as well
as work with you to create a beautiful, whimsical creative
cover that will spark your creativity to an even higher
level. Bring your own embellishments and the journal
(s) you want to cover and also choose from a variety of
unique and interesting materials that will be available.
Not only will you want to take your journal with you everywhere, you will want
to open it up and use it more often!
Cherie Heck has been sewing since a very early age, learning
from her Grandmother and Mother. She taught her sons to sew
at an early age and they still use their skills as adults! She enjoys
working with different fabrics and can spend hours in the fabric
store. (Just ask her kids.)
Barb Santucci has studied painting and collage extensively
and exhibits in various galleries throughout the Midwest. Barb
loves to create and teach art that incorporates acrylics, pastels,
handmade papers and monotypes. She is a published author of
three children’s books and most recently was teaching art in a
local private school.
Dates: January 21, 28, February 4 (Register by Jan. 12)
Instructor: Cherie Heck
Dates: March 10 (Register by March 5)
Instructor: Barbara Santucci
Fee: Regular $40 Members $30
Artscursion to Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris
Art
Food
Music
August 1, 2015
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Art Classes
Nicole Hollander Workshop:
Creating a Graphic
Autobiography AW14-14
Artshops with Norm Knott
Norm is a recycling artist who 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 visionary. Norm is very active
and well-know in the Rockford Region and has extensively
exhibited his work locally, and nationally. He also has international patrons.
Create a Sparkleball
Calling all non-artists, artists, writers, cartoonists, newspaper
employees, and fun-loving people…DON’T MISS THIS WORKSHOP!
Nicole Hollander has an amazing living room filled with large graphic
autobiography strips that reflect important or memorable experiences in
her life. They are rich and full of color and sometimes even messy – but so
real and alive!
This workshop, led by Nicole, will include
instruction and inspiration to look back on a
memorable experience in your life and help
illustrate it in a way that can be therapeutic,
enlightening and reflective of feelings,
thoughts and behaviors.
You don’t need to have any artistic skills—just
a desire and willingness to experience and
explore a past experience (or perhaps a future
anticipated experience) and have an even stronger desire to free inhibitions
and have fun! Who knows, your illustration might decorate your walls as
Nicole has done! Space is limited to 10 people so register early!
Nicole Hollander is the creator of Sylvia,
an internationally syndicated comic strip
that appeared in over 60 newspapers,
including the Chicago Tribune, The Detroit
News, The Boston Globe, and The Seattle
Times. She has published sixteen collections
of Sylvia strips, as well as Female Problems and My Cat’s Not Fat, He’s Just
Big Boned, The Sylvia Chronicles: 30 Year of Graphic Misbehavior from
Reagan to Obama, Tales of Graceful Aging, From the Planet Denial. She lives
in Chicago and we are so pleased that she is our Spring Luncheon Speaker
and Workshop Presenter (see page 2).
AW14-9
Perhaps one of your New Year’s resolutions
was to play more and reignite your creativity…
or maybe you have been pricing lighting lately
and decided its gotten very expensive. If you
recycle just about everything you can, and you
love something beautiful and fun, you CAN’T
afford to miss this class. Norm will show you how to turn plastic cups, Christmas
lights and a stapler, into a year round sparkle chandelier that can enhance any
room, porch, or tree in your yard. Come and bring a friend, daughter, neighbor, or
parent! You will all have a great time! Fee includes all supplies!
Dates: February 21 (Register by Feb. 19)
Time: Saturday, 10:00a–Noon
Indoor Fairy House
AW14-11
Inspired by the annual Womanspace Fairy Festival
and outdoor fairy houses constructed in our pine
forest each summer, Norm will lead you on a special
quest to create an indoor abode for house fairies. We
will be using boxes, birdhouses and gourds to start,
but please bring your own favorite container
like wooden cigar boxes, small wooden crates, or CD cases. Clean out
your craft area and bring items to add to the Fairy Exchange Table for house and
furniture assembly.
Other items we will be using include artificial flowers, branches, birds, insects and
eggs, plus floral moss or foam, driftwood, barb, pebbles, feathers, seed pods, wood
chips and scraps, popsicle sticks, shells, acorns, nuts, beads, old jewelry pieces,
abandoned small wasp or bird nests and more. Anything goes, as long as your
fairy will feel at home.
Time: Saturday, 9:00a–Noon
Time: Sunday, 1:00–4:00p
Instructor: Nicole Hollander
Fee: Regular $80 (by March 26); $100 (after March 26)
Members $60 (by March 26); $80 (after March 26)
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Art
Uncorked
Three 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
Tissue Paper Masterpiece
Using a canvas, tissue paper and a variety of other materials,
you will create a very colorful and fun piece of art you will want
to proudly display in your home…(all while enjoying a glass of
wine!) Feel free to bring any unique or used tissue paper that
you may have left over from the holidays! Stop by Womanspace
to see Cristi’s sample in the front entrance
Cristi Hopp Kniess is a proud member at the
Rockford Art Guild and currently teaches
through Young Rembrandts. She regularly exhibits at Art Scene,
Emerson House, Katie’s Cup, and Studio Works. Cristi creates
for the Rockford Dance Company and Unforgettable Art.
AW14-8
You will love this class and enjoy a nice glass of wine at
the same time! Cherie will provide leather, beads, and
instructions to create a bracelet that you will want to
wear all the time. If you have pieces of jewelry with
charms or beads that you no longer wear, or have the
one remaining earring of a set, bring those along and
they can be incorporated into your new bracelet.
Cherie Heck loves to play with art and teaches a number
of art classes at Womanspace. She is chair of the Gallery
Committee and also the part-time Volunteer Coordinator. Her
artistic talents are many and her beautiful creations have
appeared in several of our art exhibits and fundraisers.
Paper Bead Making
AW14-6
Dates: January 20 (Register by Jan. 15)
Instructor: Cristi Hopp Kniess
Leather Bead Bracelet
Art Classes
AW14-12
Come and enjoy this fast, fun and totally unique form
of jewelry making. You will be using beautiful paper,
junk mail, magazines, etc. to create finished beads that
resemble wood, but much lighter! Paint and/or embellish
with charms or other delightful beads to create a piece of
jewelry that you will be able to wear home! Most supplies will be provided, but
feel free to bring any special embellishments.
Christi Russell moved to Rockford from Long Beach, CA in 1995.
She has always had a passion for art and had numerous
opportunities to teach art classes over the years. She has
many areas of interest, but specializes in calligraphy, and
jewelry making. Christie also has served on the All City Musical
Committee for the Wiz and has an ongoing love of the Theater.
Instructor: Christi Russell
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Art Classes
Art Journaling…
Session 1: Preparing Your Journal
AJ14-6
Prepping your pages is the first step in creating an art journal. Michele will provide
different ideas, textures, color and direction in creating pages that will motivate
and inspire you to move beyond your traditional white page and create one of a
kind works of art. Lots of new ideas!
Dates: January 27 (Register by Jan. 26)
Instructor: Michele Lind
Session 2: More Zentangle
AJ14-7
Art Journaling can best be described as a combination of art and words to express
yourself. Usually kept in a spiral journal on pages that have been “prepped” to work
with a variety of mediums from acrylic paint to crayons. Different comments from
Art Journalers include the follow reasons for becoming Art Journal “Junkies”….
Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from structured
patterns. It is an excellent way to enhance an art journaling page or become the
entire focus of your page. In this class you will learn a number of basic patterns
and also get introduced to using color in your Zentangle.
• “Journaling gives me permission to be free, to use scraps of what’s lying in
my workspace, to play with pattern, to not finish a page and not feel bad…
it’s a way to look back and see who you were and who you’ve become”
Instructor: Karen Grover
• “Art journaling is an inner dialogue with my innermost self—a dialogue that
keeps me true to myself and keeps me on my toes…wasn’t it Picasso that
said painting is just another way of keeping a diary?”
Session 3: Stamping & Stencils
• “It’s a reflection of who I am during that moment.”
We will be having five journaling sessions to experiment with different “art styles,”
so whether this is your first art journaling experience, or whether it is a long-time
passion, you will learn and grow from these classes. Come to one class or sign
up for all five. Class size is limited, so enroll early.
…in New Dimensions Upper Studio.
Regular Fee: $85/all four or $25 each
Member Fee: $70/all four or $20 each
AJ14-8
A very fun way to enhance and add a unique look to your journal page is through
the use of stamps and stencils…whether it be letters, plants, flowers, or basic patterns,
you can change the look dramatically by using a stencil or stamp. Bring your journal
and art supplies and take advantage of a large variety of stamps and stencils!
Session 4: Watercolor
AJ14-9
Want to use more background color in your journal pages? Wait no longer! Create a
beautiful background blending colors, using salt and alcohol techniques and learning
the advantages to painting with a dry or wet brush. The backgrounds you create will
inspire you to journal some of your very best thoughts and memories.
FairyFestival
7th Annual
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July, 2015
An enchanting evening full of fairy fun!
All proceeds benefit youth programs at:
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“When you put your hands in clay, there’s a
good chance that you’ll never want to let go.”
Classes ranging from a simple slab handbuilding
project to a sophisticated wheel thrown pot are
offered at Womanspace. A team of seasoned
and well-trained professionals offers classes
from introductory to advanced clay techniques.
Clayworks
The Pottery Studio at Womanspace is a great place to acquire new skills,
refine your techniques, and experience the joy of working with clay.
Through instruction and encouragement, you will create one-of-a-kind
objects to use in your home as functional items or to decorate. Take a
class with a friend, your spouse, or child and delight in your new found
creativity and this fun way to spend time together!
Clayworks with Delores Burkholder
Clayworks with Deborah Lucas
Since 1977, Delores Burkholder has delighted people with a
variety of sculpture and handbuilt clay art. As part of the AKC
circuit, her pottery dogs are inspired by actual canines from
around the world! Delores is one of our clay studio managers.
Deborah Lucas is an artist who lives and works in Leaf River,
Illinois. She received her BFA in Ceramics and Painting from
Indiana University with a series of large heart-shaped vessels
and watercolors for “Heart of Woman,” a ceremonial space
of 246 high-relief tiles with goddess and Native American
imagery. Her art is in public and private collections and has
been exhibited worldwide. She teaches with great enthusiasm, helping beginning
and established artists find their own style and voice.
Whimsical Handbuilt Creations
What whimsical creation will you choose to make?
Will it be a dog or cat, garden art, or perhaps a
bird or fish, what about a frog?? This “free-form”
clay class will bring out your “kid” who wants to
play in the clay and create a piece of pure joy! Fee
includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Basics of Sculpting in Clay
Session 1 HB14-5
Dates: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11 (Register by Jan. 12)
Time: Wednesdays, 9:30a–12:30p
Instructor: Delores Burkholder
Session 2 HB14-6
Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 (Register by Feb. 16)
Session 3 HB14-7
Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 (Register by March 23)
CW14-7
Age 16-Adult. Beginning students will learn the
basics of clay from wedging the clay to making coils
and slabs. You’ll use these skills to build a bowl and
a free-form tile or wall hanging, and then alter the
surface of your pieces with line, texture and pattern.
Create a relief or raised surface by carving away and/
or adding glass. After a week for drying and firing, you will compete your art pieces
by choosing glaze from sample tiles in a wide array of colors. Bring a sketchbook and
any images that inspire you. This is a no-stress, fun class to begin developing your
skills in clay! Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 26 (Register by Feb. 22)
Time: Thursdays, 6:00–9:00p
Instructor: Deborah Lucas
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Clayworks
Wheel Thrown Pottery with Joellyn Kirby
Joellyn is a skilled clay artist who recently opened her own
studio to help raise funds to educate Haitians in Haiti. She
enjoys teaching people how to make original pieces of art
and helping them discover the peace that comes along with
playing with clay.
Keep Calm & Throw Stuff!
Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery
Age 16–Adult. For the true beginner or those
who have a little experience. Each student will
have a wheel to work on and close supervision as
they create their first “thrown” pot, vase, or other
wonderful piece of art. This class will provide
ample opportunity to practice wedging, centering
and pulling up tea cups, bowls, and lidded vessels.
We will skip a week to get everything fired and
then come back for some final fun with glazes and surface decoration. Fee includes
up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Session 1 BWT14-3
Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 10 (Register by Jan. 8)
Time: Tuesdays, 11:00a–2:00p
Instructor: Joellyn Kirby
Session 2 BWT14-5
Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 17 (Register by Feb. 12)
Session 3 BWT14-7
Dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 21 (Register by March 19)
Intermediate Wheel Thrown Pottery
Age 16–Adult. Each session will focus on creating a one-of-a-kind object that can
be used in your yard or kitchen or would be a fabulous gift to give someone you
care about. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Session 1 INT14-4
Come join us as we make original birdhouses. We will throw the base on the
wheel and complete the top with slab thrown pieces that are made in your own
design. This is a functional birdhouse that can be hung outside in the warm
months and will be the talk of the bird world!
Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 10 (Register by Jan. 8)
Session 2 INT14-5
We will be making a totem to decorate your home or yard for spring. We will
be throwing balls and tumblers on the wheel then embellishing the pieces to fit
your own creation. (3 foot of rebar needed first class; call for details).
Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 17 (Register by Feb. 12)
Session 3 INT14-6
If you like tea or know someone who does, you will enjoy the outcome of this
class. We will be making our own unique functional teapot. With so many
styles, designs and shapes, your greatest challenge will be to choose which you
will create!
Dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 21 (Register by March 19)
Sunday Afternoon Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery with Susan Lee
Age 16–Adult. For beginners, as well as those
who may have a little experience. If you have
been looking for a creative new activity to do
with your son or daughter, wife or husband or
group of friends, you will love this beginning
wheel thrown pottery class! It will offer ample
opportunity to practice wedging, centering, and
pulling up tea bowls, soup or cereal bowls, and
lidded vessels, (maybe some handles too). Each
student will have a wheel to work on. We will skip
a week to get everything fired and then come back for some fun with glazes
and surface decoration. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
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Susan is one of our advanced potters and studio managers
who enjoys raku and saggar-fired pottery techniques. She is the
Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Rockford Memorial Hospital
and also serves on the Womanspace Board of Directors.
Session 1 BWT14-4
Dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 15 (Register by Jan. 14)
Time: Sundays, 1:00–4:00p
Session 2 BWT14-6
Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 12 (Register by March 11)
Time: Sundays, 1:00–4:00p
Clayworks
Clayworks with Dee Santorini
Dee Santorini is an avid clay artist and skilled Raku potter. She brings a passion and sense of fun to everything she does. Dee is the current president
of the Rockford Art Guild, promoting visual arts in our community. Dee also is active on the Gallery Committee and clay Studio Manager group at
Womanspace and exhibits regularly at Womanspace and ArtScene.
Precision Pottery
Sculpting the Dream
Age 16–Adult. In this intermediate-level class,
handbuilders and wheel throwers work sideby-side, learning from each other. Students are
given a lot of freedom to explore projects they
have an interest in with assistance from the
instructor. Make the most interesting pot you’ve
ever made…learn new texturing techniques, fine-tune lid-making! There is nothing
you cannot try in this class. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Age 16–Adult. If you are looking for ways to
expand your creativity and want to move in a new
direction with your art, this intermediate class
may be what you are looking for. Use hand-built
and/or potters wheel techniques to build a piece
of modern art, sculpt a bust or make a beautiful
animal sculpture. Let nature and what surrounds
you be your inspiration and enjoy the satisfaction of working with others in this
expressive sculpting class. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Session 1 CW14-5
Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23 (Register by Jan. 8)
Instructor: Dee Santorini
Session 2 CW14-8
Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 20 (Register by March 5)
39th
Annual
Session 1 CW14-6
Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23 (Register by Jan. 8)
Session 2 CW14-9
Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 20 (Register by March 5)
Glitzy
Garage Sale
Accept
Donatioing
May 4–2ns
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Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30, 8:00a–5:00p; Sunday, May 31, 9:00–1:00p
This is our biggest fundraising event with fifteen 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! All proceeds benefit Womanspace and its programs.
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Open Studio Information
The studios in New Dimensions will be open on the following dates and times for
our affiliated artists and students who are enrolled in or have already completed
an art class at Womanspace. You are expected to clean up after yourself.
Dates and times are subject to revision due to program changes, so please refer
to the times posted on our web site or call to confirm times. You may only utilize
Open Studio when there are NO CLASSES or meetings taking place in the studios.
Open Studio Fees
Hourly Rate: $5 per hour
Day Rate: $20
Open Studio cannot be used for free to make up missed classes. You must
use Open Studio at the regular fees listed. For class Cancellation & Refund Policy
see page 33 under How to Register.
Please refer to the Open Studio sheet available online or in the studios for
additional instructions.
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March 24. . . . . . . . . 9–5
March 25. . . . . . . . . 1–5
March 26. . . . . . . . . 1–5
March 30. . . . . . . . . 9–5
March 31. . . . . . . . . 9–5
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Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
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Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
April 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
April 2. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
April 6. . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5
April 7. . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5
April 8. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
April 9. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
April 13. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 14. . . . . . . . . . .9–4
April 15. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 16. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 20. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 21. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 22. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 23. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 27. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 28. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 29. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 30. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Saturday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
February 2. . . . 9–Noon
February 3. . . . . . . . 9–5
February 4. . . . . . . . 1–5
February 5. . . . . . . . 9–5
February 9. . . . 9–Noon
February 10. . . . . . . 3–5
February 11. . . . . . . 1–5
February 12. . . . . . . 9–5
February 16. . . . . . . 9–5
February 17. . . . . . . 3–5
February 18. . . . . . . 1–5
February 19. . . . . . . 9–5
February 21.10–Noon*
February 24. . . . . . . 3–5
February 25. . . . . . . 1–5
February 26. . . . . . . 9–5
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Friday. . . . . . . .
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Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
March 2. . . . . . . . . . 9–5
March 3. . . . . . . . . . 3–5
March 4. . . . . . . . . . 1–5
March 5. . . . . . . . . . 9–5
March 9. . . . . . 9–Noon
March 10. . . . . . . . . 9–5
March 11. . . . . . . . . 1–5
March 12. . . . . . . . . 9–5
March 13. . . . . . . . . 5–7
March 16. . . . . 9–Noon
March 17. . . . . . . . . 3–5
March 18. . . . . . . . . 1–5
March 19. . . . . . . . . 9–5
March 21. . . . . . . . 9–4*
March 23. . . . . 9–Noon
March 24. . . . . . . . . 3–5
March 25. . . . . . . . . 1–5
March 26. . . . . . . . . 9–5
March 30. . . . . 9–Noon
March 31. . . . . . . . . 3–5
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Saturday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Sunday. . . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
April 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
April 2. . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5
April 6. . . . . . . . 9–Noon
April 7. . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
April 8. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
April 9. . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5
April 11. . . . . . . . . . 1–4*
April 13. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 14. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 15. . . . . . . . . . .1–5
April 16. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 19. . . . . . . . .11–5*
April 20. . . . . . 9–Noon
April 21. . . . . . . . . . .3–5
April 22. . . . . . . . . . .1–5
April 23. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 27. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 28. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 29. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
April 30. . . . . . . . . . .9–5
Clay Studio Times (Lower Level)
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Friday. . . . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
Monday. . . . . . .
Tuesday. . . . . . .
Wednesday. . . .
Thursday. . . . . .
January 5. . . . . . . . . 9–5
January 6. . . . . . . . . 9–5
January 7. . . . . . . . . 9–5
January 8. . . . . . . . . 9–5
January 9. . . . . . . . . 5–7
January 13. . . . . . . . 3–5
January 14. . . . . . . . 1–5
January 15. . . . . . . . 9–5
January 20. . . . . . . . 3–5
January 21. . . . . . . . 1–5
January 22. . . . . . . . 9–5
January 27. . . . . . . . 3–5
January 28. . . . . . . . 1–5
January 29. . . . . . . . 9–5
* Hours may be subject to change on these days. Please call to confirm.
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Member Card Perks (MCP)
Show your valid member card & receive
special offers at these participating vendors:
May not be combined with any other offer. New businesses & offers are updated frequently.
Avalon Bodyworks 1619 N. Alpine Rd, Rockford, 815-229-2330
$10 off your first full hour massage therapy or other holistic
therapies with Kathy, Marilyn, Laurie, or Terése. New clients only.
Blush Couture Portraiture seeyoublush.com
Shandi Almasy, 815-821-4607, blushcoutureportraiture@gmail.com
Complimentary hair and make-up by a professional make-up artist
plus a pampered and posed 2 hour photoshoot for 2. Must have
prints printed. First-time customers only.
Joy Beyond Your Dreams, Inc. kellyepperson.com
Kelly Epperson Simmons, 815-871-7864
$10 off a Singing Bowl Sound Healing/Relaxation session.
The Business Edge, Inc. Holly Hanson, 815-985-3652
Complimentary First Hour of Coaching, plus 20% off/ hour of
one-on-one coaching with a 10 or more hour coaching agreement.
Massage & Reiki Beth Campisi, 815-742-0548
20% off one hour Massage, Reiki or Rain Drop Therapy
at Womanspace. First time clients only.
Connections Therapy Center connectionstherapycenter.vpweb.com
Dr. Cindy Stear, 5334 Williams Dr., Roscoe,
815-389-0123, drcindystear@gmail.com
Free 30-minute Akashic Records Reading.
Pranayama Yoga Studio yogarockford.com
Jennie Williford, 517 E State St., Rockford, 815-968-9642
$10 drop-in rate ($3 discount) or
$10 off 8-punch card ($75 for 8 classes).
Energy Connection Wellness Center
Kathy Moehling, 815-633-5553
$10 off your first full hour of massage therapy, energy work, or
naturopathy assessment. One-time offer per person.
Reflextions by Melody reflextionsbymelody.com
Melody Pearson, Located in Maculan Chiropractic Clinic,
403 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, 815-670-6771,
20% off first reflexology visit. 10% off other visits.
Gallery2Go Gift Shop
Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Dr., Rockford, 815-877-0118
10% off one unique, handmade item (must show card).
Rockford For Sale By Owner, LLC rockfordfsbo.com
Pam Kinnison, 815-229-7257
25% off any ad to sell home (approx. $50 value).
H&B Apothecary Sherri Hamby, 815-757-4247
Buy 6 items & get 1 FREE (HM soaps & lip balms).
Step Into Wellness yourstepintowellness.com
Starr Pittaway, BSM, CNHP, Located in Connections Therapy Center
5334 Williams Dr., Roscoe, 815-494-9325, siw1@comcast.net
New clients only: Free 1st Detox Foot Bath or Bach Flowers
Formula with Weight Loss Program.
Images Hair & Nail Studio Etc.
4164 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park, 815-713-7080
25% off any service with Minde Fisher.
Massage Kathy Cox, 815-494-0035, kathy@kathycoxlcpc.com
50% off 60-minute massage. First time clients only.
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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, galleries, Gallery2Go gift shop, beautiful gardens and a
labyrinth, and operates as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Please fill out this form and mail it in or register online at womanspace-rockford.org.
Primary contact information
New
Renew
Name__________________________________________Exp. Date_ ______________
Address________________________________________Member#_ ______________
City, State, Zip__________________________________________________________
Home Phone________________________ Cell Phone__________________________ E-mail________________________________________________________________
Place of Work__________________________________________________________ Job Title_______________________________________________________________
Work Phone___________________________________________________________
Birth Date_____________________________________________________________
Additional names for Family/Grand Family memberships:
_____________________________________________________________________
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Intertwinings (free weekly e-newsletter of upcoming events & programs)
I am already subscribed I do not want Intertwinings
I would like to subscribe
I do not have e-mail
Payment method Cash
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Expiration: _____/_____ CID:__ __ __ (3 digits; back of card)
Volunteer Opportunities Each member is also requested to contribute time and
service to Womanspace, and to donate to the Annual Fund Drive. Even members who
cannot participate actively are important to the organization and its continuance.
I am interested in helping with:
Passport to the Arts
LUNAFEST Film Festival Program Committee Facilities Committee Marketing Committee
Spring Luncheon
Fairy Festival Membership Committee Social Outreach
Grounds Committee
Office/Mailing /G2G
WomanFest
Glitzy Garage Sale
Prairie/Labyrinth
Other_ ___________________________________________________________
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Choose your level today!
Individual 1-yr
2-yr
3-yr
$90
$150
$120
$225
(one individual age 18 or up)
Regular
Sustaining*
$50 $75 Family 1-yr
2-yr
3-yr
Regular
Sustaining*
$75 $100 $140
$200
$200
$300
Grand Family 1-yr
2-yr
3-yr
(Two adults & children under age 18 living in household) (Two grandparents & their grandchildren under the age of 18)
Regular
Sustaining*
$75 $100 Student (Junior) 1-yr
$140
$200
$200
$300
2-yr
3-yr
(one child age 9–17; new members receive sling bag & journal)
Regular
$25 $45
$65
*If you opt for a sustaining membership, please know
that we are grateful for your additional support.
Membership has its benefits.
•Discount prices on most programs.
•Receive all mailings from Womanspace, including
Your Guide and Intertwinings, our e-newsletter.
•Offer original art & related items for sale in Gallery2Go
(G2G). (Subject to final approval by Gallery Committee.)
•Join committees to connect with one another,
share talents, and demonstrate leadership skills.
•Borrow books & DVDs from our library.
•Promote your business at periodic open houses.
•Special Member Card Perks.
•Membership begins with the month the fee is paid.
Office use only:
Date to______________Notes_______________________
Registration
How to Register
Name_____________________________________________ Mem. #___________
By Registration Form Fill out the form
at right and mail with any fees due. Be
sure to match your registration with the
Course# by the description.
Address____________________________________________________________
By Web Site We accept PayPal® as well as Visa and MasterCard® payments for
programs and membership using a secure PayPal connection.
City_ ___________________________________State_ _____Zip_______________
Home Phone________________________________________________________
Work Phone________________________Cell Phone_ ______________________
E-mail_____________________________________________________________
By Phone Call us about the program you wish to attend and give us your
address and phone number. Mail or deliver your check before the program date
to “lock-in” your spot, or pay by credit card.
Forms of Payment
We accept most forms of payment (cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard).
Using a Gift Certificate If you receive a
gift certificate, you may use it for services or
programs up to the time of its expiration date.
Giving a Gift Certificate If you would like to
give a Womanspace program, membership, or other service as a special gift, you
can purchase a gift certificate in any amount. We will send a gift certificate to the
recipient in your name—or you can request one to enclose with your own note.
Call to order one anytime!
Registration Tips
Register Early. Programs are filled on a first-paid/first registered basis.
Pay when you register. Womanspace requires payment at the time you
register. Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit card. Most programs
have a non-refundable $10 deposit. Exceptions are noted in writing.
Register by the deadline. Your Guide lists deadline dates by which
registration is due (usually 2 to 7 days before a program begins). Programs
may be cancelled due to insufficient registrations by deadline date.
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 sent to anyone
who has registered and paid.
•Incomplete or partial attendance at programs is not encouraged.
There is no reduction in fees if you are unable to attend all
scheduled sessions.
Returned Checks
Womanspace charges $25 for a check returned to us unpaid.
Check enclosed #____________
Visa
MasterCard
#____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Expiration: _____/_____ CID:___ ___ ___ (3 digits; back of card)
Registration List (Listed alphabetically by course number)
Qty Course Title
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Course #
Serengeti Painting Challenge
AC14-7
Mix It Up! Plaster Painting
AC14-8
Encaustic Painting (2 days)
AC14-9
Encaustic Painting (1 days)
AC14-9
Art Journal: Preparing Your Journal
AJ14-6
Art Journal: More Zentangle
AJ14-7
Art Journal: Stamping & Stencils
AJ14-8
Art Journal: Watercolor
AJ14-9
Art Journal (All 4 Sessions)
Art Uncorked: Tissue Paper Masterpiece
AW14-6
Sewing 101
AW14-7
Art Uncorked: Leather Bead Bracelet
AW14-8
Create a Sparkleball
AW14-9
Creating a Beautiful Cover for Your Art
AW14-10
Indoor Fairy House
AW14-11
Art Uncorked: Paper Bead Making
AW14-12
Matting & Framing Workshop
AW14-13
Creating a Graphic Autobiography
AW14-14
Bookwoman: The Dressmaker
BW14-3
Bookwoman: The Sandcastle Girls
BW14-4
Bookwoman: Orphan Train
BW14-5
Bookwoman: The Language of Flowers
BW14-6
Keep Calm: Beginning WT Pottery 1
BWT14-3
Beginning WT Pottery 1 (Sunday)
BWT14-4
BWT14-5
Beginning WT Pottery 2 (Sunday)
BWT14-6
BWT14-7
Precision Pottery 1
CW14-5
Sculpting the Dream 1
CW14-6
Basics of Sculpting in Clay
CW14-7
Precision Pottery 2
CW14-8
Sculpting the Dream 2
CW14-9
Pen & Ink Drawing
DW14-3
Fun with Pastels
DW14-4
Printmaking
DW14-5
Beginning Drawing w/ Watercolor Enhance DW14-6
EarthMatters (Jan.)
EM14-5
EarthMatters (Feb.)
EM14-6
EarthMatters (March)
EM14-7
EarthMatters (April)
EM14-8
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Reg. Mem. Total
$70
$70
$125
$70
$25
$25
$25
$25
$85
$30
$50
$25
$25
$40
$25
$25
$30
$75
Free
Free
Free
Free
$110
$110
$110
$110
$110
$110
$110
$110
$110
$110
$70
$70
$70
$45
Free
Free
Free
Free
$60
$60
$115
$60
$20
$20
$20
$20
$70
$25
$40
$20
$20
$30
$20
$20
$25
$60
Free
Free
Free
Free
$95
$95
$95
$95
$95
$95
$95
$95
$95
$95
$60
$60
$60
$35
Free
Free
Free
Free
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$_____
$_____
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Registration
Qty Course Title
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Course #
Foam Rolling Relief (Jan.)
FR14-5
Foam Rolling Relief (Feb.)
FR14-6
Foam Rolling Relief (March)
FR14-7
Foam Rolling Relief (April)
FR14-8
Seekers Group (Jan.–April)
GS14-2
Whimsical Handbuilt Creations 1
HB14-5
HB14-6
HB14-7
Intermediate Wheel Thrown Pottery 1
INT14-4
INT14-5
INT14-6
Lunch & Learn: Foods That Heal/Debilitate LL14-7
Lunch & Learn: Avoiding Travel Horrors LL14-8
Lunch & Learn: Facebook Q&A LL14-9
Lunch & Learn: Hermitage Retreating 101 LL14-10
Mindfulness Group (Jan.)
MG14-5
Mindfulness Group (Feb.)
MG14-6
Mindfulness Group (March)
MG14-7
Mindfulness Group (April)
MG14-8
Nia Workout 1 (Jan.)
NIA14-1
Nia Workout 2 (Feb.)
NIA14-2
Nia Workout 3 (March)
NIA14-3
Nia Workout 4 (April)
NIA14-4
Spring Equinox Celebration
RT14-3
Retreat: Day of Silence & Mindfulness
RT14-4
Spring Luncheon (by April 6)
SE14-6
Spring Luncheon (after April 6)
SE14-6
Supper & Film: About Time
SF14-5
Supper & Film: A Hundred-Foot Journey
SF14-6
Supper & Film: Words & Pictures
SF14-7
Supper & Film: Magic in the Moonlight
SF14-8
Watercolor: Toes in the Water 1
WC14-5
Watercolor: Toes in the Water 2
WC14-6
Watercolor: Splashdown! 1
WC14-7
Watercolor: Splashdown! 2
WC14-8
Film & Discussion: Fabulous Fashionistas
WK14-9
Creating Stories & Sharing Lives Writing Class WK14-10
Creating Stories & Sharing Lives (fee after 1/10)WK14-10
Beginning/Re-ingaging Meditation
WK14-11
Archetypes & Art
WK14-12
Film & Discussion: Food Patriots
WK14-13
Film & Discussion: Girl Rising
WK14-14
Nerdy Optometrist Cooks Fish
WK14-15
What Was Said & What We Heard
WK14-16
Film & Discussion: The Intouchables
WK14-17
Womansong Chorale (Feb.–March)
WS14-2
Hatha/Restorative Yoga 1 (Jan.)
YG14-5
Hatha/Restorative Yoga 2 (Feb.)
YG14-6
Hatha/Restorative Yoga 3 (March)
YG14-7
Hatha/Restorative Yoga 4 (April)
YG14-8
Vinyasa Yoga Flow 1 (Jan.)
YG14-25
Vinyasa Yoga Flow 2 (Feb.)
YG14-26
Vinyasa Yoga Flow 3 (March)
YG14-27
Vinyasa Yoga Flow 4 (April)
YG14-28
Therapeutic Yoga 1 (Jan.)
YG14-45
Therapeutic Yoga 2 (Feb.)
YG14-46
Therapeutic Yoga 3 (March)
YG14-47
Therapeutic Yoga 4 (April)
YG14-48
Yoga Nidra
YG14-60
Yoga for Girls
YG14-61
Aroma Flow Yoga
YG14-62
Reg. Mem. Total
$52
$52
$65
$52
NA
$110
$110
$110
$110
$110
$110
$15
$15
$15
$15
$10
$10
$10
$10
$52
$52
$52
$65
Free
$35
$45
$50
$15
$15
$15
$15
$85
$85
$85
$85
$15
$120
$135
$40
$45
$15
$15
$30
$30
$15
$80
$52
$52
$52
$65
$52
$52
$52
$65
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$20
$20
$40
$40
$50
$40
$60
$95
$95
$95
$95
$95
$95
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$40
$40
$40
$50
Free
$25
$45
$50
$10
$10
$10
$10
$70
$70
$70
$70
$10
$100
$120
$35
$35
$10
$10
$25
$25
$10
$60
$40
$40
$40
$50
$40
$40
$40
$50
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$15
$15
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Womanspace
Campus Map
Pine Forest
Lilly Fernandez
Memorial Meditation Garden
Prairie Area
To Labyrinth
New
Dimensions
Studio
& Gallery 3
Peace
Garden
Storage
Raku
House
Womanspace
(Main Oﬃces, Gallery 1, Gallery2Go,
Fountain View Room & Library)
Fire Pit
Pine Forest
Celebration Garden
Anjali
Pavilion
E
N
S
W
(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
• 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.
Families and friends are welcome to
discuss other ideas for memorials
with staff.
TOTAL:____________
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Womanspace reserves the right to use photographic images
taken at programs, events and classes for promotional purposes.
Labyrinth
To Garden
Calendar
January 2015
S M T W T F S
New Year’s Day
1
23
Offices closed
Offices closed
45 6789 10
10:30–11:30 Foam Rolling
9:30–10:45 Restorative Yoga
12:00–1:30 Mindfulness Group
12:00–1:00 Nia
4:30 Executive Committee
5:30 PTTA Committee
5:30–6:45 Vinyasa Flow Yoga
10:00–11:00 Therapeutic Yoga
Offices closed until
5:30–7:00p
“Dorothy Bock:
Coming Full Circle”
Opening Reception
1112 13141516 17
1:00–3:00 Precision Pottery 1
11:00–2:00 BWT Pottery 1
5:00 Membership Committee
6:00–9:00 Inter. WT Pottery 1
6:30–8:00 Fabulous Fashionistas
9:30–11:00 Bookwoman
9:30–12:30 Whimsical Creations 1
12:00–1:00 Nia
12:00–1:15 EarthMatters
1:00–3:30 Serengeti Painting 1
5:00 Board/Committee/Staff
Offices closed
6:00–8:00 Sculpting the Dream 1
4:00 Finance Committee
7:00 Board Meeting
7:00–8:30 WOMANFEST
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 20212223
1819
24
9:30–12:30 Whim. Creations 2
9:00–10:00 Meditation
10:00
Program
Committee
10:00–11:30 Yoga Nidra
10:00–12:00 Splashdown! 1
10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 1
Offices closed
3:00 Development Committee
12:00–1:00 L&L: Foods that Heal
5:30 Marketing Committee
6:00–8:00 Creating Stories 1
12:00–1:00 Nia
6:00–8:00 Sculpting the Dream 2 6:00–8:30 Uncork: Tissue Paper 1:00–3:30 Serengeti Painting 2
6:00–8:00 Sewing 101
6:30–9:00 Seekers
2526 27282930 31
6:00–9:00 Supper & Film:
About Time
6:00–8:00 Art Journal: Prepping
12:00–1:00 Nia
6:00–8:00 Sewing 101
Offices closed
6:00–9:00 Archetypes & Art
February 2015
S M T W T F S
Groundhog’s Day
12
3456 7
9:30–12:30 Whimsical Creations 4 9:30–10:45 Restorative Yoga
10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 3 10:00–12:00 Splashdown! 3
12:00–1:00 Nia
Offices closed
5:30 PTTA Committee
5:30–6:45 Womansong 1
6:00–8:00 Sculpting the Dream 4 4:30 Executive Committee
6:00–8:00 Sewing 101
Lincoln’s Birthday
8 9 10111213
14 Valentine’s Day
Offices closed
1:00–3:00 Pen & Ink Drawing 1 12:00–1:00 Nia
6:00–8:00 Sculpting the Dream 5 5:00 Membership Committee
1:00–3:00 Fun with Pastels 1
7:00 Board Meeting
6:00–8:00 Plaster Painting 1
7:00–9:00 Food Patriots
Washington’s Birthday
1516
17181920
21
10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 5 9:30–10:45 Restorative Yoga
10:00–12:00 Create a Sparkleball
10:00 Program Committee
Offices closed
1:00–3:00 Pen & Ink Drawing 2 12:00–1:00 L&L: Travel Horrors
12:00–1:00 Nia
6:00–8:00 Uncork: Leather Beads 1:00–3:00 Fun with Pastels 2
6:30–9:00 Seekers Group
2223 24252627 28
9:30–1:30 Soup Kitchen
The 100 ft. Journey
12:00–1:00 Nia
5:30–6:45 Womansong
3:00 Gallery Committee
6:00–8:00 Art Journal: Zentangle
6:00–9:00 Sculpting Clay 1
1:00–3:00 Pen & Ink Drawing 3
Offices closed
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Calendar
March 2015
S M T W T F S
12 3456
7
1:00–3:00 Pen & Ink Drawing 4
6:30–8:00 Girl Rising
12:00–1:00 Nia
10:00–11:15 Yoga for Girls
Offices closed
5:30 PTTA Committee
3:30 Grounds Committee
6:30–8:00 Nerdy Opt. Cooks Fish 6:00–9:00 Sculpting Clay 2
Daylight Savings Time
8
9 10111213
14
“Coming Full CIrcle” show closes 10:30–11:30 Foam Rolling
1:00–4:00 Encaustic Painting 1
Offices closed until
1:00–3:00 Pen & Ink Drawing 5 12:00–1:15 EarthMatters
5:30–7:00p
12:00–1:00 Nia
6:00–8:00 Creating a Beautiful
“Words & Pictures”
Cover for Your Art
Show Opening
7:00 Board Meeting
St. Patrick’s Day
1516
17181920
21
9:00–12:00 Indoor Fairy House
1:00–4:00 Encaustic Painting 2
Offices closed
5:30–7:30 Printmaking 1
10:00–12:00 Toes in the Water 2 4:00 Finance Committee
12:00–1:00 L&L: Facebook Q&A 5:30–6:45 Womansong 7
6:00–8:00 Sculpting the Dream 2 5:30 Marketing Committee
12:00–1:00 Nia
6:30–8:00 Spring Equinox
Spain Trip
Spain Trip
Spain Trip Begins
2223 24252627
28
Offices closed
12:00–1:00 Nia
6:00–8:00 Art Journal: Stamping
Words & Pictures
Spain Trip
Spain Trip
Spain Trip
29
30
31
6:00–8:00 Sculpting the Dream 4 6:00–9:00 Inter. WT Pottery 2
April 2015
S M T W T F S
April Fools’ Day
Spain Trip
Spain Trip Ends
123
4
Spain Trip
12:00–1:00 Nia
5:30 PTTA Committee
Offices closed
Easter
56
7891011
3:30 Grounds Committee
6:00–8:00 Uncork: Paper Beads
6:30–8:00 What Was Said/Heard
12:00–1:00 Nia
Offices closed
1:00–4:00 Beginning Drawing w/
Watercolor Enhancements
Tax Day
1213 14151617
18
7:00 Board Meeting
5:30–7:30 Matting & Framing
12:00–1:00 L&L: Hermitage
Retreating 101
12:00–1:00 Nia
10:00–11:15 Aroma Flow Yoga
Offices closed
Earth Day
1920 21222324
25
11:00–5:00
Retreat: A Day of
Silence & Mindfulness
Offices closed
12:00–1:00 Nia
6:00–8:00 Art Journal: Watercolor
6:00–8:00 The Intouchables
2627 282930
1:00–4:00
Nicole Hollander Workshop:
Creating a
Graphic Autobiography
Magic in the Moonlight
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12:00–1:00 Nia
3:00 Gallery Committee
11:00–2:00
Spring Luncheon:
Digressions & Detours–
Reinventing Ourselves
Volunteer Opportunities
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?
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,
• Serve on a committee.
Peace Garden, etc. Organizes several workdays throughout the year. Prairie and
• Coordinate (chair) various special events presented by Womanspace
Labyrinth (subcommittees of Grounds) determine their own meeting times.
(example: Spring Luncheon, Passport to the Arts).
• 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.)
Development Third Monday of the month, 3:00–5:00pm. Establish structures
and processes to ensure the continued financial stability of Womanspace.
Facilities We are looking for people to join this committee that will oversee our
•Assist with office tasks: answer phones, staff Gallery2Go, computer data entry.
building and maintenance requirements. If you are willing to serve, please call Elaine.
•Help in the library: Learn to accession and shelve books, tapes and
Gallery The Wednesday two weeks before each exhibit, 3:00–4:00 pm.
videos/DVDs; prepare bibliographies; process overdue materials, etc.
Identify and invite artists: jury, install, host and manage details for all exhibits & Gallery2Go.
•Assist with preparation of materials and cleanup in the art studio.
Marketing Third Tuesday of the month, 5:30–6:30 pm. Advise and assist the staff
•Join the Wednesday morning gardening group in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
•Prepare and/or donate food for gallery openings, open houses, new member
events, Glitzy Garage Sale, etc. Bake, freeze and donate cookies for the many
events at which Womanspace provides hospitality.
with promotion of Womanspace and its events.
Membership Second Tuesday of the month, 5:00–6:15 pm. Sponsor and host New
Member events. Contact new and renewing members to encourage participation
and help plan, host and evaluate special membership events. Handle registration
• 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.
and greeting at the Spring Luncheon and other events as requested.
Program Third Wednesday of the month, 10:00–11:30 am. Suggest and research
presenters for Womanspace. Assist Program Coordinator in communicating with
Special Event Committees
presenters. Oversee programming. Host workshops or seminars as needed.
WomanFest 2014 – January 21, 2015 Meeting times are decided by committee.
Social Outreach This committee is under the direction of Kay Strand. Meeting
A social networking, informational event celebrating women’s contributions to
times vary. For information and to volunteer, please call Kay at 815-397-9220. This
the community and highlighting Womanspace.
committee coordinates the service arm of Womanspace, identifying needs we can
Spring Luncheon – April 25, 2015 Meeting times are decided by committee. A
respond to and setting up actions and processes to meet these needs in the local
themed, social fundraiser with raffle, mystery gifts and a keynote speaker.
community.
Glitzy Garage Sale – May 29, 30, 31, 2015
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, 2015 Meeting times are decided by committee.
A family-friendly event which includes a maypole dance, scavenger hunt,
kids crafts and more.
Passport to the Arts – August 1, 2015
Meeting times are decided by committee. A unique arts-related fundraiser, this
year centering around Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris.
LUNAFEST – October 15, 2015 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.
Introducing a simple online sign up sheet
that makes organizing everyone easier and faster.
Visit http://vols.pt/womanspace
and sign-up today!
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Index
Program
Begin Date
Page
Archetypes & Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/29/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Aroma Flow Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/18/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Art Journaling: More Zentangle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/24/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Art Journaling: Preparing Your Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/27/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Art Journaling: Stamping & Stencils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/24/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Art Journaling: Watercolor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/21/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Art Uncorked: Leather Bead Bracelet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/17/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Art Uncorked: Paper Bead Making. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/7/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Art Uncorked: Tissue Paper Masterpiece. . . . . . . . . . . . 1/20/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Basics of Sculpting in Clay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/26/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Beginning Drawing w/ Watercolor Enhancements. . 4/11/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Beginning WT Pottery 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/18/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Beginning WT Pottery 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/15/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Beginning/Re-Engaging Meditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/20/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bookwoman: Orphan Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/11/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bookwoman: The Dressmaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/14/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bookwoman: The Language of Flowers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/8/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bookwoman: The Sandcastle Girls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/11/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Create a Sparkleball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/21/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Creating a Beautiful Cover for Your Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/10/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Creating a Graphic Autobiography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/26/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Creating Stories & Sharing Lives Writing Class . . . . . . 1/19/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dorothy Bock: Coming Full Circle Exhibit. . . . . . . . . . 1/9/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
EarthMatters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/14/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Encaustic Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/14/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fairy Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Film & Discussion: Fabulous Fashionistas. . . . . . . . . . . 1/13/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Film & Discussion: Food Patriots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/12/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Film & Discussion: Girl Rising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/3/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Film & Discussion: The Intouchables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/22/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Foam Rolling 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/5/15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Foam Rolling 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/2/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Foam Rolling 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/2/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Foam Rolling 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/6/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fun with Pastels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/11/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Glitzy Garage Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/29/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hatha Vinyasa/Restorative Yoga 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Indoor Fairy House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/21/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Keep Calm & Throw Stuff: BWT Pottery 1. . . . . . . . . . 1/13/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lunch & Learn: Avoiding Travel Horrors. . . . . . . . . . . . 2/18/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lunch & Learn: Facebook...Q&A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/18/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lunch & Learn: Foods that Heal & Debilitate. . . . . . . 1/21/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lunch & Learn: Hermitage Retreat 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/15/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Program
Begin Date
Matting & Framing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mindfulness Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mix It Up! Plaster Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nerdy Optometrist Cooks Fish! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nia 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nia 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nia 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nia 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pen & Ink Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precision Pottery 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precision Pottery 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retreat: Day of Silence & Mindfulness. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sculpting the Dream 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sculpting the Dream 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seekers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sewing 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soup Kitchen at Emmanuel Lutheran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spain: El Camino del Norte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spring Equinox Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Star Student & Teacher Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supper & Film: About Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supper & Film: Magic in the Moonlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supper & Film: The Hundred-Foot Journey. . . . . . . . . .
Supper & Film: Words & Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Serengeti Painting Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Therapeutic Yoga 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyasa Flow Yoga 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Watercolor: Splashdown! 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Watercolor: Splashdown! 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Watercolor: Toes in the Water 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Watercolor: Toes in the Water 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Was Said & What We Heard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Whimsical Handbuilt Creations 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WomanFest 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Womansong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Words & Pictures Exhibit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yoga for Girls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yoga Nidra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
4/14/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1/5/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2/11/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3/4/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1/7/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2/4/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3/4/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4/1/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2/10/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1/12/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3/9/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3/16/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4/19/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1/12/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3/9/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1/19/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1/21/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2/22/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3/26/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3/19/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5/15/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1/26/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Advertising Sponsors
AAUW Rockford Area Branch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ameriprise Financial – David Boccignone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Brynwood Myofascial Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The Bug Lady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Consultation to Human Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Energy Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Gibbons Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Highview in the Woodlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Klaas Financial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Leadership Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lenox Healthcare for Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Meridian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rockford Health System Women’s Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sandra J. Slaga, PC, Attorney-At-Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Womanspace Labyrinth
Come discover the ancient practice of circling to the center.
The Womanspace Labyrinth is a walking meditation path that is both
therapeutic and energizing. A devoted team of volunteers, led by
reflection.
Except for times when special events are scheduled, the
Womanspace Labyrinth is open to visitors seven days a week
a core group of twelve women, broke ground on our prairie in
during daylight hours. To reach it, follow the ribbon hoops
2000 and dedicated the Labyrinth on September 22, 2003.
at the entrance to the woods on the right side of the circle
Labyrinths have been in use for over 4000 years. Our
drive. It is not a maze, so once you reach the center, you
eleven-circuit design is modeled after the labyrinth in
will have walked on every part of the path. There are no
medieval Chartres Cathedral in France and features an echoing
rules, but most prefer to walk to the rosette at the heart of
energy vortex at the center. The basic design is fundamental to
nature as well as many cultures and religious traditions. This sacred
space is our gift to the community and available to anyone seeking quiet and
the design, contemplate the experience, and then retrace each
step as the path unwinds. Both inward and outward trips offer
powerful life metaphors and insights.
Interested in renting/reserving the labyrinth for special events or ceremonies? Contact Executive Director, Elaine Hirschenberger (elaine@womanspace-rockford.org).
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Winter 2015
Important Dates to Remember
Mark these events on your calendar!
January 9 “Dorothy Bock: Coming Full Circle” One-Woman Show Opening
January 21 WomanFest 2015
February 22 Soup Kitchen @ Emmanuel Lutheran
Womanspace offers programs for
women, men and children
to enhance body, mind and spirit,
with a focus in the creative arts,
March 13 “Words & Pictures” Show Opening
March 26–April 3 Travel to Spain: El Camino del Norte
April 19 Retreat: Day of Silence & Mindfulness
April 25 Spring Luncheon with Nicole Hollander: Digressions & Detours
April 26 Workshop with Nicole Hollander: Creating a Graphic Autobiography
May 15 Star Student & Teacher Art Show Opening
holistic health, interfaith exploration,
and environmental stewardship.
May 29–31 Glitzy Garage Sale
July 2015 Fairy Festival
August 1 Passport to the Arts: Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris

winter 2015 Connecting, empowering, creating and transforming our

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