* Denotes Art Lovers (Basic) Members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing.
** Denotes Passionate Art Lovers Members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing.
***Denotes Lifetime Passionate Art Lovers Members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing.
October 2nd - 4th - The Kirkridge Retreat Center*** in Bangor, PA will hold a workshop entitled, �Dancing with Death, Laughing with Life��conducted by John Spong�featuring lectures from his new book entitled, �Eternal Life: A New Vision - Beyond Religion, Beyond Theism, Beyond Heaven and Hell.� Please Explore The Kirkridge Retreat Center Website for more information.�
October 3rd, 10th, and 17th - The Everhart Museum* in Scranton, PA will hold a workshop entitled, �Papier Mache Sculpture� conducted by Virginia Sosik beginning at 1pm providing participants with an opportunity to learn all about the papier m�ch�technique�from armatures, newspaper construction and powdered pulp mix, to decorative painting. This simple, direct medium is light, strong, non-toxic, versatile, and accessible to many ages and skill levels. The class is open to a maximum of 10 adults and teenagers and is suitable for ages 6th grade and up.�Younger students with a special artistic interest and focused attention span may contact the teacher for special admission. Parent/child pairs are also a possibility. Pre-registration is required and cost is $90 for the 3-week series (supplies included). Please Explore The Everhart Museum Website for more information.
October 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th - The Everhart Museum* in Scranton, PA will hold workshop entitled, �Watercolor: Wet and Wild� beginning at 12:30pm featuring explorations into the basic techniques of this beautiful medium in a series lessons taught by nationally-recognized and award-winning artist, Ren�e Emanuel. The focus will be on individual instruction and demonstrations, emphasizing the process, rather than the product in order to "take the pressure off" and give participants room to learn! Both beginners and intermediate painters are welcome to join this 4-week class to be held on Sundays, October 4-25. . Please Explore The Everhart Museum Website for more information.
Monday October 5th - Deadline for all information of all events, workshops and/or opportunities taking place in November to be included for The Forwardian Arts Society Website.
October 9th - 11th - The Kirkridge Retreat Center*** in Bangor, PA will hold an Intermediate Retreat entitled, �Honoring the Soul� Seminarians�and is designed for those who have participated in a Courage to Lead or Courage to Teach, Seasonal program, a Circle of Trust retreat, or another introductory retreat. Please Explore The Kirkridge Retreat Center for more information.
October 10th and 11th - The Columcille and Megalithic Park and Celtic Cultural Center*** in Bangor, PA will present a Shamanic Retreat Weekend Among the Stones of Columcille entitled,��Ancient Wisdoms � led by Tom Cowan, Jim Wood, and Brian McGuire. Come dance among the Standing Stones at Columcille Megalith Park as we garner the wisdom of the Stones, the Trees, and the very Land Herself. This will be an opportunity to connect deeply with the Spirits of Nature.�Space will be provided for camping as are meals. Please Explore The Columcille Website for more information.
Monday October 12th - A poetry workshop is held in the Community Room of The Eastern Monroe Public Library*** in Stroudsburg, PA at 7pm offering poets the opportunity to improve their craft. At each meeting, each person who has a poem to present is asked to have copies of their original poetry to everyone present. After the poet�s reading, the group discusses and comments. Published and unpublished Poets are welcomed and encouraged. Please Contact the group at 484-221-3592 for more information and feel free to leave a voice mail message.
October 16th - 18th - The Kirkridge Retreat Center*** in Bangor, PA will hold a workshop entitled, �Yoga and Spirituality at Kirkridge� conducted by Laurice Nemetz exploring Yoga as asana (physical postures), meditation, and philosophy as it applies to Christianity and other religions along with the transformative power of the body/mind/spirit connection and the principles practiced to encourage peace in the body and the greater world.�All levels of yoga are welcomed. Please Explore The Kirkridge Retreat Center Website for more information.
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