Events in May
Saturday, May 3rd, Art & Nature Retreat. The second edition of our quiet and relaxed day of creative meditation, focus and reflection in nature. Registration open until April 30th: https://drawingmeditations.com/2025/01/17/one-day-retreats-2025/
Saturday May 17th, Art Meditation Experience. I’ll be among many vendors offering wellness goods & services at art gallery TASUKAKE’s ココロとカラダの栄養マルシェ. In Tateyama, Chiba. 11am – 4 pm
Sunday, May 18th, Drawing Meditation. The 50th monthly collaboration with my Satoyama Yoga class. 7 am on Zoom. Free!
Tuesday, May 27th, Open Studio. Come experience drawing meditation with me in my studio and atelier. Drop in from 11 – 3. Donations welcome.
I am open to private sessions, group classes, and workshops. Please contact me to make arrangements.
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