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SUMMARY:River Rock Mandala Dot Art Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities to deepen your connections to Nature\, self and others? Come experience the beauty of creative expression – join us for this introduction into the fun and creative world of Mandala Dot Art Painting on smooth river rocks! \nThis would be a great gift for anyone for Mother’s Day! \n\nCheri Bunker will guide us during this two hour creative workshop. Make your own painted mandala design on a smooth river rock. Paint one or more rocks in class. All supplies are provided and you will go home with your finished rock art. \nEach participant will get their own painting tool kit and three bottles of paint. You will be able to take home your painted rock(s) AND your painting tool kit and paints so you can use your new art skills to create more painted rocks or objects you may have at home at a later time. Place your painted rock(s) outside in your garden or inside your home. \nNo experience necessary. There is no right or wrong way to paint these works of art. Just come ready to connect\, create and have fun! \nDate: Saturday\, May 17 \nTime: 1pm – 3pm \nCost: $35 \nTicket includes instruction and all required materials. \n  \n\nMANDALA: A mandala is an ancient art form based on geometric patterns and spiritual symbolism that essentially represents the universe in its ideal form. The word “mandala” comes from Sanskrit\, meaning “circle”. The circle is seen as a magical form\, without beginning and without end. Circles represent unity\, eternity\, wholeness and perfection. Mandala dot paintings are geometric designs or patterns\, usually circular in nature and created with many small\, colorful dots. The act of creating mandala dot art can be very centering and calming and mandalas are often used as meditation tools. \n\nAbout your Instructor: \nCheri Bunker is a lifelong crafter and has over 20 years of experience presenting and facilitating many different types of classes and programs. She teaches mandala rock art classes\, spirit doll making classes\, Soul Collage ®\,  drumming and movement\, and other workshops! Her specialty is drumming and she created her business Drum It Up! out of her love of the drum and the positive effect it has on all her clients. Cheri facilitates the drumming program HealthRHYTHMS ®  and works with all populations specializing in memory care and disabled population. \nCheri is a REMO HealthRHYTHMS ® Endorsed Group Drumming Facilitator\, Licensed Drumtastic Teacher\, Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator\, Sound Healing Facilitator\, SoulCollage ® Facilitator\, Reiki Master/Teacher\, and Certified Aromatherapist. She continues to study\, learn\, teach\, and practice creativity\, healing and creating community. She is also a retired Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Follow her on Facebook at this link:  https://www.facebook.com/drumitup1234/
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SUMMARY:The Labyrinth and the Creative Spirit Workshop
DESCRIPTION:*** NOTE: This event has been rescheduled to November 2\, 2024\nTHE LABYRINTH AND THE CREATIVE SPIRIT \nJoin Kathie Giorgio\, critically acclaimed author of novels\, story books\, essays and poetry as she presents an educational workshop on the use of the labyrinth as a tool to enhance and focus the creative process. \nThe labyrinth and the creative process go hand in hand. In this interactive workshop\, we will first take the time to define the four steps of the creative process: Preparation\, Incubation\, Illumination\, and Implementation. Then we will make these steps OUR steps – literally our footsteps – as we walk the labyrinth. \nAll who take this workshop are encouraged to have an interest in the arts\, particularly writing\, literary arts and visual arts. Each person will focus on an individual project. You do not have to have a specific\, pre-determined project\, and in fact\, it is better to come with an open mind as the labyrinth will help you arrive at an idea. Please don’t feel that you already have to be an artist or writer to do this – anyone with an interest is encouraged to participate. \nAfter the discussion of the creative process\, we will all walk the labyrinth. Upon reaching the center of the labyrinth\, participants will jot down notes or sketches of the images and thoughts they had on the spiral in. The walk from center back to the beginning is a focused time to let your idea(s) take shape. Upon stepping out of the labyrinth\, participants will start to formalize and work on their project – an art piece or written work – within the time allotted. \nAll participants will leave the workshop with a project well underway and helped on its way by turning our footsteps into the steps of the creative process. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The fee includes instruction and a selection of materials; the workshop is expected to fill. \nAlthough some art and writing materials will be provided\, please bring your preferred art supplies and/or whatever it is you like to write on. A sense of familiarity is often welcomed when working on something brand new. You are free to bring your own writing tools\, brushes\, charcoal or pastels\, or whatever you wish to work with\, and if you write\, feel free to bring your laptop or tablet or actual notebooks or paper and a favorite pen! \nPlease bring your own sack lunch. Beverages (e.g. water\, tea\, coffee\, sparkling water) will be provided. \nDate: Saturday\, November 2\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00am to 3:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nLocation: the Kinstone Visitor Center / the Kinstone Labyrinth (weather permitting); S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629 \nCOST: Regular Price: $75.00; Early Bird price through August 28: $65.00 \nTicket includes instruction\, a selection of materials\, and general admission to Kinstone. \nThere are No Refunds unless the event is cancelled by Kinstone. \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot.  \nWhat to bring: \n\nBring your own sack lunch and any snacks you wish to eat. There will be a refrigerator available if needed.\nA mask\, if desired\, for indoor use (note: masks are not required and not everyone will be masked)\nFeel free to bring your preferred art supplies and/or whatever it is you like to write on – including your tablet or laptop. Some art and writing materials will be provided.\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. \nThis class will include walking outdoors (weather permitting); bring your own sunscreen\, insect repellent\, umbrella\, sunglasses\, sunhat\, or other personal items; dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your instructor: Kathie Giorgio \nKATHIE GIORGIO is the critically acclaimed author of seven novels\, The Home For Wayward Clocks (2011)\, Learning To Tell (A Life)Time (2013)\, Rise From The River (2015)\, In Grace’s Time (2017)\, If You Tame Me (2019)\, All Told (2022)\, and Hope Always Rises (just released in March 2023)\,  two story collections\, Enlarged Hearts (2012) and Oddities & Endings; The Collected Stories Of Kathie Giorgio (2016)\, a collection of essays\, Today’s Moment Of Happiness Despite The News; A Year Of Spontaneous Essays (2018)\, and four poetry books\, True Light Falls In Many Forms (2016)\, When You Finally Said No (2019)\, No Matter Which Way You Look\, There Is More To See (2020) and Olivia In Five\, Seven\, Five; Autism In Haiku (2022). She’s been nominated for the Pushcart Prize in fiction and poetry and awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association\, the Silver Pen Award for Literary Excellence\, the Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence\, and the Eric Hoffer Award In Fiction. Her poem “Light” won runner-up in the 2021 Rosebud Magazine Poetry Prize and her poem\, “Again”\, won first prize in the Wisconsin Writers Association’s Jade Ring contest. She is a two-time winner of the Zona Gale Short Fiction Award\, for her stories\, “Quiet” and “Recipe”. Her short story\, “Snapdragon”\, was performed on stage for the Stories On Stage series at Su Teatro theatre in Boulder\, Colorado. Her poem\, “Harvest Moon”\, was included in the Poetry Leaves exhibition in Waterford\, Michigan. In a recent column\, Jim Higgins\, the books editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, listed Giorgio as one of the top 21 Wisconsin writers of the 21st century.\n\nBesides being a writer\, Giorgio is also the director and founder of the international creative writing studio\, AllWriters’ Workplace & Workshop LLC. AllWriters’ offers online and on-site courses and workshops in all genres and abilities of creative writing\, as well as coaching and editing services. Thousands of writers worldwide have gotten their start at AllWriters’\, and thousands have continued their career there. Giorgio has taught for 28 years. She also paints\, primarily in acrylics\, though she has a fondness for painting mannequins. Find out more about Kathie at her website here: kathiegiorgio.org.\n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish. If you choose to do this\, please let Kinstone know in advance. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/the-labyrinth-and-the-creative-spirit-2024/
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SUMMARY:Art & Soul of Nature Journaling - AUTUMN
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This offering has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. \nJoin host Jan Wellik of Eco Expressions for a series of special nature journaling events to be held at Kinstone on May 18\, July 27\, and September 21 using a different art medium each time: SPRING is watercolor painting\, SUMMER is oil pastels\, and AUTUMN is sketching. Sign up for each one separately. \nThese events will be held outdoors (weather permitting). Each one will be focused on guided writing and artistic expression designed to help you connect with nature. All materials are provided\, and no art experience is necessary. This event is for folks ages 18+. All attendees must be registered. Check it out and join us if this interests you! \n\nIMPORTANT: There are separate classes. You must sign up for each one individually.  \nThis event is for Saturday\, September 21\, 2024\, Sketching \n\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30pm \nLocation: Kinstone\, s3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629\, USA \nTicket Cost: $35 \nRegistration is required. \nTICKET LINKS: UPDATE: This offering has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. \n\nAbout Your Instructor \nJan Wellik is the founder of Eco Expressions\, “where outdoor exploration inspires creative expression for all”. She is a teacher and writer specializing in Nature Writing\, Nature Art Journaling\, Environmental Writing\, News & Feature Writing\, Nature Poetry and Environmental Education. Jan has taught at University of Wisconsin LaCrosse (UWL) and other universities: College Writing\, American Literature\, Post-Colonial Literature\, Environmental Writing\, and News & Feature Writing. You can read more about her and her amazing small business focusing on connecting people to nature through creative expression on her website here: https://www.ecoexpressions.org/.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/art-soul-of-nature-journaling-2024-autumn/
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SUMMARY:Art & Soul of Nature Journaling - SUMMER
DESCRIPTION:Join host Jan Wellik of Eco Expressions for a series of special nature journaling events to be held at Kinstone on May 18\, July 27\, and September 21 using a different art medium each time: SPRING is watercolor painting\, SUMMER is oil pastels\, and AUTUMN is sketching. Sign up for each one separately. \nThese events will be held outdoors (weather permitting). Each one will be focused on guided writing and artistic expression designed to help you connect with nature. All materials are provided\, and no art experience is necessary. This event is for folks ages 18+. All attendees must be registered. Check it out and join us if this interests you! \n\nIMPORTANT: There are separate classes. You must sign up for each one individually. You can get your tickets by clicking on the links below. \nChoose from the following dates: \n\nSaturday\, July 27\, 2024\, Oil Pastels\nSaturday\, September 21\, 2024\, Sketching\n\n\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30pm \nLocation: Kinstone\, s3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629\, USA \nTicket Cost: $35 \nRegistration is required. \n  \n  \nTicket includes guidance\, all required materials\, and general admission to Kinstone. \n\nThere are No Refunds unless the event is cancelled by Kinstone. \n\n\nAbout Your Instructor \nJan Wellik is the founder of Eco Expressions\, “where outdoor exploration inspires creative expression for all”. She is a teacher and writer specializing in Nature Writing\, Nature Art Journaling\, Environmental Writing\, News & Feature Writing\, Nature Poetry and Environmental Education. Jan has taught at University of Wisconsin LaCrosse (UWL) and other universities: College Writing\, American Literature\, Post-Colonial Literature\, Environmental Writing\, and News & Feature Writing. You can read more about her and her amazing small business focusing on connecting people to nature through creative expression on her website here: https://www.ecoexpressions.org/.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/art-soul-of-nature-journaling-2024-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Kin Spirit Nature Spirit Doll Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities to deepen your connections to Nature\, self and others? Come experience the beauty of creative expression – join us for this art workshop to create a nature spirit doll called a Kin Spirit that includes at least one item found in nature at Kinstone! \n\nCheri Bunker will guide us during this three hour creative workshop. All supplies and tools are provided for your use and you will go home with your finished Kin Spirit nature spirit doll. \nYou will create your very own Kin Spirit beginning with a guided meditation. Questions like\, “Who is my Kin Spirit?”\, “What does she/he represent?”\, and “What part of me does she/he embody?” will help shape the emerging spirit of the doll. \nYou will create your Kin Spirit using natural items such as twigs\, branches\, stems\, flowers\, fibers\, fabric\, stones\, botanicals\, shells\, and more. Items collected from Kinstone will be included in available supplies; however\, there will also be time for the group to go out into nature (weather permitting) to find a special item from the Kinstone Prairie or other parts of the Kinstone grounds to include in your Kin Spirit doll. \nThe limbs and body may be twigs\, tree branches or stems wrapped with your choice of fiber\, fabric or both. Fabric\, fibers\, shells\, stones\, botanicals\, or other items from nature can be used as embellishments. Prefabricated\, molded faces will be available to paint or you may choose one of the pre-painted air dried clay faces\, or other natural item you may find like a nut or stone. Crown your Kin Spirit with fiber or leaves or other natural hair in any way you feel is right: beautiful and flowing\, wild and frizzy\, short and soft\, spiky\, or any other way. If there is something special you would like to add to your own Kin Spirit doll\, please bring it with you! \nAll supplies are provided. The sky is the limit as to what you can create with the added energy of Kinstone. \nNo experience is necessary. There is no right or wrong way to create these beautiful works of art. Just come ready to connect\, create and have fun! \nDate: Saturday\, July 20 \nTime: 1:00pm – 4:00pm \nCost: $45 \nTicket includes instruction and all required materials. \n  \n\nWhat is a Kin Spirit?  \nA Kin Spirit is a spirit doll created from items found in nature\, including items found and collected from the Kinstone property. The doll becomes your kin – someone related to you and even part of you\, with deep soul bonds to you. \nWhat is a Spirit Doll? \nWe love this description from Friends of the Forest: “Spirit dolls are handmade dolls that are infused with the energy and essence of nature. They can be made using materials such as twigs\, leaves\, feathers\, and stones – all found in our natural surroundings. By using these materials\, we not only celebrate the beauty of nature but also bring its healing properties into our lives. \nCreating spirit dolls from nature is a meditative process that allows us to slow down\, connect with our surroundings\, and tap into our creativity. As we gather materials from the earth\, we become more mindful of our environment and develop a deeper appreciation for its wonders. \nMoreover\, spirit dolls serve as powerful reminders of our connection to the natural world. Placing them in our homes or sacred spaces can help create a sense of peace and harmony. They can also serve as talismans for protection or symbols for manifesting intentions.” \n \n\nAbout your Instructor: \nCheri Bunker is a lifelong crafter and has over 20 years of experience presenting and facilitating many different types of classes and programs. She teaches mandala rock art classes\, spirit doll making classes\, Soul Collage ®\,  drumming and movement\, and other workshops! Her specialty is drumming and she created her business Drum It Up! out of her love of the drum and the positive effect it has on all her clients. Cheri facilitates the drumming program HealthRHYTHMS ®  and works with all populations specializing in memory care and disabled population. \nCheri is a REMO HealthRHYTHMS ® Endorsed Group Drumming Facilitator\, Licensed Drumtastic Teacher\, Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator\, Sound Healing Facilitator\, SoulCollage ® Facilitator\, Reiki Master/Teacher\, and Certified Aromatherapist. She continues to study\, learn\, teach\, and practice creativity\, healing and creating community. She is also a retired Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Follow her on Facebook at this link:  https://www.facebook.com/drumitup1234/
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/kinspirit-workshop/
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SUMMARY:River Rock Mandala Dot Art Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities to deepen your connections to Nature\, self and others? Come experience the beauty of creative expression – join us for this introduction into the fun and creative world of Mandala Dot Art Painting on smooth river rocks! \n\nCheri Bunker will guide us during this two hour creative workshop. Make your own painted mandala design on a smooth river rock. Paint one or more rocks in class. All supplies are provided and you will go home with your finished rock art. \nEach participant will get their own painting tool kit and three bottles of paint. You will be able to take home your painted rock(s) AND your painting tool kit and paints so you can use your new art skills to create more painted rocks or objects you may have at home at a later time. Place your painted rock(s) outside in your garden or inside your home. \nNo experience necessary. There is no right or wrong way to paint these works of art. Just come ready to connect\, create and have fun! \nDate: Saturday\, June 29 \nTime: 1pm – 3pm \nCost: $35 \nTicket includes instruction and all required materials. \n\nMANDALA: A mandala is an ancient art form based on geometric patterns and spiritual symbolism that essentially represents the universe in its ideal form. The word “mandala” comes from Sanskrit\, meaning “circle”. The circle is seen as a magical form\, without beginning and without end. Circles represent unity\, eternity\, wholeness and perfection. Mandala dot paintings are geometric designs or patterns\, usually circular in nature and created with many small\, colorful dots. The act of creating mandala dot art can be very centering and calming and mandalas are often used as meditation tools. \n\nAbout your Instructor: \nCheri Bunker is a lifelong crafter and has over 20 years of experience presenting and facilitating many different types of classes and programs. She teaches mandala rock art classes\, spirit doll making classes\, Soul Collage ®\,  drumming and movement\, and other workshops! Her specialty is drumming and she created her business Drum It Up! out of her love of the drum and the positive effect it has on all her clients. Cheri facilitates the drumming program HealthRHYTHMS ®  and works with all populations specializing in memory care and disabled population. \nCheri is a REMO HealthRHYTHMS ® Endorsed Group Drumming Facilitator\, Licensed Drumtastic Teacher\, Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator\, Sound Healing Facilitator\, SoulCollage ® Facilitator\, Reiki Master/Teacher\, and Certified Aromatherapist. She continues to study\, learn\, teach\, and practice creativity\, healing and creating community. She is also a retired Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Follow her on Facebook at this link:  https://www.facebook.com/drumitup1234/
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SUMMARY:Art & Soul of Nature Journaling - SPRING
DESCRIPTION:THE MAY 18th SPRING EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nJoin host Jan Wellik of Eco Expressions for a series of special nature journaling events to be held at Kinstone on May 18\, July 27\, and September 21 using a different art medium each time: SPRING is watercolor painting\, SUMMER is oil pastels\, and AUTUMN is sketching. Sign up for each one separately. \nThese events will be held outdoors (weather permitting). Each one will be focused on guided writing and artistic expression designed to help you connect with nature. All materials are provided\, and no art experience is necessary. This event is for folks ages 18+. All attendees must be registered. Check it out and join us if this interests you! \n\nIMPORTANT: There are three (3) separate classes. You must sign up for each one individually. You can get your tickets by clicking on the links below. \nChoose from the following dates: \n\nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024\, Watercolor  (THIS ONE IS CANCELLED!)\nSaturday\, July 27\, 2024\, Oil Pastels\nSaturday\, September 21\, 2024\, Sketching\n\n\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30pm \nLocation: Kinstone\, s3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629\, USA \nTicket Cost: $45 \nRegistration is required. \n  \n  \nTicket includes guidance\, all required materials\, and general admission to Kinstone. \n\nThere are No Refunds unless the event is cancelled by Kinstone. \n\n\nAbout Your Instructor \nJan Wellik is the founder of Eco Expressions\, “where outdoor exploration inspires creative expression for all”. She is a teacher and writer specializing in Nature Writing\, Nature Art Journaling\, Environmental Writing\, News & Feature Writing\, Nature Poetry and Environmental Education. Jan has taught at University of Wisconsin LaCrosse (UWL) and other universities: College Writing\, American Literature\, Post-Colonial Literature\, Environmental Writing\, and News & Feature Writing. You can read more about her and her amazing small business focusing on connecting people to nature through creative expression on her website here: https://www.ecoexpressions.org/.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/art-soul-of-nature-journaling-2024/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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SUMMARY:Art & Soul of Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to host Jan Wellik of Eco Expressions for a special nature journaling event to be held at Kinstone on September 17! It will be focused on guided writing and watercolor painting to connect with nature. All materials are provided\, and no art experience is necessary. This event is for folks ages 18+. All attendees must be registered. Check it out and join us if this interests you! \nDate: Sunday\, September 17 \nTime: 1:00 – 3:30pm \nLocation: Kinstone\, s3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629\, USA \nCost: $40 \nTickets are available only on the Eco Expressions website\, click here:  Art & Soul of Nature Journaling tickets   🦋📒🖊🌿🎨🖌🍂 \nJan Wellik is the founder of Eco Expressions\, “where outdoor exploration inspires creative expression for all”. You can read more about her and this amazing small business on her website here: https://www.ecoexpressions.org/
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SUMMARY:The Labyrinth and the Creative Spirit Workshop
DESCRIPTION:THE LABYRINTH AND THE CREATIVE SPIRIT \nJoin Kathie Giorgio\, critically acclaimed author of novels\, story books\, essays and poetry as she presents an educational workshop on the use of the labyrinth as a tool to enhance and focus the creative process. \nImportant: Hand sanitizer will be available at all times\, each person will have their own materials\, some content will be delivered outdoors (weather permitting)\, each person will bring their own lunch and snacks. Masks are optional. \nThe labyrinth and the creative process go hand in hand. In this interactive workshop\, we will first take the time to define the four steps of the creative process: Preparation\, Incubation\, Illumination\, and Implementation. Then we will make these steps OUR steps – literally our footsteps – as we walk the labyrinth. \nAll who take this workshop are encouraged to have an interest in the arts\, particularly writing\, literary arts and visual arts. Each person will focus on an individual project. You do not have to have a specific\, pre-determined project\, and in fact\, it is better to come with an open mind as the labyrinth will help you arrive at an idea. Please don’t feel that you already have to be an artist or writer to do this – anyone with an interest is encouraged to participate. \nAfter the discussion of the creative process\, we will all walk the labyrinth. Upon reaching the center of the labyrinth\, participants will jot down notes or sketches of the images and thoughts they had on the spiral in. The walk from center back to the beginning is a focused time to let your idea(s) take shape. Upon stepping out of the labyrinth\, participants will start to formalize and work on their project – an art piece or written work – within the time allotted. \nAll participants will leave the workshop with a project well underway and helped on its way by turning our footsteps into the steps of the creative process. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The fee includes instruction and a selection of materials; the workshop is expected to fill. \nAlthough some art and writing materials will be provided\, please bring your preferred art supplies and/or whatever it is you like to write on. A sense of familiarity is often welcomed when working on something brand new. You are free to bring your own writing tools\, brushes\, charcoal or pastels\, or whatever you wish to work with\, and if you write\, feel free to bring your laptop or tablet or actual notebooks or paper and a favorite pen! \nPlease bring your own sack lunch. Beverages (e.g. water\, tea\, coffee\, sparkling water) will be provided. \nDate: Saturday\, July 22\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00am to 3:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nLocation: the Kinstone Education Center / the Kinstone Labyrinth (weather permitting) \nCOST: Regular Price: $75.00; Early Bird price through JUNE 22: $65.00 \nTicket includes instruction\, a selection of materials\, and general admission to Kinstone. \nThere are No Refunds unless the event is cancelled by Kinstone. \n  \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot.  \nWhat to bring: \n\nBring your own sack lunch and any snacks you wish to eat. There will be a refrigerator available if needed.\nA mask\, if desired\, for indoor use (note: masks are not required and not everyone will be masked)\nFeel free to bring your preferred art supplies and/or whatever it is you like to write on – including your tablet or laptop. Some art and writing materials will be provided.\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. \nThis class will include walking outdoors (weather permitting); bring your own sunscreen\, insect repellent\, umbrella\, sunglasses\, sunhat\, or other personal items; dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your instructor: Kathie Giorgio \nKATHIE GIORGIO is the critically acclaimed author of seven novels\, The Home For Wayward Clocks (2011)\, Learning To Tell (A Life)Time (2013)\, Rise From The River (2015)\, In Grace’s Time (2017)\, If You Tame Me (2019)\, All Told (2022)\, and Hope Always Rises (just released in March 2023)\,  two story collections\, Enlarged Hearts (2012) and Oddities & Endings; The Collected Stories Of Kathie Giorgio (2016)\, a collection of essays\, Today’s Moment Of Happiness Despite The News; A Year Of Spontaneous Essays (2018)\, and four poetry books\, True Light Falls In Many Forms (2016)\, When You Finally Said No (2019)\, No Matter Which Way You Look\, There Is More To See (2020) and Olivia In Five\, Seven\, Five; Autism In Haiku (2022). She’s been nominated for the Pushcart Prize in fiction and poetry and awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association\, the Silver Pen Award for Literary Excellence\, the Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence\, and the Eric Hoffer Award In Fiction. Her poem “Light” won runner-up in the 2021 Rosebud Magazine Poetry Prize and her poem\, “Again”\, won first prize in the Wisconsin Writers Association’s Jade Ring contest. She is a two-time winner of the Zona Gale Short Fiction Award\, for her stories\, “Quiet” and “Recipe”. Her short story\, “Snapdragon”\, was performed on stage for the Stories On Stage series at Su Teatro theatre in Boulder\, Colorado. Her poem\, “Harvest Moon”\, was included in the Poetry Leaves exhibition in Waterford\, Michigan. In a recent column\, Jim Higgins\, the books editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, listed Giorgio as one of the top 21 Wisconsin writers of the 21st century.\n\nBesides being a writer\, Giorgio is also the director and founder of the international creative writing studio\, AllWriters’ Workplace & Workshop LLC. AllWriters’ offers online and on-site courses and workshops in all genres and abilities of creative writing\, as well as coaching and editing services. Thousands of writers worldwide have gotten their start at AllWriters’\, and thousands have continued their career there. Giorgio has taught for 28 years. She also paints\, primarily in acrylics\, though she has a fondness for painting mannequins. Find out more about Kathie at her website here: kathiegiorgio.org.\n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/labyrinth-creative-spirit/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED SoulCollage® Workshop - Listening to the Stones
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nWe are sorry to report that the SoulCollage® workshop scheduled for 5/21/23 at Kinstone has been cancelled by the instructor due to low attendance.  All tickets already purchased have been refunded in full. \nListening to the Stones \nSoulCollage® Workshop  \nJoin SoulCollage® facilitator Cynthea Gillespie\, for an afternoon of deep connection—with the stones\, with the earth\, and with the self. With its deeply energetic grounds\, Kinstone provides a special landscape for doing the transformative work of SoulCollage®. \nThrough SoulCollage®\, we go within to access our own deep inner wisdom. Each person will create personal collaged cards using found images from magazines\, recycled art books\, and other sources\, scissors\, and glue. You don’t need to be an artist to create your own SoulCollage® cards. All that’s required is a sense of playful curiosity and a willingness to let your intuition speak. \nWe’ll interpret and “read” the cards for ourselves and discover personal guidance and inspiration.  We’ll spend time doing individual and small group activities that will help us interpret the meaning of our new cards.  You’ll leave the workshop with a renewed sense of appreciation for your soul’s journey. \nRomance your own soul… and witness your own inner beauty. \n\nDate: Sunday\, May 21\, 2023 \nTime: 12:30pm – 4:00pm \nCost: $60 (This includes admission to Kinstone as well as all materials.) \nLocation:  Kinstone Education Center\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629 \nAll materials provided (i.e. mat boards\, images\, scissors\, glue\, magazines and handouts). \nPlease plan to arrive early to spend time exploring Kinstone and walking the labyrinth if you so desire.  Bring your own water bottle. Classroom time begins at 12:30 PM. \n\nWhat is SoulCollage®? \n“SoulCollage® is an easy\, enjoyable\, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community. People make their own decks of collaged cards for their personal use from found images. The SoulCollage® method helps people discover their unique inner/outer guides and challengers\, and access their own wisdom to answer their life questions. SoulCollage® is a method used in many contexts and applications. Visit About SoulCollage® or The SoulCollage® Method and read SoulCollage® Evolving for more information.” \n\nAbout your facilitator: \nCynthea Gillespie has been writing professionally for more than 25 years. While living in Santa Fe\, NM\, she discovered her inner artist and began experimenting with combining imagery with her writing. A heart-based\, creative intuitive\, Cynthea is passionate about leading others into deeper self-discovery. Following a job loss in 2016\, she discovered the powerful transformational tool of SoulCollage® and became certified to teach. An experienced workshop provider\, Cynthea facilitates creative workshops in Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Practice\, as well as delivering workshops in Visual Journaling as a tool of self-discovery and SoulCollage®. She lives in La Crosse\, WI.
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Art and Poetry (First Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Art and Poetry on First Fridays \nSPECIAL ART EXPERIENCE ON SEPTEMBER 2:  SUMINAGASHI (also known as Japanese Paper Marbling). This art form is as meditative\, mystical and metaphysical as it is fun and easy to do. Come try it! We are hosting Dawn Tevis of SuminagashiScape to lead us in doing some suminagashi art during the Friday Kinections – Art and Poetry (First Fridays at Kinstone) event on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2. We’ll do this “floating ink” art on paper and maybe even on some smooth rocks that Kristine will provide! AND… we also plan to make some suminagashi inspired PRAYER FLAGS to add to the art installation that is part of the 4Ground Midwest Land Art! Exciting times! MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the First Friday – Friday Kinections event in September. \nEvery FIRST Friday\, May through October\, join us for a bit of creativity while we express ourselves through art and poetry. This year we are focusing on the creation of prayer flags that will become part of our “Growing Family” art installation that is part of the 4Ground Biennial Land Art festival going on all season. We welcome Valerie Savage and Shannon McHone as our leaders. They will be present to assist with supplies and ideas and they will hold the space for the group.  The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and creating prayer flags\, art and/or poetry each FIRST Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required.  Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The FIRST Friday groups will meet inside the Education Center as a general rule where we will have paper\, fabric\, paints\, markers\, and other supplies for creative expression including making prayer flags and other art and poetry. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, and any personal art supplies you may wish to bring \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/first-friday-kinections-art/2022-10-07/
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Art and Poetry (First Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Art and Poetry on First Fridays \nSPECIAL ART EXPERIENCE ON SEPTEMBER 2:  SUMINAGASHI (also known as Japanese Paper Marbling). This art form is as meditative\, mystical and metaphysical as it is fun and easy to do. Come try it! We are hosting Dawn Tevis of SuminagashiScape to lead us in doing some suminagashi art during the Friday Kinections – Art and Poetry (First Fridays at Kinstone) event on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2. We’ll do this “floating ink” art on paper and maybe even on some smooth rocks that Kristine will provide! AND… we also plan to make some suminagashi inspired PRAYER FLAGS to add to the art installation that is part of the 4Ground Midwest Land Art! Exciting times! MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the First Friday – Friday Kinections event in September. \nEvery FIRST Friday\, May through October\, join us for a bit of creativity while we express ourselves through art and poetry. This year we are focusing on the creation of prayer flags that will become part of our “Growing Family” art installation that is part of the 4Ground Biennial Land Art festival going on all season. We welcome Valerie Savage and Shannon McHone as our leaders. They will be present to assist with supplies and ideas and they will hold the space for the group.  The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and creating prayer flags\, art and/or poetry each FIRST Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required.  Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The FIRST Friday groups will meet inside the Education Center as a general rule where we will have paper\, fabric\, paints\, markers\, and other supplies for creative expression including making prayer flags and other art and poetry. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, and any personal art supplies you may wish to bring \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/first-friday-kinections-art/2022-09-02/
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Art and Poetry (First Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Art and Poetry on First Fridays \nSPECIAL ART EXPERIENCE ON SEPTEMBER 2:  SUMINAGASHI (also known as Japanese Paper Marbling). This art form is as meditative\, mystical and metaphysical as it is fun and easy to do. Come try it! We are hosting Dawn Tevis of SuminagashiScape to lead us in doing some suminagashi art during the Friday Kinections – Art and Poetry (First Fridays at Kinstone) event on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2. We’ll do this “floating ink” art on paper and maybe even on some smooth rocks that Kristine will provide! AND… we also plan to make some suminagashi inspired PRAYER FLAGS to add to the art installation that is part of the 4Ground Midwest Land Art! Exciting times! MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the First Friday – Friday Kinections event in September. \nEvery FIRST Friday\, May through October\, join us for a bit of creativity while we express ourselves through art and poetry. This year we are focusing on the creation of prayer flags that will become part of our “Growing Family” art installation that is part of the 4Ground Biennial Land Art festival going on all season. We welcome Valerie Savage and Shannon McHone as our leaders. They will be present to assist with supplies and ideas and they will hold the space for the group.  The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and creating prayer flags\, art and/or poetry each FIRST Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required.  Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The FIRST Friday groups will meet inside the Education Center as a general rule where we will have paper\, fabric\, paints\, markers\, and other supplies for creative expression including making prayer flags and other art and poetry. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, and any personal art supplies you may wish to bring \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/first-friday-kinections-art/2022-08-05/
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Art and Poetry (First Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Art and Poetry on First Fridays \nSPECIAL ART EXPERIENCE ON SEPTEMBER 2:  SUMINAGASHI (also known as Japanese Paper Marbling). This art form is as meditative\, mystical and metaphysical as it is fun and easy to do. Come try it! We are hosting Dawn Tevis of SuminagashiScape to lead us in doing some suminagashi art during the Friday Kinections – Art and Poetry (First Fridays at Kinstone) event on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2. We’ll do this “floating ink” art on paper and maybe even on some smooth rocks that Kristine will provide! AND… we also plan to make some suminagashi inspired PRAYER FLAGS to add to the art installation that is part of the 4Ground Midwest Land Art! Exciting times! MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the First Friday – Friday Kinections event in September. \nEvery FIRST Friday\, May through October\, join us for a bit of creativity while we express ourselves through art and poetry. This year we are focusing on the creation of prayer flags that will become part of our “Growing Family” art installation that is part of the 4Ground Biennial Land Art festival going on all season. We welcome Valerie Savage and Shannon McHone as our leaders. They will be present to assist with supplies and ideas and they will hold the space for the group.  The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and creating prayer flags\, art and/or poetry each FIRST Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required.  Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The FIRST Friday groups will meet inside the Education Center as a general rule where we will have paper\, fabric\, paints\, markers\, and other supplies for creative expression including making prayer flags and other art and poetry. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, and any personal art supplies you may wish to bring \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/first-friday-kinections-art/2022-07-01/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Art and Poetry (First Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Art and Poetry on First Fridays \nSPECIAL ART EXPERIENCE ON SEPTEMBER 2:  SUMINAGASHI (also known as Japanese Paper Marbling). This art form is as meditative\, mystical and metaphysical as it is fun and easy to do. Come try it! We are hosting Dawn Tevis of SuminagashiScape to lead us in doing some suminagashi art during the Friday Kinections – Art and Poetry (First Fridays at Kinstone) event on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2. We’ll do this “floating ink” art on paper and maybe even on some smooth rocks that Kristine will provide! AND… we also plan to make some suminagashi inspired PRAYER FLAGS to add to the art installation that is part of the 4Ground Midwest Land Art! Exciting times! MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the First Friday – Friday Kinections event in September. \nEvery FIRST Friday\, May through October\, join us for a bit of creativity while we express ourselves through art and poetry. This year we are focusing on the creation of prayer flags that will become part of our “Growing Family” art installation that is part of the 4Ground Biennial Land Art festival going on all season. We welcome Valerie Savage and Shannon McHone as our leaders. They will be present to assist with supplies and ideas and they will hold the space for the group.  The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and creating prayer flags\, art and/or poetry each FIRST Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required.  Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The FIRST Friday groups will meet inside the Education Center as a general rule where we will have paper\, fabric\, paints\, markers\, and other supplies for creative expression including making prayer flags and other art and poetry. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, and any personal art supplies you may wish to bring \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/first-friday-kinections-art/2022-06-03/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T173000
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Art and Poetry (First Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Art and Poetry on First Fridays \nSPECIAL ART EXPERIENCE ON SEPTEMBER 2:  SUMINAGASHI (also known as Japanese Paper Marbling). This art form is as meditative\, mystical and metaphysical as it is fun and easy to do. Come try it! We are hosting Dawn Tevis of SuminagashiScape to lead us in doing some suminagashi art during the Friday Kinections – Art and Poetry (First Fridays at Kinstone) event on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2. We’ll do this “floating ink” art on paper and maybe even on some smooth rocks that Kristine will provide! AND… we also plan to make some suminagashi inspired PRAYER FLAGS to add to the art installation that is part of the 4Ground Midwest Land Art! Exciting times! MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the First Friday – Friday Kinections event in September. \nEvery FIRST Friday\, May through October\, join us for a bit of creativity while we express ourselves through art and poetry. This year we are focusing on the creation of prayer flags that will become part of our “Growing Family” art installation that is part of the 4Ground Biennial Land Art festival going on all season. We welcome Valerie Savage and Shannon McHone as our leaders. They will be present to assist with supplies and ideas and they will hold the space for the group.  The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and creating prayer flags\, art and/or poetry each FIRST Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required.  Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The FIRST Friday groups will meet inside the Education Center as a general rule where we will have paper\, fabric\, paints\, markers\, and other supplies for creative expression including making prayer flags and other art and poetry. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, and any personal art supplies you may wish to bring \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/first-friday-kinections-art/2022-05-06/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Kinstone Plein Air Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:Artists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at Kinstone! We have several Plein Air Paint Outs planned throughout this season\, we would love to see you here painting at any and all of them! \nThis is our second season of offering Plein Air events. Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! \nKinstone Plein Air Paint Out Schedule 2021 \n\n• May 1     (Spring Open House is May 2)\n• June 12\n• July 24\n• September 4\n• October 2   (Autumn Open House is October 3)\n\n\nTime:  9:00am – 4:00pm   \nCost: $15/artist – this includes the price of admission to Kinstone \nThere is no pre-registration. Upon arrival\, artists should come to the Education Center to register and pay prior to beginning painting. Registration opens at 8:30am. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Limited options for food and refreshments (e.g. coffee\, tea\, hot cocoa\, soda\, sparkling water) will be available for artists to purchase throughout the day. \nNote all of these dates are Saturdays; artists participating on any given day may decide to come back and paint on the Sunday following the Paint Out day – that is allowed and encouraged – and would cost only the price of admission to Kinstone ($5) for that second day (except Open House Days when admission to Kinstone is free to all). Our visitors just LOVE to see artists painting all around. \nLocation: Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629 \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug\n\nRAIN OR SHINE: In case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom and Porch on the Education Center. \n\nEXHIBIT/SALE OPTION: Participating artists have the option of exhibiting any of their Kinstone-inspired works inside the Kinstone Education Building during our entire open season (May 1 through October 31). Artists will price their own works and Kinstone will keep 30% of each sale. If you are interested in that option\, please contact Kristine Beck via email\, phone or in-person to discuss details. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm daily) to the public throughout these events. Anyone visiting Kinstone on at Paint Out day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! Admission for visitors is $5/person. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/kinstone-plein-air-paint-out/2021-10-02/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Kinstone Plein Air Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:Artists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at Kinstone! We have several Plein Air Paint Outs planned throughout this season\, we would love to see you here painting at any and all of them! \nThis is our second season of offering Plein Air events. Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! \nKinstone Plein Air Paint Out Schedule 2021 \n\n• May 1     (Spring Open House is May 2)\n• June 12\n• July 24\n• September 4\n• October 2   (Autumn Open House is October 3)\n\n\nTime:  9:00am – 4:00pm   \nCost: $15/artist – this includes the price of admission to Kinstone \nThere is no pre-registration. Upon arrival\, artists should come to the Education Center to register and pay prior to beginning painting. Registration opens at 8:30am. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Limited options for food and refreshments (e.g. coffee\, tea\, hot cocoa\, soda\, sparkling water) will be available for artists to purchase throughout the day. \nNote all of these dates are Saturdays; artists participating on any given day may decide to come back and paint on the Sunday following the Paint Out day – that is allowed and encouraged – and would cost only the price of admission to Kinstone ($5) for that second day (except Open House Days when admission to Kinstone is free to all). Our visitors just LOVE to see artists painting all around. \nLocation: Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629 \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug\n\nRAIN OR SHINE: In case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom and Porch on the Education Center. \n\nEXHIBIT/SALE OPTION: Participating artists have the option of exhibiting any of their Kinstone-inspired works inside the Kinstone Education Building during our entire open season (May 1 through October 31). Artists will price their own works and Kinstone will keep 30% of each sale. If you are interested in that option\, please contact Kristine Beck via email\, phone or in-person to discuss details. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm daily) to the public throughout these events. Anyone visiting Kinstone on at Paint Out day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! Admission for visitors is $5/person. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/kinstone-plein-air-paint-out/2021-09-04/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Kinstone Plein Air Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:Artists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at Kinstone! We have several Plein Air Paint Outs planned throughout this season\, we would love to see you here painting at any and all of them! \nThis is our second season of offering Plein Air events. Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! \nKinstone Plein Air Paint Out Schedule 2021 \n\n• May 1     (Spring Open House is May 2)\n• June 12\n• July 24\n• September 4\n• October 2   (Autumn Open House is October 3)\n\n\nTime:  9:00am – 4:00pm   \nCost: $15/artist – this includes the price of admission to Kinstone \nThere is no pre-registration. Upon arrival\, artists should come to the Education Center to register and pay prior to beginning painting. Registration opens at 8:30am. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Limited options for food and refreshments (e.g. coffee\, tea\, hot cocoa\, soda\, sparkling water) will be available for artists to purchase throughout the day. \nNote all of these dates are Saturdays; artists participating on any given day may decide to come back and paint on the Sunday following the Paint Out day – that is allowed and encouraged – and would cost only the price of admission to Kinstone ($5) for that second day (except Open House Days when admission to Kinstone is free to all). Our visitors just LOVE to see artists painting all around. \nLocation: Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629 \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug\n\nRAIN OR SHINE: In case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom and Porch on the Education Center. \n\nEXHIBIT/SALE OPTION: Participating artists have the option of exhibiting any of their Kinstone-inspired works inside the Kinstone Education Building during our entire open season (May 1 through October 31). Artists will price their own works and Kinstone will keep 30% of each sale. If you are interested in that option\, please contact Kristine Beck via email\, phone or in-person to discuss details. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm daily) to the public throughout these events. Anyone visiting Kinstone on at Paint Out day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! Admission for visitors is $5/person. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/kinstone-plein-air-paint-out/2021-07-24/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T185155Z
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SUMMARY:Kinstone Plein Air Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:Artists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at Kinstone! We have several Plein Air Paint Outs planned throughout this season\, we would love to see you here painting at any and all of them! \nThis is our second season of offering Plein Air events. Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! \nKinstone Plein Air Paint Out Schedule 2021 \n\n• May 1     (Spring Open House is May 2)\n• June 12\n• July 24\n• September 4\n• October 2   (Autumn Open House is October 3)\n\n\nTime:  9:00am – 4:00pm   \nCost: $15/artist – this includes the price of admission to Kinstone \nThere is no pre-registration. Upon arrival\, artists should come to the Education Center to register and pay prior to beginning painting. Registration opens at 8:30am. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Limited options for food and refreshments (e.g. coffee\, tea\, hot cocoa\, soda\, sparkling water) will be available for artists to purchase throughout the day. \nNote all of these dates are Saturdays; artists participating on any given day may decide to come back and paint on the Sunday following the Paint Out day – that is allowed and encouraged – and would cost only the price of admission to Kinstone ($5) for that second day (except Open House Days when admission to Kinstone is free to all). Our visitors just LOVE to see artists painting all around. \nLocation: Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629 \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug\n\nRAIN OR SHINE: In case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom and Porch on the Education Center. \n\nEXHIBIT/SALE OPTION: Participating artists have the option of exhibiting any of their Kinstone-inspired works inside the Kinstone Education Building during our entire open season (May 1 through October 31). Artists will price their own works and Kinstone will keep 30% of each sale. If you are interested in that option\, please contact Kristine Beck via email\, phone or in-person to discuss details. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm daily) to the public throughout these events. Anyone visiting Kinstone on at Paint Out day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! Admission for visitors is $5/person. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/kinstone-plein-air-paint-out/2021-06-12/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124819
CREATED:20210420T175457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T185155Z
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SUMMARY:Kinstone Plein Air Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:Artists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at Kinstone! We have several Plein Air Paint Outs planned throughout this season\, we would love to see you here painting at any and all of them! \nThis is our second season of offering Plein Air events. Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! \nKinstone Plein Air Paint Out Schedule 2021 \n\n• May 1     (Spring Open House is May 2)\n• June 12\n• July 24\n• September 4\n• October 2   (Autumn Open House is October 3)\n\n\nTime:  9:00am – 4:00pm   \nCost: $15/artist – this includes the price of admission to Kinstone \nThere is no pre-registration. Upon arrival\, artists should come to the Education Center to register and pay prior to beginning painting. Registration opens at 8:30am. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Limited options for food and refreshments (e.g. coffee\, tea\, hot cocoa\, soda\, sparkling water) will be available for artists to purchase throughout the day. \nNote all of these dates are Saturdays; artists participating on any given day may decide to come back and paint on the Sunday following the Paint Out day – that is allowed and encouraged – and would cost only the price of admission to Kinstone ($5) for that second day (except Open House Days when admission to Kinstone is free to all). Our visitors just LOVE to see artists painting all around. \nLocation: Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629 \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug\n\nRAIN OR SHINE: In case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom and Porch on the Education Center. \n\nEXHIBIT/SALE OPTION: Participating artists have the option of exhibiting any of their Kinstone-inspired works inside the Kinstone Education Building during our entire open season (May 1 through October 31). Artists will price their own works and Kinstone will keep 30% of each sale. If you are interested in that option\, please contact Kristine Beck via email\, phone or in-person to discuss details. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm daily) to the public throughout these events. Anyone visiting Kinstone on at Paint Out day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! Admission for visitors is $5/person. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
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SUMMARY:Autumn Plein Air Art Exhibition & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone-inspired plein air painting Art Exhibit and Sale! Come view\, enjoy and even purchase fresh art that was created at Kinstone and inspired by this sacred stone place. \nToday is also our  8th ANNUAL AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE – it’s a FREE day at Kinstone! Enjoy some time at Kinstone while seeing the amazing Plein Air Art (artworks made outdoors) created this summer by a host of various artists right here at Kinstone. \nArtists of every painting medium and every skill level were invited to create plein air works at our Autumn Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on three special days this summer. (See below for details about what “plein air” is.) Today we get a chance to see an exhibition of the works of the participating artists and even purchase a new piece! The art will be exhibited in the Kinstone Education Center\, on the Porch\, and in outdoor areas. Keep in mind that entry to the indoor spaces will be limited to a few people at a time due to coronavirus safety measures being taken. All person entering the indoor art exhibit must wear a mask. A portion of the sales will be retained by Kinstone to help support additional art events here. COME SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND KINSTONE! \nJoin us today\, talk with the artists and find something new\, fresh\, and Kinstone-inspired to take home with you! Keep in mind that artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm on Sunday\, October 4. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone on this day (it’s our annual autumn open house so it is FREE!) is invited to interact with the artists\, browse the exhibits and perhaps even purchase a new piece to take home! \nDate:  Sunday\, October 4\, 2020 \nTime: 10:00am to 6:00pm \nCOST:  Free admission! (This event is during our 8th ANNUAL AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE!!) \nLocation: Kinstone Megalithic Garden\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI \nThis event shall take place rain or shine! Dress for the weather! \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nAccording to Wikipedia\, in the mid-19th century\, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school\, Hudson River School\, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet\, Pissarro\, Cezanne\, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors. \nThere has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
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SUMMARY:Autumn Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:ARTISTS and ART LOVERS! Join us for this day of outdoor art! Artists will enjoy creating artworks inspired by the many beautiful vistas at Kinstone.  Art lovers and visitors will enjoy a walk around Kinstone where each can enjoy observing and talking with the artists and perhaps – if they are so inspired – purchase a new piece of art to support the artists and Kinstone! \nArtists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at our Autumn Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on Saturday\, October 3\, 2020\, from 9am-4:00pm at Kinstone. Artists may exhibit and sell any works produced during this event (or those created at prior paint days at Kinstone) between 4pm and 6pm on Saturday and between 12pm and 5pm on Sunday at Kinstone. Our 8th Annual Autumn Open House is from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday\, October 4 and we expect a large crowd that afternoon! Extending the exhibition and sale during our Open House event increases exposure and sales for everyone! For this event\, Kinstone will retain 25% of all artist’s sales. Unless otherwise arranged\, participating artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm on Sunday\, October 4. \n\nAUTUMN at Kinstone is stunning and colorful. Yellow goldenrod pervades the landscape and the prairie is burnished gold with pungent pops of pink and purple New England Asters. The standing stones hold firm in the crisp\, fall air and pose confidently against the multihued backdrop of the Kinstone woodlands. The pond is ringed with plump\, brown cattails. Indigo skies and opal clouds are enticing. The green paths look like strings of emeralds amidst the golden\, citrine\, and amber grasses and prairie plants.  Walk along the jeweled way to find other gems that make Kinstone so wondrous: the labyrinth\, dolmen\, Circle of Mystery and more. Curvilinear rows of arborvitae and spruce hug the land and shelter you as you immerse yourself in color\, light\, and movement. Come\, be enchanted. \n\nParticipating artists are encouraged to pre-register. Pre-registration is not required; however\, there is a discount for those that register before October 3. Artists may check in at Kinstone beginning at 8:00am and are encouraged to stay the full day so any visitors can speak with them throughout the day and during the sale. Participating artists must sign a liability waiver and image release upon arrival. Participating artists should bring along their own food\, snacks and beverages. \nIn case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in where proper social distancing can be accommodated including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the Classroom and the Porch on the Education Center. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone (admission is $5/person) on this day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! \nDate:  Saturday\, October 3\, 2020 \nTime: \n\nArtist Check-in: 8:00am – 9am\nArtist Painting: 8:00am – 4:00pm (Artists shall finish painting by 3:30pm or in time to get their completed works to the exhibit area and ready for sale by 4pm.)\nKinstone is Open to the Public: 10:00am – 6:00pm\nArt Exhibition/Sale: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday (Note: The exhibition and sale continues on Sunday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm during our Annual Autumn Open House. Artists must remove their artworks by 6:30pm Sunday.)\n\nCost for Participating Artists (Admission to Kinstone is included in the Registration Fee):   \n\n$10 Pre-Registration (registering before October 3\, 2020)\n$15  Same Day Registration  (registering onsite between 7:30am and 10am)\n\nPRE-REGISTER HERE: KINSTONE AUTUMN PLEIN AIR PAINT DAY & ART SALE \nCost for Spectators/Visitors: included in the price of admission to Kinstone (i.e. $5/person) \nLocation: Kinstone Megalithic Garden\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI \nWhat Participating Artists Should Bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nFrames for your finished works\, if desired.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. \nPack your own lunch\, snacks\, and water!\n\n\nThis is our third plein air event and we are very excited to welcome artists from near and far\, those who have been here before and those for whom this is the first time! Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue and inspire you? Join us! \nKinstone is a contemplative\, park-like place with spectacular views\, intriguing stonework\, and natural buildings. This stunning 30-acre bluff-top property has a fabulous view of the Mississippi River as well as over 100 standing stones including three stone circles\, megalithic dolmen\, classic 7-circuit labyrinth\, thatched\, cordwood chapel\, dry-stack stone sculpture\, natural buildings\, food forest gardens\, raised bed gardens\, 2-acre prairie\, pond\, woodlands\, fields and more. \n\nOur mission states: “Kinstone blends conscious care of the Earth with art to form sacred spaces that invite and inspire people to connect with and experience the creative power of the land to transform\, energize and revive the body\, mind and spirit.” To further this mission\, we are offering three Plein Air Paint Days in 2020 to connect artists and the sacred beauty of the land: Spring\, Summer\, and Autumn – each one with slightly different details. We are excited about all the possibilities and creative wonder that will manifest from this connection. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nAccording to Wikipedia\, in the mid-19th century\, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school\, Hudson River School\, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet\, Pissarro\, Cezanne\, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors. \nThere has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA) \n  \n——————————————————– \n“The bright summer had passed away\,\nand gorgeous autumn was flinging its\nrainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale.”\n~ Cornelia L. Tuthill\, “Virginia Dare: Or\, the Colony of Roanoke\,” 1840 \n———————————————————
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SUMMARY:Summer Plein Air Art Exhibition & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone-inspired plein air painting Art Exhibit and Sale! \nArtists of every painting medium and every skill level were invited to create plein air works at our Summer Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on Saturday\, August 1\, 2020 – yesterday! (See below for details about what “plein air” is.) Today we get a chance to see an exhibition of the works of the participating artists and even purchase a new piece! The art will be exhibited outside of the Kinstone Education Center and on the Porch. A portion of the sales will be retained by Kinstone to help support additional art events here. COME SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND KINSTONE! \nJoin us today\, talk with the artists and find something new\, fresh\, and Kinstone-inspired to take home with you! Keep in mind that artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm on Sunday\, August 2. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone on this day (general admission is $5/person) is invited to interact with the artists\, browse the exhibits and perhaps even purchase a new piece to take home! \nDate:  Sunday\, August 2\, 2020 \nTime: 10:00am to 6:00pm \nCost:  Included in the price of admission to Kinstone – $5/person! \nLocation: Kinstone Megalithic Garden\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI \nThis event shall take place rain or shine! \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nAccording to Wikipedia\, in the mid-19th century\, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school\, Hudson River School\, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet\, Pissarro\, Cezanne\, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors. \nThere has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
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SUMMARY:Summer Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Artists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at our Summer Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on Saturday\, August 1\, 2020\, from 9am-4:00pm at Kinstone. We are pleased to announce that participating artists may exhibit and sell any works produced during this event between 4pm and 6pm on Saturday and again on Sunday between 10am and 6pm on the Porch of the Kinstone Education Building. Weekends are our busiest times and we hope that extending the sale to Sunday during our regular open hours will increase exposure and sales for everyone! For this event\, Kinstone will retain 15% of all artist’s sales. Artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm on Sunday\, August 2. \n——————————————————– \n“Summer set lip to earth’s bosom bare\,\nAnd left the flushed print in a poppy there.”\n~Francis Thompson \n——————————————————— \nThe cost to participate is $5/person (i.e. equal to and included in the price of admission to Kinstone!)  No pre-registration is required. Registration is from 7:30-8:30am onsite. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Artists should bring along their own food\, snacks and beverages. \nIn case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom\, and the Porch on the Education Center. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone (admission is $5/person) on this day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! \nDate:  Saturday\, August 1\, 2020 \nTime: \n\nArtist Registration: 7:30am – 8:30am\nArtist Painting: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Artists wishing to exhibit their work should finish painting by 3:30pm or in time to get their completed works to the exhibit area and ready for sale by 4pm.)\nArt Exhibition/Sale: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday  (Note: The exhibition and sale will continue on Sunday from 10am to 6pm during our normal open hours. Artists must remove their artworks by 6:30pm Sunday.)\n\nLocation: Kinstone Megalithic Garden\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\nPack your own lunch\, snacks\, and water!\n\n\nSUMMER at Kinstone is lush and lovely. Gardens are proliferating and the prairie is in full bloom\, awash with color and abuzz with pollinators of all kinds. The standing stones are sun-kissed; warm to the touch and welcoming to the spirit. The pond is the center of a constant dance of dragonflies and swallows. Tall grasses wave you on to paths that rise and fall\, keeping the next wonder hidden until you step forward just a little further. Find your way to the amphitheater of the labyrinth\, the cool shelter of the dolmen\, and the quiet seclusion of the Circle of Mystery or many other wonders to be encountered. Curvilinear rows of arborvitae and spruce hug the land and shelter you as you immerse yourself in color\, light\, and movement. It is magical! \n\nThis is our second plein air event and we are very excited to welcome artists from near and far\, those who have been here before and those for whom this is the first time! Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! Note that we also have an Autumn Plein Air paint day coming up later this season\, it has slightly different details\, so please check out that event and plan to participate then\, too! \nKinstone is a contemplative\, park-like place with spectacular views\, intriguing stonework\, and natural buildings. This stunning 30-acre bluff-top property has a fabulous view of the Mississippi River as well as over 100 standing stones including three stone circles\, megalithic dolmen\, classic 7-circuit labyrinth\, thatched\, cordwood chapel\, dry-stack stone sculpture\, natural buildings\, food forest gardens\, raised bed gardens\, 2-acre prairie\, pond\, woodlands\, fields and more. \n\nOur mission states: “Kinstone blends conscious care of the Earth with art to form sacred spaces that invite and inspire people to connect with and experience the creative power of the land to transform\, energize and revive the body\, mind and spirit.” To further this mission\, we are offering three Plein Air Paint Days in 2020 to connect artists and the sacred beauty of the land: Spring\, Summer\, and Autumn – each one with slightly different details. We are excited about all the possibilities and creative wonder that will manifest from this connection. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nAccording to Wikipedia\, in the mid-19th century\, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school\, Hudson River School\, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet\, Pissarro\, Cezanne\, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors. \nThere has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
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SUMMARY:Spring Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS EVENT IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this as an all-outdoor event with proper social distancing and personal space both during the painting time as well as during the sale. All sales will be handled outdoors.  \nArtists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at our Spring Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on Sunday\, June 14\, 2020\, from 9am-4:00pm at Kinstone. Participating artists may exhibit and sell any works produced during this event between 4pm and 6pm OUTSIDE of the Kinstone Education Building and on the Porch. Due to this being our very first plein air event and due to the limited\, 2-hour sales opportunity on this day\, Kinstone will retain NO part of any sales made by participating artists for this event only. Artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm. \n—————————————————————————————————- \nJust one week before Solstice\, the lovely spirit of Spring will be in fine fiddle in June. She will already be saying farewell as greens intensify\, blues deepen and she strews the ground with fair flowers to prepare the way for Summer. Come out to paint Spring’s portrait as only you can before she is gone! \n—————————————————————————————————- \nThe cost to participate is $5/person (i.e. equal to and included in the price of admission to Kinstone!)  No pre-registration is required. Registration is from 7:30-8:30am onsite. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Limited options for food and refreshments (e.g. coffee\, tea\, hot cocoa\, soda\, sparkling water) will be available for purchase throughout the day. \nIn case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom\, and the Porch on the Education Center. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone (admission is $5/person) on this day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! \nDate:  Sunday\, June 14\, 2020 \nTime: \n\nArtist Registration: 7:30am – 8:30am\nArtist Painting: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Artists wishing to exhibit their work should finish painting by 3:30pm or in time to get their completed works to the exhibit area and ready for sale by 4pm.)\nArt Exhibition/Sale: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm.)\n\nLocation: Kinstone Megalithic Garden\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\n\nSPRING at Kinstone is full of brilliant greens and golds. Early prairie flowers are in bloom\, butterflies are out\, and choruses of robins and red winged black birds fill the air. Leafy greens are popping up in the raised beds and trees are newly leafed out. The standing stones are bathing their feet in lush clover and reaching up to touch fresh June skies. The pond is alive with chirruping frogs and ripples made by sweet\, Driftless breezes. The paths draw you on to the winding way of the labyrinth\, the open chamber of the dolmen\, the intimacy of the Circle of Mystery\, and so much more. Curvilinear rows of arborvitae and spruce hug the land and shelter you as you immerse yourself in color\, light\, and movement.  \n\nThis is our very first plein air event and we are quite excited to welcome artists from near and far! Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! Note that we also have Summer and Autumn Plein Air paint days coming up later this season\, each has slightly different details\, so please check out those events and plan to participate then\, too! \nKinstone is a contemplative\, park-like place with spectacular views\, intriguing stonework\, and natural buildings. This stunning 30-acre bluff-top property has a fabulous view of the Mississippi River as well as over 100 standing stones including three stone circles\, megalithic dolmen\, classic 7-circuit labyrinth\, thatched\, cordwood chapel\, dry-stack stone sculpture\, natural buildings\, food forest gardens\, raised bed gardens\, 2-acre prairie\, pond\, woodlands\, fields and more. \n\nOur mission states: “Kinstone blends conscious care of the Earth with art to form sacred spaces that invite and inspire people to connect with and experience the creative power of the land to transform\, energize and revive the body\, mind and spirit.” To further this mission\, we are offering three Plein Air Paint Days in 2020 to connect artists and the sacred beauty of the land: Spring\, Summer\, and Autumn – each one with slightly different details. We are excited about all the possibilities and creative wonder that will manifest from this connection. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nAccording to Wikipedia\, in the mid-19th century\, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school\, Hudson River School\, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet\, Pissarro\, Cezanne\, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors. \nThere has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
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