Monthly Drum Circle
2023-01-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-04-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-05-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-26 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join our Monthly Drum Circle, led by Mary Oliver of Spirit Rhythms on the last Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Mary focuses on her passion for drumming as a tool for nurturing others toward self-expression, spirituality, and wellness. The drum circle will take place outdoors in chairs but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather.
To sign up, or if you have any questions, please email mary.spiritrhythms@gmail.com
There is no cost to participate, though donations are welcome.

Elements
2023-01-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-02-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-03-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-04-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Body Collective, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111, Austin, TX, 78751, United States
The Elements dance class is back on the fourth Saturday of every month! The first class starts Saturday the 28th from 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111, Austin, TX 78751. Class is taught by Silva Laukkanen.
In this class, we will be getting familiar with the elements of dance and exploring each element at a time. First, we will look into the idea of time in dance improvisation. This class is open to individuals of all abilities and skill levels, ages 16 and up. Fee in sliding scale $5-$25.

Class Schedule:
January 28th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
February 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
March 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
April 22nd | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
May 27th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective

January Makers Meet-Up
2023-01-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon at our East Austin location learning how to make a Macramé bracelet and/or plant hanger in this free introductory workshop led by Artist Judith Miller. It’s free to participate. We will have the basic supplies needed plus yummy snacks!

Women Veterans Strong
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Women Veterans Strong
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
At this meeting, we will be making origami boxes with Susan Beattie. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and the the supplies needed.

Women Veterans Strong
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
At this meeting, we will be making “Kindness Rocks” with Sonia Crose.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and the supplies needed.

Makers Meet-up
2023-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia, for our monthly Makers Meet-up, a creative in-person gathering, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for card-making this month on April 30th.

Women Veterans Strong
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse.
Join just to chat and learn from our guest!
May 11 – Flora Painting and Printing
We will make a simple flora themed still life and also use actual flora in creating a print.
Supplies Needed: Found flora (leaves, flowers, seed type grasses, etc.), watercolors and/or acrylic paints, synthetic or hair paint brushes (your choice on size) and a foam brush ½ to 1 inch, water, oil pastels and/or crayons, multi-media or watercolor paper, paper towels, brayer/dough roller/can of soda (or similar), and newspaper or plastic sheet
If you are in Austin and don’t have supplies, you can arrange to pick some up from Art Spark Texas! Please contact April Sullivan at 512-454-9912 ext 103 if you have questions.
Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Makers Meet-up
2023-05-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia, for our monthly Makers Meet-up, a creative in-person gathering, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month.

Women Veterans Strong
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse.
June 8 – Personal Nature Centered Short Story
Write and share a personal story where nature played an important role.
Supplies Needed: Paper and pen and/or computer
Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Think Like a Designer
2023-06-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-23 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join Art Spark Texas for our summer workshop series that combines the worlds of Art and Design with nature. In these weekly workshops participants will explore and create in a variety of different genres, including Graphic Design, T-shirt Design, Eco Art and Natural Dyes. Each class will provide students with a strong introduction to the topic as well as engage them in projects to workout their ideas. Come grow your art and design skills with us each week, in East Austin!
$35 per workshop, $130 all 4 weeks
Register here.

Women Veteran Art and Nature Workshop in Troy, TX
2023-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Green Trees Farm, 2520 Rock Road, Troy, 76579
Reconnect with Nature at Green Trees Farm, an equine facility and a quiet country retreat. Women Veterans, and current and prior military are invited out to Green Trees Farm at 2520 Rock Road, Troy, TX 76579 on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 9 am to noon for a reflective nature walk on the Green Trees Farm Grace Trail®, then gather in the arena for a horse circle where you can meet, interact and learn from horses up close, and then head to the barn to decorate your own journal provided by Help Heal Vets. Use your journal to write about your experience and sketch the horses.
**Please note, this is an all outdoor experience. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Please register to secure your spot, food, and supplies. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-vet-art-and-nature-workshop-troy-tx-horses-art-writing-walking-tickets-634107290977
If you have questions, please contact April Sullivan at april@artsparktx.org or 512-454-9912 ext 103.
Funding for this project is sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Women Veterans Strong
2023-07-13 19:00 - 20:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse.
July 13 – Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Start early for this one! Find some flowers out in nature and press them between pages of books for a few weeks. Then, make bookmarks using simple materials.
Supplies Needed: Pressed flowers, Clear Contact Paper.
Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Women Veteran Art and Nature Workshop in Dallas, TX
2023-07-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX, 75217, United States
Connect and Reflect in Nature
Join female veterans for a nature walk at Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217. Then, we will gather inside the education center for nature art and yoga.
** Please wear appropriate clothing and walking shoes for the nature walk. This event is specifically for Women Veterans, current, and prior military.
Only 20 spots available.
In partnership with At Ease Texas and the North Texas VA with funding from the Texas Commission on the Arts. If you have questions, please contact April Sullivan at april@artsparktx.org or 512-454-9912 ext 103.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/676964889207

Makers Meet-up
2023-07-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia, for our monthly Makers Meet-up, a creative in-person gathering, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided.
This month we are doing Marbleized Paper Journals. Use a fun marbling technique with shaving cream and liquid watercolor and assemble your pages into a journal.

Women Veterans Strong
2023-08-05 10:00 - 11:00
A virtual group for women vets to connect, create, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs
Our regular Second Thursday event has been moved in August to Saturday, August 5th so that we can host a discussion about the PACT Act before the August 9th deadline.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
