Tolovana Arts Colony Fall 2009 Schedule of Classes and Workshops

Classes

 

 

Hatha Yoga: Tolovana Hall.  Instructor: Christen Allsop

All levels Vinyasa Flow: Begins 5 October: Mondays: 8:00-9:15am & 9:30-10:45am; Wednesdays: 8:00-9:15am; Fridays: 9:30-10:45am; Saturdays: 9:30-10:45am 

Vinyasa is a vigorous, dynamic style that links breath and movement through a heat building sequence of postures.  This class is designed to build strength, stamina and flexibility while maintaining precise alignment and technique.  Recommended for students with some yoga experience.  Please bring mat.

Beginning Chair Yoga: Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am. Begins 7 October: 4 weeks $35; drop-in $10.

This gentle yoga class is practiced while seated or supported by a chair.  The adapted Hatha Yoga postures are designed to build strength and flexibility and improve circulation through movement that is linked with the breath.  Recommended for beginners, those new to yoga or those nursing an injury or illness.  Please bring a mat. 

Class sessions: 28 Sept-24 Oct; 26 Oct-21 Nov (No Saturday classes in November).  4 classes per session $35; 8 classes per session $65; 12 classes per session $85; drop-in $10.  Instructor: 503.440.1649.

 

Zen Lifestyles: Mondays 6-8pm Tolovana Hall. Begins 12 October: 8 weeks $70. Instructor: Wm. Eldridge, PhD.

An interactive, group process experience that involves learning and practicing the basic principles of relaxed thinking, mindful attention, emotional vibrancy, behavioral flexibility, soulful creativity and spiritual harmony and peace.  The class includes meditation, spontaneous movement and dance, free-form art and writing, open-ended conversation and narration, and lots of laughter, fun and joyous relationship building.  Although the theory evolved from early Japanese Buddhism, Chinese Taoism and Christian Mysticism, the class is non-religious in nature and focuses on the fundamental dynamics of compassion, freedom, creativity, happiness, community building and love.  Instructor: 503.436.0766

 

Drawing and Painting: Wednesdays 5-8pm: Tolovana Hall.  Begins 7 October: 8 weeks: $70; drop-in $10.  Instructor: David Kinhan.

A class for beginning and experienced artists.  Fundamentals of color and form will be explored in charcoal and acrylic mediums.  Expect lively discussions.  Materials list provided at first meeting.  Call instructor to register: 503.440.9431.   

 

Spanish to English; English to Spanish: Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm & 6:30-8pm: Cannon Beach RV Resort Meeting Room.  Begins 7 October: 8 weeks $70, drop-in $10.  Instructor: Melissa Thornton.

Conversational English for Spanish speakers: 4:30-6:00pm. Conversational Spanish for English speakers: 6:30-8pm.  A class designed for beginners but all are welcome.  Friendly, supportive environment for learning.  Instructor: 503.436.2716.    

 

Mat Pilates: Tolovana Hall: Begins 6 October: Instructor: Alisha Smith.

            All Levels: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00-9:00am. Mat Pilates is a safe, challenging and systematic mind/body workout with an emphasis on movement quality, posture and breathing.  Regardless of age, gender or condition, you can experience a balanced and aligned body that looks fit, feels revitalized and moves with ease.  With a focus on core stability, this workout is a great way to restore the natural curves of the spine, relieve tension and enhance self-confidence.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat.  4 classes: $35; 8 classes: $65: drop-in $10.  Instructor: 503.436.0306 / alisha@truefitnessnw.com.

            Mat Pilates for Seniors: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 11:00-11:45am.  Improve strength, posture, agility and flexibility through this class designed specifically for an older population.  Modifications will be provided to allow full participation by all levels.  Through practice of pilates, daily activities and sports become easier and your body will become more fit and toned.  Flexband required.  4 classes: $35; 8 classes: $65; 12 classes: $85.  Instructor: 503.436.0306 / alisha@truefitnessnw.com.

 

Yogic Breathing and Meditation: Thursdays 11:00am-Noon: Tolovana Hall.  Beginning 8 October: 4 weeks $35, drop-in $10.  Instructors: Lucy & Daryl Eigen.

Explore the roots of yoga through breathwork, mantra, focused contemplation and various forms of meditation.  Deepen your knowledge of yoga and how it can become a part of your daily life, on and off the mat.  The results are calmness of mind, a sense of well-being and deeper mental clarity.  All are welcome.

 

Anusara Yoga: Thursdays 6-7:30pm: Tolovana Hall. Beginning 8 October: 4 weeks $35; drop-in $10.  Instructor: Jennifer Myers.

Anusara (“in the flow of grace”) yoga is a heart-centered approach that also stresses alignment.  Level l and 2 will focus on sun salutations, standing poses and beginning inversions.   Some yoga experience recommended, call for information.  Instructor: 503.436.9567.

 

Being a Writer: Thursdays 6-8pm: CB History Center.  Beginning 8 October: 8 weeks $70, drop-in $10.  Instructor: Michael Burgess.

Develop the skills and habits necessary to good writing.  Weekly exercises focus on aspects of story, character and voice.  Everyone writes, everyone reads, everyone talks, the instructor edits your work with compassion but no mercy.  Supportive atmosphere, constructive feedback and a weekly deadline   Whatever sort of writing you do, you’ll be doing it better by the end of the term.  Come prepared to laugh.   Instructor: 503.436.2868.

 

Recorder for Children: Saturdays 10:30am-Noon: Cannon Beach Children’s Center.  Beginning 10 October: 4 weeks $60.  Instructor: Lorain Tryzna.

The recorder is a simple instrument to learn to play.  Even if you know virtually nothing about music, you will learn to play songs.  The class is designed for beginners but all are welcome to experience making music.  There will be a short recital at the end of the session.  Recorders and music provided.  Please call to register by 3 October.  Instructor: 503.436.2296.

 

 

 

Workshops

 

 

Digital Cameras 101: 17 October, 11am-1pm: Tolovana Hall (Instructor: Glynis Valenti) $35

This non-techie workshop will help you learn basic functions of your digital.  Take better photos, feel more confident and comfortable with your camera.  Parts and modes, basic composition and lighting technique.  Bring your camera, your questions and the manual if you have one.  Instructor: 503.739.6190.

 

Encaustic Wax Painting: Saturday, 7 November, 1-3pm: Tolovana Hall (Instructor: Susan Simon) $50

Discover the mystery of what lies just beneath a translucent surface.  Using pigments, melted wax and a blowtorch, students create their own magic.  Encaustic painting is a 2,000 year old process developed by the Egyptians and practiced by many current artists.

Instructor: 503.436.0178

 

Telling Your Story: Saturday 14 November, 2-4pm Tolovana Hall (Instructor: Michael Burgess) $35

A consideration of the basic elements of story telling.  What makes good writing work?  Where to start, what to put in, what to leave out, when to stop.  Fiction or nonfiction.  Before story telling is an art, it’s a craft.  Instructor: 503.436.2868

 

Please check our website for additional workshops and upcoming  events.

 

 

Instructors

 

 

Christen Allsop has studied and practiced yoga for twenty years and has taught for the past ten.  Her practice is influenced by lyengar yoga and Vinyasa Flow.

 

Michael Burgess is an author, columnist and award-winning journalist who also teaches writing at Tillamook Bay Community College.

 

Daryl Karunakar Eigen, Ph.D., RYT-500 and Lucy Jeevani Eigen, MA, RYT-500 bring a combined 25 years of training, study and teaching to their enthusiastic classes and workshops.  They have studied classical yoga extensively in the U.S., Asia and India with master yogis and senior teachers.  Lucy is also an advanced certified craniosacral therapist and Daryl is a volunteer teacher for Living Yoga in Portland.

 

David Kinhan studied painting and art history at PSU.  His work has been exhibited many times, most recently at the Cannon Beach Arts Association Gallery.

 

Jennifer Myers, an Oregon Coast native, was introduced to yoga in 1987 at Portland State University and completed a year-long anusara yoga teacher training with Sarahjoy Marsh in 2004.  She has been teaching yoga for ten years.

 

Susan Simon has studied at Oregon School of Arts and Crafts and Pacific NW College of Art, exhibited at the Whitebird Gallery and Cannon Beach Arts Association, and taught at Clatsop Community College.  She has practiced encaustic painting for eight years.

 

Alisha Smith began her career in 1998, conducting group fitness classes and providing personal fitness training.  Over the past ten years, she has held several fitness certifications including Apex, Nautilus and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

 

Melissa Thornton has a degree in International Studies and has lived in Mexico.

 

Lorain Trzyna has a degree in music education (choral and instrumental) from Illinois State and performed graduate work at Cardinal Stritch University.  She has taught general music, piano and voice since 1989.

 

Glynis Valenti is a commercial photographer with a degree in communications/journalism.  She has taught for parks & recreation programs and the juvenile justice system.