Updated ~ Thursday, July 22, 2010

 Regular Monthly Meetings (RMM) are held on the

Third Saturday of each month, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Bring a bag lunch. Materials provided, unless otherwise noted.

11:00 - 11:30 am is Movement & Journaling Warm-up exercises (optional)

11:30 am - 3:00 pm is Creative Project of the Day

Joslyn Rec Center • 950 Main St., Cambria.

Guest Teacher & Special Events dates and times vary.

Contact Jennifer Star for more information and/or to register.

**Class themes, dates and times are subject to change without notice.**

RMM August 21: “Recycle Into Art” with Suzette Morrow & Jennifer Star

Using #6 recycled clear plastic (begin collecting now: to-go containers, produce containers, cracker and cookie trays, etc.), Suzette will show us how to cut and decorate the plastic to make ornaments and various objects (think Shrinky-Dink!). Using recycled papers (magazines, catalogs, gift wrap, doodled-on paper, etc.) Jennifer will guide us in how to make beautiful and interesting beads that can be made into beautiful jewelry or decor for projects that utilize beads.

In addition to the plastic and paper Recycle Into Art portion, we are also going to begin building a Creativity Club Scarecrow that will be part of the Cambria Historical Society's Scarecrow and Harvest Festival on October 9th. We are going to create our scarecrow entirely from recycled products, getting creative in how we construct it with the materials brought in by those who wish to participate. Begin collecting items that you think could be part of the structure and decoration of our scarecrow. Think outside the box - ANYTHING you have and use in your home that you would normally throw away or put in the recycle bin, or donate to a thrift store or yard sale is potential material. And we want it to be obvious that the scarecrow is made from recycled material, so leaving labels on containers, etc., is desirable. Let's have some FUN with this project!!! We would appreciate hearing from you if you are going to participate.

Special Event October 2: “Scarecrow Making - Final Workshop”

11:00 am - 3:00 pm. $10 (covers art supplies, instruction, and use of the Joslyn Center)

The Creativity Club is hosting the final workshop of scarecrow-making for the Cambria Historical Society’s “Scarecrow & Harvest Festival” October 9-10. Come on down to get help with finishing your scarecrow. We will share our art supplies and knowledge with you. Reserve your spot with Jennifer Star at 805-927-7261.

RMM October 16: “Star Lights” with Jennifer Star

Create a large, hollow five-pointed paper star that has a light inside. Extra fee required for the light cord (pay at meeting), or bring your own.

RMM November 6: “Decorative Boxes & Bags” collaborative teaching

Note: This meeting is on the FIRST Saturday of the month, one time only.

Learn a variety of origami box and bag construction techniques, plus envelope-making using decorative papers, creating your own for gifts, etc. UFO day (Un-Finished Object) for those wanting to bring their own works-in-progress projects from home.

Guest Teacher December 4: “Crazy Wisdom” with Tobey Crockett, PhD

11:00 am to 3:00 pm. $20 ($15 for CC members)

Drawing on her teacher training in Baby Clown Tobey will offer an introductory class in Crazy Wisdom. This is a spiritually inflected class with lots of group interaction, so be prepared to open your heart chakra wider than usual!  In addition to stretching from both the inside and out, movement, play, visualization and writing from the body will be our focus. Some historical and philosophical context for the pursuit of "Crazy Wisdom" will be offered as well. This class is especially good for actors, speakers, kachinas and anyone looking to boost their confidence or amp their presentation skills, whether for personal or career purposes. Minimum class size 6 people - maximum 12.  Please sign up asap! We will have a substantial break or two, so bring a bag lunch and a cozy blanket for a light nap.

6:00 pm. Tickets: $8 pre-sale, $10 at the door

Aleya Dao, with pianist Jim Coventry, returns to Cambria to again share her gift of angelic sounds with us, and to benefit the Joslyn Center and our community. Join us for a deeply relaxing and nurturing evening, soaking in the music of the spheres. For more information about Aleya visit www.AleyaDao.com. Video of her first visit to Cambria here.

RMM December 18: “Collage with Nature” collaborative teaching

Using materials gathered from nature, collage an item of choice (wood frame, box, etc.). UFO day (Un-Finished Object) for those wanting to bring their own works-in-progress projects from home.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS & EVENTS:

RMM January 16: “Accordion Fold Fan” collaborative teaching

RMM February 20: “Pine Needle Baskets” with Jennifer & Suzette

GTE March 6: “Silk Painting” with Dianne Brooke

RMM March 20: “Open Body” with Tobey Crockett

CONCERT March 20: “Spring Equinox” with Lance Canales

GTE April 3: “The Creative Journal” with Lucia Capacchione, PhD

RMM April 17: “Clay Play” with Suzette Morrow

GTE May 1: “Creating Resources in Your Life” with Aleya Dao

RMM May 15: “Multi-Media Collage Cards” collaborative teaching

RMM June 19: “Drums & Rattles” with Jennifer Star

Special Event June 19: “Toning & Meditation Concert” with Aleya Dao

RMM July 17: “Paper Mosaics” collaborative teaching