Adult Winter Wellness Series
Join us every Wednesday from February 4 through March 25 for our Adult Winter Wellness series!
The Adult Winter Wellness series is an ideal opportunity for our community to unite for soul-nourishing connections at the dawn of the new year. Each class offers a diverse range of experiences, embracing themes of new beginnings, self-care, and overall health and wellness.
From expressive arts activities that ignite a creative flow to gentle mind-body practices like yoga and sound healing that warm the body and spirit. Facilitated by a rotation of guest artists and wellness practitioners from the local area, these classes offer a holistic approach to well-being.
The Mindful Mosaic with Nia Brown
Waitlist Only
In this beginner-friendly mosaic workshop, participants will explore the soothing, meditative process of arranging color and texture into beautiful designs. No experience is needed, just curiosity and a desire to create something meaningful.
Clay Play with Sara Patterson
Reconnect with your creativity and calm through the grounding practice of clay hand building. This gentle, hands-on class invites you to slow down, tune into your senses, and shape meaningful forms at your own pace.
Beginner Tai Chi with Michael Koneci
Waitlist Only
Discover the gentle power of movement through this introductory Tai Chi class designed for all levels. Tai chi, often described as “meditation in motion”, is an ancient and beautiful martial art that enhances balance, strength, and flexibility. Participants will learn foundational postures and flowing sequences that promote balance, flexibility, and relaxation.
Figure Drawing with Jorge Colombo and Malik Titus Bridges
Discover the basics of drawing the human form in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Using a live model, participants will learn simple techniques for observing proportions, posture, and movement, while practicing quick gesture sketches and basic shading. No prior experience is necessary.
Woodstock Journey Dance with Danielle Gaebel
Step inside the spirit of Woodstock, not through a history book, but through your own body. This uplifting, music-driven experience blends guided movement, expressive dance, imagination, and ritual to help you shake off stress and reconnect with joy. This powerful, heart-opening winter wellness session that reminds us that peace isn’t just an idea, it’s something we can feel.
Still Life Photography with Bette Blau
In this creative workshop adults are invited to slow down and explore the art of still life photography as a form of mindful observation. Through simple guided exercises, participants learn to notice light, texture, and composition with fresh eyes, tuning into the quiet details that are often overlooked.
Ekphrastic Poetry with Dawn Leas
Step into the Museum at Bethel Woods and let art, music, and history spark your creativity. In this engaging workshop, participants will explore the museum’s immersive exhibits and use them as inspiration for writing ekphrastic poetry, which is poetry written in response to visual art or artifacts.
Beyond the Brush: Abstract Painting with Catherine Chesters
Explore the meditative process of creating abstract art using watercolors, acrylics & ink on various papers. Through layering, blending, and organic mark-making, you'll tap into your creative flow while embracing the unique qualities of each medium.