Journey Center: Art, Creativity & Spirituality

The approach for the Art Program at the Center is to focus on process not on final product. At their Art Room people have many different levels of exposure and understanding of art. Although there are quite a few members with skills at the professional level, many surprise others with their creativity.

The Center promotes their artists work through hosting in-house art shows and sales, participating in outside art shows and by selling Wellness Center original note cards using their artists’ work. Check out their website: www.wellnessandadvocacy.org and some of their artwork at http://www.sonoma-county.org/health/mh/resources/slideshow/index.html.

Naomi recalls, “Everyday incidents influence my work like they do my dreams. I can see the influence of Japanese graphic images from my childhood. I liked watching commercial-advertisements rather than actual TV programs most of the time. As a young Japanese girl, I saw Hello Kitty’s face a lot more often than our national flag.”

Naomi is aware that her time making art is not forever, and she feels very happy and blessed every time she is working. You can learn more about Naomi and her art at http://www.catfromjapan.net.

Let it serve as a visual reminder of your Creator's goodness and the wonderful plans in store for you. Discuss and pray in your intentions at the end of the class with a blessing circle. This popular class will be facilitated by Maria Crane, a local artist in Sonoma County. Register on our website or by calling the Journey Center at 578-2121.
Cost: $12 donation

Come enjoy new ways of creating beauty and leave a more confident artist. This class will be facilitated by Maria Crane, a local artist, art instructor and Art Curator at Journey Center. Registration required. Register on our website or by calling the Journey Center at 578-2121.
Cost: $30 (includes all materials)

This has included two study tours to the Ikenobo Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. Tisha will give an introduction to Ikenobo Ikebana and demonstrate a beginner Moribana and Nigere arrangements. Participants will create both of these arrangements as part of the workshop. Floral Materials and one vase/ kenzan will be provided. Please bring scissors and a glass vase commonly used at floral shops. Registration is required and the workshop is limited to 12 participants. Register on our website or by calling the Journey Center at 578-2121.
Cost: $50 + $10 for materials

During the spring quarter, we will be attending:

• The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare at the Burbank Auditorium, located on the SRJC campus. We’ll meet at noon on Saturday, March 13th at the Journey Center for a discussion about the play. Snacks and beverages will be available. We will then carpool to the theater for the 2:00 p.m. performance.

• The musical “Grease” at the Burbank Auditorium, located on the SRJC campus. We will meet at noon on Saturday, April 24th at the Journey Center to share a light meal, then carpool to the theater for the 2:00 p.m. matinee. This production is recommended for those over 14 years old.

The cost for each of these first two events is $10 per person which includes your ticket for the performance! We have purchased blocks of 14 seats for each event, so space is limited. Please register early if you would like to join us!

Our grand finale will be a trip to San Francisco on Thursday, May 27th, at 7:00 p.m. to see Peter Pan at the Threesixty theater on the Embarcadero. If you would like to attend, please purchase your ticket at http://www.peterpantheshow.com. We will meet in the city before the show for dinner and will contact you with details once you register to let us know you are planning to join us.

The Theatre Appreciation Group is being organized by Linda Smith and Valerie Anderson, who love the theatre and serve as volunteers here at the Journey Center.