Embodying Dreams in the Book Arts Class at MCBA starts January 13, 2011

I am pleased to announce that I will begin teaching at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts Embodying Dreams in the Book Arts Six Thursdays: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17; 6-9pm All skill levels welcome How does the structure of the book relate to the content within? Are some book structures better [...]

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White Cloud’s Prayer

While doing a little bit of genealogy work recently, I came across this lovely prayer.  One of my grandfathers was supposedly a man by the name of Chief White Cloud.  I don’t know much about him yet, but I was moved by this prayer that has been attributed to him. Wether it is by my [...]

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The Wonder of Ice

Drip, drip, drip. As the days become longer and more yellow comes into the morning light I can feel my soul stirring to wakefulness again.  It has been a long cold winter but warmer days are here and the ice is almost gone.  What beauty it can hold within!  Not much longer now before all [...]

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Last of the Snow People

Spring is definitely in the air.  While I was out walking today, I couldn’t help noticing all the snow people slowly melting away.  There was something a bit sad about seeing them all go, leaving their hats and gloves on the ground behind them, as the snow quietly departs.

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Spring Classes at Monkey Bridge Arts

Spring session will begin on Tuesday March 9. All levels are welcome in these classes, including complete beginners.  You will be able to work at your own pace and have fun, no matter where you are in your creative journey. This session, I will offer the following classes: Colored Pencil – Color Relationships Tuesdays, 9:30AM [...]

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Six Words Only – Your Life Story

An AFWJ friend recently called my attention to a wonderful piece on NPR about writing your memoir in only six words.  What a wonderful challenge.  Here’s what I came up with for mine: Healing dreams move love into the world How would you sum up your life story in only six words? Here are two [...]

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A Winter’s Faith

Help us to have a winter’s faith, Blessed One. Give us faith that is content to know that life slumbers in the frozen ground, not demanding that green shoots appear before their time. Give us faith that looks with sympathy on the doomed beauty of a frost-covered tree, knowing that the fragile crystals will melt [...]

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What a Difference Sunshine Makes!

October was an unusually gloomy month in Minnesota.  Yesterday, we finally had some sunshine again and the sky was magnificent.  I can’t believe what a positive effect a beautiful sky and clear light have on my spirit and energy level!

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The Dreams of Hans Christian Andersen

Dream Salon The Dreams of Hans Christian Andersen In this month’s dream salon, I will be showing a video of Patricia Garfield speaking about The Dreams of Hans Christian Andersen.  His dreams have striking parallels with universal dream themes, as well as many personal connections with his own life. Learn more about this remarkable man and how [...]

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Fall Session Starts September 8

A new round of classes will begin on Sept. 8 at Monkey Bridge.  I will be offering the following classes at Monkey Bridge this fall.  To register call 952-412-4786 or e-mail me at SheilaAsato@comcast.net ___________________________________________________________________ Colored Pencil – Focus on Color Harmony Tuesdays, 9:30AM – 12:30PM Sept. 8 – Oct. 27 Cost: $180 Drawing – [...]

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