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Women at the Spring
Saturday, February 3, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This writing and reflection workshop will use water and prairie to explore the connection between women and words. Twyla Hansen and Kelly Madigan Erlandson will help participants tap into their creativity through journal-making, prairie exploration, and the art of putting images into words. Solo performer Pippa White will present a number of prairie stories by and about women, focusing on women who have gone before us, our collective “grandmothers.” She will also lead an exploration of personal ancestral stories and how to successfully craft them. The relaxed and informal presentations will focus on process, not product. Fee: $30/person. All materials will be provided, including lunch. Participants should dress for outdoor activities. Sponsored by the Nebraska Humanities Council. Session 2: "I am Wind" Saturday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants will explore their creativity through movement, dance, and drumming. The morning will begin with gentle yoga session outdoors in the prairie, weather permitting. Liz Merey, a long-time yoga instructor, will lead a selection of basic stretches and movement specifically to activate, energize, and synchronize the mind/body connection. Following the yoga session, Deb Eisloeffel of HealthRHYTHMS will lead participants in making their own drums and exploring rhythmic play in a relaxed, inclusive community. A drumming circle will be formed, followed by a rhythmic movement experience set to the music of the drums. Pam Barger, well-known singer/musician/poet, will close the workshop with a lively performance of women and song. Fee: $35/person. All materials will be provided, including lunch. Opportunities will be provided for reflection and journaling. Participants should dress for outdoor activities. Session 3: "I am Prairie" Saturday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. [Update: Class is full — waiting list available.] In this visual arts workshop, Lincoln artists Susan Brasch and Judy Hart will facilitate the creation of personal empowerment symbols derived from the participants’ life experiences and strengths. The prairie will provide the backdrop and materials for the day’s activities. Participants will create a personal prairie sculpture, and as a community weave a “Voice of the Prairie” piece, which will be exhibited at Spring Creek Prairie. Reflection, journaling, and a walk to the spring will be incorporated in the activities. Fee: $35/person. All materials will be provided, including lunch. Participants should dress for outdoor activities. Registration: Fill out registration form or call (402) 797-2301. On-line registration is not available. Workshops limited to 25 participants each. Attend all three workshops for $90! Presenters' Biographies
Pam Herbert Barger — Pam teaches piano lessons, and sings and plays keyboard with two dance bands, the FabTones and the
Melody Wrangers. Her first poetry chapbook, The Pinball God Let Fly, will be available in spring 2007.
Susan Brasch — Susan is a professional visual artist and creativity workshop facilitator. She is also an artist-in-residence with
the Nebraska Arts Council.
Deborah Eisloeffel — Deborah has studied Western and world drumming techniques and is a trained facilitator in Remo, Inc.'s
HealthRHYTHMS program. She will use recreational drumming to promote health maintenance and life enhancement, and as a tool for
community building and personal and spiritual growth.
Twyla Hansen — Twyla has been scribbling creatively for 25 years, and is the author of five books of poetry, including the recent
Prairie Suite: A Celebration, a poem/drawing collaboration with ornithologist Paul Johnsgard.
Judy Hart — Judy uses weaving and theatre to hold her little part of the world together.
Kelly Madigan Erlandson — Kelly was awarded the Nebraska Arts Council Distinguished Artist award in 2006. Her how-to book Getting
Sober (McGraw-Hill) will be published in 2007.
Elizabeth Merey — Elizabeth has loved dance, movement, and the freedom of expression all her life. At age 29, she was introduced to
yoga and began integrating the practice of yoga into her dance. The freedom yoga opens people to — both mentally and
physically — brings great calmness, tranquility, and love, and she enjoys sharing those things with her students.
Pippa White — Pippa uses the story in history to create one-woman shows that tour nationally.
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