Instructor: Gail Balden is a writer, educator and workshop presenter with over 30 years of teaching experience. Her work has been published in anthologies, literary journals and national magazines. She teaches one-day writing workshops and writes a monthly column on the joys of small town life for the North Coast Citizen. Visit her web site at www.creativejourneys.net

Description: All classes are packed full of good advice, writing exercises, and inspiration and are designed for those who are drawn to self-expression and the telling of their stories. No previous writing experience is necessary. Participants should bring a journal or notebook and their favorite pen. Gail's classes run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September 25

The Healing Power of the Written Word

Writing can heal and transform your life. Whether you're trying to heal from loss, struggling with fear, or just need to reconnect with your own resilience, this workshop can help by showing you how to use writing as a healing balm.

October 16

Creating an Illustrated Journal & Discovering Book Arts

Create your own unique illustrated journal by incorporating newly acquired writing skills with visuals from nature, photos, drawings or collage Come away with your own "limited first edition" book. An opportunity to learn to create several types of "books" will be available. (A team teaching workshop with book arts instructor Carole Huelsberg). Requires a small materials fee.

November 20

Rewrite, Revise, Rewind. Now what?

The final stages of getting your work into the world. Where to start. It's not always what you think. A look at the options and step-by-step guide for getting your work in print.

Tuition: $60 per class (Open to men and women). Class size is limited so register early.
Register: Call Gail at 503-368-7807 or email her at gail@creativejourneys.net A minimum deposit of $30 to reserve a space should be sent to Gail Balden, 41500 Anderson Road, Nehalem, Oregon 97131.

Instructor: Jan Tarr, spiritual director and artist, will facilitate a six-week series of meditation and painting experiences as a contemplative practice for women.

Description: Jan will facilitate a series of six quiet mornings of meditation, reflection, and silent painting. The paintings will be your private response to the reading and meditation. Neither experience with meditation nor painting is necessary. All supplies will be furnished. This class will be limited to 10 participants.

When: Fridays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm - Beginning September 17, Ending October 22 (September 17 and 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2010)
Tuition: $20 includes all supplies. Please make checks payable to Center for Contemplative Arts.
Registration: To register, email Jan Tarr at tarrac@q.com or call Jan at 503-436-0932. Register early as space is limited to 10 painters.

SoulCollage for Women

Instructor: Kathryn King, MSW, returns to Manzanita with all the makings for a powerful experience of who we really are on the inside and the opportunity to share what we find in a supportive community of women. Kathryn is a very supportive facilitator, having taught numerous SoulCollage classes in the Portland/Vancouver area and also having worked with people in her private counseling practice for over 22 years. You will go home with several SoulCollage cards of your own and with the memory of a special day of connecting to yourself and others. Please visit Kathryn's web site at eastwindceremonies.com for more information.

When: October 9, 10 am to 4 pm (Lunch is on your own, but many of us order from a local deli.)

Tuition: $60, All materials are supplied but bring favorite scissors if you have them.

Register: Please send a check to Kathryn King, 316 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663 to reserve your space. Questions: Call Kathryn King at 360-696-8837 or eastwindceremonies@netscape.com. You may pay by PayPal on Kathryn's web site.

Description: Join with like-hearted women for a day of SoulCollage as we explore the shores of our own souls! We will cut and paste images and create cards and then learn to read their meanings. You will be thrilled at how artistic you really are, how willing your soul is to give you helpful information about what is on "beneath the surface" of your daily life.

SoulCollage was developed by Seena Frost soulcollage.com. It takes no artistic training or experience and yet each card made is a work of art. Kathryn trained in CA directly with Seena and uses SoulCollage in her personal life and in her work as a clinical social worker in private practice.