Patricia's Wellness Arts Cafe and Quilter's Comfort Teas Workshops

LOCATION: 725 West Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana
HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM First Fridays.
CLOSED SUNDAYS
812-334-8155

Located between Dog Do and Time Flies Antique Gallery at the end of Arts Row in the BEAD

Reiki, Reconnective Healing, Healing With Spirit, Quilter's Comfort Herbal Teas and other products, Green Lifestyle Coaching, Alternative Wellness Practice and Learning Space for reservations; Body Care Products, Indiana Made Arts & Crafts Gallery and Local Foods.

October 29, 2011	Eco-Dye Eco-Color Natural Dye Workshop an Introduction into the gentle and ecologically sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes. These techniques are used to produce the least harm to dyers, the end user and the environment. You will learn basics of eco-dye while working with an autumnal palate; what materials are suitable for gathering, introduction to non-toxic mordants and methods to applying plant dyes. Materials list sent upon payment of registration. Small group.
November 3, 2011	Eco-Dye Eco-Color Natural Dye Workshop an Introduction into the gentle and ecologically sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes. These techniques are used to produce the least harm to dyers, the end user and the environment. You will learn basics of eco-dye - what materials are suitable for gathering, introduction to non-toxic mordants and methods to applying plant dyes. Materials list sent upon payment of registration.
TBA	Fun with Paper Dolls
TBA	Dollmaking - an introduction
TBA	Seasonal Holiday Crafts for Gift Giving
November 26	Masking Workshop an Introduction to Life Mask. Students will create a personal mask built from their own face.
TBA	Creative Upcycling
TBA	Painting for Pleasure (also available as private classes and Open Cafe Studio Workshops)
TBA	Storytelling - Everyone loves a good story! Stories entertain, teach and inspire. This workshop gives participants the opportunity to hear great tales, and explore their own possibilities as a storyteller. Patricia has presented this workshop in places like Hill Top and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Invaluable for any who love story and very useful to parents and educators and it is a lot of fun!
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*Participate in the Eco-Dye Workshops for an opportunity to join the Indiana Eco-Dye Project!

* Reiki, a gentle, non-invasive Japanese healing energy practice that catalyzes the body's natural ability to heal. It is utilized for healing the mind, body and spirit, and enhances the quality of life. Reiki Supports mental clarity, relaxation, stress, anxiety and pain reduction. Research shows it to help in speeding healing and recovery from a variety of dis-eases and is complementary to and enhances the effects of conventional medical practices and wellness arts therapies. Reiki is for people, places and animals! Info online at http://www.hartorck.net/reiki.htm.

SITH, Self Identity through Ho'oponopono. As a Prayer Shaman, Patricia listens to you and crafts a Pule (Healing Prayer) to support the reconnection, forgiveness and transmutation of energetic patterns and their reflections within our lives. Ho'oponopono has been used by the United Nations and many organizations seeking tools to facilitate healing of personal, community and world issues.

- Green Lifestyle Coaching - Patricia has been active in Green Lifestyle Coaching and Living for more than three decades and has involved sustainable living within an artistic framework as part of every day life. Patricia is available for sessions in person and via phone contact.

* Classes and Workshops including Reiki, Coming of Age Ceremonies, Mask Making, Eco Dye, Doll Making, Non-toxic Fabric Decorating and Design, Storytelling, Bookmaking, and more!

* Wellness Room and Small classroom space available for reservation. Inquire. Flexible schedulding possible.

*TEA BAR - In the Spring we may open a Farmers Market and have a tea kiosk Tea Bar where we will serve a variety of tea drinks (maybe coffee), pastries and live foods.