7/9 Vessel and Portion

Wednesday, 7/9 7-8:30pm

Come when you can. Take what you need.

This is a drop-in creative wellness gathering designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit through art, reflection, and meaningful conversation.

Each session explores a unique theme through simple creative practices, guided prompts, and community connection. Whether you are seeking inspiration, healing, self-discovery, or simply a place to slow down and create, you are welcome here.

No artistic experience is necessary!

Every gathering stands on its own, allowing participants to attend any session that speaks to them.

What to Bring

Bring a sketchbook or journal and whatever parts of yourself need a little attention that day.

All art materials will be provided, though you're always welcome to bring favorite supplies, journals, collage materials, or creative treasures from home.

7/9 Filling the Vessel-What nourishes me?

Reflection Topics

• Joy /rest/inspiration/gratitude/energy

Creative Ideas

• Symbolic vessel collage 

• Gratitude jar 

7/15: Emptying the Vessel- What am I carrying that no longer serves me?

Reflection Topics

• Expectations / Anxiety / Self-criticism / Perfectionism / Old stories 

Creative Ideas

• Burn-and-release writing ritual (symbolic) \TBD

7/30: Seeds- What wants to grow?

Reflection Topics

• Intention / Possibility / Hope / Curiosity / New beginnings 

Creative Ideas

• Clay seed tokens 

• Vision cards 

8/6: Roots- What grounds me?

Reflection Topics

• Values/ Belonging/ Stability /Home/Spiritual practices 

Creative Ideas

• Root mandala 

• Tree of life artwork 

• Grounding map 

• Nature-based art

8/13: Voice-What needs to be expressed?

Reflection Topics

• Truth/ Boundaries/ Creativity/ Authenticity/ Self-advocacy 

Creative Ideas

• Affirmation cards 

• Prayer flags 

• Visual poetry 

• Word collage

8/20: Belonging- Where do I find connection?

Reflection Topics

• Community/ Friendship/ Compassion/ Nature/ Spiritual connection 

  Creative Ideas

  • Connection maps 

  • Community weaving 

  • Collaborative artwork-find a way to make a collaborative public work for something like Stillwater or trails…painted trees

8/27: Transformation- How am I changing?

Reflection Topics

• Growth/ Transition/ Resilience/ Courage/ Becoming 

Creative Ideas

• Butterfly symbolism 

• Spiral artwork 

• Transformation collage 

• Mixed media self-portrait

9/3: Offering- What is my portion?

Reflection Topics

• Gifts/ Service/ Wisdom/ Presence/ Legacy 

Creative Ideas

• Blessing cards 

• Gifts for self or others 

• Personal mission artwork 

• Gratitude offerings 

Closing Question

What do I want to contribute to the world?