Center Closed: Happy Thanksgiving!
2025-11-28 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

Saturday Perception Workshop
2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
One of the core principles Ann O’Hanlon stressed was learning how to seeFor over 35 years – Saturdays have been a time to put that into practice. To experiment and discover.

Thank you to Ann Fricker and Noni Garner for organizing the return to the LOFT Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
The morning starts with a simple exercise or prompt that informs the day.
$25 non-members | $20 OHCA members.
Materials provided or bring your own.
Workshop will be held in the LOFT
Beginners Expected!

LOVING THE SATURDAY WORKSHOP
The long-running Visual Perception Workshop is at the heart of O’Hanlon Center. Recently we asked workshop participants for their thoughts.
I love doing art with friends…and then sharing it!
I love that it is a drop-in class and
I don’t have to sign up ahead of time.
I like that I don’t have to know how to do art…
It’s about our own creativity.
It is so much fun.
I love the creative atmosphere. It breeds excitement and enjoyment of the process.
I like the mix of people and their art.
It is free and fun.
I like that I can get into the flow of art and forget the stressful world.
I look forward to stepping into another time and place. It is a magical experience to visit this special piece of land at the foot of Mt Tam.
Being with people who care about art and artists is something I find worthwhile. I feel lucky to have discovered this class. It informs me well beyond 4 hours on Saturday.
This Saturday workshop serves as a tool to open up all of my senses and I come alive.
The setting is gorgeous and serene.
I love Saturday class. I wouldn’t think of missing it. I come every Saturday, and have for years and years.

LOFT Rental April 7 – 11 Woander Puppet Workshop

$20.00 – $25.00Price range: $20.00 through $25.00

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Tuesday Perception Workshop
2025-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Explore, experiment, and discover your unique form of creative expression.

The Visual Perception workshops are hands-on creating with materials, experimenting, and discovering without dependence on technique. Participants are encouraged to pay attention to what you see, accept the marks you make, explore, experiment, and discover your unique form of creative expression.
A simple prompt or exercise is given at the beginning of class. Participants are free to elaborate on their initial efforts or do something else entirely.
We end the workshops with a gathering (coming together) of everyone and their work. Participants look, discuss, and value the work created.

Most materials are provided and/or bring your own.
$25 non-members | $20 OHCA members
Masking may be required. Bring a mask in case.

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First Tuesday Art Walk - Monochromatic in Gallery & O'Hanlon Photo Group in Loft
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Please come by from 5:30 – 7 to meet the artists in both the Gallery and Loft!

Writing from the Heart w/ Dr. Peller Marion (on Zoom)
2025-12-03 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-17 13:30 - 15:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
An adventurous mix of writing
and some art too
This FREE drop-in and on-going Zoom group requires no experience. All you need to bring is a notebook and a pen. Peller will bring the instruction, inspiration, safe space, writing and art prompts.

Find your writing voice.
Dive into your creativity.
Deepen your writing practice.
Share your stories, memories, and inspirations.
Get steady positive affirmation for your work in a community of passionate writers.

First and and Third Wednesdays each month
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Contact facilitator Peller Marion via email to get the zoom link
pellermarion@gmail.com
Donations accepted to O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
616 Throckmorton Avenue • Mill Valley • CA • 94941

Facilitated by Dr. Peller Marion, author of five books and exhibiting artist and psychologist.
For more workshops led by Peller: go to O’Hanlon Center for the Arts (www.ohanloncenter.org) or www.pellermarion.com
email facilitator with questions:pellermarion@gmail.com

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 12:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
This weekly group features freewriting (to loosen the Muse) with sustained and supportive group critiques of works in progress.
The facilitator is a journalist, author, and editor who has been leading OHCA writing groups for over 20 years.
CURRENT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS MAY REGISTERED AT THE LISTED RATE,
This workshop is not accepting new participants. To be added to the wait list, please email office@ohanloncenter.org.
$156 | $125 OHCA member for 6 sessions
Single session drop-in: $27
Visit Abby Wasserman’s Website »

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman$27.00 – $156.00Price range: $27.00 through $156.00

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Monoprint w/ Candis Cousins - December 7
2025-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
WE ARE OFFERING THIS WORKSHOP TWICE A MONTH
Monoprinting is a playful, exploratory process requiring neither a press nor a background in art

On a plate of gel or plexiglass, images are made with paint, rollers, sponges, netting, leaves or anything else which might create an interesting pattern. The focus is not upon the finished work but upon the experience of discovery and making art.
In the workshop, after two or three hours, the group gathers to discuss what has been created. The purpose of the discussion is to help each person recognize the beauty in their work. Or, in the words of Ann O’Hanlon, our purpose is “to look upon a seemingly random work of our own with interest” and with “the same fulfillment… experienced on an unknown wilderness trail.”
Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$55 | $44 OHCA members +
$10 materials fee paid to facilitator on day of workshop
7 people MAX

ART DETAIL: JANET GREENWOOD

About Candis Cousins
Candis Cousins first came to the Center in 1972. Ann O’Hanlon was alive and at that time the Center was called ‘Sight and Insight.’ On Candis’ first day, Ann’s suggestion for working was this: “Every decision you make, try to make the wrong decision.”
In 2002, Candis returned to OHCA to join the mono printing group led by Cayen Robertson and Karen Cox. In her own work, Candis tries to keep moving forward without a plan, just to see what comes.

“It is such an invigorating, soul-finding experience to facilitate this workshop. A love-fest, a laugh-fest on the high seas of creativity!”
– Candis

Tuesday Perception Workshop
2025-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Explore, experiment, and discover your unique form of creative expression.

The Visual Perception workshops are hands-on creating with materials, experimenting, and discovering without dependence on technique. Participants are encouraged to pay attention to what you see, accept the marks you make, explore, experiment, and discover your unique form of creative expression.
A simple prompt or exercise is given at the beginning of class. Participants are free to elaborate on their initial efforts or do something else entirely.
We end the workshops with a gathering (coming together) of everyone and their work. Participants look, discuss, and value the work created.

Most materials are provided and/or bring your own.
$25 non-members | $20 OHCA members
Masking may be required. Bring a mask in case.

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O'Hanlon Photo Forum
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

Surprise Yourself - Creation and Perception w/ CANDIS & CAYEN
2025-12-10 11:00 - 13:00
Every other Wednesday Cayen and Candis are offering a Zoomed art talk!
Using Ann O’Hanlon’s book, seeing/perception, as inspiration, Cayen and Candis lead discussions of what we see when we look at the artworks of others or our own.
11 am to 1 pm
Limited number of participants.
Contact Cayen if you are interested in joining the group to get on the wait list: cayenr@comcast.net

Cayen Robertson is an active visual artist working in paper and inks. She has been a long time facilitator at the O’Hanlon Center and loves talking with people about their art.
Candis Cousins works in monoprint, collage and drawing. For twelve years she was in the monoprint workshop led by Cayen Robertson. When Cayen stepped down five years ago, Candis began facilitating the workshop. Whether we are looking at the work of other artists or our own work, Candis believes that our discussions can move us from prejudice to a state of wonder, recognizing beauty in unexpected places.

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A zoomed art talk. Using Ann O’Hanlon’s book, seeing/perception, as inspiration, Cayen Robertson and Candis Cousins lead discussions of what we see when we look at the artworks of others or our own.

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O’Hanlon Poetry Collective on Zoom
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:30
For O’Hanlon Member Poets & Poetry LoversHosted by Suz Lipman, Jonathan Livingston, and guests

Suz Lipman and Jonathan Livingston host a warm and welcoming biweekly online gathering for OHCA members to share and discuss poetry by group members and others.
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End of the Year Holiday Party & Fundraiser 2025
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR DONATING DELECTABLE DISHES TO THE EVENT:

Silent Auction Items:

More to come~~
April Abbot — Floral arrangement
House Concert with CBD
Throckmorton Theatre – Comedy Night, 2 Drinks and Tour
Wilbur Wong — 2 Apple Pies
Cliff House Inverness — Retreat Weekend!
OHCA Deborah Winters Valentines Jazz Concert — Includes a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates
Bibi Summer — Handmade Art Book
Teresa Rae — Handmade Gingerbread House
Mill Valley Music – Vintage Music Poster
Marin Theatre – 2 Tickets to a 2026 Production
The Living Room Collective — Gift Basket
Amanda Ross — Express Facial and Products
One on One Painting Lessons with Mill Valley artist Victoria Mimiaga
Heather Soicher — Ceramics

Tuesday Perception Workshop
2025-12-16 10:00 - 14:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Explore, experiment, and discover your unique form of creative expression.

The Visual Perception workshops are hands-on creating with materials, experimenting, and discovering without dependence on technique. Participants are encouraged to pay attention to what you see, accept the marks you make, explore, experiment, and discover your unique form of creative expression.
A simple prompt or exercise is given at the beginning of class. Participants are free to elaborate on their initial efforts or do something else entirely.
We end the workshops with a gathering (coming together) of everyone and their work. Participants look, discuss, and value the work created.

Most materials are provided and/or bring your own.
$25 non-members | $20 OHCA members
Masking may be required. Bring a mask in case.

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Vimala Sangha
2025-12-19 09:00 - 10:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
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Center Closed Dec 21- Jan 2 - Happy New Year!
2025-12-21, 2025-12-22, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-24, 2025-12-25, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-27, 2025-12-28 and 3 more dates | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
The Center will be closed to the public from December 21 to January 2.
Happy Holidays!
