O'Hanlon Center for the Arts

Art of World Cultures for Kids Ages 9 to 10 w/ ZOE HARRIS
2023-06-15 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
In these fun and unique classes, children will learn about different creative traditions from cultures around the world.
For children ages 9-10
Sessions will incorporate recycled materials, found and natural objects, paint, special papers, ink, and more!
RSVP the Friday prior to each session.
NEW: For the safety of all, children must be fully vaccinated against COVID to participate.
NEW Winter Series start January 5, 2023

1 session
6 sessions
12 sessions

$23, $19 OHCA Family* members
$120, $96 Family members
$200, $160 Family members

*Family membership is $160/year for a couple and two children and includes lots of benefits like discounts on workshops – call 415-388-4331 today to join or enroll online!
Zoe Harris has been teaching art and culture in Marin and the Bay Area for over thirty years. She has worked in both public and private elementary and middle schools. In addition, she has also taught in museums, libraries and community centers. Some of the Marin institutions she has worked in include Bay Area Discovery Museum, Global Education of Marin, Marin County Office of Education; Willowcreek, Gallinas, Coleman, Olive, Lagunitas, Bacich, and Bahia Vista Schools, Ross Valley Summer School, Canal Ministry and Pickleweed Community Center Kids Club.

Please enter CHILD FULL NAME & AGE when you Checkout, in the “Additional Information” section.

Saturday Perception Workshop
2023-06-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-22 10:00 - 14:00 | 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 for non-members and $20 for members.
Materials provided or bring your own.

Attendees must be fully vaccinated and Masks required indoors
Workshop will be held in the LOFT
Beginners Expected!

Tuesday Perception Workshop

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

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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 andI 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.

Monoprinting w/ CANDIS COUSINS 6/18/23
2023-06-18 10:00 - 15:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
WE ARE NOW 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.
Schedule Note: June 18 will be the last workshop for the summer.
Monoprinting workshop will return in the Fall on Sept 17, 2023.
$55, $44 OHCA members,
$10 materials fee paid to instructor at day of class
7 people MAX (online registration closes at 3:00pm the prior Friday)
Participants must be fully vaccinated and wear masks.
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

Artist Member Loft Studio Use
2023-06-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-17 09:00 - 17:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Loft Studios open for Members (Artist level & up)
Every Monday 9:00 am – 5:00pm
$20 drop-in (no reservations needed)
FREE on 1st Monday of the Month.

Abstract: Energy & Color w/ PELLER MARION
2023-06-20 12:30 - 16:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
We will provide a supportive artistic experience that allows you to explore art materials and create colorful, abstract work while getting back into the art processes you love.
Abstract art is art that does not represent an accurate depiction of visual reality, communicating instead through lines, shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks. Together we will create our own abstractions using various media such as tempera, acrylic paint, oil sticks, Craypas and found images.
Abstraction gives artists a new level of freedom to experiment with artistic methods and allows artists to reshape the traditional meaning of what “art” is.
Led by Dr. Peller Marion. Consulting psychologist, author, artist.
www.pellermarion.com
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Price: $120, $96 OHCA Members
plus $10 Materials Fee to be paid to the instructor the day of the workshop

Creative Writing w/ ABBY WASSERMAN
2023-06-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-20 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 15 years.
This ongoing Thursday workshop will be held in person in the upper Loft.
Contact Abby to be included:
abby.wasserman@gmail.com
$156, $125 OH 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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O’Hanlon Poetry Collective on Zoom
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-07-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-07-20 14:00 - 15:30
For O’Hanlon Member poets and poetry lovers.
Hosted by Suz Lipman and Noni Garner.
A bi-monthly online gathering with OHCA resident poet Cruwys Brown and 2010-2012 Poet Laureate of Marin County, CB Follett and others to explore, read and discuss poetry.
This group is currently at maximum capacity of 12 active participants. If you’d like to get on the wait list please email office@ohanloncenter.org.
OHCA Members only
12 people max. $10 per session.

Payment for Current Poetry group members

Art is a Way of Knowing (on Zoom) w/ PEGGY LILIENTHAL LINDEN
2023-06-24 10:30 - 14:30
Art is a means to enter, to play with, to dance with, to wrestle with anything that intrigues, delights, disturbs or terrifies us.
– PAT B. ALLEN, introduction, Art Is a Spiritual Path
This short series of drop-in classes offers a space for art making as personal inquiry. Using journaling and art making we open to our “‘Creative Source.” Total beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Please have art making materials of your choice and a journal for the workshop.
The session will provide the setting for you to explore your own creative work. This is a time to be open to exploring, adventuring, trying something new (or old), and expressing your intuition, imagination, thoughts or beliefs. From past sessions participants have reported an expanded a sense of clarity, expressing themselves more creatively, and increased insight into themselves.

“Art is a way of Knowing”, an insightful class led by Peggy Linden, has given me an opportunity to explore and expand my artistic abilities and perceptions. Having four hours to work and interface with a group of gifted individuals (via zoom) engages me with new creative energy and ideas that I wouldn’t have working alone. Peggy is an experienced guide for this enriching workshop.” – Workshop Participant.
This Zoom workshop is for 10 people max. Meets on Zoom one day per month (Date/time may vary – Check calendar listing for specifics)

$40, $32 OHCA members, per session
Peggy will send you the invite link 2 hours before start of zoom. Check your email. Time is Pacific Time so add 3 hours if in East Coast.

Please read Zoom prerequisite before signing up.*
*Participants should be familiar with Zoom – how to use the chat, how to mute and un-mute, how to toggle between video and audio only. Ensuring your web-cam and microphone are working beforehand is essential. Having earbuds or a headset is helpful if you don’t have a private space from which to participate.
Participants need to provide their own art materials and a journal. Take time to create a sacred space, comfortable and free from distractions. Having a water bottle at hand is helpful. Art materials can be really simple or elaborate. It is a great practice to improvise with what is available.
It is requested that participants stay until the end of the session in order to preserve the “alchemical container”. Sharing words and images at the end of the session is an important part of the practice. When we create a group “field” together, the words or imagery that arise for any one person may have important meaning for other members of the group. The more we practice together the more connection and synchronicity we invite.

PEGGY LINDEN – Embodiment Coaching: Combining Coaching, Creativity & the Body
Biography
Peggy Linden studied with and was mentored by Ann O’Hanlon during her 20’s and 30’s and this launched her into the world of art. Peggy had the privilege of being invited to Ann’s cabin at Lake Tahoe for a week at a time on two separate occasions where all she was ‘allowed to do’ was paint all day on Ann’s deck.
Peggy also studied with Josef Albers and Josep Grau-Garigga. Peggy’s mother was Windy Lilienthal, the fiber-artist. They attended Ann’s workshops together. Peggy’s former husband, David Linden was the attorney who incorporated the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts.
Peggy combines her career as a CranioSacral Therapist (a hands-on-healing modality) with her work as a Certified Resilient Leadership Coach and an artist. Her Visual Journaling Art Workshops have elements of coaching built into them, while also using body awareness for grounding.
Peggy holds a Masters in Adult Education and has completed a majority of all classes for her PH.D.

Sunday Family Art Day w/ CATHERINE TAYLOR TAI or JACKIE LA LANNE
2023-06-25 13:00 - 15:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
A monthly child-led art workshop with seasonal and nature themes layered into the activity
The O’Hanlon Loft is a space for children (and grownups) to come get messy, try new things and have fun. We will experiment with paint, crayons, glue, glitter and found objects depending on the season and age of participants.
Workshop will take place in the O’Hanlon Loft Studio.

$35 per family Plus $5 materials to be paid to instructor day of event

UPCOMING DATES:
July 30, August 27, 2023

INTRO TO CATHERINE
Catherine is an artist, mother and health coach. She has enjoyed raising her three children around the world from NYC to Singapore and now Northern California.
She is an advocate of forest school and the arts and loves when the two meet. Catherine also serves on the OHCA Board.

Sunday Family Art Day$40.00

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A monthly child-led art workshop with seasonal and nature themes layered into the activity.

Artists’ Retreat – Summer 2023
2023-06-26 09:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
OHCA retreats offer a rare, deepening experience. In the expanse of time, the quiet and the connection to friends working nearby, my confidence and powers of insight are strengthened.”
– Candis Cousins
Monday to Friday, June 26–30, 2023.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OHCA is once again offering a week-long ARTIST RETREAT. This is a 5-day opportunity for artists to work independently but in the company of other dedicated artists. This is not a workshop, and there will be no instruction. What there will be is an opportunity for serious self-directed artists to work in a quiet atmosphere for a sustained period of time, working together but independently in the spirit of creativity.
The Retreat is open to anyone who agrees to some simple rules. There is to be no talking except for quietly outside during the hours of 9 – 5 and no music is allowed except with earphones. No visitors. Participants will be responsible for their own lunch and art supplies unless otherwise designated. Artists may leave their supplies and work set up during the week and will be required to clean up afterwards.
There is a limited amount of space available for this retreat. There is space for 6 Visual Artists. Spaces are given to those who reserve first and with fees paid. If we find we have many more applicants than we have space, we may schedule another retreat.
Friday afternoon everyone gets together to socialize and share their work/process.

Week-long retreat: $180; $150 OHCA members.
Six artists max

Photos: Janet Greenwood

Loft Studios [CLOSED TODAY]
2023-06-26 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Loft Studios CLOSED for Member use today, due to Artist Retreat and Summer Youth Camps.
Affected dates: June 26, July 31, August 7
Check the Calendar for open dates!

Surprise Yourself - Creation and Perception w/ CANDIS & CAYEN
2023-06-28 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.

Surprise Yourself – Creation and Perception$20.00

Please contact Cayen if you are interested in joining the group to get on the wait list: cayenr@comcast.net

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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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Writing from the Heart w/ Dr. PELLER MARION (on Zoom)
2023-06-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-05 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 fourth 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

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2023-07-12 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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Please contact Cayen if you are interested in joining the group to get on the wait list: cayenr@comcast.net

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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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Midsummer Members' Social
2023-07-22 14:30 - 16:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Midsummer Members’ Social
July 22, 2023
2:30 – 4:30pm
FREE – RSVP suggested (below)
Please join us for a Midsummer Members’ Social on July 22nd, 2023. Come dressed in your party clothes and enjoy tasty bites, beverages, live music and studio tours by our current artists in residence. Membership will be sending a follow-up email in the coming month with volunteer slots for helping out at the party – this is a fun and easy way to get to know fellow members!

Artist Reception: FIVE IN THE LOFT
2023-07-23 15:00 - 17:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Artist Reception for:
LOFT GALLERY
FIVE IN THE LOFT
Featuring works by
JULIANNA FECSKES PHILLIPS
JACKIE LA LANNE
SARAH MCNEIL
TACHINA RUDMAN-YOUNG
CATHERINE TAYLOR TAI
Reception 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
