O'Hanlon Center for the Arts

LOFT Rental April 7 - 11 Woander Puppet Workshop
2025-04-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
The loft is closed to from April 7-11 for a special workshop rental. Some regular classes are canceled (Tuesday Perception) but most are moved to the Gallery this week.
Please contact the office if you have any questions. 415.388.4331 M-F 9:30 – 3:30.

Tuesday Perception Workshop - APRIL 8 IS CANCELLED
2025-04-08 10:00 - 14:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Explore, experiment, and discover your unique form of creative expression.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TUESDAY APRIL 8 IS CANCELLED.
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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Rooted in Woander, The puppetry and art of Paperhand
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Artist Talk Wednesday April 9 at 7pm

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts$10 donation requested
Please RSVP
Join us for an introduction to and talk with the co-founder and artistic director of this award-winning puppet troupe from NC. Donovan Zimmerman is a maximalist possibilitarian who will share his companies creations, speak about themes that move the company, and answer your questions in an intimate and informal setting. For 25 years, Paperhand has created giant puppets, masks, painted flats and banners, costumes, shadows, and illuminated puppets that come to life in giant productions all set to live music! Come meet and share some time getting inspired and sparking your sense of wonder.
We are grateful for your support. To send your donation please click here.
Don’t forget to RSVP below!

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman - IN THE GALLERY
2025-04-10 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.
Please note this Thursday the workshop is held in person in the Gallery.

$156, $125 OH member for 6 sessions
Single session drop-in: $27
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O’Hanlon Poetry Collective on Zoom
2025-04-10 20:00, 2025-04-24 20:00
For O’Hanlon Member poets and poetry lovers.
Hosted by Suz Lipman, Jonathan Livingston and guests.
A bi-monthly online gathering started by OHCA resident poet Cruwys Brown and featuring 2010-2012 Marin County Poet Laureate, CB Follett, and others to explore, read and discuss poetry.
This group is currently full. If you’d like to be put on the wait list, please email office@ohanloncenter.org.
OHCA Members only
12 people max. $10 per session.

Payment for Current Poetry group members

Yoga at OHCA with Sarah McNeil - April 11, In the Gallery
2025-04-11 09:30 - 10:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Yoga at OHCA with Sarah McNeil
Friday, April 11, 9:30 – 10:30 am
8 consecutive Fridays
March 10 through May 16, 2025
THIS FRIDAY YOGA WILL BE HELD IN THE GALLERY.
Tap into the flow of breath and movement, creating space in mind and body.
Yoga offers a sense of freedom and ease that can fuel your creativity.
Sarah’s class is designed to support anyone seeking a steady, deeper practice.
All levels are welcome provided that you can move from a seated floor position to standing postures. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Other props such as blocks, blankets and straps are provided. The class location at O’Hanlon may shift weekly between the Loft, Gallery and possibly the outdoor deck.
Weekly Registration Required due to space limitations.
$15 members/$20 non-members
6 people max

Sarah McNeil is a mixed-media artist and yoga teacher living in Mill Valley. She began dancing at a young age and shifted to yoga over twenty years ago. After receiving a 500 hour credential with YogaWorks in 2013, Sarah began teaching as a continuation of her personal

Saturday Perception Workshop
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-26 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 non-members | $20 OHCA 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!

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.

Monoprint – April 5

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Tuesday Perception Workshop
2025-04-15 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
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Surprise Yourself - Creation and Perception w/ CANDIS & CAYEN
2025-04-16 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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Writing from the Heart w/ Dr. Peller Marion (on Zoom)
2025-04-16 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
2025-04-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-24 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.
This ongoing Thursday workshop is held in person in the upper Loft.

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Vimala Sangha
2025-04-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-25 09:00 - 10:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
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Yoga at OHCA with Sarah McNeil - April 18
2025-04-18 09:30 - 10:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Yoga at OHCA with Sarah McNeil
Friday, April 18, 9:30 – 10:30 am
8 consecutive Fridays
March 10 through May 16, 2025
Tap into the flow of breath and movement, creating space in mind and body.
Yoga offers a sense of freedom and ease that can fuel your creativity.
Sarah’s class is designed to support anyone seeking a steady, deeper practice.
All levels are welcome provided that you can move from a seated floor position to standing postures. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Other props such as blocks, blankets and straps are provided. The class location at O’Hanlon may shift weekly between the Loft, Gallery and possibly the outdoor deck.
Weekly Registration Required due to space limitations.
$15 members/$20 non-members
6 people max

Sarah McNeil is a mixed-media artist and yoga teacher living in Mill Valley. She began dancing at a young age and shifted to yoga over twenty years ago. After receiving a 500 hour credential with YogaWorks in 2013, Sarah began teaching as a continuation of her personal

Go Figure Art Show - Artwork Drop Off Day 1
2025-04-18 11:00 - 16:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
GO FIGURE
ART OF THE HUMAN FORM
O’Hanlon Gallery Exhibition
April 24 – May 22, 2025
Juried by Kim Eagles-Smith
Image art by Dalit Fresco

ART DROP OFF TODAY:
– Friday, April 18 from 11 am to 4 pm.
– Hand deliver your artwork in the gallery.
– Fill out the art submission form.

Art Forum (in-person)
2025-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Get honest and thoughtful feedback on your current work in a welcoming and open group setting in person!
MOVED TO APRIL 18 DUE TO LOFT AND GALLERY NOT AVAILABLE THE WEEK OF APRIL 7

Facilitated by Jackie La Lanne, Tom Zizzo, and Naomi Tamura

We will meet once a month on the second Friday of the month from 12-2 pm to discuss the work presented.

Bring in one or two pieces of your work. You will get practice talking about your work and get honest and thoughtful feedback from the group.

Who: Up to 8 practicing artists
When: The Second Friday of the Month, 12-2pm
Cost: FREE – But donations of any amount to OHCA are much appreciated.

Please RSVP below!

Go Figure Art Show - Artwork Drop Off Day 2
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
GO FIGURE
ART OF THE HUMAN FORM
O’Hanlon Gallery Exhibition
April 24 – May 22, 2025
Juried by Kim Eagles-Smith
Image art by Dalit Fresco

ART DROP OFF TODAY:
– Saturday, April 19 from 10 am to 2 pm.
– Please note shorter hours on Saturday
– Hand deliver your artwork in the gallery.
– Fill out the art submission form.

Monoprinting – with Candis Cousins 4/20/25
2025-04-20 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
2025-04-22 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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Yoga at OHCA with Sarah McNeil - April 25
2025-04-25 09:30 - 10:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Yoga at OHCA with Sarah McNeil
Friday, April 25, 9:30 – 10:30 am
8 consecutive Fridays
March 10 through May 16, 2025
Tap into the flow of breath and movement, creating space in mind and body.
Yoga offers a sense of freedom and ease that can fuel your creativity.
Sarah’s class is designed to support anyone seeking a steady, deeper practice.
All levels are welcome provided that you can move from a seated floor position to standing postures. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Other props such as blocks, blankets and straps are provided. The class location at O’Hanlon may shift weekly between the Loft, Gallery and possibly the outdoor deck.
Weekly Registration Required due to space limitations.
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Reflect, Discover, and Manifest: A Two-Part Art & Coaching Workshop Facilitated by Peggy Linden. Online
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
A Creative Journey to Process the Past and Envision the Future.
Two Saturdays online – April 26 and May 3
2024 is over – what did you learn? Through guided art journaling and collage, we’ll reflect on the past year, uncover new insights, and set the stage for 2025. This unique workshop offers a creative and introspective process to help you gain perspective and move forward with intention. No artistic experience necessary – just an open mind and a willingness to explore.
Session 1: Reflecting on 2024
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00-3:00 Pacific Time
Gain deeper insights from the past year and discover what lessons you want to carry forward.
Session 2: Manifesting 2025
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00-3:00 Pacific Time
Use insights from the first session to create a vision for what you’d like to manifest in the year ahead.
Location: Virtual
Cost $190 or $152 for OHCA members 2 Saturdays
10 participants max
Peggy will send registrants the zoom link before start of session
What to Expect

Guided journaling and reflection exercises
Collage creation using personal imagery and materials
A supportive space for sharing insights and personal growth
A creative process to help ease into the unknown and clarify direction.

Materials Needed

A large piece of paper (or two)
Your journal and a pen
Magazines, old calendars, printed images, photos, mementos, etc.
Your 2024 and 2025 calendars
Sissors and Tacky Glue
Paintbrushes, optional paints, oil pastels, containers for water
A smock or old clothes
Your water bottle and snacks.

MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Peggy has been leading art workshops since the age of 25, facilitating for organizations such as Montgomery College Community Services (Maryland), NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and the Coaching Community of practice (Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network), along with her private art workshops in her art studio. She has also been facilitating virtual art/coaching workshops for the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts since the pandemic began.
Her studies at the San Francisco Art Institute and mentorship from renowned artists like Josef Albers, Josep Grau-Garrriga, and Ann O’Hanlon have shaped her artistic journey. She has exhibited at the former Sight & Insight Gallery in San Francisco, Strathmore Center for the Arts in Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.
In addition to her work as an artist, she is a certified Life Coach and Resilient Leadership Coach and a CranioSacral Therapist, bringing a holistic approach to creativity and personal growth.

Forced to Flee: Vienna to Los Angeles 1938. Fascinating Stories, Fabulous Music. Opera
2025-04-26 15:00 - 16:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
College of Marin Emeritus professor Paul Smith and Music from Marin Chamber
Players present works by some of the greatest composers of the 20th century—from
late 19th century romanticism, jazz and cabaret infused compositions, to the most
modern musical thoughts of the day—the only common denominator being they
were able to flee Vienna as the Nazis consolidated their grip over Austria in 1938.
Having seen the German experience since 1933, these mostly Jewish, but also left
leaning politically, free thinkers knew what was in store for them if they stayed in
Vienna. Invited to Los Angeles by the major universities, and Hollywood, they found a
welcoming cultural and intellectual haven away from the insanity of Europe.
Fantastic stories and fabulous music including:
Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s lush Suite for Piano (left hand) and String Trio, as well
as stunningly gorgeous art songs.
Arnold Schoenberg’s compositions from early waltzes and polkas to cabaret songs,
and into the modernist revolution he promulgated.
Hanns Eisler’s Hollywood Songbook, composed in conjunction with Bertolt Brecht,
another escapee, as well as a string trio
Art songs by Alma Mahler, former wife of Gustav, and later married to novelist/
playwright Franz Werfel.
Suite for soprano and piano from Ernst Krenek’s 1920s jazz opera Jonny Spielt Auf
and smaller works by Eric Zeisl, Ernst Toch, and Herbert Zipper.
FREE admission/FREE parking
