Taking Time For Joy

On Thursday, December 21, winter Solstice, the community is invited to celebrate, walk, and make together as an act of resilience and radical joy.

The current convergent program, upholding one another, presents an aspect of the darkness that is a part of human relationships. Through the work of participating artists + facilitators, the community has been brought together in conversations | ceremony | cultural teachings about the difficult reality of the consequences of misogyny-based violence.

Solstice is the turning point from darkness to light. It is a good day to come together to celebrate and hold one another up. Join us for a day of making, and conversation, and laughter.

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Building a Labyrinth | Walking a Labyrinth — Artist Facilitator Diana McKenzie:

– 10:30AM – 12PM — Diana will guide participants in the building of a labyrinth on the gallery Plaza using pine boughs and then lead a walk of the completed labyrinth.
– 3:30 to 5PM — Diana will give a short teaching about the history of labyrinths as a tool of care and guide a public walk of the labyrinth on the Plaza.

Stitching Joy — Drop-In Make Art — Held Space | South Gallery:

10AM – 5PM — Artist Lindsay Celeste
– Stitching and hand painting using silk-screened Tarot imagery — created by Lindsay — to encourage and lift up our strength.
– Making small patches and wall hangings with messages of care and encouragement to share with one another.

1 – 5PM — Artist Lori Ann Kenney
– Creating small pouches of care using repurposed fabric. Make a pouch to place small tokens of love and encouragement inside.
– Using techniques of visible stitching to create eye pillows to calm the eyes, quiet the mind, and comfort the heart.

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PLEASE NOTE — adult accompaniment required for those under 13 years of age.
DONATIONS are gratefully accepted (to cover costs of provided materials).

PUBLIC HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS — we ask that visitors choose not to visit if they are experiencing symptoms of colds and flus. Hand sanitation dispensers are available at CVAG. Wearing a mask is at the discretion of the visitor.