12:30 – 2:30 pm (EST), weekly Saturday at the Wando Library Meeting Room beginning in May 2025. Please note that the time allotted for this activity includes set-up and clean-up for which you are welcome to help. When bliss connections & experiences nourish your soul, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at givetobliss.com. Thank-you for your friendship & support.
The bliss Spiritual Co-op mission is to provide experiences for incubating dreams and connecting humanity. All levels are encouraged to join us!
In this fun adult gathering develop your creative ability by learning various techniques from the bliss Facilitators and other Participants. This schedule is subject to change based on room and Facilitator availability. Please check the Meetup calendar for updates using this link: bliss Spiritual Co-op Events. Craft materials and instruction are generously provided by the bliss community so ALL may benefit from play.
1st Saturday bliss Creates Jewelry
Learn how to create beautiful jewelry for yourself, to give as gifts, or donate the jewelry that you make for the bliss Boutique. Jewelry, beads, and equipment donations are appreciated to keep us stocked for future classes.
Facilitator: Suzanne Bergen, 19970326suz@gmail.com
Suzanne took a beading class, repaired her broken jewelry, worked at a craft store for one year and she was hooked. She learns most of her techniques from books and by creating and experimenting with other crafters while facilitating a weekly jewelry class since 2016 with bliss.
2nd Saturday bliss Creates Mixed Media Slow Stitch
Slow stitching or intuitive sewing combines techniques and traditions from quilting, mending, embroidery, Japanese Sashiko and Indian Kantha. Common and versatile stitches will be taught along with embroidery stitches.
In this class we will create a small art piece with scraps of cotton fabric and embroidery floss. Slow stitching requires you to be fully engaged. With every stitch you will find a deeper sense of calm. We will explore color, texture, composition and make space for a quiet, mindful practice.
There will be lots of interesting fabric, beautiful embroidery thread and a variety of needles. If you feel inspired, you are welcome to bring some cloth, lace, textile scraps, etc.
Facilitator: Lena Vieira, lenasglass@gmail.com
Lena is primarily a mosaic artist, though she also slow stitches, creates mixed media and assemblage pieces.
Lena has curated art shows and taught art classes in mosaics, slow stitch, lino block printing and mixed media assemblage.
Her approach to her artwork as in other aspects of her life is emotional, looking for growth, healing and meaning.
3rd Saturday bliss Creates Adult Coloring
Join us for a transformative and relaxing class on adult coloring books, hosted by a certified art therapist. This class is designed for individuals seeking a creative and therapeutic outlet to reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and encourage emotional well-being.
Benefits: Stress Reduction, Enhanced Focus, Mindfulness, Emotional Expression, Creative Exploration
Facilitator: Angelika Ostrowski, artisthereason@yahoo.com
Angelika holds a BA in Drama-Theatre from Queens College and has spent a decade in the theater industry, working as a lighting technician, set designer, and scenic artist. Her career includes an internship at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, and roles with the Horse Trade Theater Group, and Chelsea Opera in NYC. Motivated by a commitment to personal self-development and a desire to help others, Angelika became certified in Art Therapy.
4th Saturday bliss Creates Paintings
We will be primarily playing with acrylics but also dabbling with watercolor, oil or poured paint techniques. To add greater dimension, we may explore adding glass, beads, jewelry, stamps, cutouts, textiles or other mixed media into our artwork.
We have plenty of paint, paper, brushes, aprons, easels and mixed media supplies to share. You may bring your own canvas or supplies.
Facilitator: Jennifer Fallen, Jenfallen09@gmail.com
Jennifer is a local artist who loves using color and blending mixed media to create original art from her soul. She welcomes you to co-create with her.
She studied at Parsons in NY and has taught abstract and mixed media on canvas in Charleston for over 20 years. She also loves painting large murals and repainting furniture to transform your space into something new and beautiful.