As a Certified Creatively Fit Coach since 2012, I'm soooo excited to announce that everything has evolved into a new certification, and you can now become a Creative Frequency Certified Coach. We are so thrilled about this and especially love that we all get to co-create together.

Here are the deets:

1) Click below to find out when the next round of training is:

Creative Frequency Coaching Certification

2) If you have any questions about the Creative Frequency Coaching Certification, how I have used my certification in my coaching practice, or how you could use the certification in your business, please schedule a complimentary Creative Clarity Coaching session with me here:

Creative Clarity Coaching Session w/Desiree East

3) If you are in, register below (and let me know you've committed so I can support you and cheer you on as your guide!).

Hope to see you on the inside!! 

With love & creative bliss,

xo - Desiree
 

Don’t miss the 7th annual Art Walk at the Shores in Oxnard on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11am to 3pm.

The walk begins at the corner of Harbor and Wooley in Oxnard.

Local artists at the Shores, Hollywood Beach, and Silver Strand will be participating in the Art Walk. Here is your chance to enhance your art collection and buy some fantastic original art. The event is FREE.

Spend a beautiful day at the beach walking or riding your bike from art studio to art studio.

Everyone in and around the area is encouraged to participate in this day of celebration and appreciation of local art. 

With over 40 resident and local artists displaying their works for purchase, there will surely be something to please every shopper’s taste! Summer visitors, residents, first-time art buyers, collectors, friends, and neighbors can explore the beautiful beach community of Oxnard Shores while discovering the many works of talented professional and amateur artists. A wide variety of mediums are available each year such as sculpture, watercolor, acrylic, oil on canvas, beach art, photography, jewelry, and much more. 

Art Walk at the Shores began as a grassroots movement in 2017 by a small group of residents in the Shores as an effort to foster a strong sense of community through art awareness and inclusivity. Since then it has flourished and grown into a non-profit organization that strives to provide a platform for artists in the Oxnard area. Helping young artists find mentorship is also a strong desire for the Art Walk. Come out and enjoy a wonderful day supporting the arts.

Visit artwalkoxnardshores.com for more info.

See you there!!
 

Private Art Retreat - California State University Channel Islands

If you are interested in hiring me to facilitate a private art retreat, please contact me HERE, and I will be in touch.

Thank you!

-Desiree

Channel Islands Harbor is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 25th anniversary of the Celebration of the Whales Festival, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7th.

The Celebration of the Whales Festival has become a fun Harbor tradition, with plenty of activities scheduled throughout the day.

This year’s event will feature a concert in the park, a community “paint a whale” mural project, chalk art, shopping, a children’s fun zone, and more. Activities will be held at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market, and a “Gray Whale Migration Trail” that runs through Harbor View Park that connects the two activity centers.

Harbor View Park Offers Concert, Children’s Fun Zone, Community Mural Project

Children and adults can both enjoy the migration trail, which will be lined with activities, including educational booths about the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale, more than 15 pieces of ocean-themed sidewalk chalk art, a children’s fun zone, a live concert, and community mural project.

The live concert will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Harbor View Park.

Attendees are invited to help hand paint a large community mural that features a variety of species located in the Santa Barbara Channel. The mural project is being facilitated by staff at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Check out the image of the whale mural below!

Channel Islands Maritime Museum

At the Maritime Museum, there will be activities celebrating everything about whales and local marine life. There will be family activities, contests & prizes, and hands-on activities including experiments, boat building, knot tying and crafts. All outdoor activities are free.

The museum will also be open. Admission is free for children who enter with a paid adult. In addition, food trucks from Cousins Maine Lobster, Mister Softee and Lucky Dog Café will be in attendance.

Channel Islands Farmers Market

The Farmers Market will feature an arts & crafts market, children’s activities, whale facts, and educational booths.

The Celebration of Whales Festival is a collaborate event among Harbor lessees, businesses, and the Harbor Department that celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale.

As a Certified Creatively Fit Coach since 2012, I have been formally invited to contribute to Whitney Freya's program as a Featured Artist and Coach. I'm soooo excited about this and especially love that we all get to co-create together.

Here are the deets:

1) The next certification to become a Creatively Fit Coach is starting soon. Please learn more about the certification here:

Creatively Fit Coaching Certification

2) If you have any questions about the Creatively Fit Coaching Certification, how I have used my certification in my personal coaching practice, or how you could use the certification in your business, please schedule a complimentary Creative Clarity Coaching session with me here:

Creative Clarity Coaching Session w/Desiree East

3) If you are in, register below (and let me know you've committed, so that I can be there to support you and cheer you on as your personal guide!).

Hope to see you on the inside!! 

With love & creative bliss,

xo - Desiree
 

As a Certified Creatively Fit Coach since 2012, I have been formally invited to contribute to Whitney Freya's program as a Featured Artist and Coach. I'm soooo excited about this and especially love that we all get to co-create together.

Here are the deets:

1) The next certification to become a Creatively Fit Coach is starting soon. Please learn more about the certification here:

Creatively Fit Coaching Certification

2) If you have any questions about the Creatively Fit Coaching Certification, how I have used my certification in my personal coaching practice, or how you could use the certification in your business, please schedule a complimentary Creative Clarity Coaching session with me here:

Creative Clarity Coaching Session w/Desiree East

3) If you are in, register below (and let me know you've committed, so that I can be there to support you and cheer you on as your personal guide!).

Hope to see you on the inside!! 

With love & creative bliss,

xo - Desiree
 

Visitors who attend the 24th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival at the Channel Islands Harbor are going to be in for a variety of surprises.

This year’s event will feature two new activities – a concert in the park and a community “paint a whale” mural project. In addition, there will be family-friendly activities, chalk art, shopping, a children’s fun zone, and more.

The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Activities will be held at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market, and a “Gray Whale Migration Trail” that runs through Harbor View Park that connects the two activity centers.

Harbor View Park Offers Concert, Children’s Fun Zone, Community Mural Project

Children and adults can both enjoy the migration trail, which will be lined with activities, including educational booths about the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale, more than 15 pieces of ocean-themed sidewalk chalk art, a children’s fun zone, a live concert, and community mural project.

Attendees are invited to help hand paint a large community mural that features a gray whale and sea life. The mural project is being facilitated by staff at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum will host the Celebration of Whales. At the Maritime Museum, there will be contests, family activities, and arts & crafts. More than a dozen organizations will have booths set up so attendees can learn about marine-themed topics including wood carving, knot tying, recreational fishing, marine life, and more.

Channel Islands Farmers Market

The Farmers Market will feature an arts & crafts market, children’s activities, whale facts, and educational booths.

The Celebration of Whales Festival is a collaborate event among Harbor lessees, businesses, and the Harbor Department that celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale.

Please join me for an open studio painting session on my YouTube channel and connect with your Sacred Symbol for 2022! Please do these things to prepare:

1) Watch this video from the lovely Whitney Freya as a jumping point for inspiration:

How to Receive a Sacred Symbol for the New Year!

2) Gather your favorite art supplies to create and connect with your sacred symbol - grab your art journal, a fresh canvas, watercolors, acrylic paints, mixed media supplies, etc…whatever you feel is calling to you!

3) Join me live streaming via YouTube on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 11:11am so that we can paint together!

4) The best way to stay updated with my YouTube events is to subscribe to my channel + click the notification bell to receive notifications of when I go LIVE or upload a new video.

I hope to see you there!!

With love and creative bliss,

xo-Dez

Please join me for some casual live-streaming creativity sessions on my YouTube channel. As you all know, I’m a homeschooling mama living in the times of Covid, so I’m just going with the flow, as we all are, and trying my best to find little pockets of peace.

My intention is to connect with other creatives (and especially struggling mamas) who are craving self-care and solo time, so that they could find inner peace during these uncertain times. We all need a break and deserve self-nourishment for our souls.

I’m hoping to go live at least once a week, and as of now, those days are ‘loosely’ scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays or the weekends at 11am Pacific Time.

The best way to stay updated with my YouTube events is to subscribe to my channel + click the notification bell to receive notifications of when I go LIVE or upload a new video.

I hope to see you there!!

With love and creative bliss,

xo-Dez

Please join me for some casual live-streaming creativity sessions on my YouTube channel. As you all know, I’m a homeschooling mama living in the times of Covid, so I’m just going with the flow, as we all are, and trying my best to find little pockets of peace.

My intention is to connect with other creatives (and especially struggling mamas) who are craving self-care and solo time, so that they could find inner peace during these uncertain times. We all need a break and deserve self-nourishment for our souls.

I’m hoping to go live at least once a week, and as of now, those days are ‘loosely’ scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays or the weekends at 11am Pacific Time.

The best way to stay updated with my YouTube events is to subscribe to my channel + click the notification bell to receive notifications of when I go LIVE or upload a new video.

I hope to see you there!!

With love and creative bliss,

xo-Dez

Please join me for some casual live-streaming creativity sessions on my YouTube channel. As you all know, I’m a homeschooling mama living in the times of Covid, so I’m just going with the flow, as we all are, and trying my best to find little pockets of peace.

My intention is to connect with other creatives (and especially struggling mamas) who are craving self-care and solo time, so that they could find inner peace during these uncertain times. We all need a break and deserve self-nourishment for our souls.

I’m hoping to go live at least once a week, and as of now, those days are ‘loosely’ scheduled on Wednesdays or Fridays at 11am Pacific Time.

The best way to stay updated with my YouTube events is to subscribe to my channel + click the notification bell to receive notifications of when I go LIVE or upload a new video.

I hope to see you there!!

With love and creative bliss,

xo-Dez

Please join me for some casual live-streaming creativity sessions on my YouTube channel. As you all know, I’m a homeschooling mama living in the times of Covid, so I’m just going with the flow, as we all are, and trying my best to find little pockets of peace.

My intention is to connect with other creatives (and especially struggling mamas) who are craving self-care and solo time, so that they could find inner peace during these uncertain times. We all need a break and deserve self-nourishment for our souls.

I’m hoping to go live at least once a week, and as of now, those days are ‘loosely’ scheduled on Wednesdays or Fridays at 11am Pacific Time.

The best way to stay updated with my YouTube events is to subscribe to my channel + click the notification bell to receive notifications of when I go LIVE or upload a new video.

I hope to see you there!!

With love and creative bliss,

xo-Dez

Please join me for some casual live-streaming creativity sessions on my YouTube channel. As you all know, I’m a homeschooling mama living in the times of Covid, so I’m just going with the flow, as we all are, and trying my best to find little pockets of peace.

My intention is to connect with other creatives (and especially struggling mamas) who are craving self-care and solo time, so that they could find inner peace during these uncertain times. We all need a break and deserve self-nourishment for our souls.

I’m hoping to go live at least once a week, and as of now, those days are ‘loosely’ scheduled on Wednesdays or Fridays at 11am Pacific Time.

The best way to stay updated with my YouTube events is to subscribe to my channel + click the notification bell to receive notifications of when I go LIVE or upload a new video.

I hope to see you there!!

With love and creative bliss,

xo-Dez

Please join me for some casual live-streaming creativity sessions on my YouTube channel. As you all know, I’m a homeschooling mama living in the times of Covid, so I’m just going with the flow, as we all are.

My intention is to connect with other creatives (and especially struggling mamas) who are craving self-care and solo time, so that they could find inner peace during these uncertain times. We all need a break and deserve self-nourishment for our souls.

I’m hoping to go live at least once a week, and as of now, those days are ‘loosely’ scheduled on Wednesdays or Fridays at 11am Pacific Time.

The best way to stay updated with my YouTube events is to subscribe to my channel + click the notification bell to receive notifications of when I go LIVE or upload a new video.

I hope to see you there!!

With love and creative bliss,

xo-Dez

When was the last time you set aside time to simply create and just BE?

I invite you to treat yourself to your very own personal retreat day, to soothe your soul and to honor your highest good in the name of SELF-CARE + SELF-LOVE.

Please join our circle of creative soul sisters as we journey through these times and connect heart-to-heart at the canvas.

Sat, July 11, 2020
10am - 2pm (Pacific Time)
LIVE streaming online via Zoom
Pay What You Wish

Learn more:
https://desireeeast.com/womens-creativity-circle-and-art-retreat-2020

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Private Invitation to LIVE Virtual Creativity Retreat

• Immediate Access to Private Membership Site

• Welcome + Preparation Videos

• Art Supplies + Materials Checklist

• Art Instruction + Women's Circle Facilitated by Desiree East

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SUGGESTED ART SUPPLIES:

• Journal/Sketchbook, pencils, markers, crayons, watercolors

• Glue/adhesive

• Loose tissue paper, magazine cuttings, colored construction paper and/or scrapbook paper

• One to three canvases: 12” x 12” (or larger) square OR 16” x 20” (or larger) rectangular canvases

• Acrylic paints: 

o Mars Black

o Titanium White

o Cadmium Red

o Cadmium Yellow

o Cobalt Blue

o (Optional colors: Magenta, Phthalocyanine Green, or whatever inspires you!)

• Optional: A small variety of your favorite STENCILS, Stencil Brush , and roller brush (or make-up sponge)

• Basic Paint Brushes: flat + round – recommended sizes: 10, 6, 8, or 4

• Paint Palette: a disposable paper plate works well. Otherwise, if you want to preserve your paints, here is a great palette that I love to use: Materson Sta-Wet Palette

• Rags/Paper towels

• Water container and fresh water to rinse brushes 

• Apron or old button-up shirt

• Optional: Portable Floor Easel or Table Easel

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Thank you, I hope to see you there!

Sending love, peace, and healthy vibes,
xoxo - Artist Desiree East

If you’d like to purchase a Gift Certificate for someone else, please purchase your gift below. Your recipient will receive an email with instructions and a special code that can be redeemed when they register for the event. Thank you!

Treat the Moms you love (or yourself!) to a personal retreat day while we explore abstract painting techniques, in the name of Self-Care.

Creative Art Meditations: Virtual Retreat + Women's Circle

When was the last time you set aside time to simply create and just BE?

I invite you to treat yourself to your very own personal retreat day, to soothe your soul and to honor your highest good in the name of SELF-CARE + SELF-LOVE.

Please join our circle of creative soul sisters as we journey through these times and connect heart-to-heart at the canvas.

Intro to Abstracts + Intuitive Art

This heartfully created painting-made-easy workshop invites you to paint your HeART out and connect with your intuitive wisdom, while we explore abstract painting and mixed-media techniques. You will learn how to:

• Create your own unique intuitive, abstract painting from the comfort of your own home

• Explore abstract and mixed-media painting techniques

• Use the basic principles of design to create a cohesive, working piece of art work

• Connect with your intuitive, creative, visual, right brain (and give your logical left brain a much needed break!)

• Unleash your FREEDOM of EXPRESSION at the canvas

• Harness your intuition and expand that wisdom into your life

• Be gentle with yourself, be less critical, and more playful

• Connect in Creative Sisterhood from women from around the world

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Art Instruction + Women's Circle Facilitated by Desiree East

Sat, May 9th, 2020

10am - 2pm (Pacific Time)

LIVE streaming online via Zoom

Your investment for this event: Pay What You Wish

I am offering a sliding scale of a suggested minimum of $10 - $45 per person. As a professional artist and life coach, I am very grateful and appreciate your support during these times.

You will receive a private link to join us via Zoom in a separate email.

In order to deliver quality content and feedback, space is limited, and and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please arrive 5 minutes early to settle in, as we will start promptly at 10am.

No painting experience necessary. Seasoned artists welcomed.

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Because this is a day of self-care, I encourage you to prepare nourishing snacks and drinks ahead of time as we paint the day away.

I also recommend dressing comfortably, bringing your favorite playlist, and creating a quiet, meditative space just for you!

A Peek of What Our Day Might Look Like:

10:00 am Opening Circle: Intros + Intentions

10:30 am Creative Art Meditations

11:45 pm Mindful Break + Mother Earth Connection

12:45 pm Creative Art Meditations

1:30 pm Closing Circle: Sharing, Aha's, Insights

Even though we are meeting online, my intention is to guide you on a journey so that you can create your own, unique sacred space and show you how you could have the most creative, expressive experience in the comfort of your own immediate environments.

Recommended Art Supplies:

A SPECIAL NOTE: Please gather whatever art supplies you have available at home. I understand that your local art and craft supply store may currently be closed and shipment from online stores and Amazon may be delayed.

Here is our chance to get really creative with what we’ve got! If all you have is a basic notebook and a pen/pencil and some markers or crayons, then perfect!!

• Journal/Sketchbook, pencils, markers, crayons, watercolors

• Glue/adhesive

• Loose tissue paper, magazine cuttings, colored construction paper and/or scrapbook paper

• One to three canvases: 12” x 12” (or larger) square OR 16” x 20” (or larger) rectangular canvases

• Acrylic paints:  Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, or whatever inspires you!

• Optional: A small variety of your favorite STENCILS, Stencil Brush , and roller brush (or make-up sponge)

• Basic Paint Brushes: flat + round – recommended sizes: 10, 6, 8, or 4

• Paint Palette: a disposable paper plate works well. Otherwise, if you want to preserve your paints, here is a great palette that I love to use: Materson Sta-Wet Palette

• Rags/Paper towels

• Water container and fresh water to rinse brushes 

• Apron or old button-up shirt

• Optional: Portable Floor Easel or Table Easel

*********************************

Thank you and see you there!

Sending love, peace, and healthy vibes,
xoxo - Artist Desiree East

LOVE + PRAISE

When was the last time you set aside time to simply create and just BE?

I invite you to treat yourself to your very own personal retreat day, to soothe your soul and to honor your highest good in the name of SELF-CARE + SELF-LOVE.

Please join our circle of creative soul sisters as we journey through these times and connect heart-to-heart at the canvas.


THEME: Illuminate - Full Moon Art Retreat

Sun, April 5th
10am - 2pm (Pacific Time)
LIVE streaming online via Zoom

Pay What You Wish
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW:

https://desireeeast.com/womens-creativity-circle-and-art-retreat-2020

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

- Private Invitation to LIVE Virtual Creativity Retreat
- Immediate Access to Private Membership Site
- Welcome + Preparation Videos
- Art Supplies + Materials Checklist
- Replays (available only for the duration of the current virtual retreat series)
- Private Invitation to Women’s Creativity Circle Facebook Group

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A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT ART SUPPLIES: Please gather whatever art supplies you have available at home. I understand that your local art and craft supply store may currently be closed and shipment from online stores and Amazon may be delayed.

Here is our chance to get really creative with what we’ve got! If all you have is a basic notebook and a pen/pencil and some markers or crayons, then perfect!!

*********************************

Thank you, I hope to see you there!

Sending love, peace, and healthy vibes,
xoxo - Artist Desiree East

UPDATE: Sadly, but very understandably in light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Channel Islands Harbor has canceled Celebration of the Whales which was to have been held on March 22nd. Thank you for understanding!

More than 20 chalk artists will share their artwork at the 23rd Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival at the Channel Islands Harbor. From 11 – 3 p.m. on March 22, this year’s event will feature free, family-friendly activities held at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Marine Emporium Landing, Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market, and a “Gray Whale Migration Trail” along the marina path that connects the activity centers. In addition to the chalk art, there will be shopping and prize drawings that include whale watching excursions for the entire family.

The Celebration of Whales Festival is a collaborate event among the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Harbor lessees, businesses, and the Ventura County Harbor Department that celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale.

2020 is a big year--for SO many reasons. 

What I know for sure is that we will each be called to listen to, honor, & follow our heARTs even more. That will take courage. 

We know the word, courage, has at its root, the word for heART. 

The “world” wants us to follow the most “logical” path, the path of the guaranteed or proven outcome / results. 

AND what we, as creatives, desire most is NOT logical or practical. We want to create change! 

OWL can illuminate new paths for you that would otherwise be obscured in the darkness of our fear. Fear of upsetting others. Fear of saying something wrong or contradictory. Fear of not being approved of or validated. I know ALL of these fears. 

I also know that together, validating each other’s “wild ideas” and visions of even more harmony, adventure, excitement, and love, we can create SO much more. 

So, I decided to join an intimate, 21 Day Creative Courage Challenge, inspired by the energy of the OWL, the theme of SOARING into new landscapes, and creating our vision for 2020 in full illumination of our heart’s desires. 

From December 1st to 21st, I will personally be participating in a special Creative Challenge alongside Whitney Freya and other Creatively Fit Coaches--and I want you to join me. There will be a private FB group (where I will be cheering you on, holding you accountable...along with Whitney), twice-a-week FB lives and two live group Zoom calls to hold each of us (I love that these events hold me accountable too!) accountable and focused on what we WANT in 2020, no matter what.

When you join me for this special Creative Courage Challenge, you will enjoy these added benefits:

• A LIVE Zoom group call, at two different times to fit your schedule, on December 3rd and December 19th.

• Membership to our private FB group just for this Creative Courage Challenge.

• Daily posts from me to inspire your heART.

• Weekly FB lives (four total) of live painting tutorials, guided meditations and more.

• Lifetime access to Art Gypsy Guatemala, the Owl Painting Experience.

• An opportunity to WIN a 2020 New Year Sacred Symbol Session with Whitney Freya, a $299 value.
  

GO HERE  to learn more and to join me. Check out the video for the course--it was all filmed in Guatemala at the magical Lake Atitlan--you will love the views.

I plan on creating very intentional time heading into the new year and focus on what is really important to me moving into 2020. I hope you join me to lay the foundation for a magical year of heART-guided action and experiences that light you up from the inside out! xoxo

Are you looking for a creative way to achieve FOCUS, CLARITY, & RELAXATION, while deepening your INTUITION and developing a SACRED CREATIVE PRACTICE?

Please join me in circle with the YOGA by the SEA community, as we connect with the creation of sacred mandalas through creative meditation.

Mandalas are a form of sacred geometry whose patterns could be found in natural forms, like flowers, snowflakes, nautical shells, and honeycombs. Mandalas have been used for centuries, in some sort of form or fashion, by different cultures and religions throughout the world.

It is represented by a circle, which is a symbol for life, and the creation of mandalas have been used as a form of meditation, ritual, healing, inspiration, and self-expression.

You will create your very own unique mandala creation and experience the benefits of meditation and relaxation, while exercising your creative mind and embracing present moment awareness.

You will also deepen your practice of using the power of intention to create positive changes in your life, while creating artwork that is both beautiful and meaningful.

DETAILS

WHEN: Summer + Fall 2019

Every LAST Sunday of the month at 4pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to find parking and settle in, as we will start promptly at 4pm.

You are welcome to drop-in to a single class or come to all scheduled classes.

June 30th - Flower Mandalas

July 28th - Mandala Journaling

Aug 25th - Flower Mandalas

Sept 29th - Mandala Journaling

Oct 27th - Flower Mandalas

SUGGESTED ART SUPPLIES:

• Something to write/draw on: Journal, sketchbook, or unlined paper w/clipboard

• Pens, pencils, colored markers

• FLOWERS + NATURAL ELEMENTS: On alternating dates scheduled for the creation of mini FLOWER MANDALAS, please bring a bouquet of flowers.

  They could be an old bouquet that is on its way out or a fresh bouquet. Or you could simply gather natural elements from your garden, like flowers, petals, herbs, leaves, twigs, seed pods, stones (perhaps your favorite crystals), feathers, etc.

  I invite you to bring enough material to create a personal-sized (yes, like the size of a pizza pan, around 8-12”) mini mandala.

PREPARE FOR SITTING COMFORTABLY IN CIRCLE:

• Bring Towel/blanket

• Meditation pillow or something comfortable to sit on like a low-back beach chair

• Dress in comfortable clothes & layers (on hot days bring a hat & water; on cold days warm layers, even warm hat & gloves, socks!)

WHERE: Oxnard Beach Park

We will meet where the YOGA by the SEA (YbtS) community gathers. All YbtS Classes are held in OXNARD BEACH PARK in the northwest corner of the park, closer to Mandalay Shores.

Please, follow these directions to find our two locations: From Harbor Blvd, turn on Oceanaire St all the way to Mandalay Beach Rd, Left on Mandalay Beach Rd, find us on the grass during week and on the beach on the weekends or holidays.

Schedule + location subject to change:

Classes are cancelled only during heavy rains or strong winds as YbtS instructors are committed to guide you through various experiences what Mother Nature stores for us! Any class updates/cancellations are posted on YbtS meetup website & YbtS Facebook.

COST:

All YbtS Classes are DONATION BASED, which makes them affordable to EVERYONE. You're invited to practice GRATITUDE and donate the amount that makes you feel GENEROUS! While donating, please, consider that your contributions are the only financial compensation for YbtS instructors’ time & effort, and YbtS classes are in most cases their only source of income.

RSVP:

We encourage ALL ATTENDEES to RSVP on YOGA by the SEA Meetup to get notifications about classes updates, however even if you don't RSVP you are welcome to join YbtS classes whenever your schedule allows! NEW STUDENTS will be asked to fill out one time release form (you can view the form & even print it from meetup website http://files.meetup.com/1683075/YOGA%20by%20the%20SEA%20Agreement%20of%20Release%20and%20Waiver%20of%20Liability%20For.pdf or you can fill it out at the class site).

Are you looking for a creative way to achieve FOCUS, CLARITY, & RELAXATION, while deepening your INTUITION and developing a SACRED CREATIVE PRACTICE?

Please join me in circle with the YOGA by the SEA community, as we connect with the creation of sacred mandalas through creative meditation.

Mandalas are a form of sacred geometry whose patterns could be found in natural forms, like flowers, snowflakes, nautical shells, and honeycombs. Mandalas have been used for centuries, in some sort of form or fashion, by different cultures and religions throughout the world.

It is represented by a circle, which is a symbol for life, and the creation of mandalas have been used as a form of meditation, ritual, healing, inspiration, and self-expression.

You will create your very own unique mandala creation and experience the benefits of meditation and relaxation, while exercising your creative mind and embracing present moment awareness.

You will also deepen your practice of using the power of intention to create positive changes in your life, while creating artwork that is both beautiful and meaningful.

DETAILS

WHEN: Summer + Fall 2019

Every LAST Sunday of the month at 4pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to find parking and settle in, as we will start promptly at 4pm.

You are welcome to drop-in to a single class or come to all scheduled classes.

June 30th - Flower Mandalas

July 28th - Mandala Journaling

Aug 25th - Flower Mandalas

Sept 29th - Mandala Journaling

Oct 27th - Flower Mandalas

SUGGESTED ART SUPPLIES:

• Something to write/draw on: Journal, sketchbook, or unlined paper w/clipboard

• Pens, pencils, colored markers

• FLOWERS + NATURAL ELEMENTS: On alternating dates scheduled for the creation of mini FLOWER MANDALAS, please bring a bouquet of flowers.

  They could be an old bouquet that is on its way out or a fresh bouquet. Or you could simply gather natural elements from your garden, like flowers, petals, herbs, leaves, twigs, seed pods, stones (perhaps your favorite crystals), feathers, etc.

  I invite you to bring enough material to create a personal-sized (yes, like the size of a pizza pan, around 8-12”) mini mandala.

PREPARE FOR SITTING COMFORTABLY IN CIRCLE:

• Bring Towel/blanket

• Meditation pillow or something comfortable to sit on like a low-back beach chair

• Dress in comfortable clothes & layers (on hot days bring a hat & water; on cold days warm layers, even warm hat & gloves, socks!)

WHERE: Oxnard Beach Park

We will meet where the YOGA by the SEA (YbtS) community gathers. All YbtS Classes are held in OXNARD BEACH PARK in the northwest corner of the park, closer to Mandalay Shores.

Please, follow these directions to find our two locations: From Harbor Blvd, turn on Oceanaire St all the way to Mandalay Beach Rd, Left on Mandalay Beach Rd, find us on the grass during week and on the beach on the weekends or holidays.

Schedule + location subject to change:

Classes are cancelled only during heavy rains or strong winds as YbtS instructors are committed to guide you through various experiences what Mother Nature stores for us! Any class updates/cancellations are posted on YbtS meetup website & YbtS Facebook.

COST:

All YbtS Classes are DONATION BASED, which makes them affordable to EVERYONE. You're invited to practice GRATITUDE and donate the amount that makes you feel GENEROUS! While donating, please, consider that your contributions are the only financial compensation for YbtS instructors’ time & effort, and YbtS classes are in most cases their only source of income.

RSVP:

We encourage ALL ATTENDEES to RSVP on YOGA by the SEA Meetup to get notifications about classes updates, however even if you don't RSVP you are welcome to join YbtS classes whenever your schedule allows! NEW STUDENTS will be asked to fill out one time release form (you can view the form & even print it from meetup website http://files.meetup.com/1683075/YOGA%20by%20the%20SEA%20Agreement%20of%20Release%20and%20Waiver%20of%20Liability%20For.pdf or you can fill it out at the class site).

Are you looking for a creative way to achieve FOCUS, CLARITY, & RELAXATION, while deepening your INTUITION and developing a SACRED CREATIVE PRACTICE?

Please join me in circle with the YOGA by the SEA community, as we connect with the creation of sacred mandalas through creative meditation.

Mandalas are a form of sacred geometry whose patterns could be found in natural forms, like flowers, snowflakes, nautical shells, and honeycombs. Mandalas have been used for centuries, in some sort of form or fashion, by different cultures and religions throughout the world.

It is represented by a circle, which is a symbol for life, and the creation of mandalas have been used as a form of meditation, ritual, healing, inspiration, and self-expression.

You will create your very own unique mandala creation and experience the benefits of meditation and relaxation, while exercising your creative mind and embracing present moment awareness.

You will also deepen your practice of using the power of intention to create positive changes in your life, while creating artwork that is both beautiful and meaningful.

DETAILS

WHEN: Summer + Fall 2019

Every LAST Sunday of the month at 4pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to find parking and settle in, as we will start promptly at 4pm.

You are welcome to drop-in to a single class or come to all scheduled classes.

June 30th - Flower Mandalas

July 28th - Mandala Journaling

Aug 25th - Flower Mandalas

Sept 29th - Mandala Journaling

Oct 27th - Flower Mandalas

SUGGESTED ART SUPPLIES:

• Something to write/draw on: Journal, sketchbook, or unlined paper w/clipboard

• Pens, pencils, colored markers

• FLOWERS + NATURAL ELEMENTS: On alternating dates scheduled for the creation of mini FLOWER MANDALAS, please bring a bouquet of flowers.

  They could be an old bouquet that is on its way out or a fresh bouquet. Or you could simply gather natural elements from your garden, like flowers, petals, herbs, leaves, twigs, seed pods, stones (perhaps your favorite crystals), feathers, etc.

  I invite you to bring enough material to create a personal-sized (yes, like the size of a pizza pan, around 8-12”) mini mandala.

PREPARE FOR SITTING COMFORTABLY IN CIRCLE:

• Bring Towel/blanket

• Meditation pillow or something comfortable to sit on like a low-back beach chair

• Dress in comfortable clothes & layers (on hot days bring a hat & water; on cold days warm layers, even warm hat & gloves, socks!)

WHERE: Oxnard Beach Park

We will meet where the YOGA by the SEA (YbtS) community gathers. All YbtS Classes are held in OXNARD BEACH PARK in the northwest corner of the park, closer to Mandalay Shores.

Please, follow these directions to find our two locations: From Harbor Blvd, turn on Oceanaire St all the way to Mandalay Beach Rd, Left on Mandalay Beach Rd, find us on the grass during week and on the beach on the weekends or holidays.

Schedule + location subject to change:

Classes are cancelled only during heavy rains or strong winds as YbtS instructors are committed to guide you through various experiences what Mother Nature stores for us! Any class updates/cancellations are posted on YbtS meetup website & YbtS Facebook.

COST:

All YbtS Classes are DONATION BASED, which makes them affordable to EVERYONE. You're invited to practice GRATITUDE and donate the amount that makes you feel GENEROUS! While donating, please, consider that your contributions are the only financial compensation for YbtS instructors’ time & effort, and YbtS classes are in most cases their only source of income.

RSVP:

We encourage ALL ATTENDEES to RSVP on YOGA by the SEA Meetup to get notifications about classes updates, however even if you don't RSVP you are welcome to join YbtS classes whenever your schedule allows! NEW STUDENTS will be asked to fill out one time release form (you can view the form & even print it from meetup website http://files.meetup.com/1683075/YOGA%20by%20the%20SEA%20Agreement%20of%20Release%20and%20Waiver%20of%20Liability%20For.pdf or you can fill it out at the class site).

Art Walk Starts at 10:00 AM at
Wooley and Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard

Don’t miss the 3rd annual Art Walk at the Shores in Oxnard on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 10am to 3pm.

Local artists at the Shores, Hollywood Beach, and Silver Strand will be participating in the Art Walk. Here is your chance to enhance your art collection and buy some fantastic original art. The event is FREE.

Thousands of people are expected this year to spend a beautiful day at the beach walking and/or riding their bikes from art studio to art studio. Last year 30 artists participated, and more than 1,000 people showed their support.  This year, organizers hope to double that amount. 

Everyone in and around the area is encouraged to participate in this day of celebration and appreciation of local art. 

Visit artwalkoxnardshores.com for more info.

See you there!!