“Three Seeds of Ecological Spirituality” … Come for an evening of shared reflection and gentle spiritual practice, as the Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck offers us the “three seeds” of Christian Animism, Green Priestcraft, and Kything.  For many, these will be entirely new concepts and forms of spirituality, each of which has the potential to deepen our relationship with the living Earth and all the more-than-human neighbours with whom we share this precious life.  As these seeds spring to life within the soil of your soul, you may find yourself on the journey of becoming a chaplain to creation!

Wednesday, Mar 29

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Class Fee:  $30

Three Seeds of Ecological Spirituality will be held  in the lower level of The Refinery

Bring your body and mind together in the rhythm of life!  Zumba®  is a dance-based fitness program that uses Latin and World music.  Slow and fast rhythms help to tone the body and at the same time provide interval training that can boost aerobic fitness.  Experience the joy of movement with Wendy, a licensed Zumba®  instructor with a long background in dance-based activities.

Session 1:  10 Mondays - Apr 3 - June 19  (No class on May 22 & 29)

Class Fee:  $80 per session

Session 2:  9 Wednesdays - Apr 5 - June 21  (No class on May 17, 24 & 31)

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Class Fee:  $72 per session 

or $133 when registering for both session 1 & 2

Drop-in fee:  $10 per class

Zumba®  will be held  in the upper level Theatre of The Refinery

Join collage artist Aimee-Beth Martens for an introduction to the often-overlooked art of collage. Participants will learn about the exciting and rebellious history of collage, try out various materials and techniques, and create their own original collage (or two, or three!). Emerging and established artists will come away with a new skill set to build into or support their existing practices, and others will enjoy the playful and versatile medium, which requires no previous skill. Collage is for everyone. No experience necessary.

Aimee-Beth Martens is a book dealer and artist from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She received her BFA from the University of Saskatchewan, where she started making collages even though she was supposed to be making other things. She recently participated in a residency with the Kolaj Institute, and has work forthcoming in the PoetryxCollage journal.

Monday, May 15

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Class Fee:  $45 - including materials.  

Collage 101 will be held  in the lower level of The Refinery

Part 1:  Seeing Who You Are 

Part 2:  Embracing All You Can Become (will be offered in the 2023 Fall Class Term)

At this point in our world’s history, it’s hard not to feel stress.  Conflicts, threats, and catastrophes all seem just around the corner.  Many people are asking:  How can we help the world become a better place?  How can we help our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have a better world for their future?

The answers aren’t simple.  But each of us has a part to play.  Each of us can be part of the change we want to see in the world.

In this two-part workshop series, Simon Lasair, an internationally known and award-winning researcher into spirituality and spiritual health, will guide you into understanding how you can make your part of our world a better place.

It begins by seeing who you are, truthfully and completely.  It moves into taking responsibility for who you are honestly and courageously.  And it continues by embracing all you can become, with joy and gratitude.

Using stories, research findings, and humour, Simon will teach you specific practices you can use to know yourself better and to recognize how you can bring positive change to our world.

These workshops will help you start your journey into being the change you want to see in our world.

*Each session is designed to stand on its own.  However, to learn the most from these workshops, participants are encouraged to attend both sessions.

Part 1:  Tuesday, June 6

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Class Fee:  $30 per session

"Be the Change..." will be held  in the lower level of The Refinery

Join Janice to enjoy a day of art journaling with other art journal and junk journal enthusiasts.  Though this will not be an instructed session per se, tips and tricks will be shared and there is always valuable learnings to be had when creating in the same space with others.  Creating in a group is incredibly inspiring and inspiration is the intention of this session.

You will receive a wonderful ‘Art Journal Surprise Box’ prepared by Janice, filled with a variety of creative journaling materials.  The theme offered for the day will be bright whimsy.  This box, as well as a variety of mixed media art materials that will be available for use in the space during the session, will form the basics of what you will need to journal for the day.  We all have favorite materials that we use in our own creative processes, please bring these items with you to help personalize your journal.  Feel free to work in a journal that you already have on the go and save the art journal surprise box to use at a later date – you decide how to shape your day.  Participants are also asked to bring adhesives, gesso, and stamp pads for personal use.

Saturday, June 24

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  *Bring your lunch (fridge and microwave are available), or dine out if you desire.  Coffee, tea and snacks will be offered throughout the day.

Fee:  $70 - includes an 'Art Journal Surprise Box' ($100 value) and various creative materials to use in the space during the day.  

A Day of Art Journaling will be held  in the lower level of The Refinery