Nurture your Creativity and Spirit! Become your best self!
Nurture your Creativity and Spirit! Become your best self!
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2026 Fall Program - Sept - Dec - Registration Opens July 28th!
2026 Fall Program - Sept - Dec - Registration Opens July 28th!
ZUMBA® with WENDY ROY
ZUMBA® with WENDY ROY
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.
Class #1: 13 Mondays - Sep 14 - Dec 14 (no class Oct 12)
Class #2: 13 Wednesdays - Sep 16 - Dec 9
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $117 per session or $208 when registering in both class #1 and #2
Drop-in fee: $12 per class
Zumba will be held in the upper-level Refinery theatre
Maximum 12 participants per session;
Session #1 - 12 spaces remain
Session #2 - 12 spaces remain
A Physical Activity Program for Older Adults (50+)
Forever…in motion is a health promotion initiative by the Saskatchewan Health Authority to help older adults stay physically active. It provides volunteer-led physical activity groups and resources, with the goals of improving and maintaining the health of older adults in the community. Started in 2002 by the former Saskatoon Health Region as a way to make physical activity opportunities available for older adults living in community.
Forever…in motion groups are located primarily in seniors’ housing, community centres, churches, condominiums and seniors’ centres, and are free or low-cost to participants.
Potential health benefits are extensive, some of which include:
· Decreases the effects of aging
· Builds stronger bones and muscles
· Improves balance and strength
· Reduces the risks of falling
Find more program information in the Forever…in motion brochure: FIM Brochure
13 Mondays - Sep 14 - Dec 14 (no class Oct 12)
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Class Fee: $10 - any exercise equipment needed will be provided. If your schedule permits, we invite you to stay for coffee/tea at the end of each class.
Forever...in motion will be held in the lower-level hall of Emmanuel Anglican Church - Please enter at Door B
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 15 participants; 14 spaces remain
THE SOUND OF OM with NAOMI
THE SOUND OF OM with NAOMI
Join us for a sound journey experience with The Sound of OM. Naomi is an enlightened sound practitioner, who focuses on the unique emotional relationship between different notes, to take you on a captivating sound journey.
A vast majority of society has their central nervous system sitting in fight, flight or freeze mode, which is hugely triggered by stress. The sound of the crystal singing bowls help create a deep state of relaxation so the central nervous system can surrender to rest, digest & reset. In his book, The Healing Power of Sound, Dr. Mitchell Gaynor states “what happens to us on an emotional and spiritual level affects us physiologically. One of the most powerful ways to manifest health and well-being is to conjure an image of your own essence and then animate that image with sound and breath.”
Join Naomi to embrace the beauty of the sounds that she creates with the crystal singing bowls. Breathe with intention, ground your emotions, and release anything that isn’t serving you. Re-connect with your inner song, your sound of home.
Class #1: Tuesday, Sep 29
Class #2: Tuesday, Oct 27
Class #3: Tuesday, Nov 24
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $25 per class
The Sound of OM will be held in the upper-level Refinery theatre.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for these sessions to run.
Maximum 12 participants;
Sep - 12 spaces remain
Oct - 12 spaces remain
Nov - 12 spaces remain
A vibrant and accessible arts community is one of the many gifts our city offers. We are grateful to have several local artists sharing their time and talents with us this spring. We hope you are able to participate and create art with artists' in our space!
BEADED BABY LANYARD KEY CHAINS with HONEY CONSTANT-INGLIS
BEADED BABY LANYARD KEY CHAINS with HONEY CONSTANT-INGLIS
Honey River has shared teachings with a great many - this is a wonderful opportunity to share time and learn.
Beaded Baby Lanyard key chains are the most common workshop for beginners. We’ll utilize the “wrapped-rope” method in the workshop and most participants complete their projects within the session. Participants will receive a beading kit. Each kit comes with written and drawn instructions, all the necessary materials to complete project so each participant can take home if they have not completed within the workshop time.
ABOUT HONEY WILLOW… tânisi! Ho I ne L y C L ons O tant-Ing W lis nitisyikasôn. pakitahwâkan-sâkahikanihk ohci niya.
Hi! I am Honey River (They/Them) and I am Plains Cree from Sturgeon Lake First Nation. I am the Two Spirit Artist, Indigenous Archaeologist, and Heritage Educator of Honey Willow.
Honey Willow nêhiyaw Studio is named after the Red Willow plant and its teachings that have been passed down through nimosôm. Honey Willow is for anyone on a reconciliation journey. We focus on initiatives and projects that honour Indigenous heritage and community care. This includes education on dispelling myths, turning theory into practice, and connecting meaningfully with one another. Our work is focused within four pillars: Rooted in Colour, Building Confidence, Creating Action, and Reinventing Standards. Learn more at HoneyWillow.ca
Saturday, Sep 19
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $65, including materials and kit fee
Beaded Baby Lanyard key chains will be held in the lower-level hall of Emmanuel Anglican Church - Please enter at Door B
A minimum of 10 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 12 spaces remain
ECO PRINTING ON WATERCOLOR PAPER with LORETTA HARTSOOK
ECO PRINTING ON WATERCOLOR PAPER with LORETTA HARTSOOK
Eco-Printing/botanical printing creates unique prints of leaves, flowers, grasses
and seeds. The process transfers the shapes and colors of botanicals to watercolor paper or fabrics. In this basic print class, we will use watercolor paper, a mordant solution, white
vinegar, heat and moisture to create prints.
Materials and some botanicals will be provided, however:
1) please bring a variety of fresh botanicals. Keep moist by wrapping in a damp
cloth or paper towel inside a plastic bag or container. The prints created will be
15 cm x 15 cm or 6” x 6”. Try to have leaves that will fit in that frame space.
2) Dried plants can be used BUT must be rehydrated, at least over night in plain
water. Keep and bring to class in the water.
An additional activity is planned for participants to do while the leaves and
paper are processed for approximately 1 hour. All materials will be provided.
Saturday, Sep 26
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $45, including materials
Eco Printing on Watercolor Paper will be held in the lower-level hall of Emmanuel Anglican Church - Please enter at Door B
A minimum of 6 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 12 spaces remain
ECO PRINTING ON SILK SCARVES with LORETTA HARTSOOK
ECO PRINTING ON SILK SCARVES with LORETTA HARTSOOK
Eco-printing is the process of creating unique prints of leaves, flowers, grasses and
seeds. The process transfers the shapes and colors of botanicals to a variety of papers or fabrics. The results can be wonderfully surprising!
In this eco print class, we will use a white silk scarf, a mordant, white vinegar, heat,
plastic wrap, a dowel and moisture to create prints. Loretta will provide materials and guided instruction to assist the creative process of printing.
Participants will be required to bring:
A variety of fresh botanicals. Keep them moist by wrapping in a damp cloth or paper towel inside a plastic bag or container. Fresh botanicals can include leaves in green or autumn colors, flowers, grasses, seeds, colored vegetables (sliced thin), indoor and outdoor plants. It is always better to have MORE botanicals than you think you might need.
A large towel the size of a bath or beach towel to cover the table surface at your workstation.
There will be a fun and easy crafty activity for participants to do while the leaves and the
silk is processed for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
After the steaming process, the scarf will be cooled, opened, botanicals removed
and you will take home a final product that is a one-of-a-kind creation.
Saturday, Oct 3
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $50, including materials
Eco Printing on Silk Scarves will be held in the lower-level hall of Emmanuel Anglican Church - Please enter at Door B
A minimum of 6 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 12 spaces remain
WATERCOLOR BIRCH TREES with GAIL SCHMALTZ
WATERCOLOR BIRCH TREES with GAIL SCHMALTZ
Watercolor Birch Trees is designed as a beginner class. Join Gail to learn some tips and tricks about watercolor painting and have fun creating a beautiful birch tree painting of your own to take home.
Gail Schmaltz is a retired teacher. She was involved in the new art curriculum in elementary schools and teaching art. After retirement she took watercolor classes and continued to create her own art. She started a business and became The Prairie Painter Etc. During that time, she travelled to Ontario and took several art classes in different mediums from professional artists. When she became a snowbird, she was able to teach and take workshops in Arizona as well. To her, painting is a stress reliever and all about having fun.
Tuesday, Oct 6
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $40, including materials
Watercolor Birch Trees will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
Beginning again in a new country is a journey of transformation, resilience, and discovery. Each immigrant experience is unique and shaped by opportunities, unfamiliar challenges, and the ongoing balance between preserving traditions and embracing change.
For artists, this journey inspires new ways of seeing and interpreting the world. Through paint, charcoal, ink and mixed media, they tell stories of identity, belonging, memory, and hope. Each work reflects a personal search for home while offering new perspectives that enrich the cultural fabric of Canada.
MAPPING HOME TOGETHER with YASAMAN TARIGHATMANESH
MAPPING HOME TOGETHER with YASAMAN TARIGHATMANESH
What does home mean to you?
In this creative and welcoming mixed-media workshop, participants will explore themes of home, belonging, memory, and connection through collage and visual storytelling. Using magazines, photographs, and simple art materials, you will create a personal artwork that reflects your unique experiences and perspectives. Through the process, participants will have opportunities to contribute small creative responses to one another’s work, transforming individual pieces into a shared visual conversation about belonging and community.
No artistic experience is required. This workshop is designed to be inviting, engaging, and inspiring for adults of all backgrounds.
Yasaman is an Iranian visual artist based in Saskatoon. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Iran and has extensive training in classical Persian painting. Her multidisciplinary practice includes painting, sculpture, installation, and collaborative community-based art projects. Since immigrating to Canada, Yasaman has led community arts initiatives and participated in group exhibitions that explore themes of identity, migration, memory, and cultural connection.
Tuesday, Oct 13
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $45, including materials
Mapping Home Together will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
CONNECTING TO YOUR INNER WISDOM with LYNN GOW
CONNECTING TO YOUR INNER WISDOM with LYNN GOW
“We must be ourselves. But the self we must be is the self we most deeply want to be. Desire and destiny meet, our deepest wanting and God’s purpose for us. The answer is to be sought within. Peace tells us we have found it” – The Art of Christian Listening (Thomas N. Hart)
Knowing who you are and nurturing the most important relationship you will ever have; the one with yourself, is life’s greatest adventure. We think we know ourselves but often what we think is tied to the roles we play as spouse, parent, friend, caregiver, etc. Who are we beyond what we do and how others see us?
Come and join us. Take the time to stop, reflect and look inside yourself with a new lens. You will be given a framework to use in your journey of self-discovery. Knowing our deepest desires helps to focus us on where we need to spend our energy to become who we were created to be. Explore a little deeper in a safe place. Experience curiosity about yourself, who you are and what you are meant to be doing. Begin the journey of coming home to yourself.
Lynn Gow is a Spiritual Director and member of the Saskatoon Spiritual Directors Association. Born and raised in New Brunswick, Lynn has had a long and varied career in both the public and private sectors including Social Work, Project and Organizational Change Management and Business Relationship Development. From 2018 to 2024, Lynn owned and operated Design for Life Coaching and Consulting providing Spiritual Direction, Individual and Team Coaching Services, and Facilitated Workshops/Retreats at Queen’s House in Saskatoon. She currently sees individuals for Spiritual Direction on zoom or in person at Emmanual Anglican Church and provides workshops, retreats and presentations upon request.
Accompanying others and navigating her own spiritual journey has continued to deepen her belief that looking within and understanding who God created us to be is the most important gift we can give to ourselves, others and the world.
Wednesday, Oct 14
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $60, including materials and printed journal
Connecting to Your Inner Wisdom will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery
A minimum of 6 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
WATERCOLOR with SUSAN HUNTLEY
WATERCOLOR with SUSAN HUNTLEY
This six-week course is designed for everyone from those who have little or no experience in watercolor to more experienced painters. It will focus on getting comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of materials, techniques and "seeing" your subject will be explored.
6 Mondays - Oct 19 - Nov 23
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $120, materials are not included. A material list will be sent to participants at time of registration.
Watercolor will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 12 spaces remain
THE BEST STORIES ARE YOURS: An Introduction to Memoir Writing with MARILYN FREY
THE BEST STORIES ARE YOURS: An Introduction to Memoir Writing with MARILYN FREY
Got a story to tell but stuck on page one? Most memoir writers don’t struggle to find material, they have a whole life full of it. The real challenge is figuring out how to shape life into a story. We’ll help you find your voice by transforming your life events into a compelling narrative in this hands-on four-week workshop. We begin by unearthing some of your long-kept memories. You’ll identify the core theme of your story and set the stage with immersive sensory details. Throughout the course, you’ll learn to write believable dialogue and how to bring your subjects to life. Finally, you’ll connect these elements by following a classic narrative arc, ensuring your personal history reads like a page-turning story.
Marilyn began writing at an early age but only wrote in earnest after retiring from the financial services industry. She is an alumna of Alison Wearing’s Memoir Writing program and placed first in the 2023 international Micki Findlay 50-Word Memoir Contest. She is a contributing author to four anthologies in the Chicken Soup for the Soul franchise, as well as many other books and magazines. Deeply inspired by her children and family history, Marilyn’s first publication is her memoir, Reflections in a Farmhouse Window, released in 2024. She is currently working on her second novel.
4 Mondays - Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $125, including materials
The Best Stories are Yours will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 12 spaces remain
MINI VINTAGE JUNK JOURNALS with JANICE
MINI VINTAGE JUNK JOURNALS with JANICE
These lovely mini junk journals are fun and easy to create and make wonderful gifts! We will create and decorate a couple of no-sew mini junk journals using some fun materials with a bit of a vintage flair!
Tuesday, October 20
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $20, including materials
Mini Vintage Junk Journals will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 6 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 13 participants; 13 spaces remain
WATERCOLOR II with SUSAN HUNTLEY
WATERCOLOR II with SUSAN HUNTLEY
This class will focus on developing fundamental watercolor skills. Each week, Susan Huntley, will take participants through the stages of design and composition, drawing, and painting. You will tackle a variety of subjects from landscapes and skies to still life and florals. This session is designed to be fun and inspirational, and will focus on how to relax and enjoy the creative process of watercolor.
6 Wednesdays - Oct 21 - Nov 25
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $120, materials are not included. A material list will be sent to participants at time of registration.
Watercolor II will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 13 participants; 13 spaces remain
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH ACRYLICS with TETIANA KYZIEIEVA
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH ACRYLICS with TETIANA KYZIEIEVA
If you love color, have always been curious about paint and brushes, or simply want to create a joyful, uplifting mood — spread your wings and experience the freedom of creativity, inspiration, and new emotions! You can express yourself through color and overcome the fear of a blank canvas. Come and enjoy the beauty of painting, reconnect with your feelings, let go of stress and anxiety, recharge your inner resources, and experience the joy of saying, “Wow! I can’t believe I painted this!”
No experience is necessary, all are welcome. Join us to create your own unique painting in a positive and creative environment.
My name is Tetiana Kyzieieva. I am a Ukrainian woman who came to Canada with my daughter after the full-scale war in Ukraine. I have a Ukrainian Master’s Degree in Education and Psychology, and I have been practicing painting for the last 7 years.
I have loved painting since childhood, but I always thought artists were extraordinary and talented. It's not me. When the COVID quarantine started, I decided I had time for painting, and after I understood, I could! I am a new young artist (although my age is quite old) and I’m still looking for my artistic voice. I know one thing for sure: painting is a resource for me, and I want people to be happy and feel inspired when they look at my works and want to take up the brush themselves. "If I can, you can too!" My main psychological idea is that I will help to be tempted by this life again.
Wednesday, Oct 21
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $45, including materials
Express Yourself with Acrylics will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
BEADWORK STYLE PAINTING: Traditional Florals and more... with ELIZABETH ZDUNICH
BEADWORK STYLE PAINTING: Traditional Florals and more... with ELIZABETH ZDUNICH
Join Elizabeth and "bead" with paint. Create and take home your own mini painting. Choose from traditional floral or fauna Cree and Metis patterns. Learn about the cultural significance of traditional beadwork and the visual stories it tells. No previous experience needed.
Elizabeth Zdunich is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and is a descendant of Rock Cree and Scottish ancestry. A northerner at heart, Liz now lives on a grain farm with her husband, three children and a herd of bison.
Inspired by the strong women in her family lineage, Elizabeth continues to learn about traditional uses of medicinal plants and the Cree language. She shares rich cultural knowledge through art, story and nature. She holds a Certificate in Indigenous Languages, a B.Ed, and a B.A.(Hons.) from the University of Saskatchewan.
Wednesday, October 28
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $50, including materials
Beadwork Style Painting will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 10 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 12 spaces remain
MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE PANELS with Gisele Bauche
MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE PANELS with Gisele Bauche
Building wonderful layers of mixed media we will create a beautiful and inspired panel of collage. Gisele will guide us through the art project but each participant will express themselves as individuals through their art.
Gisele Bauche is a facilitator of on-going workshops and retreats in art, iconography, scripture, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Direction. Her works are featured in the Catholic Extension Society’s Calendar of Canada, Augsburg Fortress Publications, US; Novalis Publications with international distribution and other publications in Canada and the US. Gisele’s artwork is displayed in churches, organizations, retreat centres and institutions in Western Canada. She is regularly commissioned by individuals and organizations.
Tuesday, November 3
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $50, including materials
Mixed Media Collage Panels will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 10 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
THE ART OF MASTER BOARDS - From Creation to Junk Journals with SOPHIE VANDALE
THE ART OF MASTER BOARDS - From Creation to Junk Journals with SOPHIE VANDALE
In this workshop, discover the art of creating a master board. We will explore different styles and artistic approaches and learn the many creative ways master boards can be used in junk journals, collage work, mixed media art, and paper crafting.
All materials will be provided, but if you have special paper or images you enjoy working with please feel free to bring them with you.
Participants can bring a bag lunch or dine out as desired – a fridge and microwave are available for use in the space. Coffee and tea will be available throughout the session.
Saturday, Nov 7
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $55, including materials
The Art of Master Boards will be held in the lower-level hall of Emmanuel Anglican Church - Please enter at Door B
A minimum of 10 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
SLOW STITCHED MEDITATION SCROLLS with JILL COPE
SLOW STITCHED MEDITATION SCROLLS with JILL COPE
Step into the soothing world of slow stitching, where each gentle movement of the needle becomes a meditation in itself. As you craft these delightful meditation scrolls, you’ll find yourself connecting deeply with the fabric and thread - free from judgment or expectation. The rhythmic dance of needle and cloth invites you to quiet your mind, savor the tactile pleasure of each stitch, and simply be present in the moment. With every texture and colour woven together, you’re stitching not just materials, but memories, thoughts, and emotions. No experience is needed—just a willingness to embrace imperfections and discover the joy that comes from slowing down and letting creativity flow.
Jill Cope is a fibre artist who loves turning traditional materials into playful, unexpected creations. Drawn to anything fibre - wool, fabric, thread - for its texture, warmth, and endless possibilities, Jill infuses her work with color, whimsy, and always a touch of sparkle! After earning her Art and Artisanship Advanced Certificate at the University of Saskatchewan, Jill now shares her passion by teaching textiles classes in the program, and is honored to be a Juried Artist with the Saskatchewan Craft Council and Handmade House. Her home is filled with fabric scraps, yarn, glitter, beads, and ongoing art projects in every room. If a project doesn’t bring her joy, Jill moves on, always finding time each day to continue her creative journey.
Wednesday, Nov 18
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $45, including materials
Slow Stitched Meditation Scrolls will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
TRADITIONAL PETRYKIVKA PAINTING with ANASTASIIA MISAN
TRADITIONAL PETRYKIVKA PAINTING with ANASTASIIA MISAN
Discover the vibrant world of Petrykivka, a traditional Ukrainian decorative painting style known for its expressive floral motifs, bright colors, and symbolism. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the history and cultural significance of Petrykivka art while practicing unique techniques. No previous experience is needed — just a love for creativity and heritage! Ideal for all ages.
My name is Anastasiia, and I’m originally from the Dnipro region of Ukraine. Art has always been a part of my life, and painting in traditional Ukrainian styles, like Petrykivka, has been a true blessing. With over 10 years of teaching experience, I find great joy in sharing my passion and helping others discover the happiness and pride that comes from creating something beautiful with their own hands.
Wednesday, Nov 25
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $45, including materials
Petrykivka will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 12 spaces remain
ADVENT DREAMING with FRAN SCHMIDT
ADVENT DREAMING with FRAN SCHMIDT
Dreams open up a whole new universe for us, offering an expansive look at our inner life. Since we often hear about dreams throughout the Advent season (the 4 Sundays prior to Christmas), it is an ideal time to engage with and pay attention to our dreams. Using the language of symbol and metaphor, dreams come in service to the dreamer, to help resolve an issue, to give insight and awareness, and to prepare us for something that is going to happen. Additionally, dreams give us the opportunity to integrate those pieces of ourselves that we have repressed or rejected, be it shadow or complexes. Working our dreams brings us into soul/Self space, holy ground and transformational yet often underutilized and misunderstood.
In this workshop, we will learn how our dreams speak to us, a bit about the science of dreams, how to incubate a dream, and what nightmares might be saying. We will then work TWO dreams together as a group, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Then we will play with Creative Expressions to make our dreams more tangible, adding meaning and insight beyond the night we had our dream.
Participants can bring a bag lunch or dine out as desired – a fridge and microwave are available for use in the space. Coffee and tea will be available throughout the session.
Fran is a daughter, sister, writer, singer, seeker, pastor, spiritual director and dream worker. She is the priest at Emmanuel Anglican Church and The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre in Saskatoon, SK. Fran is a graduate from the Haden Institute with both her Spiritual Director Certification (January 2023) and Dream Work Facilitation (May 2025). Among many interests, she finds great joy in Jungian depth psychology, dream work, and accompanying others to connect with their soul space.
Her curiosity in dream work has led Fran to studies in a Doctor of Ministry Program in Dream Work. This project-based degree is underway in her parish setting where there are two parish dream groups and one community dream group, working each others’ dreams, exploring active imagination, and using creative expression. This degree program complements her work with individual clients and continues to be a fascinating universe into Self.
In addition to her work as parish priest, speaker and retreat leader, Fran operates Pilgrims on Purpose, a small business that offers spiritual direction, dream work and Travel for Your Soul. Plans are underway for an upcoming Peru Dreaming Tour in February 2027 where participants will work their dreams while traveling and exploring Peruvian culture within Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu.
Her work offers a safe and brave space for those of Christian faith, interfaith, or no faith. Our primary values of inclusion and diversity mean we accept and love all people, including those who identify as part of the 2SLGTBQIA+ community, people of colour, indigenous, immigrants, and refugees.
An alumni of Haden Institute, Fran is also a member of the International Association of Dream Study, Spiritual Directors International, and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan.
Saturday, Nov 28
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $75, including materials
Advent Dreaming will be held in both the upper and lower-levels of the Refinery.
A minimum of 6 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 12 spaces remain
ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR FLOWERS with TETIANA HRYTSENKO
ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR FLOWERS with TETIANA HRYTSENKO
Local artist, Tetiana Hrytsenko, will guide us to create beautiful abstract watercolor flower paintings. YOU can create these lovely pieces of art!
If you have watercolor brushes that you enjoy painting with, please bring them with you, otherwise craft grade brushes will be provided.
As a Ukrainian artist who immigrated to Canada 16 years ago, Tetiana Hrytsenko’s creative journey is a diverse tapestry of experiences. After graduating from art school, she ventured into design in Ukraine, fostering a penchant for unconventional creativity. The demands of raising four children and managing a full-time job temporarily shelved her artistic ambitions. However, in 2015, she rekindled her passion for painting.
Exhibiting in Canada, the USA, and Ukraine, her works show-case a dynamic fusion of landscapes, abstraction, and beyond. Notably, she participated in the 2016 Snow Sculpture Festival in Banff, marking a distinctive chapter in her artistic narrative. While versed in various mediums like oil, acrylic, and epoxy, her current focus lies in the fluidity of watercolor, adding vibrancy to her evolving artistic vision. In essence, her journey is a continual exploration, an ever-changing celebration of creativity’s boundless possibilities.
Monday, Nov 30
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $55, including materials
Abstract Watercolor Flowers will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 10 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 13 participants; 12 spaces remain
ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES with TETIANA HRYTSENKO
ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES with TETIANA HRYTSENKO
Discover the beauty of loose, expressive watercolor painting in this inspiring watercolor workshop. Using simple techniques and a limited color palette, you will learn how to create atmospheric landscapes filled with light, movement, and reflection.
Inspired by tranquil lakes distant horizons, and organic forms found in nature, this workshop focuses on capturing a feeling rather than painting every detail. Through wet-on-wet washes, layering, texture-building, and the strategic use of negative space, you’ll explore how water and pigment interact to create soft luminous effects.
As a Ukrainian artist who immigrated to Canada 16 years ago, Tetiana Hrytsenko’s creative journey is a diverse tapestry of experiences. After graduating from art school, she ventured into design in Ukraine, fostering a penchant for unconventional creativity. The demands of raising four children and managing a full-time job temporarily shelved her artistic ambitions. However, in 2015, she rekindled her passion for painting.
Exhibiting in Canada, the USA, and Ukraine, her works show-case a dynamic fusion of landscapes, abstraction, and beyond. Notably, she participated in the 2016 Snow Sculpture Festival in Banff, marking a distinctive chapter in her artistic narrative. While versed in various mediums like oil, acrylic, and epoxy, her current focus lies in the fluidity of watercolor, adding vibrancy to her evolving artistic vision. In essence, her journey is a continual exploration, an ever-changing celebration of creativity’s boundless possibilities.
Tuesday, Dec 1
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $50, including materials
Abstract Watercolor Landscapes will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
RELEASING OUR BAGGAGE THROUGH CREATIVE NEEDLE FELTING with SHARON COMPTON
RELEASING OUR BAGGAGE THROUGH CREATIVE NEEDLE FELTING with SHARON COMPTON
Time for a little soul dusting and fun felting everyone!
Come join us as we take the opportunity to identify, reflect on and release some of the baggage which may be holding us back from embracing our own awesomeness - all while creating a unique needle felted bag.
This workshop will provide the opportunity to dry felt one side of an already stitched medium grey wool bag. The bag measures approximately 19” wide x 12.5” high and 10” deep.
As we release old stories and take the opportunity to stitch in beautiful truths and intentions, we will not only open up to the truth of who we are, each of us will also leave with a uniquely crafted bag full of joy and possibility! (Perfect for gifting yourself or someone you love.)
Tuesday, Dec 8
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $50, including materials
Releasing our Baggage will be held in the lower-level of the Refinery.
A minimum of 8 participants is required for this session to run.
Maximum 12 participants; 11 spaces remain
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