Refinery Arts & Spirit Center

In-person rgistration begins Dec 10th, 1-4:30 pm, Mon - Fri. Call 653-5194 to register and for more information.

Our goal is to enhance spirtual & learning opportunities through the classes we offer.

The Refinery, as an outreach ministry of St. James' Church, is dedicated to fostering a vibrant artistic, creative and spiritual community.

Pizza lunch and discussion of the book, Christianity For The Rest of Us, by Diana Butler Bass . Delightful, encouraging and informative...well-reserched and well- written...284 pages of hope for the future of the church.

Then take The Next Step on the Path and meet others who have similar questions.

Facilitated by Norman Laird, speaker and author, understanding of this new future will be shared in humorous and poignant ways.

Classes

Time

Prices

Introduction to Quilting – Learn current methods, terminology & definitions. Tools used in quilting will be demonstrated.

Sat, Jan 9, 1- 5:30pm

Tues Feb 9,1-5:30 pm

$40 / 1 session

Star Runner – Make a table runner while learning to make ½ square triangles & speed pieced 4-patches into star blocks. Sashes, frames, 45 degree angles & borders are also the focus of this class.

Thurs, Jan 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Fri, Feb 5,12,19, 26,

7 pm – 10 pm

$95 / 4 sessions

Traditional & Free Motion Machine Quilting - This class will cover the basics of machine quilting with an emphasis on free-motion quilting. Thread, needles, batting, basic free-motion quilting designs, and tips for stress free machine quilting will be covered. Level: Confident beginner

Thurs, Jan 14 & 21,

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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$55 / 2 sessions

Colour Play: Colour, Value & Pattern – Discover your own colour palette. Learn colour theory, how value can work for you & how changing coolour & Value can enhance your quilts.

Sat, Jan 16,

1 pm – 4:30 pm

$30 / 1 session

Placemats – based on the traditional pineapple block, using 2 fabrics. Suitable for beginners.

Tues, Jan 26,

1 pm - 5 pm

$35 / 1 session

Elements of Design – Learn the basics employed by all designers in any field: quilting, fashion, painting & home décor. Practice these elements in a series of small projects in paper & fabric.

Sat, Feb 6,

1 pm - 5 pm

$35 / 1 session

Log Cabin Runner – Construction of the traditional log cabin block, quilt design, ¼ inch accuracy & tailgate piecing are the focus of this class while making this attractive table runner. Prerequisite: knowledge of rotary cutting and ¼ inch seam.

Sun, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28,

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

$95 / 4 sessions

Finish That Quilt - This class, as part of the learn to quilt modules, will help you finish those tops you have been making. This class will introduce and demonstrate simple and more complex border applications (including colour choice, width and number of borders), choice of backing, techniques for binding and finishing. You do not need your sewing machine. Level: beginner

Sat, Feb 13,

9 am – 4 pm

$55 / 1 session

Classes

Time

Prices

Foundation Paper Piecing Part I – This technique is a fast, easy & accurate method to construct complex blocks. Preprinted patterns will be supplied. Suitable for beginners.

Fri, Jan 15, 9 am-12 pm

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Thurs, Mar 4,

7 pm -10 pm

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$28 / 1 session

Curved Log Cabin - This class will take you through the process of cutting curves from straight pieces.

Creating curves will open up a lot of possibilities and add variety to your quilting projects.

Level: Confident beginner (comfortable with basic sewing, and using rotary cutter).

Mon, Feb 15

9 am – 5 pm

$65 / 1 session

Whimsical Aquarium - This class includes learning another one of Ricky Tims’ simple techniques – the curved convergence. You will make the curved background and then raw-edge appliqué all sorts of underwater characters to make a fun and whimsical aquarium.

Level: Intermediate (Some experience with free motion quilting is required to complete this project.) Kit fee: $5.00 (optional if you do not have enough fish fabric).

Thurs Feb 11, 18, 25

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm REGISTER NOW

$85 / 3 sessions

Applique – Learn 6 different techniques including hand & machine while making placemats or pot holders. Fusible adhesives will be discussed. Suitable for beginners.

Tues Feb 16, 23,

Mar 2, 9,

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm REGISTER NOW

$95 / 4 sessions

Foundation Paper Piecing Part II - Choose one of 3 patterns and make a wall hanging. Prerequisite: some experience with foundation paper piecing.

Fri, Mar 5 &12,

1:30 pm - 4 pm

$45 / 2 sessions

Harmonic Convergence - This technique developed by quilting expert Ricky Tims is simple to do and a lot of fun. You will create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging. It’s a great class for both traditional and innovative quilters. Level: Beginner (accurate ¼” piecing and comfortable with ruler and rotary cutter)

Sat, Mar 6, 9 am - 4 pm

$55 / 1 session

Sew a Scarf – Using water soluble stabilizer & your favourite yarns & threads, create a one-of-a kind fashion scarf or shawl.

Sun, Mar 7, 1 pm – 5 pm

$35 / 1 session

Make a Face – Learn the proportions of the human face. Create your own whimsical or funky face using fused fabric, stitching & embellishment. Create a single block or begin a series of blocks to put in a larger project.

Sat, Mar 20, 9am – 4pm

$55 / 1 session

** The Samples and the Supply Lists are at Unique Textile, #5 234 1st Ave. S. and Phone #: 653- 4977 **

Pizza lunch and discussion of the book, The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith, by Marcus Borg. San Francisco: Harper Collins, 2003.

Have you always wanted to start writing but never known how to begin?Have you been writing for a while but never know what to do with the words once they were on the page? Have you the urge to write but no idea how to find ideas? Have you ideas but no idea how to get them to work for you? Have you got pages stuffed into drawers at home and no clear sense of what to do with them?

Author Alice Kuipers will be running a six week session for new and emerging writers to give them guidance, feedback, and time to find their voice. Using exercises, group and individual critique, the sessions will build on each other to help writers find new stories and improve the stories they already have. A guest editor will come to the last session to give the class ideas about how to send their work out, with dos and don'ts for cover letters.

Art therapy is a non-intrusive self-exploration method based on the natural relationship between art and mind. Participants will have the chance to explore their personal world of symbols in a playful manner, through alternating games and individual art making. The facilitator with act both as a participant and a group leader, monitoring everyone's comfort level at all times. Participants will also have the chance to discover and test easy-to-use techniques such as visualization, narratives, psychodrama and Gestalt. No artistic talent required.

David Beaudemont is a professionally trained art therapist. He has a Ph.D. in science and has a Master-level Diploma in Art Therapy recognized by the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). He is currently working with adolescents, children and adults with disbilities and young artists "at risk". He is also an award-winning fiction writer with more than 10 years of experience in facilitating creative writing workshops.

Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Live music, mantra & meditation, dynamic postures, Pranayam. GLBT positive

Teacher, Ghansham Kaur, Emily Carr is a certified Kundalini instructor and is also a singer/songwriter and the youth minister at St. James' Anglican Church.

www.alamardancetheatre.com
Explore Middle Eastern "belly" dance for fun and fitness. Gina's style is a unique and dynamic approach that incorporates modern dance and yoga for a full body workout. Classes include skills development, choreography, improvisation and dance composition elements. This year we'll be working on choreographies from Egypt in each class.

$95/ 10 sessions REGISTER NOW
Learn beginning techniques and work with movement combinations and short choreography. We'll be doing a classical Egyptian choreography in this class.

$95/ 10 sessions REGISTER NOW
Learn beginning techniques and work with movement combinations and short choreography. We'll be doing a "shaabi" style choreography and classical Egyptian choreography. Create a performance for the Al Amar Dance Theatre show in June.

$95/10 sessions REGISTER NOW
Continue to refine your technique and work on new choreography to be included in the Al Amar Dance Theatre show in June. Students will need a veil and zills (finger cymbals). We'll be working on a "Malaya" dance from Alexandria and "Eshta Ya Amar" a classical Egyptian choreography.

www.jenniferkeane.com
Jennifer is a psychotherapist in Saskatoon who specializes in the field of disordered eating, anxiety, relationship and life transitions. A meditation practitioner for over 15 years, Jennifer teaches meditation classes and integrates meditation and Buddhist psychology in her therapeutic practice.

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation – cultivate awareness of your body, emotions and mind states. There will be an opportuntiy for questions, discussion and you will be given ways to continue practice.

Open Mind Wise Heart: Mindfulness Meditation in Practice
The practice of mindfulness can be transformative for both emotional and physical issues. Jennifer, a clinical counselor, has based this course on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s reknowned Mindfulness-Based Stress ReductionProgram. This course includes meditation instruction, support for establishing a daily practice, (incl. CD & handouts), inquiry exercises to enhance awareness, discussion and home assignments.

Influenced by the Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method, Mitzvah is a unique form of fitness and health – an analysis of the body in motion. Reduce physical tension, stress, and chronic pain and injury. Learn how to release and align your neuromuscular and skeletal systems for improved posture and increase mobility. These easy to learn exercises enhance other forms of exercise and are designed for all ages and
fitness levels.

Free Lecture & Demonstration: Jan 5, Tue 7:30 pm (Registration is not required) REGISTER NOW

This beginner class focuses on gentle qigong movements, breathing exercises, and introduction to the Yang Style 24 Form. Meditation is an integral part of the class for maximizing the stress relief benefits of Tai Chi.
Jan 12 – March 2
Tues 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Jivamukti Yoga method is a physically and intellectually stimulating practice leading to spiritual awareness. It is one of nine internationally recognized styles of Hatha Yoga. Jivamukti Open, for intermediate and advanced levels, is a magical flow of standing poses, seated postures, inversions, backbends and relaxation practiced in a constantly changing sequence to keep it fresh and lively.

Wednesday
9:30 am -11am            Multi-level Jivamukti               REGISTER NOW
11:30 am -12:30 pm     Jai Mama Post-natal                REGISTER NOW
6 pm - 7:15 pm           Basics                                            REGISTER NOW
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm      Multi-level Flow                          REGISTER NOW

Investment:
drop-ins welcome (space permitted) $15/$10 student
all 1-hour classes – 10 class pass $85/$70 student
all 1.5-hour classes – 10 class pass $99/$85 student
all kids & teens – 10 classes $70

Creative Dance for Children, Tina Bertoncini
Within the framework of verses, stories, songs and music, the class is designed to guide the child’s understanding of her/his body and to nurture movement exploration and language development. The first 45 minutes will be a facilitated/taught class, followed by ½ hour of socializing.

Tina has been dancing, teaching and learning with children for the past eight years. She holds a B. Ed from the U of S and has studied modern dance technique and choreography in Montreal.