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You can now register in person or online with our secure server system. Simply click the links below to register for an upcoming class. If you are not comfortable registering online, email us or call 970-618-0561 to register with a human!

NOVEMBER 1, 2010 REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT: It is our intention to create a fantabulous creative experience for you and your family. In an effort to support our facilitators to bring you their best, we are now requiring pre-registration for most classes. Classes will generally close a week before the scheduled date. If a class cancels due to lack of enrollment, only registered students will be notified. We truly appreciate your support with this new policy.

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CREATIVE SPARK STUDIO (The Spark!)
Fall/Winter 2012

Sacred Journey's with Horses - Sheri Gaynor and Susan Gibbs
A 4-week leadership and personal development experience

Date: Saturdays: September 15, 22. 29 and October 6
Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm
Venue: SG Horse Ranch Carbondale, CO

Through groundwork with the herd and expressive arts, Sacred Journey's offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and transformation, through the healing power and wisdom of horses. With with equine partners, Sheri Gaynor and Susan Gibbs, you begin with the concepts of natural horsemanship as the foundation, to help you build confidence in yourself and your relationship with the herd.

Susan and Sheri weave in threads of holistic practices such as body scanning, mindfulness and creative expression, to support you in deepening your relationship with yourself and your emotions.

This work is appropriate for groups and individuals or anyone seeking to experience more connection with themselves and others. It will support you in feeling positive about the possibilities in your life and help you learn to move through personal or professional situations, feeling more centered, confident and empowered.

Space is limited to 6. To register contact: Sheri Gaynor

Soul Sessions Open Studio - Sheri Gaynor
Paint, Journal Write and Create

Date: Wednesday Evenings Beginning: October 3
Time: 6:30p - 8:00p
Drop In: $15 (Punch pass holders can use their pass
Venue: Creative Spark Studio

Trust. Intuitive painting by Sheri Gaynor, ©2012

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. ~ T.S. Elliot
How often do you find yourself saying, "If I only could make time to be creative..." Well, I'm here to help. Join me this fall/winter for Soul Sessions Open Studio and make the time for yourSELF! I'll be there painting, it's my committment to replenish my well. Join me and we'll spend the evening in creative bliss. You can: Work in your visual journal, work on an intutive painting, sit on the cozy couch and write. Drink tea, be still and soak in the view in a co-creative environment. All materials provided. Bring your own journal. Canvases available for purchase.

Introduction to Visual Journaling 101 with Author/Artist Sheri Gaynor
Date: October 27, 2012
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Creative Spark Studio
Sponsored by Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities

Join author, artist and transformational coach Sheri Gaynor, and learn the simple tools and techniques to creating a beautiful visual journal. Visual journaling is an entryway into our heart and mind. You will use creative writing, paint, and collage to move beyond the written word and take the idea of journaling to new places.. As with all Sheri's classes...no previous creative or artistic experience required, only a beginners mind and the spirit for creative adventure! Sponsored by CCAH. Please register by calling 970-963-1680 or by clicking here.

NEW Program! Healing heARTs with Horses
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Creativity
with Sheri Gaynor, EAGALA Certified and Cowgirl, Susan Gibbs and The Herd, EAGALA Certified

Workshops • Retreats • Private, Group and Organizational Sessions

Tapping into the long-standing connection between humans and horses, Creative Spark Studio is proud to announce the addition of our new Equine Facilitated Integrative Healing Program. With elements of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) and expressive arts practices, our program utilizes horses to create powerful metaphors that mirror our relationships with others and ourselves. Read more @ Creative-Awakenings.com...

Save the Date...This workshop has sold out 2 years in a row!

Writing + Creativity + Horses = WELLbeing - 3rd Annual Women's Retreat
with facilitators: Sheri Gaynor, Susan Gibbs and Lisa Jones
Dates: June 27-30, 2013
Venue: TBA
Co-Sponsored by Davi Nikent, Alpine Bank, Dos Gringos

Monthly Creative Spark Classes

Creative Spark Studio Cancellation Policies:

Classes (1-4 hours): To cancel a class and receive a refund, notify us at least two weeks before the start date. If we are given the required two week notice we will refund your money, less $20 for administrative/registration costs. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within two weeks of the start of the class. You will receive your refund within 15 days of cancellation by mail.

Workshops (3+ hours): To cancel a workshop and receive a refund, notify us at least three weeks before the start date. If we are given the required three week notice we will refund your money, less $55 for administrative/registration costs. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within three weeks of the start of the class. You will receive your refund within 15 days of cancellation by mail.

BIG NEWS!!

Announcing the Creative Awakenings Expressive Arts
Facilitator Training and Mentorship!