Healing Fair

#1: Sari Fujimaru, Henna Drawing Class 
Sari Fujimari will teach participants how to draw four basic henna motifs that symbolize universal values such as eternity, peace, unity, and personal growth. Participants will leave with an original greeting card with their unique henna design. 

#2: Mithu Deb, Rangoli Art 
Rangoli, which means "an array of colors" in Sanskrit, is an ancient Indian folk art form that involves drawing geometric patterns, floral designs, and spiritual symbols at the entrance of households. This design is often associated with festivals like Diwali. Mithu will guide participants through the ritual of creating a rangoli using poster paper and tempera paint. 

#3: Vince Cobalis, Ip Sun Tai Chi 
Ip Sun is a Korean style Tai Chi that emphasizes unity with nature and internal strength and peace. Master Vince Cobalis has over 40 years of martial arts experience and is in charge of the Ip Sun Tai Chi program in the United States. Vince will give participants the opportunity to discover their internal power through this moving meditation that develops self-awareness, confidence, and inner strength, while emphasizing techniques that improve balance, coordination, concentration, and self-defense. 

#4: Mohit Mehta, Yoga 
Mohit Mehta is a certified yoga teacher who believes that yoga should be accessible to all, inclusive of ability and age. Mohit will guide participants through a movement and yoga session focused on mindful breathing and restorative work on the ground. Participants in need of accommodation will be provided with chairs, receiving the same benefits. 

#5: Allgo 
Allgo is a statewide organization that celebrates queer people of color by building, educating, and mobilizing communities toward a just and equitable society. Join Allgo as we decompress and reduce our levels of stress and anxiety. Making art with our hands can help rewire our brains to learn new patterns and adapt to live in the flow, heal, grow, and keep an open mind. In this hands-on workshop we will learn how to free form copper - a very friendly and forgiving technique used to move, bend, and form shapes out of copper wire using a variety of everyday and accessible tools. No worries if you're a novice, this is a guided activity! At the end you will have small scale sculptures to take home!