Meditative Drawing at the Greensboro Library is a Relaxing Way to Create

 

I attended the April 20 session of Meditative Drawing at the Benjamin Branch (1530 Benjamin Pkwy, Greensboro 27408, across from General Greene Elementary) from 6-7pm. What a lovely experience! Our host, Joe, had decorated the room with interesting objects to draw (even mirrors, if you wanted to draw a self-portrait) and reference books for inspiration. He provided paper and drawing supplies, and even refreshments, so all you had to do was show up. 

In addition to the lovely decorations, the meeting room at Benjamin has a huge picture window that provides a very tranquil wooded view.

With gentle meditative music playing, the scent of herbal tea wafting through the air, and the taste of cookies, all senses were engaged as we sat quietly and drew, enjoying the quiet community and creative energy of working in a group.

The only disappointment was that the experience didn't last longer! I made a pretty good start on my drawing in an hour, but I would have loved to make an evening of it. Unfortunately the Library schedule is pretty full, but I was grateful for the experience.

Fortunately, further sessions are planned! If you would like to come out to chill and create, the next session of Meditative Drawing is Monday, May 18, from 6-7pm. There's no cost - supplies and inspo are provided, so just bring yourself and be ready to relax and draw. See you there!

International Women's Day Events in Greensboro

 

This Sunday, March 8^th, is International Women's Day. Since 1911, March 8^th has been celebrated around the world as International Women's Day. This year's theme is “Give To Gain” focusing on the power of reciprocity: When individuals, organizations, and communities invest in women, opportunities expand, systems strengthen and societies thrive. “Giving is not a loss – it is intentional multiplication,” explains FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics), “When women have access to health and rights, the benefits extend far beyond individuals, families are healthier, health systems are stronger, economies grow and societies become more just and sustainable.”

In Greensboro, you can celebrate International Women's Day by attending local events.

On Friday, March 6^th, Bennett College will celebrate International Women’s Day with an ACES program featuring keynote speaker Alexious Butler, a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer with the United States Agency for International Developmentand current Distinguished Professor of Practice at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. The program will also feature Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants Hajar Barmoussa and Snothando Ngcobo. More details can be found here: https://www.bennett.edu/news/bennett-college-welcomes-alexious-butler/

On Sunday, March 8^th, Pig Pounder Brewery, at 1107 Grecade Street, will be hosting an all-day event starting at 11am with a free Pop-Up Workout Class with Pure Barre from 11am-2pm (sign up for the class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-pure-barre-class-at-pig-pounder-brewery-tickets-1983463417475 ). Kei’s Kuisine Food Truck will be stationed outside starting at noon, and Susanna Macfarlane will be providing live music from 12:30 to 3:30. For details on the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216202320629754/

To learn more about International Women's Day, go to: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Image Credit: Pure Barre/Pig Pounder Brewery

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