Sliding Scale

 
Pay what feels good!

Understanding that cost can be a barrier for some, we've implemented a sliding scale this year—offering the choice of payment tier that feels right for you.

Registration fees go towards supporting our art and yoga instructors, and helps keep The Art School at Laguna Gloria a thriving environment for artists and creatives.

Pay What Feels Good Option 1: $195
Pay What Feels Good Option 2: $245
Pay What Feels Good Option 3: $295

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Artmaking

Pick from an array of artmaking classes to fuel your creativity.

Mixed Media Botanical Sketching with Katie Chance - NEW!
Draw inspiration from the natural beauty of Laguna Gloria as you create botanical sketches. Explore the art of combining multiple media—such as watercolor, oil pastel, and pen—to bring your work to life.

Mindful Weaving with Chris Bain - FULL
Slow down and settle into the meditative rhythm of weaving. Participants will use a small loom to engage in rhythmic, intentional pattern-making that supports relaxation and present-moment awareness.

Mixed Media Visual Journaling with Becca Borrelli - FULL
In this session, students will explore mixed media as a tool for expressive visual journaling. The goal is to develop a personal approach with a variety of art media, express an emotion, narrate a story, and regulate the nervous system.

Intuitive Collage with Carolyn Brooks - FULL
Lead with intuition and ease into your creative process with playful awareness. In this workshop, participants will work with textured papers to create intuitive collages, allowing shapes, colors, and feelings to guide the experience.

Grounded in Clay with Hillary Cumberworth - FULL
Learn the calming practice of handbuilding with clay as you create a ceramic wall altar. This process invites slowness and intention, resulting in a piece designed to hold meaningful objects, nature finds, candles, or incense. 

Watercolor for Relaxation with Katherine Brupbacher - FULL
Find your flow with watercolor washes and transparent layers. In this session, students will practice relaxing watercolor techniques, and create their own abstract piece. 

Yoga

Choose a yoga class that best suits your practice.

Mindfulness with Sam Pullen

Gentle Grounding Yoga with Kate Ruano - NEW!

Functional Movement (All Levels) with Jenn Wooten

All Levels Vinyasa with Iva Drtina-Hall - FULL

Yin + Restore with Audrey Moore - FULL

Panel

Explore the intersection of art and wellness with an expert panel discussion moderated by The Contemporary Austin's Curator of Public Programming, Emmy Laursen.

Sheila Singh
Prior to becoming a therapist and Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Sheila taught yoga and meditation in the Austin community for over 15 years, deepening her belief in the innate connection between body, mind, and spirit. Her work as a therapist is grounded in a nervous-system–informed, body-based approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Deanna Miesch
Deanna Miesch is an artist, art therapist, and gallerist. She founded her private practice, Art Therapy Austin in 2003, and opened the gallery, LYDIA in 2021. Her therapy practice focuses on helping adults process traumatic memories and experiences.

Shawn Kent
Shawn is a licensed practicing counselor, a licensed massage therapist, and a certified yoga instructor. He runs Mindfulness Based Yoga Therapy groups for adolescents in juvenile detention, incarcerated adults, and under-served youth in public schools.

Emmy Laursen
As the Curator of Public Programs at The Contemporary Austin, Emmy develops programming that engages audiences more deeply with the museum’s exhibitions through performances, artist talks, and more. She recently received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and runs a private therapy practice, Facing East Therapy.

Lunch

 
Optional lunch add-on to nourish your day

Spread & Co. will be catering lunch for this year's event, with an assortment of sandwiches, salad, and treats!

$20
The Mortadella Sandwich (top seller)
pistachio mortadella, house-made pecan pistachio pesto, local ricotta, arugula with balsamic, topped with fresh parmesan

The Veggie Sandwich*
hummus, sprouts, avocado, cheese, pickled cucumbers, radish, tomatoes
*vegan option available

The Caesar Salad*
romaine, sourdough croutons, topped with fresh mimolette cheese
*GF option available

KBYG + Event Schedule

Know Before You Go

• The event is rain or shine—hopefully the latter!
• Plan to arrive early to secure street parking on West 35th Street.
• Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or both! We'll only have a limited number of mats on hand for guests.
• Schedules and maps will be handed out at arrival.
• For those that purchased the optional lunch add-on, your orders will be available for pick-up at lunch time.
• If you'd like to order lunch from Spread & Co and haven't already, please call The Art School at 512-458-8191 (Ex 3) to place your order.
• We also welcome you to bring your own food, snacks, and drinks.
• Weather can be unpredictable! Plan to dress accordingly and for comfort, as some aspects of the event will be outdoors.
 

Event Schedule

9:30–10A Coffee and Welcoming | Liam Gillick sculpture

10–10:30A Sound Ceremony with Jenni Bacich | Liam Gillick sculpture

10:30–11:45A Yoga Classes
Mindfulness with Sam Pullen | Four Seasons Garden
Gentle Grounding Yoga with Kate Ruano | Villa Back Terrace
Functional Movement with Jenn Wooten (All Levels) | Driscoll Villa
Vinyasa with Iva Drtina-Hall (All Levels) | Art School Studio 3
Yin + Restore with Audrey Moore | Art School Studio 2

12-1P Lunch & Curated Panel led by Emmy Laursen | Amphitheater 

1–3:45P Art Classes
Mixed Media Botanical Sketching with Katie Chance | Art School Studio 5
Mindful Weaving with Chris Bain | Villa Dining Room
Mixed Media Visual Journaling with Becca Borrelli | Art School Studio 3
Intuitive Collage with Carolyn Brooks | Art School Studio 1
Grounded in Clay with Hillary Cumberworth | Art School Studio 6
Watercolor for Relaxation with Katherine Brupbacher | Art School Studio 2

3:45–4P Group Reflection | The Oval