A Course in Miracles
"A Course in Miracles" Study Group with Rev. David Bell · Ongoing Mondays on Zoom · 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. · All invited to join a group reading and discussion of the text of A Course in Miracles (Foundation for Inner Peace). Practical application of course principles to daily life. Additional supporting works are also presented and discussed. Free will donation. For more information visit interfaithspirit.org.
A Course in Miracles Study Group with Randall Counts · Ongoing Thursdays on Zoom · 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. · Practical application of Course principles to daily life. There's a mix of reading passages from the text, lessons, or manual for teachers, and participant sharing of experiences as they relate to those passages. Donations welcomed. For more information contact Randall at (517) 750-8087 or visit interfaithspirit.org.
Acupuncture, Acupressure & Reflexology
Pathways to Holistic Healing: Reflexology, Yoga & Meditation with Crysterra Wellness · Saturday, September 19, October 3 & 17 · 10:30 a.m. to Noon first Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on second and third Saturdays · Unlock your body’s natural self-healing in this beginner-friendly three-part workshop series. Combining therapeutic yoga, self-reflexology, and guided meditation, it covers physical, emotional, and energetic wellbeing. Focus on circulation and vitality with expert technique checks, mini-sessions, and take-home guides to support your daily practice. $89 (three-part workshop). For more information contact Andrea Astley at (734) 649-1849, email andrea@crysterrawellness.com, or visit crysterrawellness.com.
Addiction and Recovery
Art and Craft
Recovery Dharma with Iljon Mike Smith · Sundays · Noon to 1:00 p.m. · Each of us has the potential to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. Buddhist teachings offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom. Recovery is rooted in finding our own inner wisdom and individual journeys. Donations are appreciated. For more information contact the Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor at (734) 761-6520, email annarborzentemple@gmail.com, or visit zenbuddhisttemple.org/annarbor.
September Artist of the Month at Crazy Wisdom—Jack Edelstein · Tuesday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 30 · Opening Reception Saturday, September 5 · 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. · Edelsteins’s graphic designs are devoted entirely to the ancient symbol of yin and yang—also known as the Taijitu or the Cosmic Dyad—the emblem of complementary polarity. He explores the profound truth that opposites are not enemies but partners in a higher harmony. Free and open to the public. Learn more about Edelstein at JackEdelstein.com.
Art Class for Homeschoolers with Jennifer Carson · Begins Monday, September 14 · 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. · A fun, hands-on weekly program where children ages 11 through 17 can explore their creativity, develop fine motor skills, and build confidence through a variety of projects—watercolor, acrylics, pencil, soft pastel, sculpting, and more. $180 for a 12-week semester. For more information visit Mustardseedmusicandartsacademy.com or email mustardseedartacademy@gmail.com.
Knots & Novels: A Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop at Crazy Wisdom with Bri from Knotty Macrame Co. · Friday, September 11 · 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. · Create your own custom macrame plant hanger in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn step-by-step knotting techniques while choosing from a variety of cord colors and beads to make your piece uniquely yours. All materials are included, and you'll leave with a beautiful handmade plant hanger ready to display at home. $55.00 for a single ticket or BOGO for $83.00. For more information call Bri Bondy, at (248) 761-5990, email knottymac.co@gmail.com, or visit knottymacrameco.com.
Needle Felting Basics Class with Karen Quinn · Saturday, September 12 · 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. · In this class you’ll learn the fundamentals of working with different wool types, how to use barbed needles safely, and how to pack fibers tightly to create a firm, smooth 3D shape. By the end you’ll have the confidence to go home and keep working on your own needle-felting projects—and you’ll leave with your very own needle-felted creation. $150, includes materials. For more information visit Mustardseedmusicandartsacademy.com or email mustardseedartacademy@gmail.com.
Junk for Joy! with Kathleen Hodges · Monday, September 21, October 19, November 16 & December 21 · 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. · Junk for Joy is a creative gathering where reclaimed papers and everyday treasures become beautiful handmade journals. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or simply curious, you'll find inspiration, connection, and the simple joy of creating something meaningful—one page, pocket, and one story at a time. $15. For more information contact Anna Oginsky by email at anna@brightonlighthouse.com, phone (810) 775-3588, or visit brightonlighthouse.com.
Nisson Glass Art - Garden Show & Sale with Larry Nisson · Sunday, September 27 · Noon to 5:00 p.m. · All proceeds from the sale will help fund the Art in Public program, which has brought colorful murals and other great art installations to Ann Arbor streets and alley ways in the years it has been active. FREE. For more information visit Larry Nisson online at nisson-glassart.com.
Open Art Bar with Anna Oginsky, LLMSW Monday, September 28, October 26, November 23, & December 28 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. · Escape into your creativity! Explore a buffet of art supplies, creative prompts, and inspiring materials or bring your own project to enjoy alongside fellow makers. Create freely, experiment, and connect in a welcoming community. Open Art Bar is open to all ages; children under 14 must attend with an adult. $15. For more information contact Anna Oginsky by email at anna@brightonlighthouse.com, phone (810) 775-3588, or visit brightonlighthouse.com.
Learning to Lash & Make Cording with Deanne Bednar · Sunday, October 4 · 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · Held at the Michigan Folk School, we will use materials straight from nature. Learn several very useful knots and apply them to some small, lashed model-making of your choice (ex. lashed ladder, A-frame Structure, picnic table). We will also make a few larger scale projects together. Practical skills for real-use projects. $110. Learn more at strawbalestudio.org/events.
Ethereal Landscape Painting Workshop with Maureen Pizzuti · Sunday, October 4 · 1 to 4:00 p.m. · Join artist Maureen Pizzuti for an inspiring journey into light-filled art. In this step-by-step workshop, you'll create your own ethereal landscape by exploring new techniques. Maureen has a way of making the painting an incredible experience for all levels! *All painting supplies and canvas provided! $98. For more information contact The Mix Studios (734) 845-9105, or email hello@the-mix-studios.com.
October Artist of the Month at Crazy Wisdom—Jasmin Iskandar de Caro · Thursday, October 1 through Friday, October 30, · Opening Reception Friday, October 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. · Iskandar de Caro’s visual language operates as an allegory for shifting states of consciousness. The paintings evoke the sensation of thought and feeling blending together, highlighting the fluidity between different states of mind. Free and open to the public. For more information about Iskandar de Caro, visit BosqueOscuro.com.
Scrap Quilt Party with Mustard Seed Music and Arts Academy · Saturday, October 17 · 11:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. · Pack a lunch, bring your sewing machine and fabric scraps to share, and let’s make scrap quilts! Perfect for a baby or lap quilt—keep it, gift it, or donate it. No experience necessary; we’ll teach you the basics. $10. For more information visit Mustardseedmusicandartsacademy.com or email mustardseedartacademy@gmail.com.
Willow Hanging Kitchen Basket & Tray with Michael Marie Schofield and Strawbale Studios · Saturday, October 17 · 1 to 6:00 p.m. · Bring a snack. Come join a fun and hands-on willow basket weaving workshop! Learn the traditional crafting skills needed to create your very own hanging basket to store garlic or apples, and also weave a soap tray, all with willow harvested from the land. $80. For more information visit strawbalestudio.org/events.
November Artist of the Month at Crazy Wisdom—Sandra Drabant · Sunday, November 1 through Monday, November 30 · Opening Reception Saturday, November 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. · This series of paintings emerged through an intuitive, unplanned process guided by instinct and spontaneous choice. Layered with color and texture, each canvas reveals unexpected images of nature, reflecting themes of growth, change, life, death, spirituality, and the passage of time. The process embraces creative freedom and intuitive harmony. Free and open to the public. To learn more about the artist, Sandra Drabant, visit arteverafter.com.
Candle Making & Crafts with Deanne Bednar · Sunday, November 1 · 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · Together we will explore the wonderful medium of raw beeswax as we learn to create custom taper candles in this class. Dip six taper candles, and if you wish, sculpt candle holders and decorate match boxes to take home. A variety of natural materials from the land will be provided or bring your own to make something completely unique. Great gifts. $115 includes materials. For more information visit strawbalestudio.org/events.
Earth Sculpting & Dream Catcher Craft Class with Deanne Bednar · Sunday, November 15 · 1 to 5:00 p.m. · Learn to sculpt a project of your choice with local subsoil and make a dream catcher to take home! Fun, flow, great for gifts. $50. For more information visit strawbalestudio.org/events.
The Art, Science, and Reciprocity of EcoCreativity with Robin Lily Goldberg · Monday, November 30, December 7, 14 · 6 to 7:00 p.m. · This interdisciplinary series illustrates how meaningful poems, stories, and paintings can emerge through co-creating with the Earth. We’ll draw inspiration from visionary writers and artists to experience the regenerative benefits of collaborating with our environments. Everyone has creative capacities within, and everyone is welcome. $45. For more information contact Robin Lily Goldberg by email at robinlily@reciprocalripples.earth or visit online at reciprocalripples.earth.
December Artist of the Month at Crazy Wisdom—Ruthie Basham · Tuesday, December 1 through Thursday, December 31· Opening Reception Saturday, December 5 · 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. · Ruthie Basham’s exhibit features intuitive mandala paintings that blend art, movement, and spiritual wisdom, inviting viewers to connect with compassion, ecological awareness, and their deepest inner essence. Free and open to the public. For more information about Basham visit her website at ruthiebasham.com.