Spring 2011 Resident Program
"Claiming the Way Forward"
April 1 – June 11, 2011
Theatre of the Oppressed: Re-Imagining the Spect(actor)
Apr 1 - Jun 11, 2011 Spring 2011
Beth Popelka
This course will use the works of the renowned late, great Brazilian-born activist, Augusto Boal, and his Theatre of the Oppressed (TOP) recipe book of innovative tools and techniques for personal and social change.
Gaia's Garden: Organic Agricultural Techniques for the Home and Farm
Apr 1 - Jun 11, 2011 Spring 2011
Joel Meredith Fath
Learn how to create a living system of beneficial insects, flowers, fungi, and vegetables. We will share our own histories and read excerpts from farmers, gardeners, and Earth care communities. Other readings will concern agro-economics, bioremediation, introduction to permanent agriculture, plant guilds, and rain gardens.
Claiming the Creative Path
Apr 1 - Jun 11, 2011 Spring 2011
Carol Sexton
In this course we will learn about the creative process as we engage in expressive art activities such as visual journaling, collage, painting, drawing, printmaking, and the creation of self portraits. We will seek to deepen our connection to the source of our creativity by exploring art as a spiritual practice.
Quakers and Social Action
Apr 1 - Jun 11, 2011 Spring 2011
Michael Gagne and Viv Hawkins
Out of silent and expectant worship, class members will assess their spiritual leadings to engage in social action. We will consider whether our leadings may vary according to social contexts and their impact on other people.
Writing Our Life Stories
Apr 1 - Jun 11, 2011 Spring 2011
La Verne Shelton
Put the pieces of your life story into writing. A variety of narrative skills will highlight the strands of relationships, work, and the life of the Spirit woven into the tapestries of our lives. Sharing our writing with class members, along with gentle feedback, will help us polish our stories for a wider audience.
