Hearth 6th February – 8th February 2015 Pull up a chair, gather around the hearth and indulge in a weekend of stimulating and entertaining conversation. Improve your writing, find out how to publish your novel, get hints and tips and find inspiration during our micro festival Hearth. The newest addition to the Gladstone’s Library …
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  Theology (T) T 2411.CR01: Eros, Sexuality, Spirituality Dr. Kwok Pui Lan January 5 – January 16, 2015 Monday to Friday, 4:10-6:00PM Sherrill Library, Room 250 3 Credits What has sexuality to do with spirituality? Why are Christians afraid of Eros? Why is it difficult to talk about Eros and sexuality in the church? Why …
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  Hearth February 6 – February 8, 2015 Gather around the warming fire to listen to readings, attend workshops and discuss books and ideas. Hearth is a unique chance to spend a weekend up close and personal with award-winning writers. Improve your writing, find out how to publish your novel, get hints and tips and find …
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  February 21, 2015 – February 27, 2015 Extend your retreat for an extra day! Arrive early on Feb. 20 and Kanuga will provide lodging, breakfast and lunch. Experience the compelling practice of painting an icon using techniques developed before the year 1000 A.D.  Using gold leaf and egg tempera on gessoed boards, instructor Suzanne Schleck …
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  January 15, 2015 – January 18, 2015 Optional January 19 stayover About the retreat Learn new techniques from patient experts as you enjoy the perfect weekend escape for knitters and quilters. Experience the casual, friendly atmosphere in the Blue Ridge Mountains that only Kanuga can offer. Click here to view and download the event …
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  Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $370.00 Some writers are great at beginnings, others really land the endings, but most of us just muddle through the middles. Rare is the writer who doesn’t find herself in the weeds, wondering what she’s doing, why she’s doing it, and …
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  Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $380.00 Come learn and share. Experience the Centre in all its Autumn beauty. In our 13th year, we look forward to continuing to deepen our level of engagement and practice. With creativity exercises, reflection, sharing and analysis, this program aims to …
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  Sep 11 – Sep 13, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $485.00 “And the time came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it too to blossom.” Anais Nin The origins of theatre are rooted in respect for life’s mysteries. It is a collaborative …
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  Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 4:00 PM $385.00 Advocating for peace in our families, communities and world begins with the search for peace within. Using the tools of the creative arts (writing, painting, collaging or whichever medium you discover), this workshop will give you the confidence to own …
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  Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 4:00 PM $370.00 Join us for a gathering of Grandmothers, Mothers, “Other-Mothers”, daughters, and grand-daughters. As in past years, Ubuntu explores the principles, values, beliefs, traditions, and cultural practices that have been passed on from generation to generation of Black women by our …
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