Oct 7, 2011 – Sept 2, 2012
AVAM's 17th annual mega-exhibition is a celebration & call to awareness of the circular and voluptuous nature of life. Featuring the exuberant works of 70+ inspired, intuitive artists including: Scott Weaver's 100,000 toothpick wonder,"Rolling Through The Bay;" Adolf Wölfli's intricate mandala-like works; spherical sculptures of artists who are sight-impaired; the micro dot sock-thread embroideries of Ray Materson; & so much more!
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Behold the Sights and Wonders Just Ahead!
- Meditation + Sacred Symbols Workshop
- Tues. Jan. 24 or Wed. Jan. 25, 2012
- 1pm–4pm • Each: $15, $10 Members
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Renowned Thangka painting artist, Nada Stone (who has studied with Himalayan masters for over 25 years) will lead workshop participants of all skill levels on a journey of discovery. Through studying and drawing sacred images, participants will begin to develop a sense of inner calm and concentration. The ancient symbols consist of eight auspicious signs that have been developed for centuries in Buddhist art.
- Shiny Happy Things with Bob Benson
- Sat. January 28, 2012 • 11am – 2pm
- $50, $35 Members
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Join the creator of the Blinged-Out Universal Tree of Life (outside of AVAM's Main Entrance) in making your own FLASHIES: dynamic, sparkling decorations made from mirrors and marbles and such. Each participant will receive instruction on cutting and assemblage and will leave this workshop with at least two finished decorations to keep and dangle.