The Mindfulness of Art Fundraiser
You don’t have to be an artist to make art - you simply have to give yourself permission to play! Join us for a mindful art experience where creativity becomes a practice of presence, curiosity, and joy! Using gouache, brushes, and paper, we’ll slow down, engage our senses, explore color and movement, and let go of perfection and expectations.
This isn’t about creating a perfect painting, it’s about the experience of making - the feeling of the brush moving across the paper, the way color spreads, the surprises that happen when we stop trying to control the outcome.
The cost to join is $29 and the best part is that all of the proceeds will be donated to CareCuts, an organization that helps provide basic necessities for the homeless members of our community. (Can’t make it but still want to donate? Just let our admin team know the next time you’re at the studio!)
Saturday, September 19th at 11:30am
Autumn Restorative Special Class
As the seasons begin to change, give yourself permission to slow down and settle in. Join Debbie for a special 90-minute Autumn Restorative Class designed to help you gently transition from the energy of summer into the quieter rhythm of fall.
Surrounded by the soothing scents of fall-inspired essential oils, you'll be guided through a deeply relaxing practice designed to help you unwind, release, and simply be. Imagine the leaves beginning to blow by, the pace of life slowing down, and nowhere else you need to be.
This special class is free for members. Come take a deep breath, step into fall, and welcome the new season with a little more ease and a lot more rest.
Saturday, September 26th at 12:30pm
Community Book Club
Join us for a cozy afternoon of conversation, connection, and a good book! This month, we’ll be discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. This is a heartfelt story about a woman whose life unfolds through the letters she writes and the connections she makes along the way.
Come ready to share your thoughts, hear different perspectives, and enjoy some relaxed time with your community. We’ll have tea waiting for everyone, and if you’d like to bring a snack to share, you’re welcome to! Of course, you’re also more than welcome to simply bring yourself.
Whether you’ve read every page or just want to spend a little time with good company, we’d love to have you join us!
Saturday, October 3rd at 12pm
Special Class: Outdoor Autumn Move & Meditate
Take your practice outside and welcome the beauty of fall! Join us at Founders Park at Campbell Station, also known as the park at Farragut Library, for a special outdoor Move & Meditate class!
We'll begin with a gentle 60-minute all-levels yoga practice, followed by 15 minutes of guided meditation. This special outdoor class is free for members! With the cool autumn air around us and leaves beginning to fall, this is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the season!
Saturday, October 17th at 11:30am
Fall 5K Fundraiser (Halloween Version)
Join us for our second annual Fall 5K Fundraiser! Led by Cherry (and her mom Lexi), this gentle, 3.1-mile paved walk winds through the scenic greenways behind the studio. Whether it’s your first 5K or your fiftieth, this event is for everyone! There’s no racing, no pressure, just a beautiful fall afternoon spent moving with purpose.
Registration is $29, and 100% of proceeds go to Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, a local nonprofit that provides service dogs to Veterans and First Responders.
And yes, your dog is welcome to do the 5K with you! Want to make this event even more fun? You and your furry friend are invited to wear a fun costume for the walk to celebrate Halloween!
All participants will receive a bib number at the starting line and a medal at the finish line! We'll see you there!
Saturday, October 31st at 12pm
Stay Connected
Want to be kept up to date with what’s happening at Blue Ridge? We’d love for you to join Community Page on Facebook! Get to know Blue Ridge staff and students better on our casual page where we’ll share life updates, happy moments, funny Cherry pictures, and more!
Our Community Page is also where we’ll take polls on what organizations you’d like our fundraisers to support next, what classes you want to see on the schedule, what types of shirts you want us to order, and more. We’ll see you there!