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Events and Classes

 Did you get in trouble for coloring outside the lines, or wearing bold colors when you were a child? 

Has that stopped? Or do you sometimes hear that old critical voice playing?

Creativity is our human birthright, yet often an experience, or someone's opinion shut down that joy of creation. When did you put down the crayons

We love that each woman's Muse inspires her in a different way - and that's expressed in our warm, welcoming circles

Women are invited to join our next events:
Pour a cuppa, bring some chocolate. Gather your supplies and Red Thread, join our gathering to share creativity and sisterhood! 
More about each circle is posted on the MeetUp page. 
Send me a message to receive the link to join.  

Your hosts live on the West Coast, so times are PST or PDT 

Each Virtual Circle is from
2-3:30 PM PST

Next circles: 

Thursday February 27

 Wonder Woman Virtual Circle

Thursday March 13th

Red Thread Circle

 Bring your Smashbook, cards, watercolor paper, washi tape, gluestick, card making and soul collage materials, scissors, favorite colors and mark making tools, Red ribbon or Thread


Classes

Exploring Word of the year with Cindy

Create cards* to activate your intention 

Last Friday of each month in 2025

*Soulcollage and Mixed Media

Monthly through December 

$30-45 - email Cindy to register


Apothecary Medicine painting

Olivia Oso, Rosie Mac & Nadya King

May 2-4 In person - Tualatin, Oregon

Apothecary workshop

Young Elders - Orange series #1

Most Circles are

virtual and complementary

Donations to support the circles are welcome 💟

Want to interact with our community? 

You're invited to join our 

Red Thread Creatives FB group

Pink Roses


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  1. Looking forward to our circle and playdates!! See you soon!

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