May 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
American Politics & Community Today
The “American Politics & Community Today” series will explore a number of questions, including: what does it mean to be an American in the 21st century? What does a model American do? And, what responsibilities do Americans have to their communities…
Watercolor & Wine
Bring your friends, some snacks and a bottle of wine, and learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting with Roycroft Campus artist-in-residence, Kateri Ewing. You will be able to create a beautiful tulip note card just in time for Mother's Day!…
Aromatherapy: An Interactive Sensory Learning Experience
Workshop Activity: Your choice to make a lava stone essential oil necklace or bracelet!Early Bird: $25 | RSVP Fee: $28 Aromatherapy, the practice of using naturally extracted aromatic essences from nature’s gardens can be defined as the art and science…
Yoga for Joints and Glands
In this workshop a yoga sequence called Exercises for Joints and Glands will be taught and practiced with the intention of empowering students to be able to recall and practice the same sequence at home after the workshop. This yoga sequence is so simple…
Fairy Garden Make-It Take-It for Kids
Just for kids ages 5-12! Make your own miniature garden for fairies or gnomes during this fun workshop. We’ll be using found and natural materials to make the perfect hideaway during this one-hour workshop. Beds made from moss, twig fences, seed mailboxes-what…
The Importance of Meditation within a Time of Compassion
This two-part talk series will explore the inner and outer aspects of the spiritual life, helping us to see beyond any perceived conflict between having a genuine meditative life and being socially engaged. For many practitioners of Buddhism – or other…
Pumping Up Your Garden With Pollinators Gardening Class
Come join EMPact America of New York and Elma CERT for a class in gardening! We have wonderful speakers from the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm and Masterson's Garden Center offering their expertise. No matter…
Mother's Day Floral Workshop
Imagine creating your own stunning arrangement of beautifully lush seasonal flowers. I feel passionate about inspiring others’ with their creativity. I will be leading a floral workshop at our creative studio in East Aurora. The reason? To create a gift…
Sail Buffalo's 2017 ASA 101 Sail Class - May 12-24
Our goal at Sail Buffalo is to help students to become safe, confident sailors. We promise to give you the tools necessary to excel beyond the requirements of the ASA national course examinations. By the end of this class you will be able to skipper…
Hypertufa Container
Get messy and creative at the Gardens with one of our most popular workshops! Fashion your own unique planting container from peat moss, Portland cement and perlite. Wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty. Bring one container in which to mold your…
Esoteric Tantric Empowerment of Vasudhara-Yellow Tara- The Jewel Consort of Precious Gold
Vasudhara , a form of Yellow Tara, is the Buddhist bodhisattva of wealth,prosperity, and abundance. This practice is a method to overcome miserliness and poverty. This teaching originates with the layman named Sucandra. In the "The Inquiry of the Layman…
Reiki Level III - Master Teacher Certification
Are you a Reiki practitioner who is ready to take the step of becoming a Reiki Master Teacher? Join Barbara Hallnan, RMT, for the Reiki Mystery Teachings. Barbara has been teaching and practicing Reiki and Energy Medicine in East Aurora since 2010. You…
Overview of Special Education
Overview of Special Education Workshop | Special Education | Erie Monday, May 15, 2017, 5:30–7:30 pm What is special education and where do you start? Participants will learn the steps in the special education process and learn what to expect at meetings…
Preparing for a meeting (Spanish)
Preparing for a Meeting (SPANISH) Workshop | Special Education | Erie Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 6–8 pm Parents and individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in various meetings with professionals throughout a school year, including…
Working it out together: Mediation
Working It Out Together: Mediation Workshop | Special Education | Erie Thursday, May 18, 2017, 6–8pm this workshop participants will learn about Special Education Mediation and the Office of Dispute Resolution. Mediation is a voluntary process that…
Sail Buffalo's 2017 ASA 101 Sail Class: May 19-21
Our goal at Sail Buffalo is to help students to become safe, confident sailors. We promise to give you the tools necessary to excel beyond the requirements of the ASA national course examinations. By the end of this class you will be able to skipper…
Letterpress Poster Workshop with Rich Kegler
Letterpress Poster Workshop Saturday, May 20 • 2-5pm In this workshop we will use the WNYBAC collection of type and cuts to create a limited edition poster/print with WNYBAC founder Richard Kegler during his 2017 residency at WNYBAC. Each attendee will…
Herbalism Field Studies
Join us for a field herbalism intensive focused upon plant identification and ecology along with an emphasis on herbal medicines and wild foods. Session 1: Saturday, May 20, 2017 10:00am-2:30pm Buffalo Ski Club Session 2: Sunday, May 21, 2017 10:00am-2:30pm …
Peruvian Shamanism
The Munay-Ki Rites are the Shamanic Initiation Rites of Peru's Andean Healers. These indigenous people of the Andes Mountains in Peru gifted these energetic rites to the public in 2006, because their prophecies see this time as a critical juncture in…
ADVANCED LETTERPRESS (2 SESSION CLASS: 6/15 & 22)
Advanced Letterpress Thursdays, June 15 & 22 • 6-9pm This workshop builds on the foundation of the Letterpress Basics Workshop. Students will focus on type setting, problem solving, and multi-color layout and registration. They will also learn tips and…