BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Smith Center for Healing and the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smithcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Smith Center for Healing and the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181542Z CREATED:20260608T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T181542Z UID:10002256-1788345000-1788348600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines: Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Outside the Lines Social Hour is an informal gathering and does not include a guided art exercise.  This monthly offering is intended for checking in\, catching up\, and connecting with others in the Outside the Lines community – whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting participants who are already active in the group. Participants are welcome to work on their own creative projects as we socialize. \n\n\n\nIf you are looking for a guided art workshop\, please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  It’s listed on our calendar as Outside the Lines (without “Social Hour”). \n\n\n\nOutside the Lines is held Bi-Monthly on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm ET. The Social Hour sessions will only run from 10:30 – 11:30am ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-social-hour-8/2026-09-02/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002095-1788361200-1788366600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-09-02/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002096-1788966000-1788971400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T210142Z CREATED:20260602T205526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T210142Z UID:10002187-1789554600-1789560000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines DESCRIPTION:Creative expression has often been used in the healing process and it is at the core of Smith Center’s philosophy\, but fear of judgment and “not being an artist” can often prevent us from tapping into its healing power. Join us for Outside the Lines\, where a facilitator will help you reclaim art-making as a healing tool through guided creative projects. Participants who feel comfortable working on their own projects are also welcome to do so. \n\n\n\nThis program meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00pm ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-2/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002097-1789570800-1789576200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002098-1790175600-1790181000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002099-1790780400-1790785800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T131500 DTSTAMP:20260715T130559Z CREATED:20260715T125827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T130559Z UID:10002449-1790942400-1790946900@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Creative Collective DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Creative Collective”\, an inspiring creative ‘break’ from the noise of day-to-day. Denise Feldman\, a local mixed-media artist and cancer thriver\, hosts this quarterly gathering in (virtual) community sharing her casual\, creative approach to relaxing expression. In each quarterly workshop Denise will share a new project and demonstrate the processes she uses to create\, including her tips and techniques for using creativity as a healing practice. No experience needed\, and all are welcome!Workshop #3: Affirmation Tags and Meditative Tassels \n\n\n\nIn this workshop we’ll use simple materials you may already have in your craft supplies or junk drawer to create these scrappy and meaningful additions to your creative toolkit: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n-Scrap message tags-Scrap fiber tassels \n\n\n\nDenise will share her mixed media\, multi-layered collage processes\, including two techniques for doing image transfers. \n\n\n\nThe possibilities are endless – handmade tags can be used as affirmation cards\, left as ‘random acts of art’ in your community\, shared with friends\, hung as garlands/banners\, or displayed. Tassels are great on doorknobs\, added to journals\, or hung from mirrors. \n\n\n\nEven if you don’t have all the materials already\, bring what you’ve got and we’ll make it work!Suggested Materials for Tags:-Deck of playing cards OR cardboard (i.e.\, from cereal boxes or other packaging)-Magazines\, discarded paper\, children’s art work (note\, these will be cut/torn)\, oldstamps\, wrapping paper—just about any type of paper or fabric is great!-Rubber stamps\, black ink pad-Black and white gel pens or markers-Scissors-Glue\, glue stick or Mod Podge-Sand paper (optional)-Fabric and ribbon scraps\, buttons\, needle/thread (optional)-Hole punch or awl (optional) \n\n\n\nMaterials needed for tassels:-Scraps of fabric\, yarn\, ribbon\, string-Broken or old jewelry parts-Jump ring or safety pin-Dental floss or strong string \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Denise Feldman\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/creative-collective-3/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86496455884 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142025Z CREATED:20260921T142019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142025Z UID:10004283-1790964000-1790971200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Perception: Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition\n\n\n\nThe Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery is pleased to present Perception\, an exhibition of paintings by Washington\, DC-based artist Craig Cahoon exploring the intersection of light\, color\, memory\, and visual experience. This exhibition will open on Friday\, October 2nd\, with an Opening Reception from 6–8 PM. \n\n\n\nCahoon’s paintings are built through layered applications of semi-transparent color\, fluid marks\, and iridescent interference paints. As light moves across the surface and viewers shift their position\, colors appear to materialize\, dissolve\, and transform. This constant change is central to the exhibition\, inviting viewers to consider perception not as something fixed\, but as an experience shaped by movement\, environment\, and point of view. \n\n\n\nA key component of Perception is Cahoon’s Apparition series. The imagery first emerged from the idea of a benevolent\, light-emitting presence\, leading Cahoon to create floating\, ambiguous forms that seem suspended between atmosphere and physical matter. The works occupy a liminal space between stillness and movement\, clarity and uncertainty. \n\n\n\n“The Apparition paintings are light-reflecting floating entities in a liminal space\,” Cahoon explains. “They are material manifestations of immaterial light and color.” \n\n\n\nThe exhibition also draws from Cahoon’s longstanding engagement with the natural world. Walks through forests and landscapes inform his observations of changing light\, growth\, resilience\, and the relationships between colors and forms. His Botanical paintings translate these experiences into imagined organic shapes and unexpected color combinations. \n\n\n\nIn the Synchromy series\, Cahoon focuses more directly on color itself. Two fields of color meet along a shared edge\, creating a dynamic tension between separation and unity. The works explore how contrasting colors can be understood individually or experienced simultaneously as parts of an integrated whole. \n\n\n\nAcross these bodies of work\, Cahoon approaches painting as both a material investigation and a meditative process. His use of transparent layers and reflective surfaces encourages viewers to move around the work and experience it over time. What appears from one angle may shift entirely from another. \n\n\n\nUltimately\, Perception considers the instability and subjectivity of seeing. Cahoon’s paintings ask viewers to slow down and recognize how light\, movement\, memory\, and perspective continually reshape what is in front of us. \n\n\n\nBased in Washington\, DC\, Craig Cahoon has developed a painting practice centered on sustained observation\, material experimentation\, and the translation of perceptual experience into paint. \n\n\n\nCahoon has received twenty-five artist residency fellowships in the United States and internationally\, as well as six grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. He has also received support from the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation\, The Painted Bride in Philadelphia\, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. \n\n\n\nHe was selected as an American Artist Abroad by the U.S. Department of State and has presented his work in more than 25 solo exhibitions and 80 group exhibitions. His work has appeared in exhibitions including Apparitions at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts and LightWeight at the American Center for Physics. A mid-career retrospective\, Reflections\, was presented at the Embassy of Slovakia in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nCahoon’s paintings are held in more than 170 public and private collections\, including IBM\, the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, and Children’s National Hospital in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nFor press inquiries\, images\, and additional information\, please contact: Sara Khambalia\, Gallery Director\, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery\, sara@smithcenter.org \n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition will open on Friday\, October 2nd\, with an Opening Reception from 6–8 PM. \n\n\n\nOn view through January 3\, 2027 at Smith Center\, 1632 U St NW\, Washington\, DC 20009. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the gallery manager at sara@smithcenter.org to schedule your appointment. URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/perception-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Smith Center for Healing and the Arts\, 1632 U Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Gallery,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smithcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/APPARITION-XXXIII-2025-acrylic-on-canvas-24x18in.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181542Z CREATED:20260608T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T181542Z UID:10002257-1791369000-1791372600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines: Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Outside the Lines Social Hour is an informal gathering and does not include a guided art exercise.  This monthly offering is intended for checking in\, catching up\, and connecting with others in the Outside the Lines community – whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting participants who are already active in the group. Participants are welcome to work on their own creative projects as we socialize. \n\n\n\nIf you are looking for a guided art workshop\, please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  It’s listed on our calendar as Outside the Lines (without “Social Hour”). \n\n\n\nOutside the Lines is held Bi-Monthly on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm ET. The Social Hour sessions will only run from 10:30 – 11:30am ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-social-hour-8/2026-10-07/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002100-1791385200-1791390600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002101-1791990000-1791995400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T210142Z CREATED:20260602T205526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T210142Z UID:10002188-1792578600-1792584000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines DESCRIPTION:Creative expression has often been used in the healing process and it is at the core of Smith Center’s philosophy\, but fear of judgment and “not being an artist” can often prevent us from tapping into its healing power. Join us for Outside the Lines\, where a facilitator will help you reclaim art-making as a healing tool through guided creative projects. Participants who feel comfortable working on their own projects are also welcome to do so. \n\n\n\nThis program meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00pm ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-2/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002102-1792594800-1792600200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002103-1793199600-1793205000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181542Z CREATED:20260608T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T181542Z UID:10002258-1793788200-1793791800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines: Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Outside the Lines Social Hour is an informal gathering and does not include a guided art exercise.  This monthly offering is intended for checking in\, catching up\, and connecting with others in the Outside the Lines community – whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting participants who are already active in the group. Participants are welcome to work on their own creative projects as we socialize. \n\n\n\nIf you are looking for a guided art workshop\, please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  It’s listed on our calendar as Outside the Lines (without “Social Hour”). \n\n\n\nOutside the Lines is held Bi-Monthly on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm ET. The Social Hour sessions will only run from 10:30 – 11:30am ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-social-hour-8/2026-11-04/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002104-1793804400-1793809800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-11-04/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T210142Z CREATED:20260602T205526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T210142Z UID:10002189-1794997800-1795003200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines DESCRIPTION:Creative expression has often been used in the healing process and it is at the core of Smith Center’s philosophy\, but fear of judgment and “not being an artist” can often prevent us from tapping into its healing power. Join us for Outside the Lines\, where a facilitator will help you reclaim art-making as a healing tool through guided creative projects. Participants who feel comfortable working on their own projects are also welcome to do so. \n\n\n\nThis program meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00pm ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-2/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002106-1795014000-1795019400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002107-1795618800-1795624200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-11-25/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181542Z CREATED:20260608T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T181542Z UID:10002259-1796207400-1796211000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines: Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Outside the Lines Social Hour is an informal gathering and does not include a guided art exercise.  This monthly offering is intended for checking in\, catching up\, and connecting with others in the Outside the Lines community – whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting participants who are already active in the group. Participants are welcome to work on their own creative projects as we socialize. \n\n\n\nIf you are looking for a guided art workshop\, please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  It’s listed on our calendar as Outside the Lines (without “Social Hour”). \n\n\n\nOutside the Lines is held Bi-Monthly on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm ET. The Social Hour sessions will only run from 10:30 – 11:30am ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-social-hour-8/2026-12-02/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002108-1796223600-1796229000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-12-02/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002109-1796828400-1796833800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-12-09/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T210142Z CREATED:20260602T205526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T210142Z UID:10002190-1797417000-1797422400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines DESCRIPTION:Creative expression has often been used in the healing process and it is at the core of Smith Center’s philosophy\, but fear of judgment and “not being an artist” can often prevent us from tapping into its healing power. Join us for Outside the Lines\, where a facilitator will help you reclaim art-making as a healing tool through guided creative projects. Participants who feel comfortable working on their own projects are also welcome to do so. \n\n\n\nThis program meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00pm ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-2/2026-12-16/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002110-1797433200-1797438600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-12-16/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261223T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261223T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002111-1798038000-1798043400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-12-23/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T113000 DTSTAMP:20260818T194754Z CREATED:20260818T194749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T194754Z UID:10002838-1799231400-1799235000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines: Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Outside the Lines Social Hour is an informal gathering and does not include a guided art exercise.  This monthly offering is intended for checking in\, catching up\, and connecting with others in the Outside the Lines community – whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting participants who are already active in the group. Participants are welcome to work on their own creative projects as we socialize. \n\n\n\nIf you are looking for a guided art workshop\, please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  It’s listed on our calendar as Outside the Lines (without “Social Hour”). \n\n\n\nOutside the Lines is held Bi-Monthly on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm ET. The Social Hour sessions will only run from 10:30 – 11:30am ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-social-hour-2/2027-01-06/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88249017381 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T163000 DTSTAMP:20260818T234805Z CREATED:20260818T234800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T234805Z UID:10002942-1799247600-1799253000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-11/2027-01-06/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82965385575 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T163000 DTSTAMP:20260818T234805Z CREATED:20260818T234800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T234805Z UID:10002943-1799852400-1799857800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-11/2027-01-13/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82965385575 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260819T133856Z CREATED:20260819T133737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T133856Z UID:10003581-1800441000-1800446400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines DESCRIPTION:Creative expression has often been used in the healing process and it is at the core of Smith Center’s philosophy\, but fear of judgment and “not being an artist” can often prevent us from tapping into its healing power. Join us for Outside the Lines\, where a facilitator will help you reclaim art-making as a healing tool through guided creative projects. Participants who feel comfortable working on their own projects are also welcome to do so. \n\n\n\nThis program meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00pm ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-3/2027-01-20/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR