Learn the proper proportions for drawing a portrait with instructor Maria Ojascastro. Both novice and advanced artists will receive step-by-step instructions and encouragement to experiment with blending pigment using luxurious PanPastels, a range of professional artists’ quality soft pastels that can be mixed and applied like paint.
What is skin cycling, and should you try it? In this webinar, our esthetician Jody Thurman will weigh in on this new trend that is taking the TikTok world by storm. Skin cycling is essentially a skin care regimen that involves rotating through different skin care products to help reduce irritation and inflammation. Jody will discuss who would benefit most from skin cycling, the best frequency and timing of cycling for specific skin types, and the most effective products to use for maximum results.
Join us in the Oak Room for a pop-up ELDOA class with Angie Campbell, certified ELDOA trainer and yoga therapist. The ELDOA method creates space and balance in the body by using myofascial stretches and specific osteopathic techniques to improve posture, relieve pain, and prevent injury. This class is appropriate for anyone seeking to improve posture, relieve chronic or acute pain, recover from training, or enhance overall well-being.
A continuous contour line drawing is one in which a single, unbroken line is used to develop an image. In this art class, teaching artist Maria Ojascastro will encourage both novice and experienced artists to experiment with inking pens, watercolor, and pastels to exercise their creativity and bring home a mixed media work of art.
Join yoga instructor Julie Funke in the Oak Room for a yoga workshop! Julie will teach the proper form for common yoga poses and correct your posture as you go through each pose. She will suggest alternate positions and adjustments to make to each pose if you have injuries or limitations. If you’re just getting into yoga or if you’ve always wondered if you’re doing it correctly, this workshop is for you!
Join us for a special evening of dance! PALM welcomes Sarah Hultsch, a visiting instructor from Vallauris, France, who will offer members and guests a beginner/intermediate class of contemporary dance. The class will begin by exploring basic contemporary techniques, then it will incorporate light choreography, and finally it will include some time for individual creativity. Please wear comfortable clothes and socks to move around in. Sarah instructs dancers of all ages and abilities at Studios Actuels de la Danse, recipient of the award for Best Contemporary Dance School of the Year in 2020. She is also a member of the UNESCO International Dance Council.
Join us in the Oak Room for a nutritious three-course meal from the PALM Café and a presentation from Dr. Jason Biondo, chiropractor and Director of Fitness at PALM Health. Dr. Biondo will discuss how the different pillars of exercise — stability, strength, aerobic conditioning, and anaerobic conditioning — pertain to the health and fitness goals people often set in the new year. In addition, he will address how exercise benefits disease prevention, health span, and weight management.
Learn how to plant and care for a succulent arrangement with Laura Dooley of LoKey Designs. Laura will take you through the step-by-step process of choosing a succulent, handling and planting it, decorating it with natural materials, and watering it. For $45, you will receive one succulent of your choice, one small pot, planting materials, and care instructions to take home. If you prefer to plant multiple succulents, you can receive three succulents and a slightly larger pot for $65. Wine and iced tea will be provided during the workshop.
Get inspired by the wisdom of legendary painter Bob Ross. In this art class, you’ll learn how to make happy little clouds from happy accidents. Participants will create a landscape painting using acrylic paints and canvas board. Join Maria Ojascastro, Art for Well-Being instructor, for an afternoon of creativity and joy.
Shop for designer jewelry, handbags, clothing, and accessories at The Vault Luxury Resale, a powerhouse for luxury resale and nationally recognized as one of the preeminent designer resale shops in the country. The Vault’s curated selection is as diverse as their clientele: celebrities, stylists, moms, movers-and-shakers, and everyday women all looking for something exceptional. Wine and appetizers will be available, and the PALM Health Café will provide their famous paleo brownies as a sweet treat during this shopping event.
