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Kids’ Craft Corner
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLooking for something to do on Monday afternoons? Living Lands invites you to explore with us at the Kids’ Craft Corner with Auntie Dee! Dee comes up with really awesome activities that are fun and educational. Come create with us on Mondays from 3:00 – 4:30 ~ Cost is by donation (suggested $5/participant). Give what you can and enjoy a great time learning and creating! Please RSVP so we have a headcount for materials!
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Youth Clay Class
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesWhy kids (and parents!) LOVE clay play: Builds fine motor skills – All that pinching, rolling & shaping strengthens little fingers for writing & drawing Boosts creativity & problem-solving – “How do I make this stand up?” becomes an exciting challenge! Natural stress relief – Clay is incredibly calming and helps kids process big emotions Develops focus & patience – Working with clay teaches kids to slow down and concentrate Pure sensory joy – The squishy, cool texture is therapeutic and SO satisfying! What’s included: 1.5 hours of guided (but free-spirited!) fun All clay and tools provided Cozy kid-friendly studio vibes Memories that’ll last a lifetime and give them a break from technology and other pulls of life. Ages 5-16 welcome Mondays at 1:00-2:30 Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 – Teens also have the option for a teen only class on Mondays at 10-12 $100 per child for their first 5 week punch card – After they complete their first 5 weeks, they can come back for studio time each week for $15 per session. Limited to 10 little artists per session. You must RSVP to attend! Pay for class on-site when you arrive.
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Roots Recovery – Winter Reset: A Sound Healing Experience
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLLC Community ProgramsWinter Reset: A Sound Healing Experience Alyssa Marie will guide us through a nourishing sound bath to support deep rest, clarity, and renewal. Held halfway between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, this experience honors the return of light and the gentle reawakening that begins before spring fully arrives. The session will include crystal singing bowls, chimes, drumming, and vocal toning to help quiet the mind and support nervous system regulation. Alyssa is a Certified Sound Healing Facilitator, Reiki practitioner, and ceremonialist. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is not about fixing ourselves, but remembering who we truly are beneath the noise. Based in Springfield, Alyssa offers 1:1 sacred energy work sessions, Human Design readings, coaching, and seasonal cacao ceremonies. Experience how resonance and vibration of key sounds can deepen your mediation and help expand the physical and mental benefits of the mediation practice. Join us a Living Lands for this FREE community opportunity to learn how to use mediation for supporting your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Tuesday, Feb. 3rd from 6p - 8p. Bring your own mat or cushions, comfortable clothing, and your questions. Afterward, use this skill to develop your own mediation practice as part of your personalized wellness routine. FREE session, open to the public, first come-first serve! Donations encouraged to support this community program.
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Self Care Saturday
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLLC Community ProgramsFirst Saturday of each month, from 11:00a - 12:00p Take a little time out of the busy week to care for your body and wellbeing by learning gentle movements to support your health. This is designed to provide you with instruction and coaching that you can take home and continue to practice on your own and then return to the next session for more pointers and instruction. Enjoy a dynamic, educational movement class that helps you build healthy daily habits through a combination of movements from yoga and qi gong. Learn simple, effective practices you can weave into your wellness routine to support your gut health, improve your breath work, ease your joint pain, enhance your sleep, and help your body thrive. All levels of skill are welcome and encouraged to attend. $10/person - pay when you arrive Bring your mat (or borrow one of ours), a water bottle, and comfortable clothing.
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Valentine Pottery Night
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesPottery ClassesLooking for something unique to do on Valentine's? Come to Living Lands with your friend, your mom, or your sweetie and have fun creating memories as well as a unique pottery peice. Limited to 10 seats (5 couples)! $100/couple RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE
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Seed Swap
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLLC Community ProgramsJoin us for a SEED SWAP at Living Lands Collective! February 16th from 12-5pm Bring seeds to share if you have extra, and take seeds home with you! This is a free event!
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Kids’ Craft Corner
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesJoin us at Living Lands Collective for KIDS' CRAFT CORNER!! A great way to break up the afternoon when school is out, or to explore fun things for homeschoolers! Our fantastic volunteer, Auntie Dee, leads kids in fun, creative, educational exploration with a different craft each week. This (2/16) week is Wild Fermented Soda!! Join us from 3-4pm and learn the art of fermentation using local ingredients! What to Bring: Small glass jars to take home your soda Pine seeds, Juniper (Cedar) berries and needles Suggested donation of $5/student to help cover costs (no one will be turned away).
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Third Thursday on Ava’s Square!
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLiving Lands will be open on Third Thursdays! Come see what we are up to! Enjoy browing local art and possibly listen to some live music or join in a craft!
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Thursday Yoga: 4-week course
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLLC Community ProgramsWe have had several requests to bring back a weekly yoga class! We heard you 😍 - we are starting with a 4-week session, held each Thursday evening @ 6:00pm, starting on Feb. 19th. We will run this initial 4-week series, and if people want more, we will keep it going! We have 2 instructors who will alternate weeks, both are qualified teachers and enthusiastic about the offering. Commit today and purchase your spot! Cost is $40 for all 4 sessions (just $10/week). CLICK HERE TO PAY & REGISTER
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Crochet Cuties
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLLC WorkshopsJoin the fun and learn how to make your own crochet stuffed animals! Our dear friend Susan Minyard is back with a Crochet Cuties workshop! All materials provided - take home your own crochet hook and pattern! February 21st from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Living Lands Studio Limited to 10 participants! Reserve your spot ~ $30/person CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Roots Recovery – Rise & Grow
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLLC Community ProgramsFeeling stuck? You’re not alone. Join us March 3rd from 6p - 8p for ROOTS Recovery, an interactive session with Brandy Hickman, Health Coach and owner of Kitchen Therapy with Brandy. Together, we’ll uncover the mental “saboteurs” that keep us from growing — and learn how to quiet them so we can move forward with confidence and clarity. This free community workshop is a safe space to slow down, reconnect, and grow from the roots up. This session is free and open to the public *Donations are welcome to help the collective continue offering free events
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Self Care Saturday – Amber Johnson
Living Lands Studio 106 E WASHINGTON AVE, AVA, MO, United StatesLLC WorkshopsFirst Saturday of each month, from 11:00a – 12:00p Take a little time out of the busy week to care for your body and wellbeing by learning gentle movements to support your health. This is designed to provide you with instruction and coaching that you can take home and continue to practice on your own and then return to the next session for more pointers and instruction. Enjoy a dynamic, educational movement class that helps you build healthy daily habits through a combination of movements from yoga and qi gong. Learn simple, effective practices you can weave into your wellness routine to support your gut health, improve your breath work, ease your joint pain, enhance your sleep, and help your body thrive. All levels of skill are welcome and encouraged to attend. $10/person – pay when you arrive Bring your mat (or borrow one of ours), a water bottle, and comfortable clothing.