Mindful Drawing Group
2029-08-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-09-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-09-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-09-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-09-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-09-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-10-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-10-14 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 7 more dates | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
A weekly practice group focusing on the meditative benefits of drawing and mixed media arts.
Studies in the Creative Arts Therapies have shown that drawing, especially when incorporated as part of a regular meditative practice, can help promote relaxation, mindful presence, beneficial “flow” states, and a sense of well being.
In this weekly practice group, we will learn and share a variety of drawing techniques that are especially good for helping with creating a meditative state. Some areas we have explored, but are not limited to, included:
Neurographic art
Touch drawing
Blind contour drawing
“slow” drawing
Zentangle and Zen Doodling
drawing from still life
Reverse water color pages
adding shading and color to pen and ink drawings
Sessions are facilitated by an experienced artist, and all necessary tools and materials are provided. You are welcome to bring your own favorite materials as desired. No prior experience is necessary for Mindful Drawing sessions, just your sense of curiosity and creativity!

First Friday After Hours at the Studio
2029-09-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2029-10-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2029-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
JULY FIRST FRIDAY: Drop in for family friendly crafts, games, and our usual community potluck. We’ll have the patio open, weather permitting. Come hang out and celebrate the United State of Interdependence with us!
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Kick back and mingle at our First Friday After Hours—A great way to learn about the Studio and connect with creative healing community.
You can look forward to displays of live painting from local and regional artists, updates on what’s new with our Gallery, classes and upcoming activities, fun and danceable music, an intimate and welcoming space for movement, connecting and fun, and of course our community potluck.
You can also expect an open easel or two for you to join in the art making fun, and the occasional special showcase or performance in a variety of wellness and expressive arts media.
All ages hour between 5 to 6pm – BYOB afterwards. We will have coffee, tea and water available in addition to refreshments. On May 1 we be celebrating May Day with a community BBQ.

Book Brunch (library book club)
2029-09-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2029-10-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2029-11-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join the library book club! We meet each month to talk about books. Every other month we read and discuss a book together. On opposite months, we have a reading show-and-tell, where everyone can share about a book they’ve recently read and enjoyed. Free and open to all. No registration required. Contact the library for information on our next read.

Process Paint and Sip
2029-09-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-10-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
INCLUDES: Hosted bar featuring locally crafted wine, beers and ciders; light refreshments, coffee/tea/water, and all materials and instruction. Please remember to bring your ID card to be served alcohol.
Think back to your childhood, and the excitement of painting and drawing as a way of learning how to use materials, and discovering all the things you could do with them. Wouldn’t it feel great to have that freedom and enjoyment back again? You can, with our Process Paint and Sip night!
“Process painting” and its cousin, Intuitive Painting, use a style of expressive art that focuses on the experience of using color, form, composition, and the properties of paint and mixed media to build layers on a surface, without having a pre-exising idea or attachment to what the end product looks like. We create using a few basic principles that leave room for the spontaneous and the playful to emerge.
Focusing on process, rather than the finished piece, frees us up to explore and experiment, learn and practice the principles of visual art media, and build our own repetoire of creative skills and approaches – all without being afraid of making a mistake, or comparing ourselves to others. Many folks also find this method of painting helps them feel more comfortable and relaxed in the present moment, not to mention energized and delighted!
During the evening, we will:
~ Gather for social time & enjoy your choice of beverages
~ Learn how process- focused painting works, and do some basic warm-up exercises,
~ Enjoy music and free painting time, with guidance from an experienced fine artist,
~ Learn how to talk about our creative experiences, what we learned, and what we appreciate about one another’s work in a way that’s supportive and encouraging.
Participants will go home with one or more finished pieces, and the knowledge of how to continue a process/intuitive painting practice on their own. We also encourage you to register ahead for future Paint & Sip sessions, so you can continue to get support in developing your creative process.

Florence Art Chat
2029-09-21 12:00 - 13:30, 2029-10-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2029-11-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Art Chats are a chance to connect with like minded creative people and share in lively discussion about whatever is on our minds. This group is for our Studio creative community, but is also open to the general public.
Bring creative work in progress to share and/or get feedback or technical help on. You can also bring your own project to work on during the group, or a small “make and take” for the group to work on.
This group will be held in our main workshop, which includes access to our coffee/tea/water station, high speed Wi-Fi, big screen monitor, Bluetooth stereo, and any additional art or craft supplies needed.
NOTE: As of December 2025, this group is now free of charge, but donations to help us cover rent and supplies are always appreciated!

Mandala Paint & Sip with 808 Koastal Krafts
2029-09-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-10-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Have fun and unwind at this dot painting class for beginners, hosted by one of our popular Studio artists.
Have fun, unwind and learn Acrylic dot painting skills in this after hours class, presented by Florence artist, 808 Koastal Krafts. During the evening, you’ll get to play with paint textures and application techniques, apply stencils, and get all the info you’ll need to continue your own dotting practice at home.
Participants can enjoy a variety of local and regional wine, beer and cider, light refreshments. All tools and materials, and personalized instruction are included. You will get to take home one or more dot mandala creations to keep or give as gifts.
NOTE: Beginner dotting class is a prerequisite for more advanced skill classes; please inquire with instructor for more info.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: 808 Koastal Krafts is a beach girl at heart, inspired by the ocean’s beauty. With 20 years on Maui and now nestled in Florence, Oregon, she creates enchanting ocean-inspired crafts using shells and treasures collected over the years.
