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Mon SEP 8, 22 & 29
7:00 pm

Eurythmy Workshop Series

TOWARDS MICHAELMAS

Linda Larson

We will welcome Michaelmas, the transition from the outer sun of summer toward the inwardness of winter, with Eurythmy. There will be focus on a special Michaelmas verse and the Michaelmas Soul Calendar verse. This will give us an opportunity for recalling the eurythmy gestures of the Evolutionary Sequence and for learning new gestures as we explore further the meaning of Michaelmas as part of the cosmic breathing process of the year.
Please bring soft-soled shoes.
No previous eurythmy experience is necessary.
You are encouraged to attend all 3 sessions, however, you may attend single sessions.
Each session: Non-Members: $20/$15;  ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10; or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket

Linda Larson

Eurythmist, facilitates eurythmy workshops and seminars in various settings, including Waldorf Schools, Branch Groups and Adult Education Courses. She is the Therapeutic Eurythmist at the Rudolf Steiner School, NYC; is on the National Council of the Eurythmy Association of North America; and has eurythmy diplomas from the van der Pals Eurythmy Academy at the Goetheanum, Switzerland, the London School of Therapeutic Eurythmy, and an M.F.A. from Cranbrook Academy of Art.


Thu SEP 11
7:00 pm

Art Lecture

TURNER’S IMAGINATION

David Lowe

Turner, like his great contemporary, Goethe, was interested in taking the human imagination into those areas where Art and Science meet. He was gifted with eyes that saw the world clearly and a skill at drawing which allowed him to put it down on paper. He trained himself to draw with scientific precision and from his sense impressions was able to build up ‘exact sensory imaginations’ as Goethe calls them, which he presented in his paintings, often in a hidden way. In later life he began increasingly to paint directly from the world of Imagination. Turner’s paintings like all the greatest art are themselves a training for the imagination.
Non-Members: $20/$15;  ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10
or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket

David Lowe

Has lectured widely on Art in the UK and the USA. Although a qualified art Historian he enjoys looking at paintings with people from all backgrounds. He is co-author with the artist Simon Sharp, of Goethe and Palladio and the Discovery of Metamorphosis, also of a forthcoming book on Michelangelo and the Grail Impulse. He has a love of the works of Turner and particularly enjoys talking about art in New York.


Fri SEP 12
6:30 pm &
Sun SEP 14
10:30 am

Museum Walks

MUSEUM WALKS AT THE MET

David Lowe

To supplement the lecture on Turner, there will be two visits to the Turner exhibit. We will be looking at different pictures on each walk.
Meet at the entrance to the exhibit – please be on time.

David Lowe

(See above).


Mon SEP 15
7:00 pm

Art Lecture

ART OF 1907

David Lowe

The years 1900 to 1907 saw the beginning of modern art. A new generation of artists appeared who challenged the achievement of the Impressionists. These years were also important ones for the development of Anthroposophy. The Munich conference of 1907 was a major step in articulating the mission of a spiritual science in the modern age. While Munich was one of the artistic centers of Europe, crucial steps were also taking place in Paris in the studios of Picasso and Matisse and many other artists.. We will explore the connection between the conference in Munich and the artistic struggles of Picasso and Matisse.
Non-Members: $20/$15;  ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10
or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket

David Lowe

Has lectured widely on Art in the UK and the USA. Although a qualified art Historian he enjoys looking at paintings with people from all backgrounds. He is co-author with the artist Simon Sharp, of Goethe and Palladio and the Discovery of Metamorphosis, also of a forthcoming book on Michelangelo and the Grail Impulse. He has a love of the works of Turner and particularly enjoys talking about art in New York.


Wed SEP 17
7:00 pm

Study Group

CURRENT EVENTS GROUP

 

The Current Events group is looking for new participants. Anyone interested in current events and how they relate, reveal, impede or further the development of the Threefold Social Order, or is just curious, is welcome. The first half of the evening is dedicated to an open discussion where everyone is welcome to present articles of news or cultural events or personal contemplations and experiences in relation to the subject. The second half is filled by reading and discussing Steiner’s book Towards Social Renewal.
Contact: John Stein at 646 338-7696 or
Dominique Raeuber at 201 839-5588.
DONATIONS WELCOME
Thu SEP 18
7:30 pm

Workshop

AWAKENING OUR SINGING VOICES

Dorothy Emmerson

Using movement and our imaginations we will explore and awaken a consciousness of our physical bodies and the space around us to help find and free our singing voices.
Please wear comfortable shoes you can move in.
Non-Members: $20/$15;  ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10
or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket

Dorothy Emmerson

A professional Broadway actress and singer. She has taught singing and acting, and given concerts in New York, Japan, Russia, and Croatia. She was on the faculty of the Michael Chekhov Studio, and while in Japan, recorded an album of Broadway Show Tunes for Columbia Records.


 


Sat SEP 20 at 2 - 5 pm

Art Opening

MANY FACES

ArtSpirit

ArtSpirit’s exhibit offers the viewer a glimpse into the imagination and creative life of NYC culture. These ingenious and well crafted masks and collages challenge the view that people who live ‘under the radar’ in NY are not talented individuals with a rich spiritual life. Each mask has been made by a member of the Holy Apostles Drumming and Art Group. Also on view are large format Body Collages manufactured by members in a longer workshop that follows the mask making.
ArtSpirit is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1997 with the mission to use the arts to build community and bridge cultural divides. Join ArtSpirit staff and program participants in an International Day Of Peace Prayer ritual.
More on the Gallery page.

 


Mon SEP 22
thru
Sat SEP 27
BOOKSTORE OPENING CELEBRATION 10% Discount On All Merchandise
A special opening week to celebrate our enhanced bookstore.
The bookstore will be open on Wed 3-6 pm, Sat 1-5 pm &
an hour before programs (6-7 pm) Mon, Wed & Fri this week.
Wed SEP 24 at 7:00 pm

Essentials of Anthroposophy

READING RUDOLF STEINER

Gertrude Reif Hughes

Gertrude will open this evening of conversation on “Reading Steiner” with a presentation on Steiner's style, emphasizing the paradox that his prose does not persuade, yet has the ability to motivate readers. Activating his audience was always his expressed aim, both as a lecturer and writer. She will then invite discussion so that those present can contribute their own experiences reading Steiner. Together we will enrich our knowledge and experience of how and why Steiner wrote and spoke as he did. Gertrude has been reading Steiner for decades and, as a result, she feels increasingly close to Steiner’s language - not German, but the inspirations and spiritual experience that he finds ways to articulate.
Non-Members: $20/$15;  ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10
or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket

Gertrude Reif Hughes

A longtime student of Anthroposophy and Professor Emerita of Literature and Women’s Studies at Wesleyan University in CT. Gertrude is active in the School of Spiritual Science and serves on the Rudolf Steiner Library's advisory board, as well as on the boards of Sunbridge College and SteinerBooks. Also, Gertrude is past president of the Rudolf Steiner Institute, where she regularly teaches meditation.


Fri SEP 26 at 7:00 pm

Lecture & Slide Show

MICHAELIC IMAGES BY THE PAINTER G. WAGNER

Hans Schumm

A slide presentation with powerful Michaelic images by the painter Gerard Wagner (1906-1999). It will include a sharing of thoughts about Michaelmas and a talk about Wagner as a painter, researcher and teacher. Wagner’s paintings have been exhibited in Europe, America and Australia. He conducted the Goetheanum School of Painting for over 30 years. From about 1970 on, most of his paintings were created with natural plant colors.
Non-Members: $20/$15;  ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10
or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket

Hans Schumm

The founder and teacher of the Arteum Painting School in Harlemville, NY. He has spent more than three decades teaching art to students of all ages in Switzerland, Sweden and North America. His training includes art education at Kunstgewerbeschule Zurich, Waldorf teacher training, painting with Gerard Wagner and special education, all at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. He teachers painting to teachers (Waldorf curriculum), and works as an art therapist in the Berkshire/Taconic region. Since 1998 he has been manager of the Gerard Wagner Foundation in Harlemville.


Sat SEP 27 at 10 am to 1 PM & 2 to 5 pm

Painting Workshop

THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN LIGHT & DARKNESS

Carefully guided with Hans Schumm & David Anderson

We will paint on easels using the wet-on-dry technique. Our starting point will be a polarity of red and blue. When we add related colors to each of the two opposite colors they start to interact and finally balance each other. Additional colors may gradually form into an image of Michael conquering the dragon – a portrayal of how forces of darkness and fear can be overcome through courage and enthusiasm.
Painters of every level of experience are welcome.
SPECIAL FEE: 3 Frequency Discount Tickets or
$60 / $45 Non-Members, $45 / $30 NY Branch Members

Hans Schumm

(see above)

David Anderson

An artist and an art teacher, trained at the Gerard Wagner School of Painting at the Goetheanum. He studied numerous art techniques including Wagner painting and has offered painting and drawing courses at the NY Branch for over 10 years.


Sun SEP 28 at 5 pm

Dinner Offerings & Concert

MICHAELMAS COMMUNITY POT-LUCK DINNER

by You!

As our Branch program year starts up again we invite you to join us for our first community social event of the year. Music and song celebrating the season will delight your ear, followed by a yummy autumn harvest pot-luck buffet.
Contact Phoebe at 212-744-0257 / phoebe [at] artopathy [dot] com.
 
Tue SEP 30 at 7 pm

Lecture

MICHAEL & YOUR SOUL’S TRUE CHALLENGE

Lynn Jericho

Twelve Aspects of Michael as a Path to Empowering Your Life

The Twelve Aspects of Michael and their counter-images as represented in the brilliant paintings of David Newbatt provide an extraordinary path of self-awareness and self-transformation for our modern souls. We will study these images to find our personal strengths and weaknesses, and explore ways our souls can find new strength in meeting the karmic challenges of our lives at this Michaelic time of year.
Non-Members: $20/$15;  ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10
or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket

Lynn Jericho

A writer, personal counselor and speaker grounded in many years of anthroposophical study, Lynn brings anthroposophy into intimate relationship and personal application with the struggles of daily living. Her annual Holy Nights messages have been received by thousands of people around the planet for three years at www.theinnerchristmasmovie.com. She has a podcast blog offering thoughts on personal development which can be reached through www.lynnjericho.com.


     

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FEES: Below each program are two pairs of fees, first for Non-Members and then for Members of Anthroposophy NYC ("the Branch"). Within each pair of fees the lower one is for Seniors, Full-time Students or active Waldorf teachers, unless otherwise noted.
FREQUENCY DISCOUNT TICKETS: Purchased in advance: 25% Discount for 10 Events, 15% Discount for 5 Events.
Can be used up to 18 months from date of purchase.
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