.........art, soap, jewelry, magic, meditation, and a bit of rummage....it's all here!

The Third Friday Gallery July  Exhibit ......
Summer of Love

Artist Reception:  
Friday, July 21
 6-10 p.m.
43 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL
Exhibit runs to July 18

"Break on through to the other side......."





Paintings by Sandra Ragan


This exhibit is based on the gathering in Haight-Ashbury during 1967 where those involved allegedly rejected the conformist and materialist values of modern life; there was an emphasis on sharing and community. 






Photography by Maria Gedroc

  Quilted Batik by Karen Schuman

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BREAKING NEWS

This is the last art exhibit on Third Friday!!!

We appreciate all of you who have fought your way through the grid of traffic on Friday evenings to join us each month.  In order to make life easier for you and for us artists, beginning with our August exhibit, the artists' reception will be held on Third Saturday.

To not disappoint those who love the Third Friday event, please read below:

June 2017 marks the tenth Anniversary of the Ukulele Club of Oak Park.   Originally formed in the Oak Park Arts District, the club  has met at 17 Harrison Street, a storefront known as the Harrison Works Art Gallery.  The club will meet there for the last two times on June 16th and July 21st, 6:30 - 9 pm.  As of August, the club will meet at The Dancing Krow & Third Friday Gallery every third Friday of the month from 6:30-9 pm.

The club has played various events and venues over these ten years.   Performances have ranged from Arts District events, gallery openings, birthday parties and The Fest For Beatle Fans at The Hyatt Regency Hotel; the most high profile performance held at the famous Oak Park institution, the Unity Temple.   The club has also made various recordings.

Long-time artist and musician on Harrison Street, Liz Gaylord formed the club ten years ago as a way to bring her enthusiasm of playing the ukulele to a wider range of people.  For the last decade, the ukulele has gained a renewed popularity not known since the mid sixties.   George Harrison's love of the simple, sweet instrument has been well documented.  His fellow Beatle, Paul McCartney has featured the ukulele in his concerts for years.  Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of Pearl Jam, released a record of ukulele songs in 2011. Gaylord has founded this group of like-minded players and singers that have an affinity for playing popular songs of old and new.   There is no fee to join the club.  Sheet music is provided at each meeting.   All skill levels are welcomed.  And visitors welcome to listen in and view the art!

Nine Waves Out Soap Company 
has been busily handcrafting artisan soaps
to make your bath a spiritual experience.
Soaps are available for purchase at the monthly exhibit or during studio hours

For July, the focus is on goats!

Beautifully crafted goat milk soaps created by Cindy Borah


Cindy uses only the goat milk from the  GlennArt Farm.   Goats, Chickens, and Bees on Chicago's West Side...who knew????   All animals and bees are humanely treated and there is even "Goat Yoga".  Do a Downward Dog with baby goats.  

Click here for more info on GlennArt Farm and  Goat Yoga .


Soaps on Tap

L avender, Lotus, Lily & Lilac
EVOO, organic coconut oil, vegetable shortening, crushed lotus flower, crushed lavender buds, pure lilac & lily oil, titanium dioxide (natural whitener).
$6

English Garden
  EVOO, organic coconut oil, vegetable shortening, crushed rose petals, dried lavender, baby's breath, Shalimar© perfume, beeswax, bentonite clay, titanium dioxide and turmeric (natural colorants)
$10

Bath Bombs by Cindy Borah -  Need some revitalization?  Get a fizzy energy thing going with these. 
$3-8

Aloe & Lavender 
EVOO, grape seed oil, organic coconut oil, vegetable shortening, fresh aloe vera gel, lavender oil, ground nettle plant, titanium dioxide for color.
$8 
 

Dried Rose Petal
EVOO, organic coco-nut oil, vegetable shortening, dried rose petals, Wind Song perfume, and titanium dioxide for color.
$8
 
Winter Rose
Dr. Bronner's EVOO,  organic coconut oil, vegetable shortening, cashew milk, crushed rose hips, peppermint oil, rose absolut, titanium dioxide (natural whitener)
$4 and $8 bars

Almond Goat Milk Soap
F or lovers of elegance.  Our goat milk comes from a humane goat co-op located right in the west side of Chicago.  Goats are lovingly raised by their owner, Caroline, and hand-milked by the co-op members, who stay and play with them afterwards.
$8-10
 
Pond Scum Soap
for when you're really dirty....with dried, crushed lily pads and lotus flowers, dried nettles, fine oils, and activated black charcoal.
$8 @ 
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Rose Petal Clay and Nettle Clay Powders
Mix with water to make a wonderful mask facial treatment!
$15 @

Rose Hip Oil
Jojoba and grape seed carrier oils infused with 
Rosa Canina Hips (wild dog rose hips harvested  from the forest edge in the Wisconsin Driftless Region).   It is also known as a treatment for skin wrinkles. 
$10

Homemade Tinctures
Nettle Tincture, used internally or externally, stinging nettle is at the top of the chart of medicinal plants....too many to list here, just google it.
Jewelweed Tincture, known to ease poison ivy rash,
Echinacea Root Tincture, known for its immune system benefits
Wild Violet Tincture, known for its blood purification and anti-inflammatory benefits
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Nine Waves Out Soap Company on Facebook

To order products, contact Karen at 708.601.7497
Don't miss
13th Annual Celebration of
The World of Faeries Festival
"13 Treasures"
Saturday, August 5th and 6th
at
VASA PARK, 
35 W 217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL  60177


with artwork, crafts, and soaps by
Karen Schuman and David LaGreca



One of Oak Park's signature events is :

August 1st - 2-9 p.m.

Downtown Oak Park becomes a French village street with music,  art,  food, mimes, and a  parade of designer dogs.  Please join the artists of Harrison Street and more at Marion and Lake Street.

Check out the fun from a past event.

Saturday, July 29th, 12-5p.m.
Recollection:  Work in the South on 
                        the Medicine Wheel


July Focus:  Understanding our own GPS system connecting to the universal grid, and healing wounds and drama of the past will be the focus of this class.   Dreamwork, or "journeying" (the shamanic journey), will be part of this process. Please dress comfortably and bring mesa (if you have one) or three stones (preferably from a vacation/trip you were on from a beautiful or sacred site) wrapped in a piece of nice fabric (about 16"x16").  We will have extra stones to use if you don't have any.  
Class Fee:  First class FREE; $10 per each Saturday class  


These are ongoing workshop classes, facilitated by Kevin and Karen Schuman.  Although Karen, Kevin, hold the space and create the format for each class, all of us are considered students and teachers, and our plan is that these classes evolve from our collective dynamic and conscious conversation.  You are invited as you are available each month on the session date.

Questions????  
Please email or call Karen at [email protected] or 708.601.7497


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"Illumination Process" 
Shamanic Healing Session
A chakra clearing process to get energy moving, heal old stories, revitalize your energy.

This involves an interview regarding what is going on in your life, followed by the Illumination Process as taught by Jose Luis Herrara.  Sessions are about an hour and half.  

First session: $30
Following sessions:  $60
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Treat yourself to an 
Obsidian Stone 
or Crystal Healing Treatment

Black Obsidian Stone is a powerful cleanser of psychic smog created within your aura.   This black stone releases disharmony that has built up in your luminous field and your organs such as resentment, fear, and anger.  Relax as the stone is moved over your body to remove these energies.  Please wear lightweight clothing.

Double-Terminated Crystal   treatment is for balancing the endocrine, muskuloskeletal, and neurological systems 
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Reiki, shamanic healing, and obsidian/crystal sessions by appointment.  Please call or email to schedule an appointment.  First time clients, $30 for one hour; $50 thereaft er.

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Please take a look at our website!!!!
 
Stoneworks Shamanic Healing is the intuitive energy healing practice of Karen & Kevin Schuman operating within the Dancing Krow Studio facility in Oak Park, and at their Riverwoods, IL,  home, The House of Deer & Dragons.   


Email for appointments, interest, and/or full information on any of the above - [email protected]



Meditate

Every Sunday at 11 a.m., a meditation is held in this global practice which upholds wisdom and service to the world.  Learn more about the practice here:
 
Please arrive on time;  practice begins promptly at 11:10 a.m.
 
Contact Lee Simmons for information on all of the above:
  
Studio/Gallery Hours:

Mondays - 1-6
Wednesdays - 1-6 p.m.
Every Third Friday - 6-10 p.m.
By appointment - 708.601.7497

Participating Artists
Karen Schuman, Director
Pete Ariola
John J. Baker
Amani Borah
Cindy Borah
TigerLily Cross
Michael Donahue
Maria Gedroc
Jessica Kronika
Bruce MacMartin
Sandra Ragan
Stephen Smith
Deborah Stoklosa
David Wade
Fine Apartment Living with RK Management

Oak Park's premiere, multi-unit apartment owner and management company graciously subsidizes The Dancing Krow Studio. Through their support, over 15 local artists are enabled to exhibit their works.


If you are interested in living in Oak Park and/or the Oak Park Arts District, please visit their website at:  
Dancing Krow Studio & Third Friday Gallery is a member of 
the