December: Best month of the year!

DECEMBER news FROM JULIE

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“WHY is December the best month of the year?” you ask.
“It’s so cooold!  It’s so daaaark!  I have to scrape my car!  My fingers are frozen!”

Those things are all true, but December also brings snow and makes the whole world sparkle.  December means it’s my birthday, and the birthday of all the great Sagittareans I know.

December for me means time with family, having fun. And the smell of pine trees and sitting by a fire, and soft, quiet nightime sounds, softened by the–did I mention it yet?– snow!

I love snow.

I know you won’t all love December as much as I do, but I will still offer you the gift of a special Gift Certificate Deal in honor of this wonderful month.  You’ll want to keep in mind that I am only going to be in the office ’til the end of January, so if you are giving them as a gift, please let the recipient know they’ll need to enjoy some bodywork SOON.  (Not such a bad thing).
And, as usual, you are welcome to use them yourself.

Here’s how it works:
U.S. MAIL me a “happy birthday!” note postmarked on or before 12/12 (my birthday)
include a check for the number of gift certificates you’ll like
make sure your address is somewhere
I’ll mail you the gift certificates.
We both get mail!  Low-tech and fun!

this year’s deal:
2 hour-long sessions for 130 (140.08 with tax)
2 75-minute sessions for 160 (172.40 with tax)

mail to: Julie Kesti at Chakra Khan / 2637 27th Ave S. / Minneapolis, MN 55406
Let me know if you have questions.
Keep reading for more great news–an open house, two retreats and other specials!
Happy December!
–julie

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open house with art and gifts

Join me for a couple relaxing hours at Chakra Khan on

Thursday, December 15th from 5-7pm

I’m only here for a couple more months, so hang out with me while you still can. ;)
* see my art
* chat with me
* buy some art
* pick up some super-cute gifts
* get a chair massage!

You never know what friends will stop by, two-legged or four-legged. (woof!)

And maybe I’ll give away some prizes!

directions etc. at chakra-khan.com

If you haven’t seen my show yet, I’d love for you see it.  About half the pieces are small, abstract oil pastel and mixed media drawings.  The other half are pieces that originate in an event whose anniversary makes December a challenging month for me–the passing of my sweet nephew, Matthew, at  9 years old, 3 years ago.  Matthew was and is really special to me, the first person to be younger than me in my family, and a bright and shining boy who made us laugh.  The “Matthew pieces” I created in honor of him, but also *with* him.  Matthew was a writer and a drawer, and I took a selection of his drawings and scribblings and used them as the basis for a body of work.  They are bright, colorful, mysterious, and layered, just like he was.  Though it was difficult to work on these pieces, I hope they convey to viewers his enthusiastic and joyful nature, that we all carry with us. Read more about the show here.

what friends are for!

sarina and i have one last hurrah!  (well, actually TWO)

Sarina and I are teaming up again to offer two more awesome retreats to help you ring in the new year! Create Your Year Retreats: two fabulous retreats to support you in making 2012 an amazing year of growth, care and creativity.
Both retreats include an amazing shiatsu massage, wine and treats, and time for reflection, journaling and art-making. A Year of Self-Care
Saturday, January 7th from 4-8 pm
Create a beautiful portable or hangable calendar to help you commit to a year of self-care in 2012.  During this fun and creative retreat you will make develop a theme and an image to aspire to, and a wellness activity to participate in for each month. You’ll be able to hang the calendar, stand it by your bed or carry it with you throughout the year.  This keepsake will also have room to add pages for journaling or notes during the year.
Expect lots of hands-on time with various art materials, and lots of inspiration!  Commit to a year of groundedness cultivated through self-care.
Reserve your spot here. A Guide for Your Year:  Reflecting Back/Looking Forward
Saturday, January 14th from 4-8 pm
Explore through writing, collage, drawing, doodling or whatever you please the things you’d like to let go of from 2011, what gifts you want to bring with you into 2012, and what you want to create in the New Year.  This retreat will involve lots of writing, with creative prompts to guide you in your reflection & get your pen moving, followed up by building visual images from your writing.  These images (and writing, too, should you choose) will also be bound into a book you can continue to work with throughout the new year.  Get inspired and start your year with a little more clarity!
Writing prompts, creative inspiration, and all supplies provided.
Reserve your spot here. Fee:  $125 for one retreat / $200 for both
Payment and registration required in advance. Please register by January 2nd.  Minimum of 5 people per retreat. Bring a friend!

Stay tuned for news of a farewell reception in January!
See you at Chakra Khan!
–julie

juliekesti.com
chakra-khan.com
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P.S.  If you are totally alarmed by the fact that you *just* read that I am moving to China, read all about it. I will be here thru all/most of January. :)

P.P.S.  Why not try mysteryARTgift.com this holiday season?