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Coming to Hollyhock

Photos sourced from Hollyhock Facebook page

Learn. Relax. Rejuvinate.

Whether you're tenting in the forest underneath the stars, or rejuvinating in an orchard, or on the deck, or in a classroom with a fascinating speaker from another part of the world, drumming joyfully to the beats of Africa, Hollyhock, Canada's Lifelong Learning Centre, provides over 100 programs, from spiritual development to yoga to leadership training to restorative getaways, on the beautiful Cortes Island, British Columbia, including some classes in Vancouver, that make it a life-transforming experience, every time.

Here's what's coming up in Hollyhock at the Vancouver and Cortes Island locations in April and May:

April

The Circle Way - Vancouver
Presenters: Christina Baldwin, Ann Linnea
April 6-7

 
Christina Baldwin                 Ann Linnea

Learn how to:
  •      set clear intention, frame agreements
  •      set space for changed process and renewed outcome
  •      apply aspects of circle process to enhance meetings
  •      practice in small circles with real questions and issues
Tuition: $325
Date & Time: April 6, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; April 7, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: The Hollyhock Room, #304 - 163 W Hastings St. Vancouver
 

*Note: Pre-Registration is required for this event.

Communicating with Impact - Vancouver
Presenter: Mark Winston
April 10-11



Mark Winston

"It taught me how to be a clear and concise writer and create more impact." — Past participant

Tuition: $295

Date & Time: April 10, 1:00-5:00 p.m.; April 11, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Venue: The Hollyhock Room, #304 - 163 W Hastings St.  Vancouver


Video Branding for Your Biz - Vancouver
Presenter: Steve Rosenberg
April 19-21


Steve Rosenberg

Lecture Topics:
  • Visual screen grammar
  • Shooting with available light
  • Shooting action sequences
  • Developing story concept
  • Narration versus Cinema Verite
  • Planning a shoot
  • Conducting a good interview
  • Shooting relevant B-roll
  • Editing with Final Cut Pro
  • How to create a YouTube Channel
  • Types of video to leverage your marketing
Tuition: $325
Date & Time: April 19, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; April 20, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; April 21, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: The Hollyhock Room, #304 - 163 W Hastings St.  Vancouver


Metta Vipassana with Mindful Movement
Presenters: Joy Kerfoot, Michele McDonald, Steven Smith
April 24-May 15

 
Joy Kerfoot                        Michele McDonald


Steven Smith

Practice:

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