Winter New Moon Celebration - (Peoria)
Live in Peoria! Join us for our Winter New Moon Celebration and book launch party! We are so excited to present the second edition of our annual workbook, Journaling with the Sun and Moon: Your Cosmic Support System, 2025.
We will start our afternoon with a Wintertime New Moon Sound Bath hy Abby Halliday, Sit back, relax, and ejoy the healing energy as we welcome the first new moon of winter.
Afterwards, Jeanna Fearon will provide inspiration and magical art supplies to create a Winter Vision Board, This is your opportunity to meet 2025 with a fresh start! Create some goals for the next three months and work toward manifesting your dreams! We are here to help you. shine your brightest!
Pre-ordered books will be available for pick up. To guarantee a copy, order here.
Winter Solstice Celebration!
We are very excited to start off our Winter Solstice Celebration with a meditative Winter Float facilitated by Hilary Irene Johnson. This meditative experience will be based on loving-kindness and self-compassion, blending Winter’s themes of renewal with practices that nurture warmth and connection. We invite participants to pause, reflect, and embrace both themselves and the world with unconditional love. Please bring a yoga mat and wear cozy clothes for this experience.
After the float, enjoy holiday treats, warm drinks, and festive music by Amplified Chicago while you make a Winter Vision Board. Set some goals for the next three months, look at your board every day, and start manifesting your dreams!
Copies of our 2025 guided journal, “Journaling with the Sun and Moon: Your Cosmic Support System”, will also be available for pick up. To guarantee a copy, order here.
Full Moon Mingle
Zoom in to our live podcast at every Full Moon, your cosmic reminder to take a little break and check in for some self care! Stay for just the hour program or hang out afterwards for a complimentary ‘Show and Tell’ led by Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist.
We get things started with a monthly Astrological Moon Chat and mini meditation with Abby from Abby’s Holistic Healing. Next, listen to the special 30 minute Full Moon playlist by Amplified Chicago as you make a mandala and reflect on where you are, what you've accomplished, and where you want to go.
We encourage you to use our guided journal to track your progress throughout the year. Printed versions for 2025 are available on a first-come, first-serve basis until we sell out. You can order here!
Note: if your camera is off, we respect your decision to participate privately.
*Included in Zoom Membership Plan
Moon Mingles are facilitated by Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist/Hypnotherapist and Brea Fearon, Resident Librarian.
Our classes are priced as “pay as you wish” so that we can remain as accessible as possible for all. If you are in a position to give more to help support our community, we appreciate the love!
Paint & Sip: Foxy Night
Your inner child is invited to practice being playful while learning something new! You will be surprised how easy it is to create a simple painting with acrylic on canvas when there is no pressure to be perfect. We promise to break things down and make it simple and fun. Our philosophy is that there are no mistakes, only learnings!
Our classes are priced on a siding scale so that we can remain as accessible as possible for all. Our baseline price is a minimum to keep us sustainable. However, if you are in a position to give more to help support and build our community, we appreciate your generosity!
Full Moon Mingle
Zoom in to our community mandala making event at every Full Moon. This is your monthly reminder to take a little time out that's just for you! We get things started with a monthly Astrological Moon Chat and mini meditation with Abby Halliday. Next, listen to the special 30 minute full moon playlist by Amplified Chicago as you make a mandala and reflect on where you are, what you've accomplished, and where you want to go. Stay for just the hour program or hang out afterwards for ‘Show and Tell’ led by Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist. Register Here!
We encourage you to use our guided journal to track your progress throughout the year. Printed versions for 2025 are available for pre-order now. You can also download a PDF version if you prefer.
If you are participating on zoom and your camera is off, we respect your decision to participate privately.
Paint & Sip
Your inner child is invited to practice being playful while learning something new! You will be surprised how easy it is to create a simple painting with acrylic on canvas when there is no pressure to be perfect. We promise to break things down and make it simple and fun. Our philosophy is that there are no mistakes, only learnings! November topic: Autumn Magic!
We will be live in Chicago. If you are joining us on Zoom, supplies needed are canvas, basic acrylic paints, brushes, water, paper towels. If you do not have these supplies on hand, feel free to be creative with what you have available!
Our classes are priced on a siding scale so that we can remain as accessible as possible for all. Our baseline price is a minimum to keep us sustainable. However, if you are in a position to give more to help support and build our community, we appreciate your generosity!
Fall Equinox Celebration
Along with our monthly Full Moon Mingles, our Shine Bright Journaling collective meets yearly at four solar holidays (solstices and equinoxes) to practice presence with the Earth's changing seasons. Come celebrate the beginning of fall and make a vision board to take you through the season!
Choose from our selection of arts and crafts materials to help your dreams come true!
Full Moon Mingle (Peoria Location & On Zoom)
Join our supportive Shine Bright community and make a commitment to self care by checking in with yourself once per month at the Full Moon.
Listen to our monthly moon report and receive therapeutic guidance to help you:
Reflect upon last month’s accomplishments
Release what is no longer serving you
Set your goals and intentions for the next lunar cycle
Our 30 minute private journaling portion of the evening is set to a playlist created by Amplfied Chicago. After the meditative journaling time, anyone who would like to share their art or experience is welcome to do so.
Moon Mingles are facilitated by Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist/Hypnotherapist; Brea Fearon, Resident Librarian; and Dawn Palermo, Director of Shine Bright St. Pete.
Paint & Sip: Hummingbirds
Your inner child is invited to practice being playful while learning something new! You will be surprised how easy it is to create a simple painting with acrylic on canvas when there is no pressure to be perfect. As Picasso once said “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain one when they grow up!” We promise to break things down and make it simple and fun. Our philosophy is that there are no mistakes, only learnings!
This months topic is Hummingbirds! Join us as we celebrate national hummingbird day by painting these amazingly tiny creatures! All supplies are included and no prior painting experience is necessary.
New Moon New You (On Zoom)
If you want to learn about Neuro Art in a group setting, please join us on Zoom for our New Moon, New You programming. We are drawing a powerful spirit fish, such as a Salmon or Sturgeon. These fish are a beautiful metaphor for embodying strength, determination, and wisdom. These qualities are crucial when facing life's challenges. There are many instances in life where such perseverance and resilience are essential. Reflect on which area of your life demands the qualities of strength, determination, and wisdom. What obstacles are you currently facing, and how can you channel the spirit of the Salmon or Sturgeon to swim through and overcome them.
Wine Bottle Paint & Sip
Dawn from Shine Bright St. Pete will be hosting a wine bottle Paint and Sip. Bring your favorite bottle to paint and watch it “shine bright” when you add string lights to the inside. We will also have plenty of bottles on site if you do not want to bring your own. If you wish to zoom in, you will need some glass paint and any decorative supplies such as ribbons or gems. We can also let you know where to purchase the lights for the inside.
Full Moon Mingle On Zoom
Join our supportive Shine Bright community and make a commitment to self care by checking in with yourself once per month at the Full Moon.
Listen to our monthly moon report and receive therapeutic guidance to help you:
Reflect upon last month’s accomplishments
Release what is no longer serving you
Set your goals and intentions for the next lunar cycle
Our 30 minute private journaling portion of the evening is set to a playlist created by Amplfied Chicago. After the meditative journaling time, anyone who would like to share their art or experience is welcome to do so.
Moon Mingles are facilitated by Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist/Hypnotherapist; Brea Fearon, Resident Librarian; and Dawn Palermo, Director of Shine Bright St. Pete.
* Our classes are priced as “pay as you wish” so that we can remain as accessible as possible for all. If you are in a position to give more to help support our community, we appreciate the love and will pay it forward!
Paint & Sip: Lions
It’s Leo season and it’s fiery hot! To capture some of that magic, we will be celebrating the season of Leo with Paint & Sip Lion night. This also happens to be World Lion Day! If you are joining us on Zoom you will need acrylic paints and a surface to paint on. We will send you some simple steps to help you draw a lion and then encourage you to paint it in a way that feels like you! Perhaps, your work will guide you through Leo season with a new sense of power!
Full Moon Mingle (On Zoom)
Join our supportive Shine Bright community and make a commitment to self care by checking in with yourself once per month at the Full Moon.
Listen to our monthly moon report and receive therapeutic guidance to help you:
Reflect upon last month’s accomplishments
Release what is no longer serving you
Set your goals and intentions for the next lunar cycle
Our 30 minute private journaling portion of the evening is set to a playlist created by Amplfied Chicago. After the meditative journaling time, anyone who would like to share their art or experience is welcome to do so.
Moon Mingles are facilitated by Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist/Hypnotherapist; Brea Fearon, Resident Librarian; and Dawn Palermo, Director of Shine Bright St. Pete.
* Our classes are priced as “pay as you wish” so that we can remain as accessible as possible for all. If you are in a position to give more to help support our community, we appreciate the love and will pay it forward!
Paint & Sip: Ice Cream on the beach
Your inner child is invited to practice being playful while learning something new! You will be surprised how easy it is to create a simple painting with acrylic on canvas when there is no pressure to be perfect. As Picasso once said “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain one when they grow up!” We promise to break things down and make it simple and fun. Our philosophy is that there are no mistakes, only learnings!
July is national ice cream month. We will be celebrating by painting our favorite summer dessert, ice cream! Everyone is welcome to bring their favorite ice cream to share with the group.
therapeutic Art (Peoria Location)
Topic: Intentions
Join us for a night of therapeutic art the will help you manifest your intentions.
New Moon New You (On Zoom)
This month we’ll be having a Neurographical art review and practice night. This is a great time to refresh your techniques and ask questions. Grab your journal if you wish, and expect a relaxing evening of therapeutic art with Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist/Hypnotherapist.
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This workshop is part of our “New Moon, New You” programming - a check-in point for self care that aligns with the New Moon each month. (The New Moon is the mid point between our Full Moon Mingles). Specific topics are announced each month. All skill levels are welcome. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! We accept you exactly as you are!
Artist Reception: Russell Hughes
ARTIST STATEMENT
Russell Hughes studied photography through high school and college, though he ultimately pursued a career in High Tech, with a BS in accounting and MBA in International Business. With his passion for photography going back almost 50 years, his recent retirement has finally allowed Russell to pursue his love of creating art with a camera and focus on his photography more fully.
This collection of images includes photographs from his travels over the last 10+ years and were shot using a variety of cameras, from iPhones, Canon, Fuji, and Nikon.
His images frequently explore geometry, texture, color and symmetry. He focuses on creating the image within the camera and editing through the lens. Most of the images have not been cropped, nor have any filters been used. Minimal work on color correction was the only post creation retouch.
Full Moon Mingle on Zoom
Join our supportive Shine Bright community and make a commitment to self care by checking in with yourself once per month at the Full Moon.
Listen to our monthly moon report and receive therapeutic guidance to help you:
Reflect upon last month’s accomplishments
Release what is no longer serving you
Set your goals and intentions for the next lunar cycle
Our 30 minute private journaling portion of the evening is set to a playlist created by Amplfied Chicago. After the meditative journaling time, anyone who would like to share their art or experience is welcome to do so.
Moon Mingles are facilitated by Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist/Hypnotherapist; Brea Fearon, Resident Librarian; and Dawn Palermo, Director of Shine Bright St. Pete.
* Our classes are priced as “pay as you wish” so that we can remain as accessible as possible for all. If you are in a position to give more to help support our community, we appreciate the love and will pay it forward!
Cubs vs Cardinals Gnomes
Your inner child is invited to practice being playful while learning something new! You will be surprised how easy it is to create a simple painting when there is no pressure to be perfect. As Picasso once said “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain one when they grow up!” We promise to break things down and make it simple and fun. Our philosophy is that there are no mistakes, only learnings!
The Cubs and Cardinals will be playing at Wrigley Field June 14-16 so this month’s topic is Cubs Vs. Cardinals gnomes. Let’s have some fun with the rivalry!
Of course, if you are not a baseball fan, you can create a gnome of another kind by adding your own type of character. We encourage you to have fun in your own way!
Artist Reception: Shine Bright Artist of the Season - Spring 2024, Renee Roos
Stop by our Shine Bright studio f0r a celebration of our Spring Artist of the Season: Renee Roos!
Live Painting by Renee Roos
Live Music
Raffles for free Shine Bright Classes
Make your own painting in Renee’s style (for a small fee)
What makes Renee’s style so unique is that she uses the primary colors and does not wash her brush in between. You can watch and paint along with her if you wish to make a piece of art in her style! Her themes include suns, moons, stars, and flowers.
New Moon, New You - Neurographic Art
June 6, 2024: 7-8:30 CST, live from our Peoria location
Monthly Topic: Abundance
Neurographic art is a therapeutic, intuitive art form developed in 2014 by Russian psychologist, artist, and architect, Dr. Pavel Piscarev. It is a simple, calming process that transforms stress, anxiety, and discomfort into something more peaceful, beautiful and positive. Since this art form stimulates the development of new neural pathways in the brain, it can create change faster than traditional hypnotherapy. The healing process then continues when you sleep since you process your art through dreamwork.
Not only does this technique offer joy and comfort, but it can also be a lot of fun!
Bring your journal if you wish, and expect a relaxing evening of therapeutic art with Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist/Hypnotherapist.
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This workshop is part of our “New Moon, New You” programming - a check-in point for self care that aligns with the New Moon each month. (The New Moon is the mid point between our Full Moon Mingles). Specific topics are announced each month. All skill levels are welcome. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! We accept you exactly as you are!
Art Club - Color Party
Thursday, May 30, 7-8:30 pm cst
This month’s color party theme is monochromatic colors. Mono means one and chromatic means color. You will be choosing one color and mixing it with white and black to make tints and shades. From this technique, you will learn to create basic 3-D effects.
Come play with us and make an abstract patinting in the spirit of exploration. Enjoy a playlist by Amplified Chicago as you paint the evening away with no pressure to do anything other than have fun and learn new things!
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This art class is facilitated by Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist and Brea Fearon, Librarian, and is for anyone who likes art! Our wish is to create a safe space of support to learn about art and artists, explore art materials, and nurture your spirit of creativity. Specific topics are announced each month. All skill levels are welcome. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! We accept you exactly as you are!
Full Moon Mingle
Make a commitment to self care by checking in with yourself once per month. Along with the monthly moon report, we will provide therapeutic guidance to help you tune in to yourself through writing or making a full moon mandala. This work will help you to release what is no longer serving you and to reflect on your goals and intentions for the next lunar cycle. After the meditative component of our evening, anyone who would like to share their experience is welcome to do so.
We encourage you to keep a moon journal throughout the year to track your progress each month. If you did not get our 2024 book, “Journaling with the Sun and Moon: Your Check-in Points for Self Care”, a PDF version is available if you’d like to print it and use it to create your own journal. We also sell journaling kits that include a variety of art supplies to get you started.
Paint & Sip Bees, Celebrating World Bee Day
Your inner child is invited to practice being playful while learning something new! You will be surprised how easy it is to create a simple painting when there is no pressure to be perfect. As Picasso said “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain one when they grow up!” We promise to break things down and make it simple and fun. Our philosophy is that there are no mistakes, only learnings!
To celebrate “World Bee Day,” which falls on May 20, we will be painting bees this month! Remember… bees are very important to our environment as pollinators!!
Register Below!
New Moon, New You: Neurographic Art
Neurographic art is a meditative, calming process that transforms stress, anxiety, and discomfort into something more peaceful, beautiful and positive. It’s a meeting with your unconscious that unfolds through drawing.
Not only does this technique offer joy and comfort, but it is also a lot of fun!
Grab your journal or some markers and paper, and expect a relaxing evening of therapeutic art with Jeanna Fearon, Art Therapist.