What if your sneakers could tell a story? In Sneaker Design Lab, young artists and designers will explore the exciting world of custom design and wearable art. Participants will learn how professional designers turn ideas, interests, and personal experiences into original sneaker concepts. Students Will Learn: * Sneaker design fundamentals * Color theory and visual storytelling * Creative brainstorming techniques * Pattern and graphic design concepts * How artists turn ideas into wearable art * Confidence through creative expression Before the Process: * Prepping the shoe (removing the laces, cleaning the canvas surface fabric, taping off the rubber sole + toe box) * Ensure your workspace has good lighting and is well ventilated Materials: 1. Monochrome (White) Converse All-Star Hi-Tops 2. Fabric paint (I prefer Angelus paints) 3. Fabric mediums (If using Angelus paints - 2-Thin, 2-Soft) 4. Medium + detail brushes (flat, round, line) 5. Angelus Brush Cleaner or Acetone 6. Angelus Matte 4-Coat 7. Heat gun or blow dryer 8. Apron, latex gloves, surgical mask (optional) 9. Paper towels 10. Palette knife for mixing paints 11. Spray water bottle 12. Empty plastic cups/containers for water & cleaning brushes 13. Graphite pencils (2H to HB) for sketching 14. Tombow Mono Zero Erasure 2.3mm or Faber-Castell Kneadable Art Eraser 15. Red Vinyl Masking Tape & Green Painters tape 16. Paint Palette Trays 17. Seam Ripper Tool *These materials are essential for insuring the best design application, preserving the artwork, and protecting it from wear and tear as well as the elements. The art of creating wearable artifacts. Feeling inspired? Through sketching, brainstorming, color exploration, and creative design challenges, students will create their own custom sneaker artwork inspired by their passions, culture, imagination, favorite hobbies, music, sports, animals, or dreams. Along the way, they'll discover how color, symbols, patterns, and storytelling can transform a simple shoe into a unique work of art. This interactive 90 minute workshop encourages creativity, confidence, problem-solving, and self-expression while introducing students to the fundamentals of design thinking and wearable art. Whether they love drawing, fashion, sneakers, or simply creating, participants will leave with original sneaker concepts and the tools to think like an artist an designer. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the painting process, materials or any other things that may pertain to this Sneaker Design Lab. *No prior art experience required. Just bring your imagination and get ready to design your own kicks!

🌊 Parenting From the Inside Out Section One: Nervous System First — Regulation Before Reaction Parenting does not begin with discipline strategies. It begins with the nervous system. In this foundational module of the Parenting From the Inside Out series, parents learn to recognize behavior as nervous system communication rather than moral failure. Instead of asking, “How do I fix this behavior?” we begin with a more powerful question: What state is my child in? What state am I in? Grounded in the developmental arc of the Human Evolution Continuum™ , this class focuses on the movement from fragmentation to awareness. You will learn why dysregulation escalates households, why logic fails in heightened states, and how to interrupt reactive cycles before they cause relational rupture. This is not about scripts. It is about embodied skill. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How to identify your own stress patterns in real time How to recognize your child’s nervous system states Why correction fails when regulation is absent A practical pause practice to reduce escalation How to regulate before you respond WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT Most parenting programs focus on behavior modification. This course begins underneath behavior — at the level of physiology. When the nervous system shifts, everything shifts. You will leave with: A clearer understanding of why your household escalates A repeatable regulation framework Greater confidence in your leadership Less shame and more clarity WHO IS THIS FOR? Parents who feel reactive and want to respond differently Neurodivergent parents raising neurodivergent children Parents who understand that connection precedes correction Families stuck in escalation cycles The Outcome By the end of this session, you will understand: Behavior is regulation strategy. Regulation is leadership. Leadership begins within. This is the first step toward embodied parenting.

This course invites learners to delve into Plato's Phaedo, exploring his profound arguments on the immortality of the soul, the theory of recollection, and the role of the divine in human existence. Through engaging discussions and analyses, participants will gain a deeper understanding of Platonic thought and its implications for life and death.

This course explores the foundations of Trinitarian theology and the historical developments that shaped the Christian understanding of God. You will study the "Divine Economy"—the way God acts as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and examine why early defenders like Athanasius fought to protect the divinity of the Spirit. By the end, you will understand how these ancient doctrines remain the core of modern Christian worship and the logic of salvation.