New Earth School PDX

This class is designed to help you move beyond surface level astrology and into intuitive chart reading. You will learn how to understand the structure of a natal chart and how to interpret it as a living system rather than a list of traits. In this class we will • Break down the core components of a birth chart including planets, houses, and aspects • Learn how to identify major themes and repeating patterns • Practice reading charts in real time • Develop intuitive pattern recognition rather than relying on memorization • Explore how astrology can be used for self awareness and timing We will be working with participant charts as part of the learning process. You are invited to share your chart with the group, though sharing is always optional. Observing is just as welcome. Please bring • Your birth date, exact birth time, and birth location • A notebook and pen for notes • A device for audio recording if you prefer to review material later About the instructor Fern Capella Allen has studied and practiced astrology for over 20 years. She has attended UAC and NORWAC and has taught, consulted, and created original astrology content for years. Her approach blends technical understanding with intuitive interpretation, helping students build both confidence and skill in reading charts. Come ready to learn, practice, and see astrology with new eyes. ✨ Do you have big feels (or desire to access them) and want a creative outlet? Have you wanted to cultivate an intuitive art practice but don't know where to start? Looking for a creative community? Join me on Zoom for a 90 minute play-shop where I'll help guide people to connect with their inner artists while processing emotions through creative means. Everyone is an artist and creativity is a magical tool that I want to help you tap into! I'll share guided embodiment practices, basic drawing and painting techniques, and emotional processing tools as we intuitively create together. No skills are required, just a willingness to show up and a desire to practice expressing authentically. Anger, sadness, silliness, frustration, joy, shame- all feels are welcome! It can be edgy at times (art taps into vulnerability and can help move stuck emotions) but also confidence-boosting and allows us to connect in shared experiences. You can follow along or go at your own pace, this class is to help you tune into what YOU want to create! What Students Will Learn: We will explore how to set the stage for creating (no matter where you are using whatever you have), learn basic techniques for drawing (shading, shapes, patterns, and abstract nonsense), explore various ways to start tuning into your emotional state, navigate the inner critic, let your inner artist out to play, feel your feelings as you transcribe them into art, soothing aftercare tips, and practice witnessing and being seen in our authentic expression. Materials Needed: Use whatever you have to draw or paint with- pencil, pen, marker, crayons, chalk, paints, paint brushes, makeup, burnt tooth pics, dark tea and a spoon, mud, boogers, etc. Something to draw or paint on- paper, notebook, cardboard, paint board, stretched canvas, last year's taxes, old pair of jeans, napkins, the wall (owner’s permission required!) If you want to purchase something, check out any art store and ask for Basic/ beginner sets or a Studio Set for drawing or painting. Local recommendations are I’ve Been Framed, Scrap, Blick, and Columbia Art. Looking forward to creating with you! About the Artist: Corinne Dermond is a visionary painter, builder, designer, and pro mess-maker, currently residing as a squishy dragon in PDX. An NJ native blending East and West Coast influences, infusing her exploration of the human experience with authentic expression, trauma healing, and sacred silliness. She live paints, hosts emotional processing workshops, art jams, and loves helping people tap into their inner artist.