Redwood Empire Aikikai

HistoryThe Movement Academy is a vision that started as Shugyo Center in 2010, in Sebastopol. It was started to connect skill based communities of many types.SpecialtiesA Studio for Lineage Based Movements: Martial Arts, Dance, Tracking, Survival, Ceremony, Healing, and Culture. The Goal of The Studio non-profit is to maintain Community Based Arts with specific Lineages. We aim to create a community that becomes its own keeper of these Lineages through their study and practices. We love teaching children and adults, people of all ages and backgrounds, people of all skill levels. We hope everyone can feel comfortable and confident here, and become part of the community. We host Guest Instructors from all over the world who have reached a masterful level in their art, to come teach seminars and special events for the ongoing education of our community. These Guests never fail to inspire us and push us further into new grounds of thought, movement and creativity.

Iconofile, located in Willits, California, specializes in the art of iconography, offering a range of workshops that focus on traditional painting and gilding techniques rooted in Byzantine art. Led by Theodoros Papadopoulos, a skilled iconographer from Greece, these workshops provide students with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the artistic philosophy behind Byzantine icons. In addition to educational offerings, Iconofile features a variety of products, including cloisonné enamel, fiber art, and hand-painted icons. The company also provides resources such as appraisals, restoration services, and essential supplies for artists interested in exploring this unique form of art. Generated from the website