Block-Out Art: Block Out the Second Arrow

November 8, Sunday

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Class Duration: 1 hour

Location: Education Studio

Ages: 12 and above

Class Limit: 5 to 10

Class Fee: $65

Instructor: Sonya Fisher

Prerequisite: None

Registration Closing: November 1

The parable of the Second Arrow, a well-known Buddhist teaching, reminds us that while we cannot always control difficult events, we can choose how we respond to them. The “first arrow” is the challenge itself; the “second arrow” is the suffering we create by dwelling on or resisting that experience. By avoiding the second arrow, we give ourselves space to feel, process, and ultimately heal.

In this workshop, we explore that idea through Block Out Art. Using torn book pages as the canvas, participants create new meaning by selecting words or phrases to form original messages. The remaining text is then transformed with color, drawing, or design to “block out” what is no longer needed. This mindful creative practice encourages reflection, release, and renewed perspective.

Pet Policy: Visitors are NOT permitted to bring pets onto the WheatonArts campus. Only Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome on the grounds.

Seats are limited and booked on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Besides an auto-generated email receipt, you will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Education and Artist Services, Pamela Weichmann. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 856.825.6800 ext. 112 or by emailing pweichmann@wheatonarts.org.

CANCELATION POLICY: Refunds are eligible up to one week before the beginning of the workshop. After this time, workshop fees are non-refundable. WheatonArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to minimum enrollment. If cancellation occurs, WheatonArts will refund all workshop fees. A $25 fee is charged to those who do not show up for their appointment. We require 24 hours’ notice to cancel an appointment; otherwise, it will be considered a no-show, except in the case of illness. Are you feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19? Please stay home. Appointments can be rescheduled by phone or email.