Who We Are
The Wild Women Society brings together women of all age, race, and background to encourage self-care.
The Wild Women Society brings together women of all age, race, and background to encourage self-care.
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The Next Event:
Wild Women Society Party XXVII; Wonder Sunday RESCHEDULED TO February 24, 2019 1-4 pm Multnomah Arts Center Dance Studio plenty of easy free parking! First 50 to register receive a Goody Bag! |
Photos from recent events: (Thanks to Beth and Sydni for these AMAZING photos!) Wild Women Party XXII; Enough Wild Women Party XX; Laugh Wild Women Party XIX; Hope Wild Women Party XVIII; Vulnerability Wild Women Party XVII; Breathe Wild Women Party XVIII; Walls Wild Women Party XIV; Gather |
Guest Speaker Melissa Coe is currently a Professional Wedding Officiant and Certified Celebrant, in her words:
Personally, I have been married for longer than I can count, have three incredible daughters, and one small dog.
I confess to being a TOTAL “foodie” who loves to cook and garden and is addicted to remodeling and installing hardwood floors and granite countertops–despite disastrous results for manicures!
Academically, I have a BFA in Art and Children’s Literature, have taught world religions and have done graduate work in Business and Interior Design.
Professionally, I have taught art, worked as Marketing Director of a nationally known book company, owned an art gallery in downtown Portland, and directed the Sacred Arts program at Marylhurst University: all while working as an Interior Design consultant. In other words, my interests are many and varied.
What unites them is that they draw on my skills of organizing, creating and celebrating, as well as on a love of community, ceremony and ritual. They also incorporate a passion for color, design and texture, as well as for public speaking, writing and telling stories. I LOVE telling stories, especially love stories!
Guest Musician Shelly Rudolph is a maker of soul music in the broadest, genre-inclusive definition, a fine and sultry singer and songwriter with a sense of adventure and a desire for discovering and conveying emotional truth.
In keeping with her restlessly creative spirit, Shelly’s latest adventure finds her moving beyond the “world soul” atmosphere of her previous album and into an exotic, inviting and enchanting project with Grammy-winning cellist David Darling, The Wild Bird Project. This work-in-progress investigates the terrain of the sensual spirit, creating music that is hypnotic and transporting, a natural outgrowth of her past musical and spiritual explorations and her long-held love for poetry and mythology.
Guest Artist Emily Pratt is an artist and art teacher living in Portland, Oregon. She has always felt affection for weathered objects. The process of finding and transforming 3D functional materials into 2D art offers a new narrative for the materials with hints of memory. Using familiar brands, patterns and colors from old tins, and metal bits connects the viewer with Emily’s mixed media compositions through nostalgia and adornment.
Here is Mary Suzanne Garvey with my "Mom" collage/project that she inspired and is guiding me through. I felt (and feel) extremely shy about showing artwork I have done because I am no artist, but this, my friends, is more about the EXPERIENCE and the journey and that is why when Mary suggested I share it I agreed even though I think it is still a hot mess (it's not done yet!). But isn't that what it is all about anyhow? Sometimes our lives go from 'Everything is Cool' to 'Hot Mess' in a nanosecond. Women are phenomenal at throwing out support lines and helping each other out.
I want to encourage you Wild Women to seek out art, journaling, meditation, anything that opens you up and allows you to tap into your creativity. Do it for YOU, but also do it for those who love you.
I want to encourage you Wild Women to seek out art, journaling, meditation, anything that opens you up and allows you to tap into your creativity. Do it for YOU, but also do it for those who love you.
Oh my dear Wild Women, I am BEYOND excited to present to you my latest addition to The Society: WildChild. In the interest of creating a space for women to thrive and grow, we do well to incorporate GRATITUDE. The Society constantly reminds me of the MAGIC of bringing women together to support and care for each other. With that in mind, $2 of each door fee will be donated to the WildChild fund. As is appropriate, the needs of the WildChild will be shared and/or she will attend the party. If you feel so called, it is possible to make additional contributions.
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