EM 26: Anniversary Weekend

Marco Antoima

1 - Lighting the Inner Path: Creating Candlelight with Intention

Step into a quiet, candlelit space inspired by the Waldorf spiral walk and the art of beeswax candle dipping. Surrounded by natural elements such as moss, pine, and stone, participants are invited into a slow, meditative journey of movement and creation.

Each person receives a wick and joins a continuous spiral path, dipping it into warm beeswax vessels placed along the way. With each step and layer of wax, the candle takes shape, guided by rhythm, breath, and intention.

This repetitive, grounding practice invites participants to release distractions, set intentions, and reconnect with a sense of calm. The finished candle becomes a symbol of this inner journey, a tangible reminder of clarity, warmth, and peace.

Participants will leave with a hand-dipped beeswax candle and a renewed sense of grounding, having shared in a simple yet meaningful collective ritual.

2 - Truffles of Remembrance: An Edible Art Workshop

Join me in a hands-on artistic journey, where truffle-making becomes a medium of remembrance and creativity. We’ll craft edible art; each truffle a tribute, a memory, or a personal expression. The experience ends in a blind tasting ritual, where participants exchange truffles and are invited to taste without sight, allowing flavor, texture, and emotion to guide the experience. Expect a delicious, creative space to celebrate life and artistry together.

David Dietz & Jack Miller

1 - Life Drawing & Modeling: An Erotic Artistic Experience

This unique experience combines a naked puppy pile and a life drawing workshop. Participants can choose to be artists, models, or both, and will have the opportunity to participate in either or both of two erotic drawing sessions.

During these sessions, models will pose nude and create an erotic tableau for the artists to draw. Since models will need to remain in position, but not completely still, the tableaus will be styled like a puppy pile. Some possible scenarios include a group of Roman soldiers resting between orgies or a randy rugby team sacking the quarterback. Each session will last at least 30 minutes.

Artists can draw the scene in any way they are inspired, whether it’s attempting to capture the entire scene realistically, rendering several sketches focused on details, or even using the models as inspiration for their own fantasy drawings. The creative output is entirely up to the individual. Various drawing materials will be provided, or participants can bring their own art supplies. Artistic guidance will also be available to anyone who would like it.

No prior experience or talent is necessary. Everyone is welcome to participate, and snacks will be served.

2 - Move to the Groove

We’ll take a soul journey by moving the body, releasing the heart and freeing the mind. Ignite your creativity, connection, and community through a free movement dance based on the 5 Rhythms: Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. The music is eclectic and the dance is your own. Appropriate for all fitness levels.

Bennie Guzman

1 - True Colors

The original Pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker, is a symbol that instills feelings of safety, courage, pride, and peace for many queer people across the globe. Many individuals, however, are not aware of the history and deeper meaning of the original 8 colors used in the Pride Flag. This session will provide some historical context and provide participants an opportunity to reflect on these themes.

2 - …And the Rest is Drag

Drag as a performance art and a lifestyle has been an integral part of the LGBTQ+ community. Drag for many individuals has been a way to explore identity and deepen self understanding.

Mister Larrie

1 - Classic Scratchboards

Create your very own personalized message of affirmation, immortalized in colored wax and paint. To kick this classic craft up a notch, we will combine a few simple supplies with some thoughtful prompts to help your message truly shine.

2 - Communal Project: Painting By The Rules

Participants will learn to live and let go in a communal art experience that tests their ability to work together towards a common artistic goal, even when that goal is a total mystery. Layer by layer an abstract painting is formed through the use of randomly drawn instructional cards. By the end of the weekend we will produce an original work of art that is like nothing ever seen before!