Gatherings

Where we're gathering next

Small groups, real venues around Austin, and enough room to actually be there. Here's what's on the calendar, with new dates added as they're set.

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Upcoming

A few things on the calendar

We keep our gatherings small on purpose, so spots move quickly once a date is announced. Here's what's confirmed so far.

How Pricing Works

Wellness belongs to everyone

Gatherings run pay-what-you-can, so cost is never the reason someone misses out.

Give via Venmo when you reserve or anytime at artlyworld.org/donate. If the suggested amount isn't workable, reserve your spot anyway and come as you are.

Two cups of frothy ceremonial cacao beside bowls of cacao beans and nibs on a woven cloth

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Cacao and Create

Ceremonial cacao paired with an introspective creative practice. Settle in, make a small personal keepsake, and leave a little more grounded than you arrived. Especially suited to anyone drawn to slow, sensory experiences where presence matters more than the finished piece. No previous arts experience required.

Venue
Casa de Luz, Central Austin
Facilitator
Parul MahajanCreative and Somatic Guide
Suggested Contribution
$25 per person, suggested
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An ink and colored pencil drawing of two ornately patterned fish among lotus blossoms

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Patterns & Presence

Guided meditation paired with the therapeutic patterns of Indian folk art. A calming creative practice built around non-judgmental awareness and presence rather than technical skill. Especially suited to anyone looking for a simple, practical relaxation technique to fold into their own self-care routine. No previous meditation or arts experience necessary.

Venue
Casa de Luz, Central Austin
Facilitator
Kirti SinhaArtist and Therapeutic Arts
Suggested Contribution
$25 per person, suggested
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A colorful folk art drawing of dancers circling a pair playing drums

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Art as Active Meditation

A different route into meditation, using art to quiet the mind and sharpen focus. You'll work with the repetitive, intricate patterns of Indian folk art, staying present in the making rather than the outcome. Especially suited to anyone curious about active forms of meditation. No previous meditation or arts experience necessary.

Venue
Casa de Luz, Central Austin
Facilitator
Kirti SinhaArtist and Therapeutic Arts
Suggested Contribution
$25 per person, suggested
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Two women holding large frame drums during a gathering

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Reclaiming the Sacred Beat

A space for women to reclaim their voice as creators and healers, using the frame drum as a way back to your own steady pulse. Held in a supportive, non-judgmental room built for connection over performance. Especially suited to anyone drawn to the kind of exhilaration that only comes from making music together. No previous music experience necessary. Drums are provided, and space is limited.

Venue
Casa de Luz, Central Austin
Facilitator
Myranda HarrisEthnomusicologist
Suggested Contribution
$25 per person, suggested

Booking link coming soon

That's what's locked in for now. We tend to add dates a few weeks at a time rather than release a whole season at once, so check back here, or join the mailing list below to hear first.

Before You Go

Want to know the moment new dates go up?

We send a short note when something new is on the calendar, nothing more often than that. You can also bring your own space or your own craft to the circle, if that's more your speed.

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