Michele Cassou Newsletter, May 2010 SF Weekend Workshops Coming Real Soon! June 5 - 6, 2010 in San Francisco Michele's Weekend Workshop "Life, Paint and Passion" Come and experience Michele's unique and lively teaching! Fullfill your creative potential and discover the magic of self-expression. Break through creative blocks and enter the spiritual dimensions of the creative process. At CCE Painting Studio, 300 Chenery St. Non-Residential, 10am - 6pm, 2 days. Small group. Taught by Michele Cassou and Cathy Williams. For beginners and continuing students. Fee: $325, all painting materials included. Register Sat May 15 or Sun May 16 and get a $25 discount. We can offer 3 studio-helper places at half-price. To register select from these options: email Barbara Kaufman at thepaintingstudio@sbcglobal.net call Barbara Kaufman at (415)333-9515   The following 4 workshops for 2010:   Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California. July 4 - 9, 2010. Only a couple of places left! 5 days Residential, at the Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA. With Michele Cassou, Cathy Williams, and Debbie Purdy. Esalen is an amazing beautiful place, right on the Coast with spectacular views. Natural hot baths and pool. Price varies depending on accommodation plus $50 for material fee to pay to the leader. Bring an apron. Call (831)667-3005 for registration and information. Or, register on-line with Esalen.   Zist Center, Penzberg Germany, near Munich. August 24 - 29, 2010. Sessions from 9:30am-12:30; 3:30-6:30pm. 5 days, fully residential. Cost: $590 Euro. Varied accommodations. Germany at the ZIST center near Munich; a beautiful setting in the country with a spacious studio! This workshop is filling up quickly. Taught by Michele Cassou and Debbie, assisted by Eve-Marie Elkin and Kathrin Franckenberg. To register: email info@zist.de Tel: +49-8856-93690. Fax:+49-8856-93670. Website: www.zist.de Brochure: ZIST info (pdf format)   For the first time a Master Class in Taos NM! Mabel Dodge Luhan House. Taos, New Mexico. October 18 - 26, 2010. (9 days) With Michele Cassou, Cathy Williams and Debbie Purdy. Residential- Truly Gourmet food- Beautiful studio- Maid service- Walk to town- Wonderful atmosphere- A treat for spirit and soul! Please note that this master class session is residential. Fee: $1995, includes all materials, lodging and gourmet food. To register email: mabel@mabeldodgeluhan.com or call 1-800-846-2235. Visit Mabel Dodge Luhan House on the web.   CCE Painting Studio, San Francisco, California. Dec 11 - 12, 2010. "Creativity and Passion" Non-Residential, 10am - 6pm, 2 days. Taught by Michele Cassou and Cathy Williams. For beginners and continuing students. Fee: $325, painting materials included. At CCE Painting Studio, 300 Chenery St. To register select from these options: email Barbara Kaufman at thepaintingstudio@sbcglobal.net call Barbara Kaufman at (415)333-9515     San Francisco Master Class Jan 30-Feb 5, 2011   "Finding the Creative Source for Painters and Teachers" CCE Painting Studio, San Francisco, California. January 30 - February 5, 2011. With Michele Cassou, Debbie Purdy, and Cathy Williams. Starts first morning at 10 am and ends last day at 6 pm. Place: CCE Studio, 300 Chenery Street, S F. Fee: $850, includes materials. $75 off if you register before Oct 2010. Please note that this master class session is non-residential. Accommodation list available upon request. To register email Barbara at thepaintingstudio@sbcglobal.net or call her at (415)333-9515     For listing of other 2011 Workshops please go to: www.michelecassou.com