Manfred Bleffert Courses (2008)
A program of art courses with international teacher Manfred Bleffert. Courses include offerings in music, visual art, and education. This innovative artistic work will serve as a vehicle for developing new experiences of the world and one's own humanity.

Beyond Polarities (2006)
"Finding our Humanity in a Time of Extremes" An international youth conference exploring social change and inner change. This was a joint venture with the Youth Section.

Soul Ecology Service Practicum (2005)
A Vocational Training Connecting your Heart to your Work
SESP is a five month internship program for youth coming out of high school or college that includes a residential practicum, a four month internship and an integration.

High School Projects Week (2003-2004)
High School students participated in an intensive arts and service experience at the Oakland Noodle Factory (community space for performing and fine arts activities), working in urban gardens with People’s Grocery and developing a performance project inspired by urban reality.

Soul Ecology - Building Capacities for Sustainable Living
(2000-2003)
The Soul Ecology project offers participants the opportunity to live, work, learn and play together for a three-week period. The program incorporates elements of theater, ecological building and journaling to further creativity and self-development. The Soul Ecology project includes the Soul Ecology Service Practicum, and the High School Projects Week.

Other Programs

Art Jams (2000-2003)
Community-based events that focus on expressing individual creativity within community -- creating a safe, supportive and fun environment for people from all walks of life to come together to explore and express their creativity through a variety of art forms such as painting, music, dance, theater and sculpture.

Dance Classes (2001-2008)
Creative dance classes for children ages 2.5 to 5 were held at Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA. Currently classes are offered in the Burlington, VT area. Classes incorporate story, music, games, and elements of dance.