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DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
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DTSTART:20250913T140000Z
DTEND:20250913T203000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
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DTSTART:20250920T140000Z
DTEND:20250920T203000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50605442369951
DTSTART:20250927T140000Z
DTEND:20250927T203000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50605442370976
DTSTART:20251004T140000Z
DTEND:20251004T203000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50605442372001
DTSTART:20251011T140000Z
DTEND:20251011T203000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50605442375075
DTSTART:20251025T140000Z
DTEND:20251025T203000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50605442377124
DTSTART:20251101T140000Z
DTEND:20251101T203000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50605442378149
DTSTART:20251108T150000Z
DTEND:20251108T213000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260517T213256Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50605442380198
DTSTART:20251115T150000Z
DTEND:20251115T213000Z
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6-December 6 2025\n\nEdith and Peter O'Do
 nnell Athenaeum\n777 Loop Rd SW\, Richardson\, TX 75080 \n\nWELLNESS LAB H
 AS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6\, 2025\n\nThe Wellness La
 b is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being re
 treat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorati
 ons in mindfulness\, yoga\, ayurveda\, well being and art. Self-compassion
  begins with taking time to explore silence\, awareness\, togetherness and
  understanding. These classes are for you. \n \n\nWhy Join the Wellness La
 b?\n\nBecause college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest\, too. 
 \n\nLearn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelmBuild a habit of 
 self-awareness and mental clarityConnect with a peaceful community of peer
 sBegin your weekend with presence and intention\nPlease note: Each series 
 requires separate registration for each date.\n \n\nThe Mindful Hour  \n
 \n9 am - 9: 45 am\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museu
 m membersStart your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Cro
 w Museum for guided mindfulness\, grounding breathwork\, and simple center
 ing techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. \n\nWhether you’
 re new to meditation or already have a practice\, this space is for everyo
 ne — especially students who want to feel more calm\, clear\, and connec
 ted. \n\nCome as you are. No mats\, apps\, or experience required — just
  your breath. \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Yoga Hour: Gentle/Rest
 orative/Vinyasa/Yin  \n\n10 am - 10:45 am  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staf
 f\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum membersJoin us for Yoga in the Art Museum 
 led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All level
 s welcome!  \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you s
 elect your preferred date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Everything Hour:  \n
 \n11 am - 1 pm\n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum m
 embersArt\, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences
  in the open art studio\, sound bath and programs on well being and self-c
 ompassion. See the schedule below.\n\nSeptember 6\, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego P
 rintmaking Workshop\n\nLearn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artis
 t Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaki
 ng. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printm
 aking techniques. Come hang out\, play with legos\, and create with us. (A
 rt supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hun
 t Workshop\n\nExplore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join D
 allas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on dra
 wing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow 
 Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchboo
 k and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n\n\nSep
 tember 20: Sensory Drawing\n\nWe’ll start by loosening up our senses and
  getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore bli
 nd contour drawing and drawing by touch\, inspired by Carlotta’s practic
 e of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia 
 to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.\n\nActivities:
 \n\n• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensor
 y information (drawing with closed eyes\, by touch\, or without looking at
  the page).\n\n• After a short break\, we’ll experiment with color usi
 ng jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.\
 n \n\nSeptember 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits\n\nFall brings abundanc
 e—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut\, layer\, 
 and combine everyday images of fruit\, nature\, kitchens\, and seasonal de
 corations into abstract compositions.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Plan and layer
  cut-out images into a single abstract collage.\n\n• Focus on visual bal
 ance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.\n\n• Play with combining m
 any fragments into one whole artwork.\n\n \n\nOctober 4\, 11 am - 1 pm: Sh
 ape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permittin
 g)\n\nCome paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei 
 (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in t
 he outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn abou
 t outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us
 . (Art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nOctober 25\, 11 am – 1 pm: Slee
 p Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it 
 matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good slee
 p helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the diff
 erent stages of sleep do for your health\, and share simple\, practical ti
 ps to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \n\nNovember 1\, 11
  am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions\n\nEver wonder what really happens when you s
 leep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging loo
 k at how good sleep helps your body\, brain\, and mood thrive. We’ll exp
 lore what the different stages of sleep do for your health\, and share sim
 ple\, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.\n \
 n\nNovember 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints\n\nWe’ll celebrate the s
 pirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins\, fruits\, an
 d spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First\, w
 e’ll draw from observation\, then shift to printmaking to capture the sp
 irit of the season.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Set up a Halloween-inspired stil
 l life with a single strong light source to create shadows.\n\n• Draw th
 e composition with expressive lines.\n\n• Experiment with jelly pad prin
 tmaking using acrylic paint.\n \n\nNovember 15: Group Project / Botanical 
 Drawing\n\nWe’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art
 -science drawing. Inspired by the natural world\, participants will bring 
 their own images of plants\, leaves\, and neighborhood animals or insects.
  Together\, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combin
 es drawing\, text\, and mixed materials.\n\nActivities:\n\n• Begin with 
 short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details
  catch your attention in your surroundings?\n\n• Each participant contri
 butes drawings\, words\, and colors to a shared roll of paper.\n\n• The 
 final piece will be a layered\, collaborative landscape of the group’s c
 ollective imagination.\n \n\nNovember 22\, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Wor
 kshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors\, weather permitting) \n\nExplore 
 the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Ara
 i Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around 
 us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawi
 ng techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. 
 (Additional art supplies will be provided.)\n \n\nDecember 6\, 11 am – 1
  pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nLearn how t
 o make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili)
  for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your ve
 ry own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out\, 
 play with legos\, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.) \n\
 nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your prefer
 red date. \n\nRegister\n\n \n\nThe Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  \n\n2 p
 m - 3 pm  \n\n$20 Public  $0 UTD Staff\, Faculty\, students$0 Museum mem
 bersTake a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session roote
 d in Ayurvedic tradition\, modern nutritional balance\, and the ritual of 
 spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist\, registered dietitian\, 
 and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi\, each gathering offers simple\, 
 seasonal tools for nourishment\, self-care\, and connection. Open to all. 
 \n\nReserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your pre
 ferred date. \n\nRegister
GEO:32.983774;-96.747328
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum
SUMMARY:The Wellness Lab
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/the-wellness-lab
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances
CATEGORIES:Campus & Community
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
END:VEVENT
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