Munay-Ki: A Five-Week Introduction to the Rites of Love and Power

Wednesdays July 22-August 19 6pm

Join Karie of MonkeyBee Reiki for a five-week introduction to Munay-Ki, a spiritual practice centered on love, personal transformation, energetic awareness, and connection.

Munay-Ki is often described as a series of nine rites inspired by Andean wisdom traditions. In this beginner-friendly series, participants will explore the Munay-Ki rites through instruction, guided meditation, breathwork, drumming, journeying, reflection, and ceremony.

Each session will offer space for learning, self-reflection, and personal spiritual practice. Participants will be invited to connect with their own intuition, explore tools for energetic awareness, and consider how inner healing and personal growth can ripple outward into daily life and community.

The series will include a ceremony following instruction in each session, with a closing celebration during the final week.

Karie received her Munay-Ki rites in 2022 and again in 2025. She was given permission to share these rites by traditional Peruvian Shaman Eduardo Chura Apaza.

No prior experience is needed. Participants are encouraged to come with an open heart, curiosity, and respect for the traditions and teachings that have inspired this work.

This is a spiritual and reflective experience and is not a substitute for medical, mental health, or therapeutic care.

Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 PM

Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly Girls Night Out where you’ll make two adorable succulent-inspired projects: one real succulent to take care of, and one sea glass succulent you absolutely cannot kill.

First, you’ll plant a live succulent in a cute container and decorate it with small resin elements to give it personality, charm and just the right amount of tiny magical nonsense.

Then, you’ll create a sea glass succulent in a terracotta pot — a sweet, coastal-inspired plant that requires no watering, no sunlight and no plant guilt whatsoever.

No green thumb required. No art experience required. This class is all about having fun, making something cute and spending a summer evening with good people.

You’ll leave with:

• A live succulent planting in a decorated container
• A sea glass succulent in a terracotta pot
• A little creative reset
• And at least one plant you are guaranteed not to kill

All materials are included.

Limited to 15 participants.

Beginner-friendly.

Perfect for a girls night out, friend date or anyone who wants to make something cheerful.

Beginner Watercolor: Soft Starts & Small Wins

The Creative Jam Foundation is proud to support Watercolor 101! This monthly watercolor series is designed for absolute beginners — no pressure, no perfection, just gentle learning and small creative wins. And! You add a new tool to your watercolor tool set each class. This month- A Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 1" Wash Brush!

JULY 26, 10 am

Each class, you’ll complete small watercolor pieces while learning foundational skills like brush control, water flow, and simple shapes. We’ll explore leaves, flowers, trees, tiny animals, and light landscapes in an easy, approachable way that builds confidence month by month. AND! Each month you'll receive a new tool for your watercolor tool kit- included with your ticket!

Instruction is supportive, relaxed, and beginner-friendly. You don’t need experience, just curiosity.

***Students starting their first class will also need to purchase a set of watercolors (select a checkout). Be sure to purchase the additional ticket.***

Come once, or come every month. Either way, you’ll leave with art you made, and skills you can keep.

Art Journaling: Mental Shift

Saturday, July 26 • 12:30–2:30 PM

Sometimes changing your life begins by changing the question.

Join us for this month's Art Journaling as we create an interactive journal page featuring hidden flaps, layered backgrounds, and meaningful prompts designed to help you explore the stories you tell yourself—and what might happen if you looked at them a different way.

We'll combine mixed media techniques with thoughtful reflection to create a page that's both beautiful and personal.

No artistic experience is necessary. This isn't about making perfect art—it's about giving yourself permission to wonder, explore, and create.

Come with an open mind.
Leave with a page that reminds you that sometimes the biggest shifts begin with the smallest questions.

What to bring:

Please bring your own art journal (new or already in progress). Journals with watercolor or mixed media pages are strongly recommended so they can handle paint and collage elements. Journal size does not matter.

All other materials will be provided.

Beginner Bookbinding: Make Your Own Handmade Journal

Turn a vintage book into a one-of-a-kind journal in this hands-on class for curious crafters and creative souls.



Class Overview:

Ready to dive into the art of bookbinding? Whether you’re an artist, a writer, a journal lover, or just want to try something new, this beginner-friendly class will walk you through the basics of bookbinding in a relaxed and supportive setting. You’ll learn how to transform a vintage hardcover into a personalized, hand-sewn journal using time-honored techniques and tools of the trade.

What You’ll Learn:

• Intro to Bookbinding Tools & Materials: Get to know paper, thread, needles, and other essential supplies.
• Foundational Stitching: Learn the elegant and beginner-friendly "Chain Stitch"
• Creating Signatures: Fold and organize your inner pages like a pro.
• Binding It All Together: Step-by-step instruction to assemble your very own book.

What to Expect:

• Hands-On Fun: You'll upcycle a vintage book cover and fill it with blank pages, bound by your own hand.
• All Materials Provided: Paper, thread, vintage book covers, and access to tools like bone folders, awls, Japanese screw punches, punching cradles, and self-healing mats.
• Creative Vibes: Enjoy a relaxed, social class with one-on-one guidance and plenty of room for questions, creativity, and conversation.

Perfect For:

• Curious beginners
• DIY lovers and stationery fans
• Writers, artists, and journalers
• Anyone who loves making things by hand (and wants a chill evening with great company)
• AGE 15+

Class Details:

AGE 15+

Instructor: Kristi Wilson Bovee

Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours

Location: The Creative Jam

Cost: $75

Come get crafty and leave with a gorgeous handmade journal, new skills, and a whole new creative obsession. Spots are limited—grab yours and bring a friend!

One handmade card can brighten someone's entire day.

Join us for Cards of Kindness, a relaxed monthly gathering where we'll create handmade greeting cards for members of our community who could use a little extra encouragement.

Whether you've been making cards for years or you're simply curious to learn, everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite supplies or use ours as we create together, share ideas, and enjoy good company.

The cards will be delivered to local nursing homes, senior programs, hospitals, and community organizations by volunteers who help spread a little extra kindness throughout our region.

No pressure.

No experience required.

Bring your supplies and tools and join us as we create kindness!

Just creativity with a purpose.

Come make a difference—one card at a time.

Join us for an uplifting Community Drum Circle led by Monkey Bee Reiki!

Whether you've been drumming for years or have never picked up a drum before, you're warmly invited to gather in rhythm, connection, and community. Drum circles are about more than making music—they're about being present, sharing energy, reducing stress, and experiencing the joy of creating something together.

Bring your own drum or percussion instrument if you have one. A limited number of drums and rhythm instruments will be available to borrow.

This gathering is offered as a love offering to benefit The Creative Jam Foundation. Donations of any amount are deeply appreciated and help us continue creating welcoming, accessible creative experiences for our community, but a donation is never required. Everyone is welcome.

Know someone who loves drumming? Tell your drum friends! The more people who join the circle, the more powerful the rhythm becomes.

Stay afterward and make it a full creative afternoon by joining our Hand Drum Making Workshop beginning at 2:30 PM, where you'll create your very own drum to take home.

Come as you are. Bring your rhythm. Leave feeling a little more connected.

Drum Creation & Meditation Workshop

Sunday, August 2, 2:30 pm

Immediately following the Open Drumming Circle

Step into an experience that blends creativity, intention, and rhythm in this deeply immersive drum-making workshop.

Across cultures and throughout history, drums have been used for connection—connection to self, to community, and to something greater. In this hands-on class, you’ll create your own frame drum using sustainably and ethically sourced materials, then explore the calming, grounding power of rhythm through guided meditation and gentle drumming.

Each participant will craft a one-of-a-kind drum that reflects their own energy and intention. You’ll also receive a rhythm mallet and travel stand, so your drum is ready to be used long after the class ends.

This experience includes:

• Guided meditation to center and connect
• Insight into the cultural and historical significance of drumming
• Step-by-step instruction to create your own frame drum
• Group drumming to explore rhythm and relaxation

Drumming is known to help quiet the mind, regulate the nervous system, and create a sense of balance between body and spirit. Whether you’re here for the creative process, the meditative experience, or something you can’t quite name yet—you’re welcome.

This workshop is also the beginning of something new at The Creative Jam.

We’ll soon be introducing a recurring community drum circle, and this is your opportunity to create a drum that’s truly your own—something you can bring back, play, and grow with over time. There’s something powerful about not just participating… but showing up with an instrument you created yourself. Imagine sitting in a circle, surrounded by others, each of you playing a drum you made with your own hands.

Led by Karie of MonkeyBee Reiki, this workshop offers a supportive and meaningful space to create something truly personal.

++Participants choose to begin their experience with the Sound Bath at 11am, carrying that grounded, relaxed energy into the creative process.++

Limited spots available due to materials and hands-on instruction.

🌸 Girls' Night Out: Macramé Flower Keychain

Grab your friends (or come make some new ones!) and join us for a relaxing Girls' Night Out at The Creative Jam!

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the basics of macramé while creating an adorable flower keychain that's perfect for your keys, purse, backpack, or as a handmade gift.

No experience? No problem! We'll guide you through each knot step-by-step in a fun, welcoming atmosphere filled with laughter, creativity, and great company.

Whether you're catching up with friends or treating yourself to a creative night out, you'll leave with a beautiful handmade accessory and a new skill to show off.

✨ All materials are included.

🌸 Beginner friendly.

💜 Bring a friend—or come make one!

Because every now and then, the dishes can wait...and your creativity deserves a girls' night out. And of course, snacks and prizes!!

This is a PASSPORT EVENT so please remember your book and get it stamped so you can continue on your way to some great prizes!

This three-day creative getaway is designed for people who love to sew, quilt, and spend uninterrupted time making things alongside other creative souls. Bring your sewing machine, bring your projects, and settle in for a weekend where the only thing on your to-do list is stitching.

The retreat takes place in the Creative Jam’s beautiful log cabin studio near Lake George, filled with natural light from 42 windows and bright lighting designed for detailed creative work. Every participant will have their own 6' table space to spread out, sew comfortably, and make real progress on projects.

This retreat tends to attract the best kind of creative people — encouraging, generous with tips, and happy to chat while the machines hum. Beginners, experienced quilters, and everyone in between are welcome.

Retreat Schedule

Friday | 1 PM – 8 PM
Arrival, setup, and welcome sewing time.
We’ll kick off the retreat with a relaxed pizza and wings welcome dinner while everyone settles in and starts stitching.

Saturday | 9 AM – 9 PM
Our longest sewing day. Expect lots of project progress, laughter around the tables, and the wonderful rhythm of a room full of machines humming.
Lunch and dinner are catered, so you can focus on sewing.

Sunday | 9 AM – 3 PM
One more creative stretch of sewing time to finish projects, share what you’ve been working on, and wrap up a wonderful weekend together.
Lunch is included.

Altogether, you’ll enjoy 25 hours of dedicated sewing time — plenty of space to finally make real progress on those projects waiting at home.

What to Expect

• Spacious sewing tables with room to spread out
• Bright lighting and natural daylight
• A welcoming community of sewists and quilters
• Plenty of uninterrupted sewing time
• Coffee, tea, and cocoa available throughout the weekend
• Great food and creative company

What to Bring

• Your sewing machine
• Sewing tools and supplies
• Projects you’d like to work on

• A non-refrigerated snack to share

Location

The Creative Jam 6 State Route 149, Lake George, NY (behind the Log Jam Restaurant)

Located near Lake George, Adirondack attractions, hotels, camping, and outlet shopping, it’s easy to turn this retreat into a full creative weekend getaway.

Come for the sewing.
Stay for the community.
Leave with finished projects, new ideas, and new creative friends.

Mystic Makers: A Sound Bath & Creative Ritual Series

Step into a slower rhythm.

Mystic Makers is a monthly evening of rest, reflection, and gentle creation at The Creative Jam, aligned with the energy of the moon. Most months, we gather under the New Moon—a time for intention, beginnings, and quiet inward listening. In March, we’ll meet under the Full Moon, embracing illumination, release, and a little extra magic while Amy is away.

Each Mystic Makers evening includes:

• a deeply grounding sound bath, designed to help your nervous system soften and settle
• a small, meaningful creative project—simple, intentional, and accessible to everyone (no “art skills” required)
• space to reflect, reset, and carry something tangible home that holds the energy of the night

These are not classes in the traditional sense. There’s nothing to finish perfectly, nothing to perform, and nothing to share unless you want to. The creative element is offered as a quiet ritual—something to do with your hands while your mind rests and your intentions take shape.

Whether you come seeking clarity, calm, grounding, or simply a pause from the noise of everyday life, Mystic Makers invites you to slow down, tune in, and make a little magic—one moon at a time.

No experience needed

🌑 August

Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:30 PM — New Moon

Project: Inner Fire

A symbolic spark or flame-inspired affirmation card for courage and vitality.

🌑 September

Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:30 PM — New Moon

Project: Balance

A simple mandala or folded form exploring harmony and transition.

🌑 October

Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:00 AM

Project: Protection & Boundaries

A small charm or sachet symbolizing safety, strength, and energetic boundaries.

🌑 November

Monday, November 9, 2026

6:30 PM — New Moon

Project: Gratitude

A gratitude bundle or written reflection ritual focused on appreciation.

🌑 December

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

6:30 PM

Project: Reflection & Closure

A year-end keepsake or wish slip to honor what was and prepare for what’s next.

Whatever You're Working On Is Welcome

Have a quilt waiting patiently in a closet? A diamond painting that's been riding around in your car? A crochet project living in a tote bag? Scrapbook supplies and boxes of photos that need attention? A journal, coloring book, sewing machine, paint set, or project you've been meaning to get back to? This retreat is for you.

Join us for 25 hours of dedicated creative time surrounded by other makers, artists, crafters, and creative humans who understand that sometimes the hardest part is simply making the time. This is an easy way to make new creative friends, or hang out with already made friends! Everyone is friendly and welcoming- so yes, you can come alone- and you will fit right in!

Bring whatever you're working on. Sewing*, quilting, diamond art, scrapbooking, painting, crochet, knitting, felting, coloring, journaling, bookbinding, paper crafts, and more are all welcome.

No classes. No deadlines. No pressure. And, we feed you all weekend long! That's right, it's catered!

Just a full weekend to spread out, settle in, make progress, and enjoy the company of people who understand why your project pile may be growing faster than it's shrinking.

**If you are planning to sew, let us know ASAP so we can get our irons and cutting stations ready (no personal irons can be used due to our electrical set up)

Retreat Schedule

Friday, August 14: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday, August 15: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday, August 16: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Included

✨ 25 hours of creative time

✨ Dedicated 6' workspace with comfy rolling chair all weekend

✨ POWER at your table- no need to run extension cords!

✨ Friday dinner

✨ Saturday lunch and dinner

✨ Sunday lunch

✨ Free coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and bottled water

✨ Take-It-Or-Leave-It craft supply table- yes, for those supplies you would love someone else to have, but you aren't sure who might like them

✨ A welcoming community of creative people!!!

Please Bring

🎨 Your project(s) and supplies

🍪 A non refrigerated snack to share

✨ Anything you need to be comfortable for a weekend of creating. You don't a comfy chair- we have those!

Whether you're hoping to finish something, start something, or simply spend a weekend making progress, we'd love to have you join us.

Registration: $150

Returning Retreat Guests: $135

Saturday Only: $80

Bring your project. Bring your supplies. Bring your unfinished business.

We'll provide the tables, meals, caffeine, and encouragement. 😄

Join Sara Meays of Little Red Farmette at The Creative Jam and paint your own exterior barn quilt sign.

In this hands-on workshop, Sara will guide you through the process of creating a bold, beautiful painted barn quilt design that can be displayed at your home, camp, shed, porch, barn, garage, or creative space — indoors or outdoors.

CHOOSE ROM OVER 20 PATTERNS!

You’ll choose your sign size when you register:

2' × 2' Barn Quilt — $85

A beautiful size for a porch, entryway, shed, camp, or indoor display.

3' × 3' Barn Quilt — $150

A larger statement piece with great visibility for a home, garage, barn, or outdoor space.

4' × 4' Barn Quilt — $200

The big beauty. A true exterior statement piece for a barn, camp, large wall, or anywhere you want your handmade masterpiece to shine.

Your signboard will be primed and pre-drawn with the pattern of your choice, so you can focus on choosing your colors, learning the painting process, and bringing your design to life. Sara will provide individual support and guidance throughout the workshop, making this a welcoming class even if you do not consider yourself “artistic.” No freehand drawing required. Bless.

Your workshop fee includes:

✔️ Exterior signboard, primed and pre-drawn with the pattern of your choice

✔️ Exterior paint colors of your choice

✔️ Use of all materials needed to complete your barn quilt sign

✔️ Individual guidance from Sara throughout the process

You’ll leave with a finished painted barn quilt sign — a timeless, eye-catching piece that adds handmade charm and personality to your home, camp, shed, or barn.

Saturday, August 22

9:00 AM–1:00 PM

The Creative Jam, Lake George NY

Come make something bold, beautiful, and very worthy of a “yes, I made that” moment.

Select your BARN QUILT SIZE with your ticket. After your ticket purchase, you will receive an email to select from the (picture) STYLE OPTIONS.

Weave Your Own Adirondack Basket

Sunday August 23 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (approx. 6 hrs depending on which basket you select)

The Creative Jam — 6 State Route 149, Lake George, NY (behind the Log Jam Restaurant)

Learn traditional basket-weaving with natural materials and leave with a finished basket you’ll actually use—handmade by you in our cozy log-cabin studio. Choose your project at checkout; seats per style are limited for teaching flow.

Thank you to the Creative Jam Foundation for Flexible Ticket Tiers!

Creativity should be within reach for everyone! We offer four ticket options for each basket style: Pay-What-You-Can, Slight Break, Regular, and Pay-It-Forward — all include the same instruction, materials, and creative magic. Choose the tier that best fits your budget or your heart; every ticket supports The Creative Jam Foundation’s mission to make creativity accessible for all.

Choose Your Project (Regular ticket price shown):

Every basket is offered on a sliding scale—pay what works for you and help support creative access for others if you’re able.

🧺 Basket Options (Regular Price)

🍓 Berry Basket — $100

5"w × 8"l × 8"h · A great first basket and beginner-friendly build

🥖 Baker’s Basket (rolling pin handle) — $81

10" × 16" · Classic shape with a rolling pin handle · Charming and functional

🧺 Laundry Basket — $88

18" × 12" × 12" · A sturdy, practical basket with generous capacity

🪡 Quilt Basket — $178

20" round × 12"h · Larger build and true statement piece

🧺 Picnic Basket — $139

12" × 20" × 10" · A classic carry-along basket

🎒 Pack Basket (Medium) — $123

9" × 12" × 15" · A functional favorite with Adirondack roots

🎣 Fishing Creel — $123

11" × 6" · Compact, charming, and full of character

🍷 Wine Bottle Basket — $92

5" × 10" × 10" · Includes wooden wine-glass holder · Holds two bottles

🧺 Tote Basket — $90

16" × 6" × 12" · Canvas over-the-shoulder straps for easy carrying

🛠️ Tool Basket — $100

Convenient hooks and several separate places for organized storage

🔵 Beaded Basket — $55

8" round wood base, 5" tall, many bead color options available

🧶 Wool Drying Basket — $85

16" × 10" × 12" · Includes legs and handles (different options available)

🛞 Planter with Wheels — $95

11" across the base and 10" tall with a metal base and wheels

🚲 Bicycle Basket — $85

11"x 6" x 8" with locally made leather straps to attach to a bike

What’s Included

All basket materials, shared tools, step-by-step guidance, and finishing tips.

Bring

A (non-stinky 😉) bag lunch, or snack and a water bottle.

Ages

15+ (under 18 with a participating adult).

Timing Note

Most projects finish within the class window; larger builds (Quilt/Pack L) may run a bit long.

Policies

Doors open 15 minutes early. Free parking. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable—send a friend if you can’t attend.

Coffee & Crochet: Cup Cozy Workshop

Sunday, August 30 at 10 AM

The Creative Jam

Crochet a cozy little cup sleeve and choose your flower: sunflower or daisy. Enjoy a coffee and hot cocoa bar while you stitch, sip, and pretend you are the kind of person who has their life together before lunch. This is for all levels of crochet - including beginners!

Ticket includes instruction, supplies, and the coffee/hot cocoa bar.

Regular: $30

Pay It Forward: $35

Mystic Makers: A Sound Bath & Creative Ritual Series

Step into a slower rhythm.

Mystic Makers is a monthly evening of rest, reflection, and gentle creation at The Creative Jam, aligned with the energy of the moon. Most months, we gather under the New Moon—a time for intention, beginnings, and quiet inward listening. In March, we’ll meet under the Full Moon, embracing illumination, release, and a little extra magic while Amy is away.

Each Mystic Makers evening includes:

• a deeply grounding sound bath, designed to help your nervous system soften and settle
• a small, meaningful creative project—simple, intentional, and accessible to everyone (no “art skills” required)
• space to reflect, reset, and carry something tangible home that holds the energy of the night

These are not classes in the traditional sense. There’s nothing to finish perfectly, nothing to perform, and nothing to share unless you want to. The creative element is offered as a quiet ritual—something to do with your hands while your mind rests and your intentions take shape.

Whether you come seeking clarity, calm, grounding, or simply a pause from the noise of everyday life, Mystic Makers invites you to slow down, tune in, and make a little magic—one moon at a time.

No experience needed

🌑 September

Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:30 PM — New Moon

Project: Balance

A simple mandala or folded form exploring harmony and transition.

🌑 October

Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:00 AM

Project: Protection & Boundaries

A small charm or sachet symbolizing safety, strength, and energetic boundaries.

🌑 November

Monday, November 9, 2026

6:30 PM — New Moon

Project: Gratitude

A gratitude bundle or written reflection ritual focused on appreciation.

🌑 December

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

6:30 PM

Project: Reflection & Closure

A year-end keepsake or wish slip to honor what was and prepare for what’s next.