Valerie's Workshop

Is someone in your circle experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease? If so, they are cordially invited to this new monthly Memory Cafe at the Madison Festival Foods.  Intended for individuals with dementia or other mild cognitive impairment and their caregiver or friend, the cafe is a social gathering place where common interests are shared and refreshments are served in a caring, stress-free environment. We gather the Second Thursday of each month  from 10:30AM-12PM at Festival Foods, 810 E Washington Ave. Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Free, open to the public and dementia friendly.  2019 October 10 November 14 December 12 2020 January 9 February 13 March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 The Alzheimer's Association's Memory Cafés offer a fun and relaxed way for people living with early-stage memory loss to get connected with one another through social events that promote interactio

Namaste, Friends! Did you know that Valerie Joy  teaches yoga classes  in Madison, Wisconsin and beyond! Valerie's Offerings Include Mindfulness Meditation Guided Meditation for Stress Management Meditate & Create Workshops Aroma Yoga Vinyasa Yoga Essential Oil Workshops One-on-One Sessions Private Group Classes/Parties

This just in ...  as of Saturday, May 26, Valerie is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance.  Valerie's Class Schedule can be viewed here!

Let’s imagine … you and your four best friends are at a concert. You’re all listening to the same song but dancing your own dance. That’s kind of how life is, you know. We are all living on this planet together but we’re all experiencing it completely different. Now, look at your friends again. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one of the 5 of you is living with mental illness . Mental illnesses include depression, anxiety disorders , schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. When left untreated, the risk for suicide increases dramatically. Every single day, as many as 123 people die by suicide in the United States. More alarming is that in Wisconsin, the suicide rate has risen by 25% in the last 15 years . So, get to know the warning signs of suicide: Listen for talk of feeling hopeless, trapped or of being a burden. Watch for behavior changes like withdrawal from friends or changes in mood and sleep

Where there's smoke there's fire & this design is smokin'! What's better than a bonfire on a crisp fall evening? A bonfire on a kick-a** hoodie or T-shirt? This design is based on a linoleum block print carved by Valerie.  Shop & Customize in Valerie's Workshop Marketplace today!

"I see you," says Little Bird! Looking for a birthday gift for a special someone? Or maybe a friend has a little one on the way? Valerie's  Little Bird design is eye catching and available in a plethora of colors and products via her SpreadShirt Marketplace. Shop Valerie's Workshop on SpreadShirt today!