There’s more than quilting and crafts happening at the space inside Art at the Apothecary at 480 Main St. in Nucla. In fact, movement and exercise classes are taking place too.
Terri Jamison is teaching Tai Chi on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The classes do not require exercise mats — just comfortable clothing and footwear. The Tai Chi class is only suitable for adults, so children should not attend. All abilities are welcome; there are no levels, and no aerobic work happens in the class. No soreness will follow the practice as a result.
Behavioral health worker Kristen White told the Forum she recommends Jamison’s classes.
“Terri is very kind, caring and compassionate about her community.” White said. “Also, having worked with many chronic pain patients over the years, I recommend Tai Chi for anyone that wants to move more with low impact in order to reduce pain. Any movement, even if it's just five minutes a day, is an improvement.”
“If you’re breathing, you can do Tai Chi,” Jamison added on her flyer.
And, Shirley Miller is leading exercise classes for the public. Called “Callanetics,” it’s about toning the muscles and strengthening the core. While no children may attend, those over age 18 are welcome to come and practice. Miller’s classes are Thursdays at 6 p.m. and last one hour. Preregistration is required, since space is limited. Miller suggests bringing an exercise/yoga mat and water, and showing up in comfortable clothes. She said all should check in with their primary care provider to ensure the class, or any form of exercise, is safe for them.
Additionally, Marla Hagle is teaching yoga and pilates on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Classes are a blend of beginner, intermediate and advanced work, and participants are invited to move at their own pace. The yoga-pilates fusion is suitable for ages 8 and older. Exercise mats are required, and water is recommended. Space is limited, so pre-registration is also suggested for Hagle’s classes.
Anyone who’d like to sign up for any of the movement classes at Art at the Apothecary should call or text Cassandra Farmer at 970-209-0385. They are $5 per class, or six for $25.
Farmer told the Forum that while no other classes are on the schedule at this time, quilting classes will resume in the fall. Still, the “Finish it Friday” sessions are ongoing at the Main Street space, happening on the first Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is welcome to come, bring their quilting or other sewing and art projects, use the space and make headway on what they’re working on. Cost is $10 to spend the day.
In other news for Art at the Apothecary, 9-year-old Grace Johnson won the quilt that was raffled during the 2024 Water Days celebration on June 29. The quilt was American-flag themed with red, white and blue tones.
The raffle that the Nuclear Quilters held was to build support for supplies needed for future classes held in the studio.
