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These workshops dive into how improvisation strengthens real-world abilities like emotional intelligence, mindfulness, resilience and storytelling. Through laughter-filled games and interactive exercises, participants explore how improv principles foster greater self-awareness, adaptability, and creativity.

This is a skills-based personal development class, not a performance or acting course. No prior experience is needed. Each workshop in this series stands on its own—participants are welcome to register for the topics that most interest them.

Whether you want to communicate with more empathy, stay calm under pressure, or bring more joy and creativity into your daily life, this series offers a fresh set of tools and insights to help you thrive.

September 12 - October 17, 2026

Sep 12: Emotional Intelligence: Reading and Responding  - Register Online

Do you dream of making clothing, bags, pillows, or quilts? Start here. You’ll learn basic sewing machine operation, threading, winding a bobbin, and stitching accurate seams. And you’ll leave class with two projects made by your hands. Never used a sewing machine before? This class is for you! Has it been years since you’ve used a sewing machine? This class is for you, too!

Sep 19: Mindfulness & Presence: The Power of Now  - Register Online

Practice slowing down, observing, and responding to what’s actually happening instead of what you expect. Improv helps you quiet the inner critic and focus fully on the moment.
You’ll strengthen calm attention and discover ease in unpredictable situations.

Oct 10: Resilience & Reframing: Turning Oops into Aha - Register Online

So many bags, so many uses, SEW, let’s make some bags together. Starting with a mini tote you’ll learn to finish seams, box a bottom, and a hem with a strap. Then, you’ll choose one of several zippered bag styles to learn to install a zipper with a lining and details such as topstitching, a swivel clip, or buttonhole.

Oct 17: Storytelling & Persuasion: Making Meaning Together - Register Online

Explore how stories create connection and influence. Practice building collaborative narratives and expressing your own ideas vividly and confidently.
 You’ll enhance clarity and confidence in both personal and professional communication. 

DATES: 4 Saturdays. September 12 - October 17, 2026

  • No class 9/26, 10/3

TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

FEE: $200 for Series or $45 Per Individual Class (To register for an individual class click on the individual class registration link above)

LOCATION: San Luis Obispo Campus Room 4110

INSTRUCTOR: Thia Replogle

QUESTIONS: Contact instructor at thia@theagilemind.co 

Class Schedule – Please Note:
Our class schedules may be subject to change. You can view the most current class status anytime on the Community Programs website. To stay up to date after registering, please monitor your email, as any changes will be sent to the email address we have on file.

Meet the instructor

Thia (Cynthia) Replogle

 Thia is a facilitator and educator who helps adults build practical skills through experiential group activities. She is the founder of The Agile Mind and a member of the Applied Improvisation Network, with training at BATS Improv in San Francisco. She has led workshops in the SLO-area community and brings warmth, structure, and a sense of humor to every session.