butterfly center
for
aesthetic education

Welcome to a Space of Learning, Healing and Blooming  

Our mission is to bring Re-enchantment to the World. This mission is one that hopes for Peace, and believe this is possible by going through constant metamorphosis, individually, relationally and societally. For me this metamorphosis is through "aesthetic education" a concept promoted by philosopher Cai Yuanpei. We are all constantly going through cycles in our life, starting with the stage of learning like the caterpillar, then healing like the cocoon and then blooming like the butterfly. I welcome you to browse through my Classes, Workshops, blog Sipping Nectar, Creations and Giftshop to see what works for you in your cycle now!

Nice to meet you

Ms. Butterfly is my artistic and public name. I grew up between Hong Kong, Beijing and Taiwan. I graduated from Swarthmore College with a Philosophy and Peace and Conflicts Studies degree in 2020 with high honors, and graduated from the California Institute of Integral Studies with a Masters in Applied Psychology. Currently, I am pursuing a phD in Expressive Arts: Therapy, Education and Peace Building from the European Graduate School (EGS). I am part of the Ecoversities network, the Peace and Justice Studies Association and involved with the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance. Guided by my heart, I am an educator, a healer, a creator and a friend.