Creative Nature / Workshop 1

Rekindling our part in and of nature, we begin the journey.

This workshop provides an opportunity to explore creativity from a place of immersion in the natural world. As we walk, we will explore techniques and creative tools for paying attention, contemplation, and heightening awareness of our deep connection to nature. This experience is designed to spark creative inspiration, support wellness and foster resilience – enabling us to let go of the things that create friction, and make room for positive change and action. Whether in the forest, atop a mountain or nearby along the bay, nature empowers perspective, focus and creative flow.

This workshop has three modules. Participants may choose to focus solely on the outdoor immersion or continue with parts 2 and 3 which delve further into the creative process and the opportunity to learn new creative techniques. Part 1 is suitable for all levels of experience and anyone can benefit from the nature immersion and creative prompts. Not necessary to be an artist, and all welcome! Parts II and III are more suitable for creatives who have some experience in the studio.

Workshop Modules 1, 2, 3

Part 1 / 2.5 hours


Outdoor Immersion - exploring nature through sensory and cognitive lenses


• A walk in the woods* with techniques and tools to expand our experience and deepen our connection to the natural world

• Along the hike each participant will gather a verdant resource of images, words, ideas and emotions

• Techniques explored on site may require a digital camera (phone camera is adequate), sketchbook, pencil and ink pen - a list will be provided upon registration

Part 2 / Self-directed
Creative Work - Creating a layered composition using mixed media

• Prerecorded techniques tutorial (e.g.non-toxic image transfer)

• Layer and combine images and/or text using image transfer process as the foundational technique

  Note: Creative output is open for each participant to personalize and two suggested formats that work well are a single large composition or an accordion style composition

• Additional tools and techniques may include: drawing, writing, digital photography and simple photo-editing, non-toxic photo transfer, layered composition (image/text/drawing)

• Optional Readings will expand the workshop topic and provide inspiration 

• Instructor technical support

Part 3 / 1.5 Hours (Virtual or in-person option to be scheduled upon completion of module)
Collective Feedback + Discussion

• Individual and/or group discussion post-hike and project completion

• Opportunity to share your work, reflect on the experience and the ways it will strengthen your resilience and creative expression

*Note: The in-person workshop will take place at an outdoor location (to be determined closer to the workshop date) with nature trails and will accommodate a maximum of 4 participants. You may register for a solo workshop or a completely virtual workshop. For those wishing to stay distant and hike on their own, the options include: a walk in a nearby park, garden, or an urban ecozone. Any natural environments you can easily access will be perfect for the workshop content. Part 2 is self-paced with access to the instructor for technical support on all content provided.