EcoArt Wellness Workshop: In the Presence of Trees, with Beth Adoette
Sunday, June 11th, 2pm - 4:30pm (postponed from June 4th)
Maximum 8 participants
$50
Eco-Art Wellness Workshops are not just about creating beautiful designs. They are about allowing the gentle but powerful voices of nature and art to help us better understand ourselves, our connections, and our place in this world. Each workshop is designed around a specific topic with space for positive exploration with support from nature and each other. All workshops include creative time, introspective writing, and meaningful discussion.
About your facilitator
Beth Adoette grew up in the Appalachian Mountains with beech trees, hemlock, mountain streams, and chickadees in her hand. Once an editorial illustrator, she now concentrates on writing, illustrating, and photographing what she calls the “Contemplative Sacred Circles” she co-creates with nature. She also designs and facilitates a variety of Eco-Art Wellness Workshops. Beth holds a BFA in Fine Arts and IS certificated in Eco-Art Therapy through Portland State University, Portland Oregon, and Project Nature Connect.
In the Presence of Trees
This workshop is truly a unique opportunity to co-create with nature in a special grove of pines. After a discussion about connection, respect, responsibility, and openness, we will walk together to a pine grove where we will create individual circles in the landscape, all in silence and without words. Using only objects found on the ground, participants will have the opportunity to create and leave behind a beautiful, ephemeral circle marking that particular time and place. Group discussion will follow.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this workshop includes walking on uneven ground which may be muddy in spots. Please wear appropriate footwear. Circles will be created on the ground. If you are not comfortable standing for long periods of time or sitting on the ground, consider bringing a lightweight folding chair.
This mandala workshop includes an introduction, short introspective writing, creation of individual nature mandalas, and meaningful discussion. Mandalas are ephemeral and will not be taken home. Photographs are encouraged. A professionally photographed, edited, and printed photograph and digital file may be ordered for an additional fee.