Bring art and nature inspiration to your community.
Seeking ways to reconnect with nature? Are you an artist curious about exploring new materials or techniques? Or simply looking for respite and inspiration? Receive all of this and more at my Water and Woods: Abstraction in Nature Workshop.
This indoor and outdoor workshop is offered in the spring, summer or fall spanning a half day, full day or three days. Participants are guided through my unique painting techniques and artistic practices, including a water collection process and a Forest Bathing walk to gather visual inspiration in nature. Reflection activities are an invitation into embodiment before opening to the flow of the creative process. UPDATE: Not offering workshops for 2024.
All workshops include
Outdoor nature component
Take-home artwork-in-progress and select art materials
Live art demonstrations
Presentation of Hejny’s work and art journey
Samples of completed artwork
Reflection prompts
Resources for further art and nature inspiration
Light snacks
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Half Day
Everything listed above PLUS
Modified Forest Bathing Walk
Tree inspiration and drawing techniques
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Full Day
Everything listed above PLUS
Full Forest Bathing Walk
Choice painting or drawing techniques
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Three Days - Full Week
Everything listed above PLUS
Full Forest Bathing Walk
Two distinct painting techniques
Add-ons
Handmade compressed charcoal process on open fire pit
Handmade walnut dye with foraged walnuts
Paper collaging techniques
Gentle yoga and meditation guided by a trained yoga teacher
FAQ
Location is determined by the needs of you and your organization but are typically hosted at your site.
Group sizes may vary between two to twenty participants.
Art experience is not required or necessary. Just an openness to learning, trying and playing.
Private lessons, lectures and artist talks are also available. I’d love to connect with you and your community!
Payment is due at time of the workshop, including the material fees.
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