Meditation & Art Journaling in Nature at Untermyer Gardens Conservancy
This all-levels workshop is a journey of discovery and connection, blending contemplative practices with hands-on art making. We will capture observations, emotions, and inspiration through sketching, drawing, painting, written reflection, and mindful mark-making.
Through guided mindfulness practices and creative exploration, we will develop a deeper relationship with the natural world while creating meaningful artistic expressions.
We will begin the workshop with a gentle meditation practice to center ourselves and heighten our awareness of the present moment. We will then venture into the garden with art journals, observing nature with an artist's eye while maintaining our meditative state of mind.
All skill levels are encouraged. This workshop isn't about creating 'perfect' art, it's about the journey. The class is limited to 12 participants to ensure personalized attention and maintain the contemplative atmosphere.
LIBERATE YOUR MIND
Join us for a free 45-minute meditation and talk exploring how mindfulness can bring you freedom. Our thoughts and beliefs can trap us, and this class will teach you how you can begin cultivating liberation.
This powerful meditation practice has the ability to literally reshape your mind with consistent practice. Based on groundbreaking studies by Dr. Sara Lazar, a neuroscientist who has researched mindfulness meditation.
NAVIGATING LIFE'S TRANSITIONS WITH HEART-CENTERED WISDOM
I invite you to join this meditation and talk where we'll explore how to navigate life's transitions with heart-centered wisdom and gentle courage. Whether you're facing career shifts, grief, relationship changes, or walking the path to your true self, we'll dive deep into understanding fear as a natural companion during times of change. Together, we'll learn to work with fear rather than against it, building a bridge between mind and heart that guides us through transformation with gentleness and kindness.