About the event:
Join us for a day of walking & art-making, in the restorative grounds of Braziers Park. Inspired Nature is a project that has emerged from years of contemplating the relationship between walking and art making, and (more recently) a curiosity in ways that mindfulness can support these ancient practices to become therapeutic for wellbeing. Using the shelter of a characterful former cowshed set amongst orchards, we will be based outdoors for the day, with easy access to warm drinks and indoors if it is very cold and/or wet. No artistic experience required - the art-making will be focused on expression rather than technical skills.
What can I expect?
* The Day workshop intends to offer retreat and resource, allowing our inherent creativity to unfold.
* Ideal for enabling connection to other people and the rest of nature, we will be in a small group taking mindful walks and practicing art-making.
* We will explore themes of wellbeing that are meaningful for you.
What will the day include?
* Guided/self-guided walks with optional mindfulness guidance.
* Social connection and sharing in a small group.
* Therapeutic art-making time - e.g. drawing with pencil, ink, pen, crayon, pastels. Painting with ink or watercolour, or watercolour pencils. Use of fabric or making collage. Invitation to collect natural materials, photos or rubbings of texture.
About the facilitator:
Eleanor is a warm and welcoming artist facilitator, based in Oxford. She has experience working and volunteering in a variety of mental health contexts and has also trained in psychotherapy.
www.eleanorminneydrawing.co.uk
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Lunch and refreshments are included.
This is a one-day course but accommodation is available if required - see details below.
Please be mindful when choosing "Budget" or "Lower" rates as we offer them to address the specific systemic and economic barriers that attendees may face directly or indirectly based on their ethnic or national identities, or political and economical obstacles. We ask that you evaluate your level of need before selecting lower rates.
Optional accommodation: Only "Standard" rates guarantee single accommodation. If you are booking for one person and you choose the "Shared", "Budget", or "Lower" rate you may be placed in a room with another attendee of the same gender.
By submitting this form you agree to our cancellation policy, privacy policy and our guest guidelines.
For more information, please email education@braziers.org.uk.