Nature-Based Art: A Journey Through The Seasons - Family Workshop

The Leighton Art Centre is situated on 80 acres of foothills landscape within Treaty 7 territory. With spectacular views and native flora and fauna, each season offers unique opportunities and art invitations.

Join Andrea Merredew for seasonal nature-based art workshops to celebrate the changes of the landscape and deepen your relationship with the Earth. Through a combination of visual journaling and land art, you will get to know the plants, animals, mountains and yourself a little better. All levels are welcome. The first half of the day participants will wander the property together and gather materials. The afternoon will be spent transforming those natural materials into art.

Come for one workshop or register for all of them individually.

• Spring: April 3rd, 2022
• Summer: June 26th, 2022
• Fall: September 18th, 2022
• Winter: December 4th, 2022

Audience: This workshop is suitable for youth (ages 10 and up) who are interested in discovering the creative possibilities of nature-based art! All levels of experience are welcome.

Supplies: All supplies included. Please make sure you dress appropriately for the weather. Bring your own lunch, water, and a face mask!

Registration cost: $ 77.13/ per person for the June 26th, 2022 workshop.

Did you know that Members of the Leighton Art Centre get 10% off the registration cost of all workshops and kids’ summer camps?  Please visit https://leightoncentre.org/join-us/become-a-member/.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Please note there is a NO REFUND policy on all Leighton Art Centre workshops. A refund will be only be issued to participants if the workshop is cancelled by the workshop coordinator due to insufficient enrollment, extreme weather conditions, or Covid-19 restrictions. Workshops may be cancelled prior to the start date and participants will be notified via email and/or phone, and a full refund will be processed.

Withdrawal from workshops for medical reasons must be accompanied by a doctor's medical note and must be received by the Leighton workshop coordinator prior to the workshop start date to be qualified for a full refund.

Artist/ Instructor Biography:

I believe that everyone's creative and that art has the power to transform people's lives and help heal the Earth. I'm passionate about creating opportunities for people to connect to nature and themselves through art.

I've been working in the environmental field for over twenty years and for the past decade I have used the arts as a vehicle for change. When I'm not wandering around the forest with my family, you can find me teaching nature-based art classes or creating jewelry and mixed media art in my studio.

My art is sold at the Leighton Art Centre Gallery Shop, at various art markets and festivals across Canada and through my online shop.

You can find her mixed media art on her website or follow her daily practice on Instagram@andreamerredew.

To learn more about Andrea and her art, please visit her websitewww.andreamerredew.com

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