Nature Journaling

Workshop Dates: May 13, May 20, and May 27

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Full Series: $110

Drop in: $40 per workshop

Journal: $3

Join your guide Leslie for nature journaling at Gather! Sign up for one session or all three. Nature Journaling is a practice of writing and/or expressively sketching one’s personal nature observations and experiences. This mindful, calming practice is fun, healing and grounding. The smallest and humblest plants and animals can offer amazing beauty, patterns, shapes, details, and designs when you stop to really look. In this meditative class, we will learn different methods of nature connection and close observation and a variety of ways of recording our experiences. Spring is the perfect time to begin a nature journaling habit as we are surrounded by the colors, sights, sounds, and scents of this transformative moment of rebirth and growth. This class is great for anyone who is looking for a way to slow down, unplug, relax, and connect with nature in a supportive, fun community atmosphere. Note: we will be both indoors and

outdoors if conditions allow, so please dress accordingly. No experience necessary!

If you do not have your own journal, Leslie can provide you one for an additional $3.

Bio

Leslie Mathews is an artist and poet deeply rooted in her lifelong spiritual connection with the Earth. Her work arises out of a fusion from her experiences with meditative and contemplative practice and as an Art + Architecture Librarian and outdoor educator. She has published two books of nature poetry, had her artwork and poetry featured in Artemis Journal and several different contests and exhibits from Connecticut to Maine and beyond. Leslie guides mindful nature journaling and nature infused art classes throughout Connecticut and online including painting with natural objects, watercolor, acrylics, and poetry. Find her on the web at www.artwithleslie.com, on Instagram @cloudsinhertea, and daily nature journaling prompts on her YouTube channel http://youtube.com/@simplynaturesketching

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