Parkscapes: Nature Journalling Workshops

Every Thursday in July, join artist Minoya Magendrathajan in Eldorado Park for a series of free outdoor nature journalling workshops.
About this Event

Parkscapes is a seasonal public art-making program that brings together neighbours around select Brampton parks. There, through accessible, all-ages, hands-on collaborative workshops, they strengthen community bonds and create temporary artworks and performances.

Every Thursday in July, join Brampton artist and educator Minoya Magendrathajan in Eldorado Park for a series of free outdoor nature journalling workshops. In these workshops, you will learn simple and accessible nature journalling techniques like drawing, watercolour, printmaking, and more that encourage curiosity, creativity, and mindfulness.

Weekly Workshop Themes:

• Thursday, July 9 - The Art of Noticing is an introduction to nature journalling.
• Thursday, July 16 - Pocket Landscapes is an introduction to watercolouring.
• Thursday, July 23 - Botanical Prints is an introduction to making plant prints.
• Thursday, July 30 - Mindful Observation is an introduction to soundscape mapping.

Join us for evenings of exploration, mindfulness and creativity. Bring the entire family and learn together!

This workshop series is open to drop-in participants. Please note, however, that it has been designed for weekly additive skill building and to support a community of returning participants. The workshop series continues in Churchville Park in August.

This workshop series is for all ages and experience levels. All materials will be provided and instruction can be given in English and Tamil.

Parkscapes: Routes in the Park is funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Seed Grant.

- Your donation helps us support Brampton artists and expand free programming like this.

Notice of Filming and Photography - When you attend this workshop, you will be in a space where photography, audio, and video recording may happen. These recordings may include your image and voice. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this workshop series. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of five business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets to Brampton residents free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up a ticket for yourself and others attending with you, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.