Fall, 2024
UPCOMING:
Workshops at Campfield.
ArtWell.studio designed a series of workshops that use art to deepen a relationship to nature.
Saturdays from 3 to 5. All ages are welcome! Campfield is at 5411 Sandridge. More info here: https://snowpeakcampfield.com/events/
Nov. 2 Illuminated Nature
Participants are invited to create a paper lantern that will amplify their connection to the natural landscape of Campfield. Using sticks found on the property of Campfield, participants will create a basic 3D structure. This will be covered with Japanese paper provided, as well as other found natural materials. A flashlight can then be placed inside to create an illuminated art work.
Nov. 23 Sense of Place LAB
Participants are invited to create an art work to enhance their connection to Campfield, and the Peninsula. Participants will be able to use a variety of natural objects combined with art materials, to make a place-based artwork that can become a memento of their time at Campfield.
Dec 14 Printing Nature
Participants are invited to expand their relationship to natural landscape of Campfield through printing natural materials. Participants will gather natural materials on-site to make either a print using a gelli plate or cyanotype (if there is sun). There will be a demonstration of cyanotype on clay using found nature, and other examples of this process.
Dec 28 Abstracted Nature
Participants are invited to create an art work to heighten their relationship to the natural landscape of Campfield. In this interactive workshop, participants will each receive a prompt that will invite them to look closer at nature. The prompts will focus on seeing nature via art properties such as shape, color, line, texture. Based on their prompt, participants will take images via their smartphone. Then they will refer to their images (in close-up), to create abstracted nature using a variety of mixed-media.
September 21, 2024
Autumn Equinox
ArtWell.studio had a great event as part of the Enchanted Equinox Retreat.
It began with a discussion on triggers (moments of dis regulation) and glimmers (moments of regulation) – and how art making can be a glimmer. Participants then made a mandala mixed media art to reference the equinox, and the changes from Summer to Fall.
Thank you to #enchantedlightreiki #enchantedlifesupply
Summer,2024
Summer Youth and Family Programming
@ Long Beach Merchants And Visitors Bureau
THURSDAYS
Sense of Self LAB
Participants will reflect on the different aspects of their identity. There’s a focus on seeing the value of every aspect of self. All art materials will be available to make a work that could include a self-portrait, an artwork made of words or a sculpture made of different parts.
FRIDAYS
Sense of Peace LAB
Participants will make an artwork that reflects the things, people, places, experiences that make them feel at peace.
The artworks can become something you keep nearby to support your wellness.
SATURDAYS
Sense of Place LAB
Participants will be able to use a variety of natural objects combined with art materials, to make a place-based artwork that can become a memento of the Peninsula. Participants will create and take home their own memento.
Summer, 2024
Art+Wellness online courses with Outschool.
Online courses with Outschool: Art+Wellness Summer SensesLABS
Ages 7-12
Online versions of Youth & Family Summer Workshops. This course is focused on using art to support wellness, and for students to learn more about themselves and their environment. This course is inclusive and respectful to all students.
There will be a different focus every week; Sense of Self, Sense of Peace and Sense of Place. Classes start with a discussion about each topic (although participants do not have to talk if they don’t want to), then art making, then there is a discussion about the works made.
June 20, 2024
Balance in Nature
ArtWell.studio had a great event as part of the Enchanted Solstice Celebration. It explored ideas surrounding visual and psychological balance. It started with a mediation, then natural and other art materials were available to create their own balanced mandala (or universe). Thank you to #enchantedlightreiki #enchantedlifesupply .
June 2, 2024
Nature in Balance;
Forest Bathing Walk + Art Experience
ArtWell.studio was a part of a community event called Wellness On the Bay at
Willapa Retreats. It was a day of relaxation, rejuvenation & learning with the four elements of nature on the beautiful Willapa Bay. The free, family-friendly event had activities curated for both adults and kids to connect with the energies of the four elements within us and around us.
