Nature Within: Art Guided by Nature and Inner Wisdom

Nature Within: Art Therapy Guided by Nature and Inner Wisdom.

This art therapy group uses nature, combined with our innate wisdom to support emotional expression, grounding, self-awareness and healing.

Nature Within is inspired by the Earthly Elements: Lightness of Air, Grounding of Earth, Flow of Water, Action of Fire, plus Communing With The Animals. ​​

Combining art therapy and nature can be a grounding, sensory-rich experience. These sessions will involve nature-inspired creations, using natural materials, eco-art therapy experiences and some outdoor sessions. Making art outdoors engages all five senses—the sound of wind, smell of earth, warmth of sunlight—enhancing emotional processing. The act of observing nature closely increases mindfulness. The tactile connection can feel grounding and soothing.

Some benefits include:

• Greater self-awareness
• Improved resilience
• Feeling connected
• Increased creativity and playfulness

The art invitations will be process oriented. Art-making is a way we can come back to our natural rhythms, decrease stress and anxiety, and take time to feel, and express, our emotions.

No previous art experience is necessary to be able to participate.

Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm  At McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville.

Part 1 - Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15

Part 2 - Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26

Each six week group is $120.00

Sessions are gently guided by art therapist Pam Garner - otterbearstudios.weebly.com