Artecologists’ Workshops: Collaborative, Nature-Based Art Making
@Natural Area Teaching Laboratory (NATL) Pavilion: University of Florida (click here for map)
If you’re curious about how you can have fun making eco-friendly, collaborative art, this workshop is for you!
No previous art-making or nature study experince needed. This is an inclusive event open to all. Please contact me if there are accommodations needed to make the workshop more accessible for you.
I’m Wendy Free, your workshop leader - a local artist, naturalist, gardener, + teacher. Happy to meet you + share a fun, creative experience! I guide + support you in collaborating with nature + each other to make personal works of art.
The workshop is entirely outdoors. COVID19 safety precautions followed, including social distancing + face coverings.
NATL doesn’t offer restrooms onsite. There’s a water fountain and tap at the covered, open-air pavilion, along with large work tables.
Thanks to the Alachua County Arts Council for helping make this workshop possible through their funding and support!
More Details:
During our workshop, we…
Identify plants that can be used for art-making
Discover how to grow + forage nature-based art materials
Create a work of art using sustainable, nature-based ideas, materials, + processes
Connect with local community members – humans + plants!
Learn about opportunities for continuing collaboration + showing your artwork
Materials:
Plant-based, all natural, non-toxic pigments
Charcoal for drawing
Heavy weight eco-friendly paper for drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, + more
Water for mixing paint
Painting tools + palette
Adhesive + fixative
Mini scissors
Frame to display your artwork
Seeds for growing your own art materials
Artecology Possibilities!
