Over the course of 6 workshops, we will connect with and explore nature around us using a variety of techniques such as: journaling, poetry, storytelling, dance, photography, painting, sketching. The workshops will take place in person at ISGW in collaboration with local artist Nimra Bandukwala. Participants will have the opportunity to share their writing, art, and reflections at a culminating exhibition (date to be determined) for friends, family and the community. Barkat – Nature Art Workshops is funded by the Ontario Arts Council.
Full descriptions of the workshops, including biographies of the facilitators, is available here: https://is-gw.ca/barkat-nature-art-workshop-series/
MARCH 6
Pressed Wildflower Art and Floral Folklore – with visual artist Nimra Bandukwala
APRIL 3
Birds of Our Homeland: Storytelling, Movement & Photography Workshop – with film and theatre director Zehra Nawab
MAY 1
Plant Alchemies: Natural Ink Making Workshop – with visual artist Nimra Bandukwala
JUNE 5
Introduction to Nature Journaling and Local Plants – with Tamil-Canadian artist, botanist, Certified Arborist, and
forester-in-training Hashveenah Manoharan
JULY 3
Plant Alchemies: Introduction to Naturally Dyeing Cotton – with visual artist Nimra Bandukwala
AUGUST 7
Creative Harvest: Introduction to Poetry & Creative Writing – with poet, artist educator and nature artist Sheniz Janmohamed
View PDF flyer.
You must be registered in advance to attend.
For more information or help to register, contact Yasmin 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca
