Join us for our first workshop series collaboration between artist and papermaker Allison Roscoe and artist and Nature Journaling enthusiast Kate Righter.
Bring your handmade paper from 7/12 OR any stock of handmade or otherwise special paper you've been saving away for this opportunity! Practice paper will also be provided to experiment on. Finished pages will be used to make a simple book on 7/26.
Spend the morning connecting with native Hawaiian plants at Mānoa Heritage Center through the creative practice of nature journaling.
What is Nature Journaling?
Nature Journaling is the creative practice of recording thoughts and observations of the ʻāina using a combination of words, pictures, and numbers.
It all begins with stepping outside with paper, a pen or a pencil, and an open mind. You don’t need to be an artist, writer, naturalist, or scientist, you just need to be curious!
What will the workshop include?
The morning will include a mix of lessons designed to inspire deeper levels of observation and awareness of the natural world. Participants will be encouraged to apply a variety of creative techniques and scientific methods of inquiry to their conversations and projects. We will learn the Hawaiian names for native plants, animals, and places, and I will share moʻolelo appropriate to the time and place.
Every lesson is flexible and based on the experiences and situations of the day and the interests of the class. Ultimately, the land is the best teacher, and remaining open to what can be learned in the moment is the most important lesson.
Each participant should bring their own:
-Journal, notebook, or sketchbook
-Handmade paper made on 7/12 or any stock of handmade or specialty paper you've been holding on to
-Pencil with an eraser
-Black pen
-Colored pencils (optional)
-Mat or towel to sit on (MHC does have campstools, participants may use)
-Sunscreen
-Hat if desired
-Water in a reusable bottle
Visit Kate Righter's website for more information about supplies needed for nature journaling.
Limited to 20 participants.
Open to participants age 12 and up.