Explore wind, water and sky with watercolor at the Ropes Mansion Garden on September 16 from 2 – 3:30. Immerse yourself in the inner and outer process of creation and make art in dialogue with nature. Instructor Nadine Mazzola will guide participants in weaving together mindfulness, reflection and the act of painting, encouraging each person’s own unique expression. Through playful experimentation, we will explore and celebrate creativity in the natural world and ourselves. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary for this class. Ages 10 and up welcome. Free. Register at https://my.pem.org/17575/20955
Nadine Mazzola is a forest therapy guide, expressive arts teacher and author of the award-winning book Forest Bathing with Your Dog. She has worked with conservation, educational and health organizations, speaking on forest bathing and conducting workshops around New England. She also leads team wellness retreats and advises businesses on how to incorporate nature into their wellness programs. Mazzola is a senior trainer and advisor for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and has appeared on PBS, ABC and in The Boston Globe and Boston Magazine. Learn more on her website, nenft.com.
