Week 1 - Art Nature Mindfulness

DETAILS FOR SATURDAY:
Hello all, the energy and excitement is building as we lead up to our first meeting. I can’t wait to share space with you!
Some important details:
We will be starting at 8am sharp to leave room for everyone to have time to share. Please plan on arriving by 7:50 to park and walk over so that we can begin together and keep the container of the group strong.
We will be meeting in the pecan grove next to the education center. It is essentially a shaded grass park, so please bring a blanket, cushion, crazycreek, or camp chair if sitting on the ground for a long period of time will be uncomfortable for you.
Please also bring whatever sun protection you may need- sunscreen, hat, sunshirt, etc. Hopefully there will be shade throughout but there may be periods of time in the sun.
Please also bring plenty of water, at least one bottle, as we will be outside and it might get warm towards the end.
We will be making art and writing notes down, so if you have a sketchbook or journal please bring that to write in. We will have paper journals available for those who forget or need one.
In terms of art supplies, you are welcome to bring whatever you like to use that is not too bulky. Perhaps a small watercolor set or some colored pencils. A writing utensil will also be helpful.
We will provide plenty of basic art supplies as well.
The art will be used to reflect on your experience in the meditation and activities, so no need to bring tools for a masterpiece.
Lastly, we are looking for members who can come to at least 3 of the meetings in this series so that we can build momentum over the month. If that is not you right now, please join us for future series and one-time events. There are lots more in the works!!
Please reach out with questions! Pay attention in the next day or so as your commitment to engage may be met with extra insight and signs from your surroundings.

This will be our first meeting during which you will embark on your journey and learn what to expect from the next 3 sessions. We will drop into a state of presence and provide a gentle creative activity to engage with the environment in a deeper way. Then we will discuss the experience and share in the wealth of wisdom and perspective that each individual voice brings to the group.

Please make sure to reach out to facilitators before the session.
RSVP is required for participation.

email: abigailpeterson@swc.edu
phone: (505) 573-4242