Creating impermanent art devoted to the nourishment of life.

”It’s like I’m plugged back into my heart, to nature, and to my true creative expression.” —Stacy, 38

“Hands-down, the best hands-on workshop for me and my children! We now have a practice we can continue to do that brings us together.” —Jessica, 31, Jordan, 10 and Dylan 8

”This practice is both fun and profound.” —Sarah, 57

Join internationally renowned author, teacher and artist, Day Schildkret of Morning Altars to learn how to use nature and art as a way to mark the special moments in our lives.

Based on the practice conceived and popularized by Day’s first book, Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual, this workshop will guide you through Day’s unique seven-step practice and help you strengthen your skills of wonder, belonging, gratitude, creativity, wholeness and non-attachment. The first half of the workshop, we will be in the gardens -- opening our eyes, our senses, and hearts while practicing the first two steps. The second half of the workshop, we will be making nature altars and dedicating them to all the celebrations, losses and changes that happened this past year, using art to tell our stories. The workshop will conclude with an altar art tour, where we go around and witness each other’s hearts and art.

During the workshop we will practice:

· Nature Connection for more calm, embodiment and connection

· Ritual and Meaning Making for sane-making, deeper understanding and wisdom

· Creative Expression for finding fulfillment, facing fear and courageous living

· Relating to Impermanence for skills of mindfulness, non attachment and resilience

· Wonder for renewing a sense of awe, curiosity and aliveness

Recommended reading: Schildkret, Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual.