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Learn to Create Art from the Nature Around You

Discover how to transform ivy into art and cultivate your own nature connected art practice using 'invasive' plants

What You'll discover: 

This workshop shows you how to gather, process, and create with ivy. Whether you’re looking to incorporate natural elements into your artistry or deepen your connection to nature, this workshop will help you nurture creativity in harmony with the environment.

  • Learn ivy identification and traditional uses through a gentle, artist’s lens.
     

  • Follow along with our illustrated, step-by-step guide to processing and weaving ivy into artful arrangements.
     

  • Discover the energetic and spiritual qualities of ivy that can inspire your creative practice.

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This is for you

Those who want to blend their art practice with the natural world.

Nature-Lovers & Creatives

Anyone who is looking for new materials and fresh inspiration.

Beginner & Experienced Artists

Creatives drawn to the energetic and healing properties of natural elements.

Spiritual & Mindful Makers

What’s Included

Pre-Recorded Workshop Video:
A comprehensive session that walks you through the entire creative process—from identifying ivy in its natural habitat to transforming those vines into artistic elements. Pause, rewind, and follow along at your own pace.

 

PDF Guide – Ivy (Hedera helix):
This beautifully designed PDF is your companion resource. Inside, you’ll find:

 

  • Identification & History: Tips and visuals to help you recognize ivy’s various leaf shapes and understand its historical significance as a versatile, living material.
     

  • Energetics & Symbolism: Explore ivy’s plant energetics, and learn how it represents resilience, prosperity, luck, and fresh starts. 
     

  • Medicinal & Traditional Uses: Discover other traditional uses for Ivy beyond creating art with it.
     

  • Artful Inspiration: Learn how to cultivate your own unique nature connected art practice.
     

  • Illustrated Techniques: Step-by-step drawings guide you through the process of preparing ivy for art that you can print out or save to your device for quick reference.

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hi, I'm Kaitlyn

I’m a visual artist, herbalist, and reiki practitioner. I invite you to join me on my mission

To inspire a deeper connection to nature through creativity. 

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Ivy Weaving Workshop

Begin Your Own Nature Connected art Journey

This workshop was featured in the 2024 Canadian Herb Conference, and aspects of this workshop have been taught live to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

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I live, work, and play on the unceded land of the Coast Salish First Nations and extend much gratitude and respect to the land and the peoples who have lived here for time immemorial.

© 2035 Nature Collaborations. Terms | Policy | Site Credit

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