Guided Spring Walk and Draw 2

The gallery’s community gardener Mel Chandler will guide the walk, identifying emerging signs of spring. Including emerging early spring plants /edibles i.e. Dandelions, Cleavers, Primroses. Nettles, Wild Garlic. Etc

Artist Deborah Dalton will accompany Mel, using mediative drawing techniques to capture and identify plant life and enhance wellbeing.

Paper and fine liner provided or bring your own drawing materials. You can also visit our online shop for inspiration.

The walk will follow accessible pathways and is suitable for wheelchair users.

Open to all ages , children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at Hafan yr Afon main entrance ready for a 10.30 start.

Hot drink options provided from our mobile beverage cart and we will forage for a taste of spring and create some leaf infused tea.

The workshop is free. Donations welcomed to support our community engagement programmes.

Please wear warm layers and waterproofs if necessary

Drawing and Data Collection

Using drawing we will collect visual notes to help learn and identify signs of spring in our local plant life and create a personal image resource of sketches.

Drawing Memory and Learning

Drawing can help you remember information better than writing or taking a photograph. Drawing helps you learn and retain information by integrating visual, kinetic and semantic information.

Deborah will share processes of drawing to help you collect linear data, patterns and symmetries of the line within nature. Enhancing hand eye co-ordination and observational skills.

Drawing, Connecting with Nature and Wellbeing

The process of drawing, looking and recording, can boost positive emotions and mindfulness and reduce stress. Enabling us to be present in the moment and experience the natural world around us.