Trees are guardians of life

They support and play a significant role in our continuing existence. Trees communicate with each other and other plants & beings. They have an energetic flow that transmits to every living creature. They are part of the essential building blocks of life in the air that we breath and the food that we eat.

Trees provide us with:

Protection, fuel, shelter and sustenance.
Materials such as paper, charcoal, inks and natural dyes.
Oxygen and purity to the air that we breath. Food and medicine.

Qualities of the trees explored in this series of workshops:
1. Texture
2. Shape
3. Energy and Colour

It is these qualities that we are going to focus on and different mediums to express those qualities in our work.

Medium: charcoal/charcoal pencil; Drawing and relief rubbing
Workshop 1
Will focus on Texture

Participants will have an opportunity to experience the energy & qualities of trees mindfully in a short excursion to the forest. Participants who do not choose to, or are unable to do this will be able to stay in the venue & carry on with their work.

Peta Trousdell & Mel Philips

Peta Trousdell

is an artist, primarily focussed on the mediums of handmade pastels, watercolour & the natural world. She was a former dancer & strives to bring this energy & movement to her work.

Mel Phillips

is a creative and energy worker. She is the founder of Lichen and Moss and is passionate about paints, pigments and inks made from the earth and botanicals.

When: Saturday October 4th
Time: 10am – 3pm with a break for lunch
Where: Walkerburn Bowling Club, EH43 6AT
Places available: 12
Cost: £25
Notes: This session involves some time outside among trees
Materials provided: Some materials including charcoal & Pencils provided
Requirements: Please bring sketchbooks, photos, drawings, drawing materials of your preference. Some materials will be provided at the workshop