Dates: See Below Register for one (or more!) of the summer workshops and activities!
Our Creative Garden is back again this year! During the summer months, we have a lot of fun workshops and activities prepared for all ages! The kick-off event is free, but the workshops come at an (affordable) price!
Check out the agenda below and register with the link!
August 25th
14h-16h |The Magic of Nature by Vico Persson (EN/NL): In this workshop, you will reflect upon the meaning of nature and make color compositions from natural objects, which we will turn into collage art. The process of making the collage will be adjusted to each participant individually, so whether you are completely new to artistic expression or an experienced creative, the workshop will be fun and productive. All levels welcome! If you're a beginner, it will be an occasion to explore expressing yourself artistically in a non-judgmental environment. You will work individually, but enjoy the social aspect of the group. You will end up with your own art piece, which you can take home after the workshop. Materials: photo camera (bring your smartphone or borrow ours), paper, and acrylic paint (provided).
14h-16h | [KIDS from 8 years old] Nature Printing by Roos Postma (EN/NL): Explore the magic of ice prints! In this workshop, we will use frozen water as a canvas of creativity. Kids are going to discover how ice, colors, and imagination come together to create beautiful works of art. Every piece will look unique, just like nature! They will use all natural dye ingredients and fabric as our canvas.
Followed by a discussion on how to protect fruits and vegetables in winter by Vegan Bear Chef [EN]
September 22nd
14h-16h | Ink from Plants by Kris Gonzalez (SP/EN): Explore the fascinating world of botanical healing with this workshop on plants and medicine. Delve into the science of medicinal plants, learning about their uses, benefits, and historical significance. This workshop will cover topics such as herbal medicine, plant identification, and the preparation of natural remedies. Gain practical skills in creating herbal tinctures, teas, and salves, and understand the principles of holistic health. These courses provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, empowering you to harness the power of nature for wellness and healing.
14h-16h | [KIDS 4-7 years old] Colored Clay Garden by Helga van Stralen (EN/NL): Together we make a small garden from colorful clay filled up with beautiful flowers and trees, maybe a tent or a treehouse, an animal or a playground. The kids can also imagine a hill or a water pond, whatever they can think of. Each kid will make his/her own clay objects that we will bring together little by little into a beautiful garden. At the end we will place collective sculpture in the creative garden.
Followed by a discussion about everything you need to know about bees and their care by Jeroen Worst [EN/NL]
September 12th - October 6th | Exhibition ‘Art Park 2: Voice of Nature’
October 6th | Garden Party! Community celebration with music, food market & lunch!
12h-14h | Lunch by Vegan Bear Chef
14h-16h | [KIDS from 10 years old] Clay Color Tiles by Dejana Vuckovic (EN/NL): Print herbs and flowers on ceramic tiles, and paint them with colored clay. To discover the nature around us, the kids will use clay to create small plates (tiles). They will imprint leaves and flowers into the clay surface based on individual choice, and later make it part of a 3D installation. There will be plenty of flowers and plants to choose from, allowing each kid to express their own creativity in many different ways.
14h-16h | The Ecology of Poetry by Kelly Mullins and Jamie Rhiannon Fehribach (EN): Ecology, the study of how organisms relate to one another and their surroundings, is often about the natural world. In this Creative Garden workshop, however, we will study the Ecology of Poetry! Join poets Kelly Mullins and Jamie Rhiannon Fehribach as we practice observing the natural world and using the lessons of nature to deepen our writing. We will reflect on how we relate to one another as well as to the world around us as we write about themes of connection and disconnection, creation and destruction, and more, using both individual and collaborative writing practices.
16h-18h | Music by Treehouse’s musicians
Stadspas holders: register via courses@treehousendsm.com