Drawing in the Meadow, Reflecting on Impermanence
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
–Mary Oliver
Take time to make art in nature at the beautiful Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve. Over the first four sessions you will be invited to observe and sketch outside—insects, leaves, trees, clouds—from the minute to the majestic.
We will offer ‘prompts’ to inspire written reflections during and between drawing sessions. You will be able to choose at any time during the class to express yourself in art material or in written words. No need to know how to draw or write to participate. (But you might just discover that you could all along.) For the fifth session, we will share some of our creations, if so moved, and reflect on what our time spent in this place brought up for each of us.
Who:
Camille Doucet loves to draw and paint the natural world, as well as help others refine their perception and discover their own creativity. She has taught at the Cornell Botanic Gardens for 15 years, and in a variety of other venues for 28 years.
Angela Mennitto is a death midwife who also organizes community events to promote death literacy and to normalize conversations about death and dying. She has been hosting a Death Café in Ithaca since 2013.
When: Every other Saturday from 2:30-5:00 pm beginning June 22 (all dates: June 22, July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17)
Where: Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve, 293 Irish Hill Road, Newfield, NY
Cost: A sliding scale from $70 to $130. Scholarships supported by Hospicare & Palliative Care Services and On Dying Well
Register: Go to: www.naturalburial.org/arts to register.
Materials
One water media tablet as small as 4"X6" or as large as you wish to sketch in. Choose the size that will inspire and not intimidate.
Regular pencils and eraser (yes, it’s acceptable to erase).
Markers or felt pen for something more permanent, like a regular pen.
For those who wish, please bring any color media you have. During Class 2 or 3, Camille will give a watercolor demo. She will provide plenty of watercolor material for everyone who wants to try. If you don’t like watercolor, you don’t have to burden yourself with the cost of the materials. But if you like watercolor, she will provide a list of materials.
A folding chair or stool that would be comfortable for the length of the class.
Your mask, water to drink, and a snack if you want.
Anything else for your comfort like a sun hat, layers of clothes or bug spray and sunblock lotion.
Co-sponsored by Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve,