Drawing From Nature Workshops 2025

Drawing From Nature - 12 months in the garden

Using art and creativity to connect to nature through workshops held once per month in the Community Garden Garforth, West Yorkshire funded by @ecofriendlygarforth.

Over the year 2025 I held a monthly workshop. These were held outside in a new, volunteer created Community space in our town.

Over the year I created a different workshop each month that used the Community garden, the seasons and different creative mediums as inspiration. Using the basis of nature journaling, curiosity and leaving our fears at the gate.

We drew, learnt, shared and connected.

Moving from a very chilly January morning, through the seasons, enjoying the lengthening days, noticing the small changes that occurred each month, enjoying the beginning of new life. We moved through a very warm Summer and through the cycle of nature itself to a period of decay, and rest.

All of the workshops gave the participants something new to challenge them, many trying things for the first time. But also the chance to get out into the garden to find a quiet spot to reflect, draw and enjoy the calm environment.

It has been a wonderful year. It has incredibly heart warming and fulfilling seeing the participants grow in confidence. Getting inspired in between the sessions to find their own path to connecting and documenting nature where we live.