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ELEMENTS oF NATURE

ONLINE and IN~PERSON NATURAL PIGMENTS WORKSHOP

For thousands of years, humans have used symbols and paint to communicate. They are a universal language that we all recognize and understand on a subconscious level. In this workshop, we will interpret and decode personal and collective symbols to become the great modern-day storytellers of our generation. 

NATURE HAS A MEMORY

Earth-sourced pigments and pre-historic painting methods will help us reach back through the portals of time to remember and reclaim pieces of our inherent ancestral wisdom. Working with Gaia connects us to ALL nature and living things: past, present, AND future. The finished paintings will become Oracles and continual sources of ongoing communication and information.

I WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH A PAINTING PROCESS USING NATURAL EARTH-BASED PIGMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS.

We will handcraft the paints and primitive tools used for this workshop using naturally sourced materials: feathers, leaves, soil, and sacred waters from Sedona and Montezuma's Well, as well as pigment powders from around the world.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • A brief history of natural earth pigments and historical color palettes

  • How to make paints using naturally sourced, earth-friendly products

  • How to create the primitive tools you will use for the workshop

  • How to work with a four-color palette (Fayum) in the beginning stages before moving on to more colors for the final stages

  • Various ways of texturing, mark-making, and adding sacred symbols to your background

  • How to use natural pigments safely and conscientiously

WHAT IS INCLUDED (in~person workshop only)

  • A 16 x 20 canvas

  • All natural pigments, tools, and supplies needed for the workshop

  • A list of paint and texture recipes 

  • A light lunch, snacks, beverages, and chocolate on both full days!

  • A fully equipped, air-conditioned studio situated on 5 private acres with beautiful mountain views and access to the National Forest

  • Intimate small group setting limited to 5 women.

  • One-on-one in~person support

“Beautiful Ree,

I extend a big heartfelt thank you to you, dear one, for such an incredible workshop and experience.  You are so knowledgeable and bring so many wonderful elements to your teaching/facilitating.  The depth and breadth of your "Elements of Nature" workshop was incredible!  I had such an amazing time with you as well as, working with something so near and dear to my heart; the native peoples, their story, and ways.  How special it was to work with the natural earth elements and the ways of our ancient sisters!”

Valentina A.

Hi Ree, 
I wanted to tell you privately how much I enjoy your classes. I always paint more when I watch you and I never get bored or too often sidetracked.  Also, I almost always like what I create which isn’t always the case.
I’m so very glad you offer these classes. 
Best wishes, 
Suzanne L.