I believe that everyone has inherent creative abilities waiting to be awakened. My teaching approach is rooted in the Waldorf education principles, emphasizing experiential learning, connection to natural materials, and nurturing the whole person. Whether working with children in home education settings or adults rediscovering their creativity, I focus on process over product, encouraging students to explore materials with all their senses and develop their unique artistic voice.
Each workshop provides a supportive environment where technical skill-building is balanced with creative freedom, allowing students to connect with traditional crafts in a meaningful way.
Engaging, hands-on workshops designed specifically for home education groups and young learners who want to explore art through natural materials and traditional techniques.
A playful introduction to creating art with natural materials found in our environment. Children learn to make their own pigments, brushes, and papers.
Duration: 6 weekly sessions, 90 minutes each
Children learn the fundamentals of hand-building with clay, creating functional and decorative pieces inspired by natural forms.
Duration: 8 weekly sessions, 2 hours each
Introduction to weaving, simple basket making, and textiles using natural fibers and plant-based dyes.
Duration: 6 weekly sessions, 2 hours each
Immersive learning experiences in traditional crafts, designed for beginners and intermediate practitioners looking to deepen their connection to handmade processes.
Learn the ancient craft of basket making using locally sourced willow and natural materials. Create functional baskets using traditional techniques.
Duration: Weekend workshop (Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm)
Explore various hand-building techniques including pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction to create functional vessels and sculptural forms.
Duration: 6 weekly sessions, 2.5 hours each
Discover the magic of creating color from plants and minerals, and learn to apply these dyes to various fibers for textile arts and crafts.
Duration: Weekend workshop (Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm)
"Candy's basket weaving workshop completely transformed my understanding of this traditional craft. Her gentle guidance and deep knowledge created a magical learning experience that has inspired me to continue exploring natural materials in my own practice."
"Our home education group's experience with Candy's Nature Art program was extraordinary. The children were fully engaged in every session, and the way she connected art-making to our natural world sparked a continuing interest in both art and ecology."
Workshops are held regularly throughout the year at my studio and various community locations. Group and private sessions are available for both children and adults.
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