An Immersive Arts and Nature Workshop for EVERYONE!
Young, Old and Everyone In Between.
Hey, even your Teens can soak up the Wilds đ
What does it mean to be Wild?
In this afternoon workshop, we will gather together at the beautiful Gembrook Retreat Meeting House to explore our wild side đ„!
đ We will recreate the village vibe by exploring the "wilds" together and crafting "wild things".
đ This all ages event creates the opportunity for intergenerational connection, support and exploration.
đ We'll play with natural materials, drawing materials and woollen felting materials.
We'll create the space for ReWilding Ourselves to bring back harmony within and to find our connection to nature.
We will do this in conversation with:
each other,
the land,
crafting and foraged materials,
time and space,
ourselves
Your Workshop Guides
Hi, Iâm Fiona
Educator, Coach, Parent, Creative, Lifewalker
I believe in whole-self living, where we can build a path to being our authentic selves more often, with less comparisonitis and self-judgement.
Whether itâs working with young people or adults, individuals, families or groups, my drive is to be a companion for the messy journey of life, as it unfolds in our day to day happenings. When I gather folks together I focus on nurturing the individual through warmth, creativity and playfulness so that we can sing up a more hearty world to inhabit together.
I can't wait to spend an afternoon with you Crafting our ReWilded Selves and feeling into "whole self living" where we live as close to our natural self as possible.
Hi, I'm Tamsin
Nature Play and Design Expert
I've worn many hats as a sculptor, community artist, landscape architect, tutor/lecturer and meditation retreat coordinator.
My passion now is Nature Play. I offer creative nature programs for children and events for families. I also runs design workshops/seminars for parents, carers and early childhood educators to foster more backyard nature play. You can learn more about me and my work at Hands Down.
Come and Play with Us and ReWild Yourselves and Your Children
What's included?
Four luscious hours at Gembrook Retreat
All the crafting materials you need
Bottomless cuppas and a simple wholefood afternoon tea (please BYO lunch)
Space hire
Fiona and Tamsin will create and facilitate a relaxed, engaging and inclusive spaces for ALL.
A space for YOU to relax and connect with other adults while Tamsin takes the children foraging.
Questions
Can I bring my Children?
Yes all ages are welcome. If you would like to soak up some adult only space, Tamsin is happy to forage with the children, in the safe confines of the Gembrook Retreat land.
Which Ticket Should I buy?
Honestly, I just want to gather folks to soak up this wonderful space, so I'm 100% willing for you to choose whichever ticket feels right for you. Don't overthink it, just jump in and grab it!
Accessibility
The walk from the carpark to the Meeting House is a significant distance across sloped paddocks. Once at the Meeting House the whole building is fully accessible. If you have mobility restrictions, please just reach out and we'll see if it's possible for one of the Gembrook Retreat caretakers to drive you to the Meeting House.
What if I get sick?
I know it continues to be uncertain times with a lot of illness around. If you are unable to attend because of illness or unforseen circumstances I am very happy to refund you. Your early sign up for Crafting Our ReWilded Selves is super helpful for me so please don't wait!
Safety
Both Fiona and Tamsin have current working with children's checks and a long history working with children. Fiona also has a Child Safe Training Certificate ensuring best child safety practices are implemented. You are welcome to send your child foraging with Tamsin and she will wander with a group. Gembrook Retreat is a contained and fenced farmland, however there are inherent risks and so you need supervise your child whenever they are not with one of the facilitators of the sessions.