Plant Gazing: Under Saille Moon Workshop with Joseph Walsh

CONNECT WITH EARTH’S PLANT ALLIES THROUGH DRAWING, PAINTING AND TEA CEREMONY…The moon in Sagittarius is an ideal moment to receive knowledge from other kinds of consciousness. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with plant allies and set personal intentions for the month ahead. In alchemy, the art of drawing plants holds a twofold significance. On one level, it represents the material aspect of the alchemical process of sunlight and water becoming stem, leaf and flower. On a deeper symbolic level, the depiction of plants embodies the concept of growth and transformation, informing the practitioner – an alchemical self* Immerse yourself in the IMT Gallery [https://imagemusictext.com/] space, subtly smudged with mugwort to encourage chi flow. A curated selection of plants will be available for drawing, accompanied by prompts and guidance on plant gazing and observation techniques. In this two-hour workshop, we will explore the mysteries of plants through drawing, painting, and meditative observations, going beyond the confines of the ordinary. We reconnect to our bodies and the living world through a serene tea ceremony, grounding ourselves in the present moment. We will look at Ground Ivy, which is aromatic, clearing, and warming. Joseph Walsh is an artist rooted in forging human-nature connections through his work with plants. Using drawing, painting and film to actualise a co-existing with nature. He studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths University and recently delivered Floral Time: How Artists Describe Plants at the Berlin Art Institute, workshops at Beaconsfield Gallery and No Show Space, and shared insights with art students at Goldsmiths and Reading University. What To Expect Below, we offer you a glimpse of what to expect from Joseph’s workshop, as told by previous participants: “The workshop was well structured, and thus, we connected with the plant on a deeper level. Joe is a meticulous facilitator. Thank you”. “A naturally held space offers freedom to be intuitive and be yourself. The time flowed perfectly. An exploration and very close look into the oneness, mirroring thoughts within the group. What a rich experience with the plants, yourself and each other.” Please bring your preferred drawing materials and sketchbook; materials will also be provided. *In Permaculture, ‘guilds ‘ are the names for a collective of plants, each contributing to the ecology. Like a loungey spread, Ground Ivy is ground cover at woodland edges and shady wasteland, creeping along the earth, a veneer for dank and damp domains. It is connected to witchcraft, as it was said to drive off other flora. But that is not what I notice. It occupies gaps and crevices as if palming or sealing them, and other plants grow in this situation. ’ Cat foot‘ is another name. In the doctrine of signatures, where the herb looks like what it cures, its toothed curvy leaves resemble human ears and appealing sound waves; it is medicine for tinnitus and earache. ?️ Reserve your spot [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plant-gazing-under-saille-moon-tickets-1257135850169] now for an evening of inspiration and connection. A limited number of tickets are available free of charge for residents of Tower Hamlets. These places have been lovingly created with support from Tower Hamlets Council. See you there! LIKE THIS: Like Loading...