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Regenerations: Creativity & Nature Activism - Inspiration, Approaches and Actions
Immerse yourself in an all day backcountry excursion into the wilderness complimented with exercises and explorations into art and writing. Investigate historical and contemporary approaches for creatively engaged activism within the visual and written arts. Experiment with expressing your creative vision that incorporates your connection to Nature and playful activism as a way to shift culture towards a more compassionate, sustainable relationship with the Earth. Creativity & Nature Activism: Inspiration, Approaches and Actions is the fifth part of the series Regenerations: Cultivating Connections to Earth, Art & Activism and takes place Sunday, October 1 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Experiment with writing and visual art, finding new ways to express your passion, purpose and persuasion. Make art with the landscape, using both introduced and natural materials to create conversation and statement in nature. Learn to free flow write without editing, discover cutting verbs, seamlessly incorporate facts. Wander among details, senses and metaphor. Write love letters to nature and motivating notes to politicians. Learn about nature writers and artist activists. It’s a full-day hiking immersion to slow down, tap in, and allow the modern world to fall away. The course is collaboratively taught by visual artist and certified Nature Connected Coach and environmental writer Molly Murfee. Registration is $120 plus $5 materials fee. For more information visit www.earthartactivism.com. Register at www.western.edu/extendedstudies.com.
Date and Time
Sunday Oct 1, 2017
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM MDT
Sunday, October 1. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location
Backcountry of Crested Butte
Fees/Admission
$120 + $5 materials fee
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Contact Information
970-444-2218.
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