Crafting provides significant mental and physical benefits. Spending time in nature does as well.
Kristin and Brandi are combining the two in a monthly gathering on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in Cypress, TX.
We would LOVE for you to join us on Wednesday, April 8th from 6:30 to 8 PM at The Yellow Door Art Community in Cypress, TX.
WHAT IS IT?
Crafting with Nature is a monthly creative gathering.
Together, we will enjoy a meditative, therapeutic outlet that is a powerful way to practice mindfulness and cultivate social connection. The monthly gathering is designed to reduce stress and anxiety while building a deeper connection to one another.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
A monthly gathering to make things with our hands, slow down our nervous systems and sit in community together. This is for anyone craving slower times, seasonal living and true connection.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT on APRIL 8th?
Our FIRST Crafting with Nature event will focus on creating white sage bundles and learning the sacred art of scent and smoke.
For millennia, cultures have used smoke and scent to clear space, deepen spiritual connection, purify the air and repel insects.
Using plants intentionally can shape the energetic atmosphere of your home, office and gatherings. The relationship between the plants and our space builds connection and grounds us in sight and scent.
Each participant will receive:
- A small herbal bundle you create
- A customized loose blend and charcoal disk, again, crafted by YOU!
- A printed herbal bundle guide
- Sourcing suggestions
- A seat at the table among likeminded community
- Locally Crafted light bites and mocktails
What is the Difference between Smudging and smoke cleansing?
Smudging is the practice of burning sacred herbs for spiritual cleansing. It is a ceremonial practice that has been used by the indigenous people across the Americas. While deeply rooted in tradition, various forms of smoke cleansing and incense burning have existed, globally, for thousands of years. Smoke and scent have long been used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and Europe.
Our indigenous friends in North America have a deep connection to Mother Earth and see each of her plants as gifts- some that are considered sacred- white sage, tobacco and sweetgrass. Each of these sacred three are Native to America. White sage is native to the Southern California and Northern Baja California and Mexico area.
White sage is a powerful plant ally that has been overharvested and is in danger of extinction. White sage is difficult to propagate and does best in arid, coastal sage scrub and desert chaparral habitats. It thrives in dry, sunny areas below 5000 feet in elevation.
Smoke cleansing makes use of
The Printed Herbal bundle guide you will receive at the workshop will provide you with insight of plant energetics and sourcing suggestions. This will provide confidence and understanding of how to handcraft and customize your botanical bundles.
YOUR HOSTS
Brandi McRill is a small business owner in Cypress, TX. It is through her Herbal Shop, Flourishing Fern, that Brandi teaches Food+Herbs+Energetics using practical wisdom. Brandi has over 500+ study hours as she prepares for her Registration with the American Herbal Guild. Her apothecary features small batch, seasonal items designed to bring more of nature into the home. The shop commits to the use of local native plants as much as possible, She prefers growing, harvesting and hand processing herself when possible. Brandi has built a network of farmers, growers, seed keepers and land guardians throughout the country that supply all else.
Kristin Silverberg, RN can be found at home in the garden or in the community- teaching and advocating for awareness within the medical system. As the founder of Digging into Health, She teaches her clients how to reclaim their food sovereignty by building backyard gardens and teaching people how to build a sustainable ecosystem. As an accomplished healthcare professional, business owner and published author, Kristin recognizes entrepreneurship is an avenue for personal growth, healing, and transformation. It has been through art and nature that Kristin has found her true expression. Crafting in nature is her vision for a strong community that celebrates the power of presence within nature.
THE FINE PRINT
The cost of each event includes materials, supplies, lite bites and mocktails. Pricing and craft experience will change monthly based upon the craft.
We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday at The Yellow Door Art Community in Cypress, TX. The event will take place from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.
Seating will be limited to 12.
