Dahlin and Thuja begin with an introduction to color development, exploring the emotional and symbolic weight colors carry. As participants enter the process of meditative pigment creation, they will be drawn to certain natural pigments—colors that resonate with their emotions, reflecting how they feel in the moment. This is a form of color therapy, offering a powerful way to tune into one’s emotional landscape through intuitive color choices.
Using natural earth pigments, participants will engage in a guided meditation while mixing the pigments into paint, a mindful practice that encourages grounding, presence, and reflection. This tactile process connects participants with the earth, allowing each participant to tap into the wisdom of nature and their own inner selves as they create colors that are both healing and expressive.
A local, nutrient-dense lunch follows, providing time for nourishment and reflective conversation. The workshop concludes with a woodblock painting session, where participants use the pigments they’ve mindfully created to paint in a ritual of self-expression and healing. This is not just an art practice—it’s an invitation to nurture one’s soul and explore the profound connection between art, nature, and personal transformation.