September 20, 2025 · 10am–3pm · The Verdancy Project (Portland Metro Area)
Harvest Light is an in-person immersive art-making workshop led by Abby Houston: Artist, Registered Art Therapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor.
Together, we will welcome the shift of seasons and explore the interplay of light and shadow as autumn edges toward winter. Using raw watercolor paper, participants will fold, paint, and layer to create a unique foldable painting—a tactile artwork that unfolds to reflect the contrasts and richness of the harvest season.
This daylong workshop blends observation, centering, creativity, and collaboration, offering both grounding in nature and freedom of abstract artistic expression.
Arrival & Grounding
Welcome & introduction to the day’s intentions
Gentle grounding activity to attune to the land and the season
Nature-Based Noticing & Mark-Making
Solo wander or sit-spot in nature with sketchbooks/journals
Guided prompts to notice light, shadow, color, and movement in the environment
Explorative Painting Session
Create outdoors (or indoors if weather requires)
Work with folded raw watercolor paper as a base, painting into its surfaces and creases
Gentle guidance to transform observations into abstract expression, layering color, shape, and gesture
Explore the symbolic balance of harvest light and the approaching winter dark
Integration & Reflection
Group sharing circle (verbal or visual, optional)
Closing reflection and takeaway gift: Abby will share a signed mini print as a keepsake
Details
Materials list will be provided in the weeks before the workshop
Participants provide their own transportation; lodging not included
Location is in a rural natural environment with some uneven terrain. Accessibility requests are welcome (note: not ADA mobility accessible).
Refund Policy
75% refund available with written request by September 1, 2025 (PST)
No refunds after this date
September 20, 2025 · 10am–3pm · The Verdancy Project (Portland Metro Area)
Harvest Light is an in-person immersive art-making workshop led by Abby Houston: Artist, Registered Art Therapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor.
Together, we will welcome the shift of seasons and explore the interplay of light and shadow as autumn edges toward winter. Using raw watercolor paper, participants will fold, paint, and layer to create a unique foldable painting—a tactile artwork that unfolds to reflect the contrasts and richness of the harvest season.
This daylong workshop blends observation, centering, creativity, and collaboration, offering both grounding in nature and freedom of abstract artistic expression.
Arrival & Grounding
Welcome & introduction to the day’s intentions
Gentle grounding activity to attune to the land and the season
Nature-Based Noticing & Mark-Making
Solo wander or sit-spot in nature with sketchbooks/journals
Guided prompts to notice light, shadow, color, and movement in the environment
Explorative Painting Session
Create outdoors (or indoors if weather requires)
Work with folded raw watercolor paper as a base, painting into its surfaces and creases
Gentle guidance to transform observations into abstract expression, layering color, shape, and gesture
Explore the symbolic balance of harvest light and the approaching winter dark
Integration & Reflection
Group sharing circle (verbal or visual, optional)
Closing reflection and takeaway gift: Abby will share a signed mini print as a keepsake
Details
Materials list will be provided in the weeks before the workshop
Participants provide their own transportation; lodging not included
Location is in a rural natural environment with some uneven terrain. Accessibility requests are welcome (note: not ADA mobility accessible).
Refund Policy
75% refund available with written request by September 1, 2025 (PST)
No refunds after this date
