# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nature, Creating, and Philosophy - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: This workshop explores the question: Is experiencing nature, and creating art, a way of doing philosophy?About this EventNature, Creating, and PhilosophyFacilitated by Dr Kathrine Cuccuru, ‘a philosopher...walks...talks...makes’The workshop explores the question: Is experiencing nature, and creating art inspired by our experience of nature, a way of doing philosophy?Saturday 21st November10.00-12.00 Workshop12.00-13.00 Lunch (included in workshop fee)Location: Uppertunity (see below for how to get here)See below for full workshop OutlineWorkshop Outline1. What is philosophy?Objective: Drawing on participants existing intuitions and understanding of philosophy, introduce the question.Activity: Guided Discussion.What do you think when you hear the word philosophy? Immediate responses only! Most outrageousanswers welcome.From responses, we work together to identify philosophy’s general aims and think about what we mightdo to achieve these aims.Raise the possibility and form initial thoughts on if the experience of nature, and creating art of it, is a wayof doing philosophy.2. Experiencing natureObjective: to reflect on our experience of nature Activity: Focussed AttentionGo into the garden (or look at it, access/weather dependent). Choose something to focus on. You canuses all your senses. But you cannot change what you are focussing on for a timed 2 minutes.Record answers or think about: How did you feel? What did you think? What surprised you about theexperience?Change your view. Repeat above.Discuss feelings, thoughts, surprises, and together consider if they answer the question3. Make an Artwork!Objective: to reflect on the process of creatingActivity: Using the above experience of nature as inspiration, with the limited resources available make any type of artwork.20 mins for making.Record answers or think about: what was it like? How did your experiences of nature affect your creating?4. Is it philosophy?Objective: bringing all our experiences together, attempt to answer to the question Activity: Guided DiscussionAppreciate each others artwork by observing how nature appears as inspiration in them.What have you learnt?As determined in 1, did your experiences achieve the aims of philosophyMaterialsAssortment of coloured paper, card, pens, pencils, etc for making; or participants can bring their own preferred materials for making.Small white board or flip chart with markers (optional)How to Get Here:Uppertunity is located atGround Floor Left, The Circle at Dudhope Castle, Barrack Road, Dundee, DD3 6HF. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2b7c8be0-a297-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h564-dcf8d8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2b8f9eb0-a297-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h585-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg ContactPlease get in touch to let us know dietary requirements and if you have any questions at:info@thenaturecollective.co.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dundee/nature-creating-and-philosophy/100001998530013068 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Dundee - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Dudhope Castle - **lat**: 56.4643411 - **long**: -2.9838613 - **full address**: Dudhope Castle, Dudhope Castle (Ground Floor Left), Dundee, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nature, Creating, and Philosophy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9bed059cbbe97e03a7d534a50c82ab243d137c396156c306ed321fde9403aec1-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf88828-gmir.jpg?v=1787890559 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nature, Creating, and Philosophy being held? - **A:** Nature, Creating, and Philosophy takes place on Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Dudhope Castle, Dudhope Castle (Ground Floor Left), Dundee, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nature, Creating, and Philosophy? - **A:** Nature, Creating, and Philosophy is organized by The Nature Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nature, Creating, and Philosophy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dundee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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