Explore and honour the ancient celebration of Samhain (better known as Halloween) with Lucie.
First we'll meet at the Sholing Valley Study Centre where where you can drop off your things and get ready to venture out into the nature reserve. The study centre is full of specimens and biological trinkets, helping to set the scene at this traditionally 'spooky' time of year.
We'll spend some time exploring the nature reserve, allowing time to pause and connect to the abundance of surrounding trees and plants. We'll talk a bit about the traditions of Samhain as a marker of the end of harvest season and its associated folklore.
Whilst on our walk, we will forage with intention for natural trinkets from the land to craft with upon our return. Use your intuition to collect organic objects like sticks, pine cones and feathers.
Samhain is traditionally a time for contemplation and honouring our ancestors, so our time outdoors will include optional time for sharing and reflecting together. You'll each be provided with a little 'offering' bag full of herbs to offer the land in return for our foraged gifts.
When we return to the Study Centre, we'll relax into the space and have time for blended tea using seasonal medicinal herbs and spices such as mugwort, rosehip and clove - a combination of plants that are calming and immune system building. There will also be an optional 'pick a card' oracle card reading.
During the second part of the workshop, Lucie will guide you through the process of making and storing a lavender infused oil to take home with you. Lavender has many benefits including being extremely calming, anti-septic and soothing for wounds, bites and burns, amongst other things.
The final part of the workshop will be spent creating either a wind chime or woven web from your foraged organic materials. Lucie will demonstrate the process for creating these, ready for you to take them home to display.
Please arrive around 10 minutes before the start time.
What to bring
- A basket or bag for collecting your foraged materials
- A small-medium size jar for the oil infusion part of the workshop
- A warm and/or waterproof jacket depending on the weather
- Sensible shoes for walking
Included in your ticket
A guided nature, folklore and reflection walk, all materials and tuition needed to create your infused oil and organic crafted piece, an optional pick-a-card oracle card reading, a small offering bag, as well as access to the Sholing Valley workshop space including facilities and refreshments are included.
There are a limited number of lower priced tickets available for those who would benefit from paying a reduced ticket fee. If you are able to cover the full amount, please allow others who may benefit to have priority for these tickets. Lucie is self-funded and self-employed so any support you provide through attending these workshops goes a long way.
About Lucie
Lucie is a conceptual artist, educator and researcher based in Southampton. Through art she explores innate connections between the human condition and the landscape. She believes deeply in the healing power of nature, sharing stories and folk knowledge.
Lucie is currently studying a Masters in Contemporary Art and Archaeology and has a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art.
Lucie works with communities, organisations and individuals around Hampshire and regularly exhibits in locally and further afield.
See Lucie’s work and read more about her practice and experience here: luciesmithart.com.
Contact and connect with Lucie - Instagram: @luciesmithart / @luciesmith_arttutor | Facebook: @luciesmithart / @luciesmitharttutor
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