2025 Class Title
Elemental Magic: Co-create with Nature Using Water, Salt, and Pigment

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Amy Maricle
Artist • Art Therapist • Author

Class Description

Elemental materials surround us and many of our most beautiful and versatile art materials are made from them. Using paper, watercolor, and salt, co-create with nature to make unique watercolor panels that mimic lava, storms, blooming flowers, or the night sky. We will explore how layers of salt and pigment create depth and interest, and then fold your pieces into small accordion books with closures made from shells, wood, and other natural elements from the water and the land. 
Explore your connection to nature and art, and take home this incredible art piece that you can keep as is, or fill with affirmations of your ties to the natural world.
Experience Level: All are welcome.
Supply List: 
​Please bring natural materials for closures for your books.
Size: something that fits in the palm of your hand easily and has a hole, or can be tied into place. Examples are:
  • Shells
  • Bits of bark or wood
  • Feathers
  • Sea glass
  • Stones​
​About Amy:  Amy Maricle is an artist  and registered art therapist, and the author of Draw Yourself Calm: Draw Slow Stress Less.  Amy helps artists of all experience levels embrace the creative process with playfulness and curiosity, and make art and nature a consistent part of their lives. Amy is fascinated by the connections between nature and art. In her classes in art journaling, painting, book making, and paper cutting, she teaches students to slow down and co-create with nature, using a playful creative process to find more joy and meaning.  You will find her on her website.