Woodlanders Gathering
August 21-22, 2010 Nature and Healing
"Illness, Wellness and Natural Materials"
Illness is an indication of some crack in the system... an opportunity to work with, to change something or just appreciate the light getting in
Dan talks about Alchemy: Learning to Work with
the Technical, the Spiritual, the Intuitive
Dan demonstrated Shaker seat weaving wallets
from coffee bean bags and woodland Indian gorgets, Bark to carve and Cards to make.
Shekinah Rae on porotiti, cousin to the bullroarer
Lynn Hoins: exercises on Journaling
Dan talks about his work with at-risk youth and natural materials;
thoughts on how rustic mind fits into Facebook.
Lori Charkey and Mark Becker present on making simple toys.
Rich Pillar helps us make rustic sistrums
Shekinah and Michelle had Block Carving materials all weekend
Cynthia Fletcher on ink/brush drawing
WickerLady carried messages away in a Great Blaze
Krissie played her banjo
Aiden traded Dan two rocks for a tarot book
Laurie Seerman on Tha Nature of Water: vortexes!
What are Woodlanders Gatherings? photos
Woodlanders Gatherings create an atmosphere where people can relax and find the time for hands-on exploration and knowing of
the natural world, and develop artful thinking. more
WHAT HAPPENS: Tents and Tables of Art and Nature Experiences with tools & materials available all weekend-- with guidance.
a Big Swap of Materials, Books and Tools you brin
a Big Tent of Materials/Tools/Work Areas with time for what develops Schedule of single focus activities every 90 minutes :
It often RAINS...long and hard. In 2010, it rained all day Sunday. Who is Really Came?
What aren't Woodlanders Gatherings?
NOT a school or even a set of craft "workshops".
Oh yes, lots of making and some instruction happens, but the
whole event began as a form of community-building. more
Hey, WHAT Exactly HAPPENS? Best Guesses
COSTS: Pay what you can: Suggested $60/single day; Camping fees and Food are extra more details
LINKS to Woodlanderly Places:
Traditional Ways Gathering Upper Peninsula, WI
Wisconsin GatheringRainbow GatheringWoodland House
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May 23, 2010
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