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Date(s) - February 8, 2026
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
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This class is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.
A cozy, immersive experience among Hoyt’s winter holly & evergreens!
Hosted in the stillness of mid-winter, this workshop invites participants to slow down and gently reconnect with their senses within Hoyt Arboretum’s holly and conifer collections. Through candlelit reflection, guided sensory practices, and intuitive art-making, we explore what winter teaches us about rest, protection, and cultivating inner warmth.
You will learn: Sensory-awareness practices rooted in nature therapy – Techniques for creating gentle, expressive, winter-inspired art – How to use candlelight and reflections on seasonal cultural celebrations as grounding anchors for self-care
You will leave with: Handmade sensory-based artworks – Renewed inspiration from Hoyt Arboretum’s winter landscape – A deeper sense of calm, presence, and connection to the season’s quiet magic
- Space is limited; please register online
- Registration closes Sunday, February 8th at 8am
- Class reminder & details will be emailed closer to the program date
About the instructor: Clara-Julia Peru is a poet, photographer, eco-collagist, and nature guide from Marseille, France, based in Oregon. She is the founder of CIJIPI, an initiative at the intersection of art, nature, and healing. Her work draws on a background in literature, art history, and trauma-informed care, offering workshops that support emotional resilience and creative empowerment through seasonality and nature-based practices. She guides participants with trust, respect, and a focus on resilience and self-empowerment, integrating her training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychological and Mental Health First Aid, and as a Wilderness First Responder. Clara-Julia is also featured in the NeuroArts Resource Center (NRC) for her innovative contributions to the growing field of arts in health and nature therapy.
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This event is fully booked.