Learning from a plant with the guidance of Ju Scott, artist, bodyworker and herbalist.
Ju lead an exercise in which we sat with a plant to share what we see, experience and feel while sitting with it. We were then led through a meditative experience giving our attention to the plant to explore what the plant may be communicating to us. We came together afterwards to share our experiences and then compare our experiences with what is traditionally known about the plant, both in the group's existing knowledge and what's written in books.
Ju is familiar with holding these spaces and holds these exercises regularly in the community herbal garden they co-run in Glasgow. All invitations and guidance is optional, there are no wrong answers and no experience of similar things is necessary, simply an interest in the experience and herbal learning. Come as you are.
This event forms part of Ju Scott's Garden Residency in the Brander Garden. Throughout September, Ju will be sharing unknown and unheard aspects of the garden, including the properties of the plants living within. For more information about Ju's Garden Residency see the project page.
Accessibility
The Brander Garden is located behind Huntly Library. Access is via the white metal gate at the top of McVeagh Street. This workshop will take place outside so please wear appropriate clothing.
This workshop is suitable for adults.
There is an accessibility guide, with photos of the garden, online here.
If there is anything we can do to help you comfortably participate in this event, please contact Producer, Jenny on jenny@deveron-projects.com or 01466 794494.
