Join myself and my dear friend, and talented artist Matthew Mahler for an afternoon of ‘Tea + Art.’ Harness and exercise your creativity as you experience this unique approach to a tea ceremony immersed with art.
The ritual of tea is a beautiful way to connect with the plants, yourself, and spirit. Cultures around the world enjoy tea in ceremony, ritual, and recreation. Whether your daily routine consists of tea or not, Marguerite takes on a unique approach from the otherwise traditional silent tea ceremonies.
While sipping on 3 herbal teas, you will be guided with prompts to keep you in the present moment and engage with your senses. You will learn about the powerful effects the plants have on our mind, body, & spirit. Between tastings, you will be invited to channel your heightened senses as you work towards creating a single piece of art. Explore different art modalities after each herbal experience and document your sensory experience by creating a new mixed media work on canvas board. Afterwards you will create your own herbal tea blends to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Participants leave feeling nourished, informed, and more connected to themselves and Nature. *All teas served are organic & free of caffeine.*
Note :: Please consult with your doctor if you are on any medications, have a health condition, are pregnant, or trying to become pregnant.
Marguerite Nesteruk is an Earth & Energy Practitioner. She is a certified Herbalist, Reiki Master, & Earth Energy Healer. She also leads private, public, & corporate Herbal Tea Ceremony Experiences & creates organic herbal tea blends. She is originally from Long Island, NY but moved to California in 2015. Shortly after graduating from Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, she spent a year in New Zealand exploring and realizing her true purpose and passion was for the Earth. However, she still finds ways to keep her creative juices flowing in all aspects of her work. Having completed courses in both herbal medicine and geomancy, she infuses her work with a more attuned understanding of the energetic properties of plants and the Earth, and their benefits to human well-being. With an eternal commitment to helping people, and the world at large, she is thrilled to share her knowledge, passion, and skills with others eager to embrace the energy and beauty of Nature’s bounty around us.
Matthew Mahler (b. 1982, St. James, NY) is an artist and educator living in Ridewood, Queens. He holds a B.S. in Art Education from Hofstra University and a MFA from CUNY Queens College with a focus on painting. Working primarily in painting, his work explores accessible approaches and materials. Mahler’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the east coast including solo exhibitions at Sardine (NY), One River School of Art + Design (NY) and Heliopolis (NY).
Matthew has been working as a teaching artist in New York City since 2009 taking an exploration based approach while in the classroom. Ranging in age and ability, Mahler focusses on celebrating the successes of each individual student.