Join myself and my friend, and talented artist Larissa Grass 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 incorporating guided meditation, education, personal inquiry, and exploration; encouraging participants to engage with their senses.
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.* This program caps at 15 participants.
Note :: No experience is necessary. 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.
Larissa Grass is an artist and educator and native of Long Island. Her passion for the fine arts started at a very young age. Larissa received a portfolio scholarship to attend Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Philadelphia where she obtained a B.F.A. in Printmaking. Tyler School of Art gave Larissa an opportunity to travel to Rome where she studied with master printmakers exploring modern and ancient printing techniques. It was there that she fell in love with the medium. Larissa is moved by the process of printmaking, finding a true passion for creating the matrix. Carving, scraping, burning, and preparing a printing plate fuels her work. She sees the plate as its own sculptural entity. The work Larissa creates is inspired by the patterns, textures, and forms she notices in her surrounding environment. Most importantly she is excited by color. It’s thrilling to see it spread across a surface, mix with another color or complement it. The images Larisa uses are taken from her interactions with Nature. When she meets a creature or comes across a botanical, it’s her goal to record that moment.
Date : Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Time : 3pm-6pm
Price : $115 early bird pricing. $130 if booked after August 1. Must book by 8pm Friday Aug 16 due to tea preparations.