As some of you may know, I had a baby earlier this year. I'm taking some time off of facilitating and teaching to focus on my family and new direction in my studio practice. In the meantime, my courses are still for sale on my website. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. See you all in 2027 :)

Photo credit: Jade De Vecchis Herbal medicine is the people’s medicine. It should be accessible and available to everyone who wants to learn. This knowledge was traditionally passed on from elders, unfortunately, this is no longer a common family dynamic and we are losing this tradition if not already lost already. More people are reaching out to learn these methods and are faced with a lot of information. There are many resources on herbalism available however not all are

Over 10 weeks, community members, including youth and children contributed to making these very fun tree sweaters. Approximately 100 people took part, curating eco prints, painting pictures inspired by Lions Park, and helping me put together the actual sweaters! It was a big community effort, where we all got to work together to create this. It's a connected project- each workshop focused on a different stage of the installation. These sweaters tell a story of Lions Park thro

Over the last several years, I have shifted my art practice from painting with conventional store bought paints- mainly acrylic and watercolour, to using eco-friendlier supplies made by small businesses and makers who have earth-connected practices themselves. In this blog post, I'm going to introduce you to some of my favourites, and some tips and tricks to get started. The most eco friendly art supplies are the ones you already own. Use those up first before buying anything

Basic art supplies such as drawing and painting materials will be provided, and you are welcome to bring a current project you're working on or start from scratch at the hang out.⁠ ⁠ This is a casual event with optional artistic guidance/ 1:1 teaching as needed, balanced with the freedom to create what you are inspired to create.⁠ ⁠ Open to Youth ages 12-24. All skill levels welcome — no experience needed! ⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Sign up by clicking here. Sign up for one, two, three, or all f

Join us November 13–16, 2025 for the 6th annual Canadian Herb Conference, a gathering of herbalists, educators, and plant people from across the country and beyond. This year’s theme is Diverse Minds, Common Ground, a timely exploration of neurodiversity and the many ways herbalism can support the nervous system and mental health. With over 40+ workshops, panel conversations, herb walks, live Q&As, and experiential learning, the conference offers something for everyone on the

In 2022, I had the pleasure of witnessing the invasive species plants of Lions Park ebb and flow, grow and diminish, be cut back only to grow back stronger. Since then, I have challenged the idea that these plants are inherently "bad" and do not belong. I don't think it's that simple, and I believe these plants are here to teach us something- nature is wise and makes no mistakes, even if we don't entirely understand the benefits of these plants, they are still here existing.

Over 6 months, I learned how to eco-print on paper and fabric in a variety of ways. In each method, the fabric was rolled onto thick sticks found in Lions Park and cut about 1' long, so it would fit in my cauldron. Eco-Printing session one: During this session, we used leaves from English Ivy, English Holly, Bindweed, and Mountain Ash that were soaked in iron water for 30 minutes. We used dry wool fabric that was mordanted in soy milk. The fabric was then heat treated using a

Ivy Tapestry, 5 x 5', 2023 This work was made as part of my Conversation with Ivy project funded by Canada Council for the Arts. It's made entirely of Ivy, event the top part is a thick Ivy vine! We express our gratitude to Canada Council for the Arts, who funded this project.

Photo credit: Anabel de la Foret Get ready to transform your relationship with nature. In this workshop, you'll learn how to work with English ivy (Hedera helix) as an art material. English ivy is a plant with invasive capacities and has the potential to take over large areas of disturbed soil. Even where it grows natively it has to be managed or else it will take down nearly anything in its path. In North America, this plant is still sold in nurseries and marketed in landsca

My drawing Palm Leaves was exhibited at Langley Centennial Museum, at their Green Art: Sharing Sustainable Approaches and Practices exhibition, from February 19th- May 21st 2022. About Palm Leaves: 2021 This work is a pigment exploration. It is made using: gesso (made from limestone powder, methyl cellulose, and honey), eco-friendly watercolour paints, pastels made using pigment and wheat paste, store-bought pastels, wood panel, casein and alcohol based fixative spray. Palm L

From July 8th- August 8th, 2022, 11 of my Wave Imprints were on display at Arts AccessAbility Network in Manitoba. It was an honor to be able to show my work out-of-province! This was my second solo show, and I wanted to share the online exhibition which continues to live on their website. You can take a look here. The Wave Imprints included in this show are also for sale, please feel free to reach out to me via email. Artist Statement: Nature is the most powerful tool to re

Photo credit: Gustavo Leighton If you have ever used turmeric in your cooking, you likely noticed that it stained everything it touches yellow. Turmeric has incredible pigment properties, and is fun to play around with in non-permanent ways. You simply mix it with a bit of water (so it forms a paste) and paint on paper with it using a dedicated set of brushes. I use watercolour brushes, and stick to my old ones that aren't necessarily my favourite but still do the trick! I sa

I love the idea of macramé, but buying string that has been shipped from overseas doesn't feel right to me in my art practice- for crafts, sure, but I knew I could do better. I love how this piece turned out. Ivy is NOT the same as macramé string, and it requires a gentle hand to work with it in this way. This practice is incredibly meditative once you get into the swing of things, however! The Ivy I used in this piece was pulled with the support of Langley Environmental Part

Curious about my art work? It all comes back to connecting with nature. Wave Imprints connect you to the ocean, wherever you are. They are made on acid free paper, using ink made by me from charcoal found on the beach, or taken from sacred fires. Wave Imprints play on the mindful witnessing of natural phenomena. I facilitate this work with the ocean, collecting found charcoal, and turning it into ink in my studio. I then bring the ink back to the water to create with. The ima