Growth Through The Fragments

A transformative, creative 2-hour experiential workshop, inspired by the Japanese art form Kintsugi, hosted on the beautiful, historical grounds of Nehrling Gardens.

Proceeds from these workshops will support Nehrling Gardens.

Upcoming Workshop Experiences

Growth Through the Fragments

Nehrling Gardens, February, 13th 2020 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Inspired by Kintsugi, this 2-hour workshop will illustrate the value in the process of mending and repairing something that is broken. What participants will learn and experience is that the process of repairing a broken object, can result in a new object that is something more unique, beautiful and resilient than before.

The workshop session will combine instruction in the art  and life lessons derived from Kintsugi and include creative hands on studio time. The plant material we will feature is the houseplant, Calathea, which is a symbol of a new beginnings.

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Our Instructor

Teresa Guastella

Teresa has been creating transformative experiences for decades. She has studied the science of nature, biophilia and how our environment impacts us positively. The importance of nature and the outdoors on well-being is not only what drives her passion in the experiences she creates, it is also deeply personal.

Tee’s greatest joy is creating multi-sensory experiences that inspire, motivate and teach something new. Her unique and creative adaptation of Kintsugi, a Japanese art form, has proven to be a healing and uplifting experience in today’s world. Tee is a natural leader and coach and perhaps most importantly, she brings light and hope to her work and those around her.