Stitching with Leaves: Using Nature in Embroidery and Collage

Students will learn basic embroidery techniques and use stitching and collage to create art pieces that include leaves and other finds from nature. Piecing together leaves and other found objects allows participants to explore their familiar ecosystem in an unfamiliar way and gain more intimate knowledge of the natural elements that surround us in our daily lives.

Details:

• Registration required.

• Ages 6+ (if accompanied by adult).

• Event is free; donations are welcome.

• No experience necessary. All materials will be provided.

• Workshop will be held at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center.

• Carpooling will be necessary for the 2-mile drive into Yakona. Four-wheel drive is not needed, but be aware we'll be driving on logging roads, so decent ground clearance is recommended for passenger cars.

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artist bio

Emma Gleeman is a scientist and artist who uses fiber and multimedia art to explore topics of memory, place attachment, and human relationship with nature. She recently completed a Master’s in Geography and Geospatial Science at Oregon State University working with Latinx and migrant youth to explore the reality of living in a coastal hazard zone using storytelling, nature journaling, and photography. She is a 2024-2025 Art-Sci Fellow at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts.