Spend time in the beauty of the New England Botanic Garden savoring the wonder of spring flowers, meadows, woodlands, and gardens, and creating art from your experiences. When you draw closer to nature through art you also draw closer to yourself. You uncover an innate connectedness that is part of being human and being creative.

“We need to remember that we are all created creative and can invent new scenarios as frequently as they are needed.”  ? Maya Angelou

Engaging our various ways of knowing with, mind, body, and spirit, and incorporating elements of forest bathing and expressive arts, you'll work with simple materials and methods to reflect upon and create from what you are noticing in nature and yourself.

Registration includes all supplies and tools for the workshop. No previous art experience is necessary. All levels are welcome.

Nadine Mazzola has shared her signature, holistic, heart-centered style of teaching with hundreds of students, from those with no art experience to professional artists. She is known for creating a supportive environment within each class for learning, exploring, creating, playing and nurturing the joy to bubble up within each person.

Instructor: Nadine Mazzola

Nadine Mazzola (she/her) is an artist, educator, certified forest therapy guide, and author of the multi award-winning book, "Forest Bathing with Your Dog". She has shared her signature, holistic, heart centered style of teaching with hundreds of students, from those with no art experience to professional artists. She is known for creating a supportive environment within each class for learning, exploring, creating, playing and nurturing joy. Nadine's favorite color is yellow. A cancer survivor herself, Nadine often works with groups affected by cancer. A senior trainer for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy since 2016, and the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden since 2017, Nadine brings a depth of life experience bridging Nature, expressive arts and somatics.

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$60 Member Adult; $75 Adult (includes admission to the gardens)

To register for a class:

1. Log In/Create Account: Please log in or create an account.  Log In/Create Account is located in the bar at the top of the screen on the right.
2. Choose Your Class: Return to the class you wish to attend.
3. Add Students: If you have not already done so, you will need to scroll to the bottom of the page and add Attendees.  You will need to add yourself and anyone else you wish to register.  If you have already done this, the Attendees will be listed below and simply check the box next to the desired attendees.
4. Add To Cart: Add the class to your cart and pay.  You will receive an email conforming the registration.
5. If you need assistance, please contact the Registrar at 508-869-6111 x 174 or email at registrar@nebg.org .  Please note that the Registrar is a part-time position, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Construction Update: Beginning in October 2023, renovations & construction will be taking place in and around the Visitor Center. While every effort will be made to minimize the impact to our programs, there may be some noise, dust, or other disruptions.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Registrar at registrar@nebg.org.