The Magpie's Forest

Discover The Magpie's Forest

In Our Community...

Joining a class or freestyle session with The Magpie's Forest means connecting with a diverse and inclusive community of artists and nature lovers who believe in nature's power to inspire, heal and bring creative people together.

“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.”

- Vincent van Gogh

Get Out There...

In Our Community...

Natural light, beautiful scenery, calming scents and sounds, there are so many reasons to get outside. Spending time in nature helps reduce stress, decrease blood pressure and reduces risk of depression, but on average people spend 90% of their time indoors!

Hello.

I am the Magpie. Welcome to my Forest.

The Magpie's Forest grew from an idea, the seed of which was planted long ago by my much younger self, exploring the forest with pencil, pen and paper, and finding peace.

Decades later, I found myself no longer enjoying the process as much as striving for results. Working to finish projects which I would (hopefully) quickly part with. All destination, no journey, just get there... and it was as dissatisfying as it sounds.

I wanted to enjoy creating again but it was becoming just another chore. I thought back to when I would just bring my sketchpad out to the woods and wished it could be so easy to take my paints. Then I thought, wait, why not? I did. It was good. And my art? It was really, really satisfying.

Hello.

So that's why I organize art hikes, teach classes, and host eco-craft gatherings and workshops - - - all outdoors. Because I want to share the bounty of inspiration I find in nature with others, not only through my art but through theirs as well, surrounding each other and filling our world with joyful creative energy.

The outdoor spaces selected are those where artists can connect deeply with nature while creating. Many artists do their best work outdoors. Our open air 'studio' sites are chosen to energize and inspire casual creativity and promote personal peace and wellbeing.

- - - This website is a work in progress, check back as I add new events, classes and more - - -