Pressed Flower Art: Beauty in the Everyday at Crabtree Farms

Take inspiration from the beauty of nature in this relaxing, intuitive art experience using pressed flowers and natural materials.

We’ll begin with a simple reflection on noticing and appreciating beauty in the everyday, then let the flowers inspire your creation. You might create a nature-inspired scene, a mandala or pattern, a greeting card, or simply arrange the flowers intuitively into something completely your own.

There’s no right or wrong way to create—just an opportunity to slow down, play, and see what emerges.

No art experience necessary. All materials provided.About the teacher:

Cat Thomas, MAT is an Artist & Expressive Arts Facilitator based out of Chattanooga, TN. 15 years ago, Cat intuitively began using art and writing as a therapeutic tool in her personal life. Once she experienced the true potential art has to heal the mind, body & spirit, Cat enrolled in the Expressive Arts Florida Institute in Sarasota, FL. After taking a weekend long intensive there, she knew her purpose was not only to create her own art, but to increase individual and community health & wellness by using the arts as a tool for healing, personal growth & self-discovery.

Since finishing her training in 2015, Cat has worked with thousands of people helping them connect with their creative selves so they may gain the therapeutic benefits of doing something creative. From working as an Artist in Residence at cancer center for close to 10 years to partnering with a local community to create a collaborative neighborhood street mural, Cat enjoys working with a variety of populations, and truly believes that when given the opportunity to create in a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space people can transform their lives from the inside out.