Green Gratitude: Cut-Up Poetry for the Earth
Guest Workshop by Taven Zoe Frank
A creative workshop exploring intuitive and intentional self-expression with the purpose of cultivating gratitude and reciprocal relationships with the Earth and our nonhuman kin.
Throughout this workshop, we explore how we can strengthen our relationship with the natural world and practice gratitude through the process of art making.
Workshop Overview
Intro: Purpose & Intentions
Cut-Up Poetry: Recycling and Renewal
Grounding: Green Gratitude mediation
Collect and Compose
Dedicate and Decorate
Outro: Reflections and Sharing
~ There are only 16 spots available per workshop ~
About Taven
Hello! My name is Taven Zoe Frank and my pronouns are she/they. I currently reside in Northern, IL and work with the YWCA of the Sauk Valley. I am a queer artist and poet; I particularly love journaling, collaging, ink pens, and digital art. I am also a lover of plants and enjoy spending time studying and working with native flora and medicinal herbs; I am alumni of the Greenspell Bioregional Herbalism Intensive. I have a passion for engaging in communal creativity, reflection, and expression. It is my intention to create, cultivate, and facilitate meaningful connections between myself, others, and the natural world.
Greenspell Studio Location, Details, & Arrival
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Greenspell Studio is located at N Oakley Blvd and W Fulton St. (333 N Oakley Blvd, Unit 101, Chicago, IL 60612)
5 minute walk from the corner of Western Ave and Grand Ave
10 minute walk from Damen Green Line Stop
6 minute walk from Western Metra Station
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There is plenty of free street parking available on Oakley. Please do not park in the building’s parking lot. This lot is reserved for building tenants only and your car may be towed if you choose to park in the lot.
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Please enter through the door by the loading dock in the parking lot, not through the front door. Ideally the door will be propped open, but the door is locked for any reason, ring the intercom for unit 101 to be buzzed in. Once you’re in, you’ll walk through the loading dock area and our studio is the first door on your left. I always try to provide as much signage as possible to direct you to our space :)
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There are several bathrooms in the common area just down the hall from our studio. These bathrooms are shared with other building tenants and are ADA accessible.
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Greenspell studio is located on the first floor and is wheelchair accessible. All surfaces are cleaned and sanitized before each workshop. We keep workshop size to a minimum to ensure enough space for each participant. Masks are available upon request.
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For the most up-to-date information regarding the workshop, please return to this webpage. You will also receive a workshop reminder prior to the date of the workshop/plant walk. Please add [email protected] to your contacts so emails related to the workshop/plant walk don't get sent to your spam folder.
