Earth Month Eco-Art: Gratitude & Reciprocity

Sun Apr 19 2026 at 10:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC-07:00

4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221 | Portland

Hoyt Arboretum
Publisher/HostHoyt Arboretum
Earth Month Eco-Art: Gratitude & Reciprocity
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A recycling-inspired collage workshop celebrating creativity and care for the planet!
In honor of Earth Month, this workshop blends sustainability with artistic exploration. Using recycled materials, natural textures, and found imagery, participants craft meaningful eco-art pieces that reflect their relationship with the land. Surrounded by the vibrant expansion of spring, we explore how art can become a pathway to awareness, gratitude, and reciprocity.
You will learn: Collage techniques using recycled and repurposed materials – How to integrate nature themes and environmental intentions into artwork – Gentle reflection exercises that honor the land and our shared responsibility as caretakers
You will leave with: A unique eco-art collage created from reclaimed materials – Practical ideas for sustainable art-making at home – A deeper sense of connection, reciprocity, and gratitude for the natural world
Space is limited; please register online
Registration closes Sunday, April 19th at 8am
Class reminder & details will be emailed closer to the program date
About the instructor: Clara-Julia Peru is a poet, photographer, eco-collagist, and nature guide from Marseille, France, based in Oregon. She is the founder of CIJIPI, an initiative at the intersection of art, nature, and healing. Her work draws on a background in literature, art history, and trauma-informed care, offering workshops that support emotional resilience and creative empowerment through seasonality and nature-based practices. She guides participants with trust, respect, and a focus on resilience and self-empowerment, integrating her training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychological and Mental Health First Aid, and as a Wilderness First Responder. Clara-Julia is also featured in the NeuroArts Resource Center (NRC) for her innovative contributions to the growing field of arts in health and nature therapy.
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