The Nature of Creativity: Tapping in to the natural and synthetics dialogue

This 3-hour workshop starts out with a lecture/discussion highlighting reasons why people may choose one substance over the other for creative purposes. Then, after looking at art inspired by different kinds of psychedelics, we will make our own artwork exploring our thoughts and feelings about this complex issue. Throughout we will examine risks, benefits, and impact (positive and negative) of plant versus synthetic psychedelics.

This event is for beginners to psychonauts interested in using art and creative practices to explore a complex topic in the world of psychedelics

Absolutely no artistic experience or skill is necessary. We will walk you through simple techniques that will make the art process not only approachable, easy, and fun, but something that deepens your understanding of yourself and the topic at hand.

Please note that this workshop will not include the sharing or use of psychedelics. Art supplies will be included.

Facilitated by Larry Norris, Co-founder of ERIE: Entheogenic Research, Integration, and Education and Decriminalize Nature and Rebecca Wilkinson, Licensed Counselor and Art Therapist and Co-Founder of the Psychedelic Art Therapy Network. Larry and Rebecca are practicing artists and have experience with both natural and man-made medicines.

*Location next to Ashby Bart, plenty of parking available

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3049 Adeline St, 3049 Adeline Street, Berkeley, United States

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