Rebecca Soulis
Visual
Specialities: Collage, Drawing, Nature-focused art, Outdoor Art-making, Painting, Recycling/upcylcing art projects, Sculpture, Storytelling
Contact Info
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Resides in
Eastern Townships
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Experience working with
Student In
- Early childhood
- Cycle 1 Elementary
- Cycle 2 Elementary
- Cycle 3 Elementary
- Secondary 1 & 2
- Secondary 3 & 4
- Secondary 5
- Senior Citizens
Lifelong Learners
- Adult Learners
I regularly explore the following Broad Areas of Learning/Themes in my work
- Health and Wellbeing
- Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
- Citizenship and Community Life (Identity & Belonging)
- STEAM
I've received CHSSN Mental Health Initiative training for:
- Children & Pre-teens
Listed in the Quebec Culture in the Schools Repertoire
- No
I have experience working with
- ELAN’s ACE Initiative
I can facilitate virtual creative experiences
- Yes
Travel
- I am available for travel within the same day
- I am available for travel overnight
- An extended residency is an option
I am a nature enthusiast who finds hope from the magic of connecting deeply with nature. My background in nature education and art fuels my passion for developing workshops that encourage people to step outside, explore and create. Embedded in each workshop is the hope that it will inspire creative thought, nurture nature connection and spark joy.
Creative Approach and Experiences Offered
The focus of my approach is cultivating wonder and curiosity in an outdoor setting. I’m especially interested in how art can create and strengthen one’s connection with the natural world and how it can nurture people’s capacity to imagine and increase their sense of belonging.Themes: the seasons, the senses, plants, animals, insects, climate change, conservation, nature connection, water, change, life cycles, snowflakes, feathers, wellness...
The program includes:
- a short brainstorming session
- time spent outdoors exploring and observing
- a demonstration with clear instruction
- time to look at an assortment of art that I bring with me
- time to create. Examples of art activities include clay sculpture, print making, drawing, maps, nature journals, land art, mobiles, story stones, painting...
- experimentation and individual artistic styles will be encouraged
- encouragement and guidance for making art outdoors and tips for using nature as inspiration for future projects.