Art in the Park
A monthly program (1st Friday) for adults with disabilities to get artistic and creative outdoors at Belville Riverwalk Park! The group will spend time observing and finding art in the nature around them while expressing their artistic talents through arts and crafts projects. Activities include a walk/hike/stroll, nature observations, watercolor painting, nature inspired crafts, and more.
*Meetings will be cancelled 24 hours prior if weather is unsafe*
When: First Friday of the month 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Belville Riverwalk Park *Meet in Parking Lot*
(580 River Rd SE, Belville, NC 28451)
What to bring: Water, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, jacket/sweatshirt
(can bring personal art supplies or projects if you would like)
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
*Sign up highly encouraged in order to receive communications about the program & to prepare amount of materials needed*
See further below for schedule and program agreements.
Saturday, May 9th
Smith Creek Park
Upcoming Sessions
Friday, Nov 6th
Focus: Nature Colors
We will learn about the importance of color in nature and mix paint colors to match!
Friday, Dec 4th
Focus: Nature Shapes
We will discuss the different shapes we see in nature and use shapes to create our own masterpieces!
Friday, Jan 1st
*DETAILS COMING SOON!*
Tentative Schedule
This is the general flow of the program that may be adjusted to best fit the needs and interests of the group.
Participants do not need to stay for the entirety of the program or participate in every activity.
3:00-3:15pm: Participants Arrive
3:15-3:30pm: Introductions, Agreements, and Schedule Chat
3:30-3:45pm: Nature & Art Discussion
3:45-4:15pm: Nature Walk/Hike/Stroll
4:15pm-4:45pm: Art/Craft Activity
4:45-5:00pm: Closing Chat
5:00pm: Say goodbye!
Program Agreements
The purpose of these agreements is to keep everyone SAFE.
We will go over these before each meeting and offer support for participants who need assistance.
Stay with the group
Stay on the trail
Ask before touching plants or creatures
Take a break before you are tired
Drink water before you are thirsty
Let someone know if you need anything
Be kind to fellow humans AND nature!
Cost for Art in the Park:
$10/session
*This cost includes participant AND their staff/caregiver*
*Payment can be made the day of in cash, Venmo (@landtosearectherapy),
or by credit card when you sign up*
*Sign up highly encouraged in order to receive communications about the program & to prepare amount of materials needed*
Contact me below if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about
Art in the Park!