Creative Nature: Find a Story in the Park - Western Park 21 April

CREATIVE NATURE
FIND A STORY IN THE PARK – HISTORY & TRANSFORMATION

Join us for a playful and reflective workshop where you’ll create your own handmade book, inspired by a journey through Western Park.

Did you know Freemans Bay was once the sea? Guided by creative prompts, we’ll follow the path of the once river down through the valley, imagining how this place has changed and how planting and daylighting the stream could shape its future. We’ll gather stories from the land, the water and the people who have been here AND from the stories you bring. You’ll learn how to fold and bind your own book, then fill it with a story we create as we wander, to take home.

We’ll finish with shared kai and time together to create.

Perfect for whānau with children of any age who are curious about nature and creativity.

All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Date: Wednesday, 21st April
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
Location: Western Park, Ponsonby. Meet at [entrance].
Cost: FREE (supported by Auckland Parks)
Max: 25 participants

What to bring: Dress for the weather, water and good walking shoes. The park has some steep paths.

Weather: We go ahead rain or shine, so come dressed for the day. If we need to postpone, we’ll let you know by email the week before.

If your whānau have any specific needs, please contact us and we’ll do our best to support everyone to take part and enjoy the time together.

Come create your story with us!

In partnership with Auckland Parks and The Light Library.

More information: www.thelightlibrary.com

The Light Library and Auckland Parks Creative Nature Workshop

Emma Hinton (Ngāti Maniapoto, Pākehā) is a storyteller, facilitator, and celebrant who transitioned from a 25-year film career to create Finding Grace and Seeking Will, bilingual picture books co-created with tamariki and whānau. She founded The Light Library to nurture collaborative creative practice and is developing Being Mana, the third in the Threads of Becoming series. Emma facilitates workshops, shares real-life stories as a celebrant and lives in Waitākere with her daughter. She is passionate about the power of storytelling to shape our futures and well-being.