Likin' the Lichen Walkshop

Join this Walkshop to learn about lichens, explore local hotspots, eat delicious food and create printed etchings from things you can find in your home! Claire will lead the lichen walk and talk, where you will learn the basics of identifying different types of lichen and explore their fascinating miniature world. This will be followed by a social meal of a hearty, herby, tasty and textured salad and cheesy garlic bread. The meal will be vegetarian with vegan and gluten free options on request. Amelia will lead the etching class in the afternoon, utilising objects and materials you can find in your kitchen to create prints of your etchings based on the lichens you've spotted. This is an exciting and accessible print process, with no experience necessary and all materials provided. You will finish the day with hand printed artworks to take away, inspired by your urban lichen field trip. 

Claire is a walking and nature enthusiast with a passion for seeking beauty in the outdoors. She facilitates workshops that inspire people to look to nature to enhance their wellbeing and for creative inspiration. She has studied Biological Recording at Manchester Metropolitan University, with a special interest in Botany and Lichenology.

Amelia is a socially engaged artist with a focus on creative walking and wellbeing. After completing her MA in Socially Engaged Arts Practice she started the organisation Meanderers and works as an Associate Artist at Nottingham Contemporary, an Artist in Residence at The National Civil War Museum and a facilitator in several venues and organisations.

For further dietary requirements or accessibility questions please email ahead of time: amelia.daiz@outlook.com

Please note that Meanderers, The Carousel or either Facilitators do not receive any permanent funding. Concession tickets are offered to students, under 16's, over 60's, low income or benefits, disability, NHS and care staff and those attending social prescribing courses. Additional discounts are offered to those who have previously attended a Meanderers walk.