“This is a time to take a lesson from mosses”

(Robin Wall Kimmerer, botanist, academic and award-winning writer)

Mosses have survived 350 million years of catastrophe. They are ecologically important, absorbing huge quantities of water, helping to soak up rainfall and create humidity, offering a home for creatures, like woodlice and nematodes. There are around 1,000 bryophyte species of mosses and liverworts in the UK. Many require microscopes to distinguish between closely related species. How can we get to know and learn from them?

For this free workshop during the a-KIN exhibition, curated by Participate Contemporary Artspace, Jill Impey will introduce brief artist's guide to discovering and learning from mosses. There will be some fun drawing and mark making, and a sharing of words to make poetry ‘snippets.’

No arts experience necessary, all you will need is a pencil / pen and a few sheets of A4 paper.

Suitable for Adults & Children Aged 8 upwards

No unaccompanied children, all persons attending must book a ticket prior to the event.

Booking essential for in-person attendees via: shrewsburyunitarians@gmail.com

This event will also be held online and can be booked below.