Ground & Gather: A Seasonal Evening of Creativity & Reflection

Ground & Gather: A Seasonal Evening of Creativity & Reflection

As the warmth and busyness of summer give way to slower, cozier days, Ground & Gather is an invitation to spend an evening doing exactly that — grounding into the season ahead and gathering together through creativity, reflection and ritual.

Held just after Thanksgiving and only days into October's new lunar cycle, this special Studio Tuesday is less about creating one finished project and more about creating an experience.

Together, we'll explore simple practices you can return to throughout the changing seasons — blending tea with intention, slowing the breath, creating with elements from nature, putting thoughts to paper, and making space to consider both what you want to carry forward and what you're ready to leave behind.

No artistic experience is needed, and you don't need an existing meditation, journalling or ritual practice. Everything will be gently guided throughout the evening.

The Experience

Guided Breathwork with Caitlin of SoulStoked

We'll begin by settling into the evening with a guided breathwork experience led by Caitlin of @_soulstoked.

Caitlin will introduce us to the practice before guiding the room through a gentle seated breathwork session — an opportunity to slow down, connect with the body and create a little space before moving into the rest of the evening.

Caitlin will also have a selection of her crystal energy bracelets, and published poetry available to explore throughout the evening.

Create Your Own Herbal Tea Blend with Sandra Pachol of The Gentle Steep

From there, Sandra Pachol of The Gentle Steep will introduce us to the art of blending botanicals with intention.

We'll explore flavour, aroma and balance while getting to know a curated collection of herbs and botanicals — and consider not only how we want our tea to taste, but how we want it to feel.

Throughout the evening, you'll have the opportunity to visit Sandra at the tea-blending bar, where she'll help you create your own custom herbal blend to package and take home.

Nature Mandalas

Using seasonal elements from nature, we'll create temporary mandalas inspired by pattern, repetition and the beauty of the changing season.

Unlike a traditional art project, these pieces aren't meant to be permanent. The process itself becomes part of the practice: arranging, creating, appreciating — and eventually letting go.

Journalling + Seasonal Reflection
Through a series of guided prompts, you'll have time to reflect on the season you're leaving behind and the one you're entering.

Ground & Gather takes place just days after the October new moon — traditionally associated with beginnings and intention-setting — with the full moon arriving later in the month. We'll use that rhythm simply as another invitation to ask:

What do I want to call in?
What deserves more of my energy?
What am I carrying forward?
And what might I be ready to release?

You can share as much or as little as you'd like. Your reflection can remain completely your own.

Create a Seasonal Simmer Pot

Before the evening ends, you'll create your own seasonal simmer-pot blend to take home. Choose from a collection of dried fruits, spices and botanicals, then combine the ingredients that feel and smell like the season to you.

When you're ready for a slower moment at home, simply add your blend to a pot of water and let it gently simmer — filling your space with the warmth and scent of the season.

Think of it as a little reminder from Ground & Gather to slow down, come back to your senses and make an ordinary moment feel intentional.

Event Details

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM
Createful Spaces
359 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg
$65 + GST

Your Evening Includes

Your ticket includes the full guided Ground & Gather experience, all materials for your nature mandala and reflection activities, a guided breathwork practice with Caitlin of @_soulstocked, tea to enjoy throughout the evening, and a custom herbal tea blend created by you to take home from Sandra of @thegentlesteep.

Everything will be waiting for you when you arrive.

Come on your own, bring a friend, or gather with someone you love. No experience is needed — just give yourself an evening to slow down, create, connect and welcome the season ahead.

About Studio Tuesdays

Studio Tuesdays is a weekly creative night hosted by Dots of Love Canada at Createful Spaces in Winnipeg's Exchange District. Each Tuesday brings a different creative experience, with all materials and guided instruction included.

Ground & Gather is a special seasonal edition of Studio Tuesdays — created to be experienced, not perfected.