{"product_id":"studio-tuesdays-ground-gather","title":"Ground \u0026 Gather: A Seasonal Evening of Creativity \u0026 Reflection","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGround \u0026amp; Gather: A Seasonal Evening of Creativity \u0026amp; Reflection\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs the warmth and busyness of summer give way to slower, cozier days, \u003cstrong\u003eGround \u0026amp; Gather\u003c\/strong\u003e is an invitation to spend an evening doing exactly that — grounding into the season ahead and gathering together through creativity, reflection and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether, 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 \u003cstrong\u003ewhat you want to carry forward and what you're ready to leave behind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo artistic experience is needed, and you don't need an existing meditation, journalling or ritual practice. Everything will be gently guided throughout the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided Breathwork with Caitlin of SoulStoked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll begin by settling into the evening with a guided breathwork experience led by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaitlin of @_soulstoked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaitlin 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaitlin will also have a selection of her crystal energy bracelets, and published poetry available to explore throughout the evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate Your Own Herbal Tea Blend with Sandra Pachol of The Gentle Steep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom there, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandra Pachol of The Gentle Steep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will introduce us to the art of blending botanicals with intention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNature Mandalas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing seasonal elements from nature, we'll create temporary mandalas inspired by pattern, repetition and the beauty of the changing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournalling + Seasonal Reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough a series of guided prompts, you'll have time to reflect on the season you're leaving behind and the one you're entering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGround \u0026amp; 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat do I want to call in?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat deserves more of my energy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat am I carrying forward?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd what might I be ready to release?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou can share as much or as little as you'd like. Your reflection can remain completely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCreate a Seasonal Simmer Pot\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThink of it as a little reminder from Ground \u0026amp; Gather to \u003cstrong\u003eslow down, come back to your senses and make an ordinary moment feel intentional.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, October 13, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6:30–8:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreateful Spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e359 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$65 + GST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eYour Evening Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYour ticket includes the full guided Ground \u0026amp; Gather experience, all materials for your nature mandala and reflection activities, a guided breathwork practice with \u003cstrong\u003eCaitlin of @_soulstocked\u003c\/strong\u003e, tea to enjoy throughout the evening, and a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom herbal tea blend created by you to take home from Sandra of @thegentlesteep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEverything will be waiting for you when you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCome 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout Studio Tuesdays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStudio Tuesdays is a weekly creative night hosted by \u003cstrong\u003eDots of Love Canada at Createful Spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e in Winnipeg's Exchange District. 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