Spring Into Creativity: Make Art Outside + Join Our Photo Walk Workshop This Summer
After months of grey skies and staying indoors, spring is finally here—and with it, a fresh chance to get outside, get inspired, and get creative. At Dots & Lines, we believe this season is one of the most powerful times to reconnect with your creative spark. The light is softer, the colours are brighter, and nature is bursting with possibilities.
No matter your age or artistic experience, spring is an open invitation to slow down, notice more, and make art in ways that feel natural and joyful. And this summer, we’re thrilled to offer a brand new way to do just that—our Photo Walk Workshop, an outdoor creative experience that helps you see the world (and your camera) differently.
📸 The Photo Walk Workshop: Your Creativity, Unfiltered
Ready to explore your artistic side while spending time outdoors? Our Photo Walk Workshop is the perfect place to begin.
You’ll join a small group of curious, creative folks for a guided walk in a beautiful outdoor setting. Along the way, we’ll pause to explore light, composition, and visual storytelling through photography—whether you’re using a DSLR, a smartphone, or anything in between. You’ll be guided with prompts and support to help you capture details you may have never noticed before.
The best part? It’s not about “perfect” pictures—it’s about the joy of noticing, framing, and creating.
👣 Why Join the Photo Walk Workshop?
- Creative inspiration: Get expert tips and fresh ideas to spark your vision.
- Mindful movement: Combine creativity with gentle walking in a calming, natural environment.
- Inclusive atmosphere: Whether you’re brand new to photography or just looking to explore, this is a welcoming, beginner-friendly space.
- Community connection: Share the experience with others who love creativity, exploration, and the outdoors.
It’s the perfect mix of self-expression, skill-building, and seasonal connection.
🗓️ Multiple dates are scheduled throughout the summer, and each workshop takes place in a different scenic location in or around the city.
✨ Browse all upcoming Photo Walk Workshops and register here:
👉 dotslines.ca/events/?tag=239
🌿 Why Creativity Belongs Outdoors
Nature is more than a backdrop—it’s an incredible co-creator.
Creating art outside stimulates our senses in ways indoor studios simply can’t. The rustling leaves, the warmth of sunlight, the vivid colour of fresh blooms—they all invite us to slow down and respond. And when we take our creativity outside, we often rediscover our inner calm and clarity, too.
Even beyond the Photo Walk Workshop, there are plenty of simple ways to make art with nature. Here are a few of our favourites for all ages:
🌼 5 More Ways to Make Art Outdoors This Spring
1. Nature Collages
Take a nature walk and collect materials like leaves, bark, flower petals, and twigs. At home or at the park, use a piece of cardboard or recycled paper to arrange and glue your natural finds into a beautiful, textural collage.
This is a great activity for families, but it’s also deeply satisfying for adults looking for a hands-on, relaxing creative outlet.
2. Leaf & Flower Printing
Use leaves and flowers as your printing tools. Press them into paint or pound them gently into fabric to create botanical prints. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind expression of spring’s textures and colours.
Try it on recycled paper, canvas bags, or even a scarf!
3. Plein Air Drawing or Painting
Bring your sketchbook or a watercolour set outdoors and draw what you see. It might be a landscape, a single flower, or the shadows cast by trees.
This practice is peaceful, reflective, and accessible to all skill levels. It’s also a fantastic habit to build over the spring and summer.
4. Land Art & Natural Installations
Make temporary art directly on the land using natural materials. Try arranging stones into spirals, stacking sticks into towers, or forming petal mandalas on the ground.
These pieces aren’t meant to last—they’re meant to be experienced and then gently returned to nature.
5. Creative Nature Journaling
Combine drawing, writing, poetry, or lists in a notebook inspired by your time outside. Reflect on the season, sketch what you see, and record what you hear, smell, and feel.
Nature journaling is a therapeutic and creative outlet for kids and adults alike—and it builds a beautiful record of your observations over time.
🧠 Why It Matters—for Everyone
Outdoor creativity is powerful for all ages:
- For children, it builds fine motor skills, imagination, and awareness.
- For teens, it offers self-expression, calm, and digital detox.
- For adults, it relieves stress, inspires curiosity, and reignites artistic confidence.
You don’t need to be “good at art” to benefit. Nature doesn’t ask for perfection—just presence.
🌞 Make It a Summer of Creativity
Whether you’re joining us for the Photo Walk Workshop or exploring outdoor art on your own, spring and summer are ideal for:
- Exploring new creative tools
- Building community through shared experiences
- Reconnecting with yourself through nature and art
This is the season to move slowly, breathe deeply, and make space for beauty—both around you and within you.
💬 Let’s Stay Connected: #DotsAndLinesSpring
We’d love to see your photos, sketches, collages, and nature art! Share your work with us by tagging @dotslines.ca on Instagram and using #DotsAndLinesSpring. We’ll be featuring community creations all season long.
✅ Register Now for the Photo Walk Workshop
Make this the season you step outside and say yes to creativity.
📸 Explore the world through a new lens
👣 Connect with community
🌸 Refill your creative cup
Spots are limited for each Photo Walk Workshop, and each one offers a fresh location and experience.
👉 Browse workshop dates & register here
Final Thought: Art Is Everywhere—Especially in Spring
This season, let nature be your canvas and your muse. Whether you’re framing the perfect shot, pressing petals into prints, or doodling under a tree—remember that every creative act is a celebration of the moment you’re in.
Let’s make art that moves with the seasons. 🌷
