Botanical Watercolor & Tea Ceremony Thursday October 22nd

Thursday October 22nd 5:30-7:30 pm 

The Apothecary at Heidi Merrick 

2272 Lillie Ave, Summerland, CA 93067

Join artist Giuliana Mottin and Shannon Kim, founder of Self Love Tea, for an intimate, sensory experience weaving together art, botanicals, tea, and self-reflection.

In this guided workshop, participants will explore the delicate art of watercolor painting with Giuliana, using botanical dyes naturally created from Shannon’s tea infusions as a palette. Inspired by the colors, textures, and forms of the natural world, we’ll experiment with the unexpected beauty that emerges when tea becomes both a ritual and an artistic medium.

The experience begins with a tea ceremony, inviting participants to slow down, connect, and mindfully experience the botanicals within each infusion. Shannon will guide the ceremony, sharing the story and intention behind the teas, while affirmation cards offer gentle prompts for reflection and self-love.

From there, Giuliana will guide participants through watercolor techniques and intuitive mark-making, encouraging an open and playful relationship with color and expression. No previous painting experience is necessary—this is an invitation to explore, create, and enjoy the process.

*All creation materials included.