Participants will work together to design the “tree metaphors”. The “upside down” trees are designed to reflect the memories of place from the participants attending the gatherings. Participants are self identified as having a chronic condition that limits their ability to sustain mobility for long periods of time. Participants’ feet will also be cast with plaster and then each person will design the floor piece that their feet will be placed upon. The “ground” substrate is a 12” diameter wood panel.

There is a blogging and book component to the project, so participants will be asked to write about their experiences, similar to what was documented in The Honeycomb Project and NV AWE: Tiny Treasures.

Example “Gathering” Schedule for 3 days:

Day 1 - Morning: Inspiration and research through walking, talking, taking photos, writing and drawing in sketchbooks - focusing on the trees. Afternoon: Collaboratively draw the the upside down “tree” designs for carving.

Day 2 - Learn woodcut techniques and collaboratively start to carve on the wood panels.

Day 3 - Morning: Casting feet and continue carving. Afternoon: Begin to design and create the base for your feet (this may be taken home and finished and then shipped to Candace.)

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