Slow Living Forest Weaving

Slow Living Forest Weaving is a participatory interactive project that combines weaving with nature as part of the Emotion Weaving Research Society's artistic initiatives. The two-part outdoor workshop, led by artist and registered expressive arts therapist Jiang Zhuozi and farmer and registered horticultural therapist Zhou Minqiang, invites you to explore the healing power of nature in Mui Wo.

Workshop A: "Counting Meaningful Gifts at Year-End"

Have you ever walked aimlessly in nature? Give yourself an afternoon to wander in the countryside of Lantau Island, gazing at the blue sky, finding a stable tree to sit silently beneath, or discovering wild grass growing between stones.

As the year comes to a close, take time to settle down in nature. Collect different natural items along the way that represent what you want to let go of this year, and weave them together to count the gifts you encountered.

• Date: December 29
• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Meeting Point: Old Soil, Mui Wo, Lantau Island

Workshop B: "Sending Blessings to Oneself"

As the new year approaches, let’s embrace nature and feel the warmth of the earth and the whispers of plants. Join us at Zhou Minqiang's grassland farm in Mui Wo to discover the gifts nature offers us—various local plants.

While learning about planting, this is also an opportunity to learn to care for yourself. Every plant carries a blessing, and every inch of land holds a story. Dance with the plants using your hands and weave a unique shimekazari (Japanese sacred rope), connecting nature’s blessings closely with yourself for the new year.

• Date: January 11
• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Meeting Point: Old Soil, Mui Wo, Lantau Island

Meeting Time

⏰ 12:50 PM (Departure at 1:05 PM sharp)

Address: Ground Floor, 33 Mui Wo Rural Committee Road
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(For any issues on the day or if you can't find the meeting point, feel free to contact us via phone/WhatsApp at 5116 3816 / 9210 6512.)

Important Notes:

🌿 Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking (about 30 minutes to the activity site).
🌿 It is recommended to bring at least 1 liter of water or drinks.
🌿 Feel free to bring sunscreen, simple rain gear (depending on weather), and organic insect repellent. Get ready to enjoy the sunshine or rain while playing in nature! ☀️
🌿 During the activity, instructors will invite participants to engage hands-on, including collecting natural gifts like leaves and stones. Feel free to bring your own cleaning supplies to wash your hands.
🌿 The entire activity will take place in a natural setting, so please assess your physical condition to ensure you can participate. We invite each participant to come with enthusiasm and anticipation! ❤️
🌿 Works created during the activities may be invited for a community exhibition at the Nan Fung Sand Factory. After the exhibition, works will be returned to participants; further details will be announced.