Join artist and community organiser Róisín Shaw with guest facilitator Siobhan Fogarty for a gentle evening gathering of conversation and making. Together we’ll explore how connection to the land - and to one another - can deepen our sense of belonging and shared humanity.
As we move into the darker months, you’ll learn how to create your own natural balm or salve using locally foraged plants. Guided by Róisín and Siobhan, you’ll discover the practical and symbolic roles herbs play in community healing traditions across cultures. Along the way, we’ll share stories, memories, and practices that remind us how the land can nourish and sustain us wherever we are.
This workshop is part of Abundant Futures, a long-term, socially engaged project by ArtHouse Jersey exploring food justice, migration, and belonging. It invites participants to connect with the idea that - like roots beneath the soil - we are all linked by shared needs for care, nourishment, and renewal.
You’ll leave with:
- A handmade balm or salve to take home, crafted from local plants
- A deeper understanding of herbal traditions and plant-based care
- New connections with others through shared stories and making
Whether you’re curious about herbalism, creative community practice, or simply wish to slow down and reconnect with the natural world, you’ll be warmly welcomed.
Travel: For those using public transport, Liberty Bus number 9 departs from the Bus Station at 17:45, arriving at Greve de Lecq at 18:27. The return bus departs from Greve de Lecq at 20:40, arrving back into St. Helier at 20:49. For those driving, please use the National Trust for Jersey public car park at Seaside Café and walk 100m uphill - there is a small breeze block step that takes you through a short path to Chemin du Catel. If in doubt, please look out for our ArtHouse Jersey flag!
Access: The workshop will be seated and step-free access is available. If you have access needs, please let us know when booking and we’ll support you.
For more information, please email Scott Evans at scott@arts.je.
ABOUT:
Róisín Shaw (she/they) is a member of the Abundant Futures working group. With a BA in Drama: Applied Theatre and Community Performance from Goldsmiths, University of London, they co-founded Divine Creatures (a queer club night collective) and Jersey Royales (a pre-booked open mic night and showcase for drag and performance artists). Róisín’s work is guided by an interest in community-building and care for marginalised identities in Jersey.
Siobhan Fogarty (she/her) creates and holds spiritual and social spaces for marginalised communities. A long-time student of practical herbalism and foraging, she believes that connecting with both human and more-than-human worlds can ripple far beyond our initial hopes. She is currently training as a medical herbalist.
This event is part of Abundant Futures, a long-term, socially engaged project commissioned by ArtHouse Jersey, led by Dana Olărescu. Sponsored by Spoor & Fisher Jersey.
