Layers of the land

Creativity Walk - Layers of the land - walk, journal, collage

Through slow walking, mindful observation, journaling, and collage, you’ll be invited to connect with the textures, rhythms, and hidden stories of the land.

This workshop is not about capturing a single image — it’s about layering your personal responses to place: memories, emotions, fragments, and found details. At curated pauses along the route, you’ll be given gentle creative prompts to journal or collage using provided materials. Together, we’ll gather more than what the eye can capture.

This is a relaxed, creative session, no artistic experience needed, just an open mind and a willingness to notice.

On the day

We will meet outside Hamble Railway Station. w3w.co/affords.superhero.arise

The walk will take approximately 2 hours including time to pause along the route to capture your experiences.

Please wear suitable walking shoes and bring along:

• Art materials (optional)- pencil or pen will be provided, but art materials are welcomed too.
• Bag to take home your creations
• A mobile phone or camera to record your observations (optional)
• Bottle of water
• An umbrella, waterproofs or sunhat/suncream (depending on the weather)
• Anything else that’ll make you feel more comfortable.

We will end the walk back at Hamble Station.

Please Note:

Walk grade: Medium - some gravel path, gentle inclines, and uneven ground in woodland areas

Who should attend: Adults of all ages. Nature lovers, creatives, and those looking for gentle outdoor activity .

Sorry pets are not allowed to join a led walk unless they are a guide or assistance dog.

Child friendly: No

Walk distance: 4km

Facilities: There are toilets at Royal Victoria Country Park Cafe.

Access: Most of the route is on well made paths and mostly flat. There are steps and uneven surfaces throughout the woodland areas, but wheelchair access is possible for most of the site. Some gentle slopes, seating without backs or armrests.

About the Artist

Jennifer Mon (She/They), a queer creative of colour from Lisbon, Portugal, based in Southampton, UK. Raised in a mixed immigrant household (Brazilian and Cape Verdian) in 2020, Mon moved to the UK to pursue further education and a career in the art scene. During her studies, she discovers the work of Hannah Hoch and Helina Metaferina, inspiring her to begin her journey as a collage artist.

Mon's work uses texture, bold colours, spacious typographic elements and playful wit to explore various roles in society through the lens of a queer woman of colour. Her work can capture an authentic political and emotional experience, focused on the self, and community. Through that lens Mon's mixed media work calls for human connection, highlighting the importance of self-expression in the human experience.