Join us for a winter edition of Art in the Arb! You'll be inspired by the beauty of nature and invited to explore your creativity, all while connecting with others.

RIVER NOTES inspires a relationship with our waterways. In this two-part workshop, Stephanie will share her personal journey with water through a collection of photographs from the Detroit River.

The first Saturday will focus on learning about local waterways and practices of stewardship—for our rivers, lakes, communities, and ourselves. Participants will begin an art project inspired by water using mixed media techniques, including watercolor and experimental mark-making.

Participants will reconvene the following Saturday to deepen their work by adding collage and additional layers. The session will also include guided discussion on the benefits of artmaking for reflection, connection, and well-being. You’ll also be encouraged to incorporate both digital and analog techniques.

No prior art experience is required; all levels are welcome.

Artist Bio
Stephanie Prechter is an interdisciplinary artist working with photography, painting, drawing, and text. Her practice focuses on healing, self-reflection, and community engagement, with water as a continual source of inspiration.

Informed by personal experiences in psychiatric settings, her intuitive process explores intentional aliveness and the movement from isolation toward integration. Her work is driven by a commitment to bridge brain health with the transformative power of the arts.

Stephanie received an MFA from Maine Media College.