Join us for a 3-hour immersive workshop along the Rappahannock River, where art, observation, and science converge through hands-on exploration and collaborative discovery. Inspired by John Cage’s concept of “indeterminacy,” this experience invites participants of all levels to embrace chance, experiment freely, and respond intuitively to the natural environment.

Working directly on the shoreline, participants will create a series of layered water media studies using ink and watercolor. Guided prompts will encourage close observation of the river’s movement, textures, and ecosystems, translating these encounters into expressive marks and forms. Each participant will produce 2–4 sheets that will be folded into a personal map or sketchbook—an evolving record of place, process, and perception.

Bring your curiosity and a willingness to take creative risks. TAG will supply suggested materials: ink, watercolors, water containers, quality paper, drawing tools, an apron. 

**Please bring a portable flat surface such as a drawing board or flat baking sheet.