Botanical Artist and Educator, Ana Carolina Hurant offers inspiring ways to connect with nature through art. Through workshops in Encaustics & Botanical Sketchbook as well as Botanical Nature Walks that incorporate native plant identification and nature journaling, Ana Carolina guides you through the process of slowing down to engage in careful observation and artistic expression. She describes her process as Art-Yoga, embracing the present moment & engaging all 5 senses to create a grounding art practice that is full of peace & gratitude. Learn how to develop this meditative process of artistic expression to leave you feeling grounded and centered in your day to day life. Ana Carolina has been a certified yoga teacher for over 20 years and brings many of those principles into her artistic practice. Ana Carolina teaches classes and workshops in Chapel Hill & Durham, sells original Botanical Works of Art, accepts commission work & sell prints, cards & other uniquely designed merchandise.