Create Play Grow Therapy Services

04/12/2026

I love teaching the Budding Artists class series at ! 2-6 year olds get to come to a class to explore and engage with art materials, other children, and their caregivers for a meaningful time of connection and creativity! This is so unique because of the special supported time that encourages intentional connection and facilitates children making their own choices, problem solving, and creating in their own way. Join the Bowood newsletter to learn about all the amazing classes offered all year round!

04/05/2026

This week we had an amazing community based garden therapy group! We got to start a variety of plants from seed in our new greenhouse. Building community, reducing isolation, and sparking hope felt incredible. Can't wait to see what's in store for spring gardening!

04/01/2026

Spring into action! Making seed bombs is easy with just three ingredients: clay (abundant in St Louis yards), compost, and seeds! This activity is a sensory delight and super fun. Where will our seed bombs land? (We'll make sure to use non-native seeds responsibly.)

03/29/2026

03/27/2026

Create a hanging mobile with your little one in this workshop with me at studio. Your budding artist will craft a mobile on a large branch with design elements and objects from nature. Parents will assist their child as needed. This workshop provides playful prompts to follow and is recommended for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Class is limited to ten children, and one space should be purchased for each child; caregivers do not need a separate ticket.

03/19/2026

We had such an amazing time creating plant markers, learning about seeds and how gardens grow and planting seeds .pear.nature.school! We read a great book that highlights the challenges and unique qualities of growing things at home and the value of shared time planting and tending a garden. The kids did a great job with their hand writing and digging skills and loved getting their hands in the dirt. We can’t wait to see what grows!

03/16/2026

Discovered these bright pressed pansies while adding fresh spring blossoms to my altered book for pressing. I adore how they retain their color and prove resilient enough to thrive in St Louis' freezing winters! A few plants made it through and one even bloomed. They’re one of the first flowers you see at garden centers in spring and last in fall! Welcome bursts of color after long periods of grey! These flowers are also perfect for flower pounding. Can't wait to explore more!

03/10/2026

Grief is non-liner and very hard to navigate. It affects us all throughout our lives in different ways. During this .connect training we all looked at how we can support our clients in their grief journey. We all shared about our own personal struggles with grief and learned from each other as well. Certainly a heavy topic but adding play in the mix can make it a little more manageable.

03/04/2026

Bookmarks, art, and nature all come together in this fun class for 2-6 year olds and their caregivers. Join us March 15th from 10am-11pm for a stress free time of crafting and connecting as we make nature themed collage bookmarks.

02/28/2026

Looking to discover new strategies for managing grief? Want to help your clients navigate the complexities of grief with more empathy? Join me for an interactive workshop in St Louis , where we'll explore practical tools and build connections. We’ll get playful to help with navigating pain. In partnership with .connect

02/13/2026

What’s better than snail mail? Snail mail with a hand sewn unique patch in it! This will be sent to my patch pal as part of which has so lovingly curated and created.

12/11/2025

Little hands digging into the earth. Discovering. Creating. The tiny worm sparked imagination and wonder, providing endless delight and amusement. The leaf became a magical ride for the worm. Everyone needs time outdoors - time to discover, unwind, and play.