Full Moon Series — Art Talks and Educational Presentations
Who This Series Is For
The Full Moon Series is designed for a wide range of audiences, including:
Presentations are accessible, reflective, and appropriate for diverse learning environments.
What the Full Moon Series Explores
The series uses art as a doorway into Indigenous teachings connected to lunar cycles and seasonal rhythms.
Key focus areas include:
• Indigenous teachings related to the Full Moon
• Cycles of nature, balance, and reflection
• Cultural symbolism expressed through visual art
• How storytelling carries knowledge across generations
Artwork created for the Full Moon Series is shared and discussed, highlighting how art communicates cultural knowledge, relationship to land, and spiritual reflection.
The purpose of the series is to educate, inspire dialogue, and encourage personal connection to Indigenous worldviews and natural cycles.
Where the Full Moon Series Is Offered
The Full Moon Series can be presented in a variety of settings, including:
- Museums, galleries, and cultural centres across Canada
- Educational institutions and conferences
- Cultural organizations and community spaces
- Online or virtual presentations for broader accessibility
This flexibility allows the series to support exhibitions, seasonal programming, and Indigenous awareness events.
When the Series Is Offered
Presentations are offered as:
• Scheduled talks
• Educational workshops
• Conference presentations
Timing and format are flexible and adapted to suit the venue, audience, and purpose of the event.
Presentation Flow
Introduction
Jessica introduces herself, the Full Moon Series, and the cultural context of the work.
Art Talk
A guided walk-through of the paintings, sharing stories, symbolism, and teachings connected to the Full Moon and natural cycles.
Indigenous Teachings
Teachings and reflections are woven throughout the presentation, informed by Elder guidance and Indigenous knowledge systems.
Audience Engagement
Opportunities for questions, reflection, and discussion invite audiences to connect personally with the teachings, art, and storie
Conclusion
The presentation closes with overarching lessons and invitations for continued reflection, learning, and relationship-building.
Format Options
The Full Moon Series can be offered in two formats:
Art Talk Only
Length: 2.5 hours
Half Day $1000
Full day Art based activity $2000 plus $20 per person for materials
Pricing for this format is shared during booking.
Art Talk Plus Art Activity
Length: 4.5 hours
This format includes the full Art Talk plus a hands-on creative experience.
Participants create a Full Moon painting on live edge wood using acrylic paints. The process includes:
• Light sketching of the moon and surrounding symbols
• Individual or collaborative painting
• Reflection on cycles, balance, and connection to nature
The art-making process reinforces teachings about natural rhythms, mindfulness, and Indigenous knowledge.
Materials cost: $20 per participant
Impact of the Full Moon Series
The Full Moon Series creates meaningful impact for individuals and organizations.
Participants and audiences experience:
• Increased understanding of Indigenous perspectives on nature, cycles, and spirituality
• Deeper connection between art, storytelling, and cultural knowledge
• Opportunities for reflection, mindfulness, and dialogue
• Personal and collective engagement with Indigenous teachings
The series bridges education and art in a way that supports respect, learning, and relationship.
