Creating with Nature

Creating with Nature is a thoughtfully designed deck of cards, crafted to ignite new ways of thinking and doing by reconnecting with the natural world. Nature's role in enhancing creativity and wellbeing has been recognized for centuries, but is more crucial now than ever before. This deck is an invitation for artists, creators, and problem solvers to reconnect with the outdoors, nurture their creative selves, and view creative challenges in a fresh light.

Whether you're tackling a specific project, seeking to break through a creative block, or guiding a brainstorming session, Creating with Nature offers invaluable inspiration. It's not just for structured projects; these cards can also be integrated into daily life, serving as a tool to create moments of reflection, rejuvenation, and care for your creative spirit.

Authors

Valeria Duarte is a researcher and creative manager based at the Creativity Everything lab at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has worked closely with artists and creators both in and out of academia, and develops alternative learning spaces and platforms for artists and creatives.

David Gauntlett is Canada Research Chair in Creative Innovation and Leadership in The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University. He is the author of ten books, including Making is Connecting (2011) and Creativity (2022), and has made a number of popular online videos, music and playthings.