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Forestwalk
Spirit Dots: A Métis Nature & Dot Art Experience
In-person
Visual arts Truth and Reconciliation Nature & outdoors Indigenous PaintingDate and time
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Location
Locality Brewing Farms (MacInnes Farms)
7111 252 Street
Langley, BC
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PSHeZvaQL95ddLK88.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Is a relaxed performance and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Join 2026 BC Culture Days Ambassador Michelle Bucholtz for a unique land-based art experience at Locality Brewing farm, where nature, creativity, and Métis culture come together. We'll begin with a guided 30-minute walk through the property's scenic forest trails observing local plant life while sharing Métis teachings and our connection to the land. Returning to the patio, participants will create a Turtle Water dot painting inspired by Métis beadwork traditions, with opportunities for reflection, storytelling, laughter, and meaningful conversations. No artistic experience is required. Each participant will receive a pre-printed Turtle Water canvas inspired by Métis beadwork, creating an accessible and welcoming space where everyone can confidently explore a therapeutic creative process.
Organizer
2026 BC Culture Days Ambassador - Michelle Bucholtz
Michelle Bucholtz is a Métis artist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, and founder of Spirit Dot Designs based in Langley, British Columbia. Michelle's Métis roots trace back to the Red River Settlement, the home of her Métis ancestors. Inspired by traditional Métis beadwork and the healing power of creativity, she creates contemporary dot art that invites people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience art as a pathway to reflection and belonging.
Michelle's artistic practice has been shaped by teachings from respected Métis and Indigenous artists, mentors, and knowledge holders through community and the WHEAT Institute's Métis Creative Arts Certificate program.
As the founder of Spirit Dot Designs and a 2026 BC Culture Days Ambassador, Michelle facilitates accessible art experiences that bring together nature, Métis teachings, and creative expression. Guided by her current mentorship from Métis artist and educator Leah Marie Dorion, she continues to expand her artistic practice while fostering spaces where community connection, culture, and creativity converge. Through her workshops, she hopes to inspire others to discover that every dot tells a story and that creativity can foster healing through authentic self expression.