ART IN THE PARK: MONDAYS at TRAILS CAFE (Griffith Park)
COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND CREATIVITY
Start your week in nature, surrounded by community and creativity.
Every Monday, we gather at a picnic table nestled by The Trails Cafe, communing with the glorious trees, birds, squirrels, and passing deer. It’s a space to step into nature, ground yourself, and expand into new possibilities and purpose.
All are welcome—and we have all the supplies you need. While my practice centers on creating heart art cards, others bring stamping, watercolors, oils, or whatever moves them. Come as you are, bring your hands, and create alongside us.
This weekly gathering beautifully weaves into our annual heart art community care project, held in loving partnership with Linda Gabriel and Mary Elizabeth Holmes.
HEART ART CARD SERVICE PROJECT
Each year, we create and send handmade Heart Art Cards to people who need a reminder that they are seen, held, and loved.
Handmade hearts. Shared humanity. Love in action.
Send a Heart Art Card Now
A simple act of love. A lasting ripple of care.
Every year, we gather to create handmade Heart Art Cards—small, soulful collages filled with loving messages—to remind people they are not alone. 💕
Each February, around Valentine’s Day, our cards are sent to:
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People who have lost someone in the past year
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Elders in nursing homes and assisted living centers
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Anyone navigating grief, illness, loneliness, or transition
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Occasionally, someone celebrating a birthday or milestone who could use extra love
It’s a gentle, meaningful exchange of giving and receiving—art as care, community as medicine.
How It Works
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In person (Los Angeles): We meet Monday mornings at Trails Café to create together.
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Virtual: We host a Thursday evening card-making session to help us reach our goal of 100 cards.
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At home: You’re welcome to make cards on your own time. I’ll send simple guidelines, heart-shaped templates, and inspiration to get you started.
Want to Join or Nominate Someone?
If you’d like to:
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Make Heart Art Cards
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Help spread the word
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Or nominate someone who would love to receive a card
Please reach out. Every once in a while, someone even asks for a card for themselves—and we love that.
This is an annual love art gathering rooted in community care, creativity, and joyful connection.
Come spread a little love with us 💗
Want to Make Cards At Home?
Here's a link to download some heart art and card sayings for you to print out at home.
download pdf here.
