✨✨Guest expert:s Erin Murphy & Kim Gros✨✨
A Visual Synthesis workshop on making meaning visible — featuring Kim Gros
🗓 Thursday March 12th 6:30pm-8:30pm
[Can’t make this one?! Click here to join the waitlist!]
Visual Synthesis is a practice of active listening, sense-making, and illustration. It’s a method for turning complex conversations into something tangible.
In this pilot workshop, illustrator and product designer Erin Murphy will host a guided conversation with clinical herbalist and healer Kim Gros. Kim is trained in Traditional Western Herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and her practice focuses on women’s reproductive health and mental health.
Participants will be invited to draw along during the conversation using a set of low-pressure prompts. Think: diagrams, icons, maps, and simple storyboards. Everyone draws solo for themselves, and sharing is always optional. The workshop includes gentle warm-up exercises and periodic pauses to reflect on what’s emerging, so participants can practice turning what’s on their mind into a visual artifact.
After the session, Erin will create a polished Visual Synthesis artifact from the conversation (animated drawing + recording + transcript). Attendees will receive access to the final artifact, and will also be invited to share feedback as part of this pilot run.
What to expect:
💬A guided conversation with Kim Gros about different frameworks for understanding health and healing
🤔A short introduction to Visual Synthesis as a method: listening → selecting → structuring → drawing
📐Solo draw-along prompts designed for clarity over aesthetics (symbols, arrows, maps, sequences)
⏳Moments to pause and reflect: What stood out? What patterns are emerging? What deserves a visual?
🎭Optional sharing at the end if you’d like to show your sketch or talk through your thinking
☕️Herbal tea + a relaxed hangout at the end (and a chance to support Kim’s work)
You don’t need:
🙈Drawing skills
🌱Any knowledge of herbalism
⚒️ Special tools (paper + pen is perfect)
🙅🏼♀️To share your drawing (you can keep everything private)
What is Included:
🖼️ Pens and paper will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own materials.
🏞️Material with iconography and suggested techniques will also be provided.
👯 At the end of the session, Erin will create a polished Visual Synthesis artifact from the conversation (animation of the drawing process + recording + transcript)
Where will we meet?
📍Home Ec NYC
44-02 23rd st #315
Long Island City, NY
11101
Let’s talk pricing:
We’re using the Green Bottle Method (see photo below) to make this workshop accessible to a range of financial situations. Each tier has a few designated spots. If you’re uncertain about where you fit or would benefit from a payment plan, we’re happy to help—email us at info@homeecnyc.com.
Price break down:
Tier Three: $30
Tier Two: $20
Tier One: $15
Paying with a credit card? Cool, get those points, girl! You can continue checking out here.
Planning to pay with your debit card? Want to help your girl (me) out? Instead of checking out here, head straight to [Venmo], send your payment, along with the name of the workshop & your email address in the comments. This helps me avoid transaction fees 😉.
⭐️By registering you are agreeing to our cancellation & late, materials & Liability Policy, Terms & Conditions.
LATE
It is strongly advised to arrive early. We will need to start promptly and use every minute of our time together to ensure smooth instruction and completion of the project. The group will move through all instructions and steps at the same time. This is not a drop-in style class.
If a student arrives more than 5 minutes late, it is at the discretion of the instructor whether they can join. If a student arrives 10 minutes late, they forfeit their registration fee and space in the class.
If you suspect you will be late, contact info@homeecnyc.com so we know you're on the way and don't assume you are a no-show.
CANCEL
If you need to cancel, please contact info@homeecnyc.com
Class fees are non-refundable.
If you cancel 14 days before the workshop, you can use the credit towards a future workshop or private lesson with Hillary if booked within 60 days of the original class.
If you cancel 7 or fewer days before the event, you will not receive a credit.
It's strongly advised that if you need to cancel within 7 days of the event to gift your place in the class to a friend.
MATERIALS
It is up to the instructor's discretion if the materials brought by the student are appropriate for the project. If a student brings the incorrect materials or forgets them, they can purchase provided materials at the time of class.
LIABILITY
I understand that by participating in this class or workshop, I will be in an environment where various equipment, including but not limited to sewing machines, steam irons, sharp tools like scissors and pins, and other crafting instruments, will be used by myself and others. The use of such tools carries an inherent risk of injury.
By attending this class or workshop, I voluntarily accept all associated risks. I confirm that I am physically capable of using the necessary equipment without the need for constant supervision. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be utilized by Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC and its affiliates for any class, workshop, or event in which I participate, and it will govern my conduct and responsibilities throughout the event.
As a condition of my registration or ticket purchase to attend this event, I agree to the following on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and any legal representatives: (A) I waive, release, and discharge any and all liability from the following individuals and entities: Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC, as well as their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives, along with event sponsors and volunteers. (B) I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all individuals and entities listed above from any and all claims or liabilities arising from my actions during the event, whether brought by other parties or organizations.
I also give my consent to receive medical treatment if necessary in the case of injury, accident, or illness while participating in the event.
you can read all Policy, Terms & Conditions here
✨✨Guest expert:s Erin Murphy & Kim Gros✨✨
A Visual Synthesis workshop on making meaning visible — featuring Kim Gros
🗓 Thursday March 12th 6:30pm-8:30pm
[Can’t make this one?! Click here to join the waitlist!]
Visual Synthesis is a practice of active listening, sense-making, and illustration. It’s a method for turning complex conversations into something tangible.
In this pilot workshop, illustrator and product designer Erin Murphy will host a guided conversation with clinical herbalist and healer Kim Gros. Kim is trained in Traditional Western Herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and her practice focuses on women’s reproductive health and mental health.
Participants will be invited to draw along during the conversation using a set of low-pressure prompts. Think: diagrams, icons, maps, and simple storyboards. Everyone draws solo for themselves, and sharing is always optional. The workshop includes gentle warm-up exercises and periodic pauses to reflect on what’s emerging, so participants can practice turning what’s on their mind into a visual artifact.
After the session, Erin will create a polished Visual Synthesis artifact from the conversation (animated drawing + recording + transcript). Attendees will receive access to the final artifact, and will also be invited to share feedback as part of this pilot run.
What to expect:
💬A guided conversation with Kim Gros about different frameworks for understanding health and healing
🤔A short introduction to Visual Synthesis as a method: listening → selecting → structuring → drawing
📐Solo draw-along prompts designed for clarity over aesthetics (symbols, arrows, maps, sequences)
⏳Moments to pause and reflect: What stood out? What patterns are emerging? What deserves a visual?
🎭Optional sharing at the end if you’d like to show your sketch or talk through your thinking
☕️Herbal tea + a relaxed hangout at the end (and a chance to support Kim’s work)
You don’t need:
🙈Drawing skills
🌱Any knowledge of herbalism
⚒️ Special tools (paper + pen is perfect)
🙅🏼♀️To share your drawing (you can keep everything private)
What is Included:
🖼️ Pens and paper will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own materials.
🏞️Material with iconography and suggested techniques will also be provided.
👯 At the end of the session, Erin will create a polished Visual Synthesis artifact from the conversation (animation of the drawing process + recording + transcript)
Where will we meet?
📍Home Ec NYC
44-02 23rd st #315
Long Island City, NY
11101
Let’s talk pricing:
We’re using the Green Bottle Method (see photo below) to make this workshop accessible to a range of financial situations. Each tier has a few designated spots. If you’re uncertain about where you fit or would benefit from a payment plan, we’re happy to help—email us at info@homeecnyc.com.
Price break down:
Tier Three: $30
Tier Two: $20
Tier One: $15
Paying with a credit card? Cool, get those points, girl! You can continue checking out here.
Planning to pay with your debit card? Want to help your girl (me) out? Instead of checking out here, head straight to [Venmo], send your payment, along with the name of the workshop & your email address in the comments. This helps me avoid transaction fees 😉.
⭐️By registering you are agreeing to our cancellation & late, materials & Liability Policy, Terms & Conditions.
LATE
It is strongly advised to arrive early. We will need to start promptly and use every minute of our time together to ensure smooth instruction and completion of the project. The group will move through all instructions and steps at the same time. This is not a drop-in style class.
If a student arrives more than 5 minutes late, it is at the discretion of the instructor whether they can join. If a student arrives 10 minutes late, they forfeit their registration fee and space in the class.
If you suspect you will be late, contact info@homeecnyc.com so we know you're on the way and don't assume you are a no-show.
CANCEL
If you need to cancel, please contact info@homeecnyc.com
Class fees are non-refundable.
If you cancel 14 days before the workshop, you can use the credit towards a future workshop or private lesson with Hillary if booked within 60 days of the original class.
If you cancel 7 or fewer days before the event, you will not receive a credit.
It's strongly advised that if you need to cancel within 7 days of the event to gift your place in the class to a friend.
MATERIALS
It is up to the instructor's discretion if the materials brought by the student are appropriate for the project. If a student brings the incorrect materials or forgets them, they can purchase provided materials at the time of class.
LIABILITY
I understand that by participating in this class or workshop, I will be in an environment where various equipment, including but not limited to sewing machines, steam irons, sharp tools like scissors and pins, and other crafting instruments, will be used by myself and others. The use of such tools carries an inherent risk of injury.
By attending this class or workshop, I voluntarily accept all associated risks. I confirm that I am physically capable of using the necessary equipment without the need for constant supervision. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be utilized by Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC and its affiliates for any class, workshop, or event in which I participate, and it will govern my conduct and responsibilities throughout the event.
As a condition of my registration or ticket purchase to attend this event, I agree to the following on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and any legal representatives: (A) I waive, release, and discharge any and all liability from the following individuals and entities: Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC, as well as their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives, along with event sponsors and volunteers. (B) I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all individuals and entities listed above from any and all claims or liabilities arising from my actions during the event, whether brought by other parties or organizations.
I also give my consent to receive medical treatment if necessary in the case of injury, accident, or illness while participating in the event.
you can read all Policy, Terms & Conditions here
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