Dear Friends,
In this next chapter of my life, I have entered into an herbal medicine program at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine in Ithaca, NY, where I will study with a highly esteemed herbal practitioner, 7Song. In this 6 month full time course that runs through November, we will learn all about plants, the human body, current health issues, remedies, and how to make them. We will travel all over the U.S. assisting at a festival first aids tent and visiting some of our beautiful national parks. At the end I will be a “certified” practitioner able to assist others with herbal solutions. I am keeping my future options open, as I enter into this new chapter. I want to see where this course takes me, and give myself time to integrate into my artistic/daily life practice.
In deciding to do this program, I have rearranged my living and work situations, while also draining my savings to help pay for the tuition of the course. The instructor has allowed me to be on an “artist repayment plan” as he calls it, which I am grateful for. I see the next several months, as me investing in myself, so that I am better abled to assist others and support myself in ways that are fulfilling to me that also align with my core values and beliefs. And not to mention that my classroom will be in places where I find myself the most happy, outdoors, in nature, breathing in clean air, while also paying respect to all the living things around.
In an effort to help with the cost of school and expenses, I’ve decided to launch a campaign to raise $8,100. $3,100 = Remainder of tuition ($4,100 originally and I’ve paid $1,000 so far) & $5,000 for class expenses such as tools, books, travel & loss of wages. Each contribution will be matched with a “gift.” These gifts will range from an artwork made by me over the last 10 years, a new work from my current show and travels, and/or gaining future access to my herbal practice. Each contribution will further assist me in my studies and next chapter post school.
Gift Levels of Support:
$50– a 5″ x 7″ Print from the “Be Authentic” Series.
$100– a T-shirt from my store (See website, sizes limited).
$250– a Cyanotype Print from my upcoming travels.
$500– an Herbal Consultation for an individual/household (digital or in-person if within NYS), a 2 hour initial meeting, w/ follow-ups & plant remedies offered.
$1000– an Herbal Consultation and a Few artworks made by me from my collection over the last 10 years.
Contributions can be made:
Paypal: paypal.me/TinaDillman
Venmo: @Tina-Dillman-1
Checks: Tina Dillman, P.O. Box 4566, Rome, NY 13442
I also have other artworks available on my website, if you’re interested in supporting in other ways, along with some ideas for supporting in alternative ways.
If you have any questions about the campaign you can reach me via email at: tinadillmanprojects at gmail dot com.
Thank you for your support!!! XXO