Join us for "Expressing Grief," a transformative art workshop designed to provide a safe, creative space for those navigating the complex emotions of grief. In this series, participants will explore the healing power of artistic expression as a way to honor loss, process difficult feelings, and reconnect with a sense of hope and renewal.
What to Expect: Through guided sessions, we will use various art mediums—such as painting, drawing, and collage—to give voice to the unspoken and to transform pain into something tangible and beautiful. No prior art experience is necessary—only a willingness to explore and express. Each session will include a short meditation, creative prompts, and time for reflection and sharing within a supportive community.
Whether you’re facing the loss of a loved one, a life transition, or simply carrying the weight of unspoken emotions, this series offers a gentle, compassionate space to be seen and heard. Come as you are, and discover how creativity can help you navigate your unique journey through grief.
Who Should Attend: This event is open to anyone experiencing grief, whether death related or not. All are welcome, regardless of if you wish to share your story, gain insights from others, or simply be in a supportive community.
Sessions Overview: Each 2-hour event session focuses on one emotion.
Each session is a space to reflect, create, and connect with others who are navigating their own emotional landscapes. Through this series, we’ll use art to translate feelings into visual form, finding new ways to process and understand the full range of human experience. Whether you join us for one session or all, we invite you to discover the healing power of creativity.
Register here. Option to purchase all workshops as a set or individually.
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January 26, 2025 - Emotion: Sadness
Description: Let the fluidity of watercolor express the ebb and flow of sadness. Explore how gentle washes and blending can capture the softness, weight, and release of the emotion.
February 23, 2025 - Emotion: Anger
Description: Channel your anger into the tangible, grounding medium of clay. Pound, mold, and shape your feelings, giving them form and texture as a way to release built-up energy.
March 23, 2025 - Emotion: Guilt
Description: Meet the sense of guilt using your reflection and the layered effect of crayon and paint to explore deeper.
April 27, 2025 - Emotion: Shock
Description: Reorient yourself amidst the chaos with mandala art. Focus on the safety of the circle and any repetitive patterns, allowing your mind to process moments of shock through the meditative act of creating.
May 25, 2025 - Emotion: Anxiety/Fear
Description: With the precision of colored pencils, explore the tension and tightness of anxiety. Use your imagination to capture the many layers of worry and fear.
June 22, 2025 - Emotion: Yearning/Loneliness
Description: Piece together a mosaic using colored paper to represent feelings of longing or isolation. This session invites you to find beauty in the fragments, assembling them into a larger whole (feel free to bring photos).
July 27, 2025 - Emotion: Confusion
Description: Use a mix of colored pencils and markers to create overlapping shapes and patterns that capture feelings of confusion and disorientation. This process encourages you to embrace the chaos and find new perspectives.
August 24, 2025 - Emotion: Acceptance/Hope
Description: Playing with shadow work utilizing lead pencil. Explore the interplay between light and shadow, remembering that we will always have both.