Grief Workshops
Some prefer talking about their grief while others lean towards a more productive and creative way to work through it. Further, some may find themselves engaging in both.
These workshops are carefully designed to provide hands-on creative opportunity for both grief processing when words are hard to find or say as well as a relaxing activity to calm the brain from survival mode.
NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!
I can’t stress this enough. If you’ve never created a floral arrangement, don’t know what watercolors even are, or think you don’t have a creative bone in your body - this is for you as well as those who do enjoy artistic expression. I am not a professional artist (you will see!), but I believe in the calming impacts such activities can have on those bereaved.
Join me as I help you navigate, process, and express your loss in creative ways.
All workshops take place at Olinger Andrew Caldwell Gibson Chapel in Castle Rock, CO from 3:30pm - 5:00pm.
Registration is required at least 3 days prior to workshop.
June 11 : Botanical Watercolors
Immerse yourself in the beauty of a natural botanical as you go through a step-by-step process of selection, design, and painting. This is a wonderful opportunity to clear your mind and focus on the small things in life that can bring joy.
$75; all supplies included.
July 23 : Adolescent Floral Design
Adolescents aged 10 - 15 will learn the meanings of different flowers and explore expressing their loss through the creation of your own floral arrangement to take home. Don’t worry if you don’t know anyone - I’ll help you feel welcome!
$65; all floral and supplies included.
August 13 : Adult Floral Design
Explore different flowers and greens as you learn the steps of creating your own piece. Often, this creative outlet and the tips shared are continued outside of the workshop for both joy and remembrance of a deceased loved one.
$75; all floral and supplies included.
September 10: Grief Journaling
Whether you are a writer or not, this workshop is dedicated to working through grief and our relationship with it through a variety of journaling exercises designed for reflection and new perspective.
$65; all supplies included.
October 8: Individual and Family Mandala Making
This workshop focuses on the interconnectedness we share and the love that fuels it. Personal and/or family mandalas will be created for meditation on balance, unity, and the circle of life and death.
$65 per person or $95 per family