weaving loss into life
Art as Release: Seeing One Another
Fri, May 16
|The Portland Grief House
Bring a friend for free in May! In this workshop, you’ll have the chance to process grief through art or craft followed by an optional 30-minute “Community in Grief” gathering, a safe and respectful space to find quiet companionship for your grief.
When & Where
May 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
The Portland Grief House, 7906 N Fessenden St, Portland, OR 97203, USA
Who
What
In grief we often need to cocoon and hide away from the world. Learning to see the outside world can be harsh. In this workshop we'll use sensory grounding in an exploration of seeing one another. In twos, we'll work on drawing, writing or collaging portraits of each other. We'll start with a brief pencil sketch or written description, and then develop our ideas using collage, drawing, writing, crafting. We'll meet up again in pairs to exchange work for a gentle response to one another's artistic expressions.
About the Facilitator:
Sandra Hunter
With roots in Sri Lankan, Anglo-Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Scottish heritage, I have firsthand experience with the racist and sexist challenges that women of color face daily in professional settings. These struggles marked my college years and have followed me throughout my 19+ years as a college professor. I understand how the stress of such realities can wear…