At This Time in My Life

This is a FREE workshop series that is presented by HopeWorks’ Self-care & Social Justice Project for the public centering the arts, dialogue, and connection. The Self-care & Social Justice programs are a platform for innovative projects where people can explore, reflect, and foster beloved community.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP SERIES

In this 5-session workshop, we will use the arts and the humanities as tools to explore life; joys, triumphs and dreams. We will examine social, cultural, and personal forces that can subvert and uplift spirit, identity and power. The goal is to spend true quality time reflecting on the issues that have affected your life journey; to help sort things out, illuminating your understanding, observations, experiences, values and hopes for the future.

Sessions will include engaging with poetry, music, visual arts, literature, history, ethnography, philosophy, and the interpretation of the arts. Conversations will include topics such as embodiment, change, self-awareness, and power. We will take deep breathes, laugh, learn, share and have fun! Your reflections will be expressed through a variety of art techniques such as collage, affirmations and poetry. Participants will receive a mixed-media art journal and supporting supplies. No art experience required.

This is a 5-session series that meets on Thursdays. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Your registration enrolls you in all the classes.

DATES

• September 4, 2025 in person 11am to 1pm
• December 18, 2025 virtual 1pm to 3pm
• February 19, 2026 virtual 1pm to 3pm
• March 19, 2026 virtual 1pm to 3pm
• June 18, 2026 in person 1pm to 3pm

All adults (over 18) are welcome to attend. HopeWorks is committed to creating a beloved community by providing an intentionally welcoming environment where all feel valued and respected, and where all are given opportunities to form meaningful connections with one another.

Host or Publisher HopeWorks Community Engagement Department