Concomitant: Reflections on Grief and Loss Through Monoprinting and Poetry

This 2-part workshop series meets twice- February 12 & 19, 2026, hosted in the new Kalamazoo Poetry Festival space at the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition in downtown Kalamazoo. Sessions run 6pm–7:30pm.

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February 12, 2026 at 6pm, doors at 5:30pm

February 19, 2026 at 6pm, doors at 5:30pm

This workshop will focus on the roles poetry and printmaking can play in processing complex emotions related to grief, loss, and intimacy. I focused on post-modern models of grief like the Dual Process Model and meaning reconstruction theory. Each model suggests that grief is always present, occupying varying amounts of space in our lives. I will have participants create monotypes for a prompt on silicone mats and we will print them onto paper. Then we will write corresponding tanka poems while reflecting on the artwork. During the art-making process, we will focus on specific questions like: What emotions, words, ideas, and sensations arise when thinking of the prompt? How do these ideas connect to my experience of grief? I chose the specific processes of printmaking and poetry because they both have defined structures that may help individuals who struggle with interoception and alexithymia. I think this workshop very clearly correlates to the theme of beyond resilience.

Bio:

Hali is a papermaker and printmaker based in Southwest Michigan. Their creative work, driven by a passion for fiber and book arts, explores themes of storytelling, liminality, folk life, and the environment, often utilizing natural and found materials.Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bunzine/?hl=en

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