Expressing Grief Workshop

Event Overview: 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 whether you wish to share your story, gain insights from others, or simply be in a supportive community.
Join us for a unique series of art sessions where we delve into the depths of our emotions, using different artistic mediums as a way to express, understand, and heal. Each session focuses on a specific feeling, allowing participants to explore their inner world through the therapeutic power of art. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just beginning, this journey is about self-expression, not perfection.
Sessions Overview: Each 2-hour event session focuses on one emotion.

December 22, 2024 - Holding Space: A Holiday Gathering for Healing

A meaningful two-hour holiday event to focus on honoring lost loved ones, finding a sense of connection during the holidays, and creating a gentle, supportive space for those who are grieving. Bring a small dish that reminds you of the one(s) you miss to share with our community.

Price $35

Agenda:
1. Welcome & Drinks: 15 minutes
- Attendees will introduce themselves and order one complimentary drink from our cafe!

2. Guided Reflection & Breathing Exercise: 15 minutes

3. Sharing Circle: 40 minutes
- Each participant can share a memory or say their loved one's name aloud if they feel comfortable, and introduce the food that they brought

- Eat and connect
4. Creative Expression Activity | Ornament or Memory Jar Making: 40 minutes
- Supplies like clear ornaments, ribbons, small notes, or jars will be provided. Attendees can write a special message, memory, or hope for the future and place it inside the ornament or jar.
- This can serve as a keepsake to take home as a reminder of the time spent reflecting and honoring loved ones.
5. Closing: 10 minutes

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.
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.

There is an option to purchase all workshops as a set or individually!

Instructor Bio:

Elizabeth Huang is a certified grief educator, death doula, and life coach. Her holistic approach to healing is complemented by her extensive experience as a hospice volunteer, where she offers presence and support to those navigating end-of-life journeys. As a Bay Area native, Elizabeth has always been deeply connected to her community. Elizabeth's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of grief and trauma-informed care.

Through her various certifications, she guides individuals with empathy and understanding, helping them process grief, cope with loss, and rediscover a sense of peace. Whether she's offering end-of-life support or guiding others through life transitions, Elizabeth is committed to serving her clients in finding regulation and resilience amidst life's most challenging experiences.

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