Learn how to select quality children’s literature that is right for your needs

Better understand what is available in children’s literature on the topic of loss in order to make an educated choice when the need arises. Explore ways of categorizing, reading, and engaging with different literature genres as they depict various types of loss. Become more equipped to discern the intended purpose of each piece of literature. Practice how to effectively incorporate and utilize literature when discussing sensitive topics with children.

In the midst of taking care of work, people, and things, we often forget to take care of ourselves. The first step to self-care is self-love. Join us in making self-portraits and learning to see ourselves and each other in a new way.

Enter into a time of remembrance through art and storytelling.

Express your emotions for a lost loved one by recalling fond memories, sharing stories with others, and processing everything via mixed media art. Mixed media in this context consists of various paints, colored pencil, and ink. All supplies provided. No prior painting or drawing experience necessary. Some techniques will be demonstrated. Wear clothes meant for dirtying.

Make art while holding space for each other. Families of all kinds are welcome here! Children are accompanied by their grown-ups to enjoy an evening of art making, memory making, and space holding… together.

Pop-up workshop at BASE Café in the Bridgeport Art Center. We share our life stories of grief and loss both verbally and through art.