River of Tears

A lot of anxieties come with being human, including the worry that we aren’t doing enough. It’s hard to be inspired to make change when uncertainty about our planet’s climate looms overhead and takes up precious brain space. To help navigate this unique grief, local artist Elyse Hochstadt and grief recovery specialist Elle McSharry facilitate this art-focused workshop that allows participants to explore their grief and anxiety related to climate change through the process of wet felting a tear-shaped piece of art, active listening and optional sharing. The tear each participant creates is meant to acknowledge that grief and will become a part of the River of Tears sculpture, a living memorial in recognition of this uncertain moment in time.

River of Tears • Sat, March 23 from 1-5:15 pm • $25 suggested donation • Shotgun Studios • 1625 W. Water Ave. • fb.me/e/9TOVwcZnp