Using Art to Express Feelings and Stay Connected (Online Workshop)
About the event
This is the sixth session of the Grief Academy course When Grief Is Complicated.
Gary Andrews was already capturing his life in a ‘Doodle-a-Day’ when his wife Joy died suddenly of sepsis. He was plunged into a new reality as a widower and single father. The project took on new meaning as his drawings charted his emotions, day-to-day experiences, and how his relationship to grief changed over time.
In this session, animator Gary Andrews considers how art can help us explore our emotions and celebrate our bond with people who have died, while also forging new relationships. He takes us through some simple drawing exercises to give shape to complex feelings and experiences and (if we like) share them with others. This workshop is suitable for absolutely everyone – no artistic ability required!
In this session, we explore:
- How can drawing help us to express our feelings and get a new perspective on our experiences?
- What activities can support our creativity when we are grieving?
- How can the things we make become a visual journal for our emotions and experiences?
Our When Grief Is Complicated course offers immediate access to seven recorded sessions – and accompanying resources – on demand for six months. You can also join us for our launch session on 30 September (or watch back later if you can’t make it).
