Name: Grieving and Weaving
Start: 2025-12-07T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-07T18:00:00-05:00
Location: The Green-Wood Cemetery

Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting that explores creativity, contemplation, and healing through textile arts.
About this Event

Hands-on Workshop in Chapel B

Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting that explores creativity, contemplation, and healing through textile arts. Led by artist Mary Pat Klein, discover the therapeutic potential of tactile crafts in processing grief. All skill levels are welcome; tutorials are available for beginners, and experienced crafters of any medium may work on their new or ongoing projects. A limited number of materials for crafting will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mary Pat Klein is a renowned yarn craftsperson whose work has been part of Oscar-nominated costume design teams and has been featured on Broadway and television.

Free. Please consider a to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Registration: Advanced reservation is strongly recommended. We may reach capacity, potentially turning away late arrivals. While registration is recommended, it does not guarantee entry. Only one space may be reserved per person.
Location: Programs will take place at various locations and times throughout the day. Please check the schedule for details on your selected events.

Donation: Although programs are free, we invite each registrant to support Green-Wood's ongoing death education initiatives through a voluntary contribution, enabling us to continue offering meaningful community programs throughout the year.
Accessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant; however, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or [email protected].
A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to easily exit during certain tours. Please consider these limitations before registering.