Name: Interwoven: Letting Go Through Macramé
Start: 2024-11-06T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-06T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Tidewater Community College/City of Virginia Beach Joint-Use Library

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This outreach experience is open to Spouses within the Special Operations Forces Community.
About this Event
Special Operation Forces Spouses are invited to join The Station Foundation for a macramé workshop at the Tidewater Community College Joint Use Library. Participants will practice mindfulness while creating a macramé ornament and a pair of earrings.

Tapping into one's creativity provides many positive mental health and physical benefits. Macramé has a soothing effect on the mind. Focusing on the task at hand allows a person to feel more positive emotions and a sense of calmness because art requires a presence of mind. It creates a meditative atmosphere where it’s just you and your craft. Outside distractions are eliminated. Macramé allows you to enter a flow state without feeling overwhelmed. Being in flow state boosts self-confidence, life satisfaction, creativity, and emotional regulation. Because of the repetitive nature of the craft and the satisfying finished product, macramé is a great way to relax while creating beautiful art pieces for you and your home.

In times of uncertainty and distress, taking up art and crafts allows you to restore balance. The stress reducing nature of this craft prompts the body to relax when coupled with mindful breathing. Participants can transition from a heightened state of arousal and adrenal fatigue to a more restful, restorative state of being.

New to Interwoven events with The Station? Welcome! Please note that our Director of Outreach, Jamie Dockiewicz, will be in contact with you to share our mission and confirm your Special Operations Forces affiliation.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

10:45 - 10:55 AM Arrival and Check In
11:00 - 11:15 AM Welcome and Grounding Practice
11:15 - 12:15 PM Macramé Instruction
12:15 - 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 - 2:00 PM Macramé Workshop Continued

E vent Details:
All abilities welcome; no experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
Lunch will be provided.

This is a first come first serve event with a maximum capacity of 10 spouses. We kindly request a cancellation notice no less than 72 hours prior to the event. Thank you for your consideration. If you need to cancel text or call Jamie Dockiewicz at (757) 620-7321.

Please review The Station Foundation's Agreement prior to registering. By completing registration for Interwoven: Letting Go Through Macramé on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 you acknowledge that you have read and understand The Station Foundation's Agreement and will abide by all Rules and Regulations.