About this Event
These creative sessions in nature are for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth, recently or long ago.
You do not need to be experienced at art making. Anyone can create land art with natural items and the elements.
This support group led by two facilitators with profressional and lived experience of baby loss. We will be meeting in a peaceful community garden that will be secure for our session. All disscussions are confidential,.
During the session we will be sharing an intention for what we want our time to offer us. We will then learn how the natural seasons can help us process feelings of grief. Facilitators lead a short mindfullness meditation followed by an art making segment where particpants collect natural materials from the garden and create a piece of land art. The process will be explained in the session. We conclude by sharing warm drinks and refreshments together.
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Info: Welcome to the space, introduction to the facilitators and the practice of making art to help with grieving baby loss.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Guided Mindful Meditation
Info: We sit quietly and listen to the facilitator guiding us with their words into a calming meditation
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Art Making
Info: Explanation and invitation to collect natural items from the garden and create your own piece of art to reflect your feelings about baby loss at that time.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Reflections and Refreshments
Info: An opportunity to share how the art making process felt for you, reflecting on where you find yourself with your baby loss. Warm drinks will be made for you and snacks offered.
Event venue & nearby stays
All Saints C Of E Church, Priory Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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