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SUMMARY:Concomitant: Reflections on Grief and Loss Through Monoprinting and Poetry
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP USING THE EVENTBRITE LINK:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980838197371?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\nPrintmaking + tanka poetry to explore grief\, loss\, and intimacy through guided prompts\, reflection\, and structured creative practice.\n\n\n\nThis 2-part workshop series meets twice- February 12 & 19\, 2026\, hosted in the new Kalamazoo Poetry Festival space at the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition in downtown Kalamazoo. Sessions run 6pm–7:30pm. \n*PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU CANNOT MAKE BOTH SESSIONS. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 at 6pm\, doors at 5:30pm \nFebruary 19\, 2026 at 6pm\, doors at 5:30pm \nThis workshop will focus on the roles poetry and printmaking can play in processing complex emotions related to grief\, loss\, and intimacy. I focused on post-modern models of grief like the Dual Process Model and meaning reconstruction theory. Each model suggests that grief is always present\, occupying varying amounts of space in our lives. I will have participants create monotypes for a prompt on silicone mats and we will print them onto paper. Then we will write corresponding tanka poems while reflecting on the artwork. During the art-making process\, we will focus on specific questions like: What emotions\, words\, ideas\, and sensations arise when thinking of the prompt? How do these ideas connect to my experience of grief? I chose the specific processes of printmaking and poetry because they both have defined structures that may help individuals who struggle with interoception and alexithymia. I think this workshop very clearly correlates to the theme of beyond resilience. \nBio: \nHali is a papermaker and printmaker based in Southwest Michigan. Their creative work\, driven by a passion for fiber and book arts\, explores themes of storytelling\, liminality\, folk life\, and the environment\, often utilizing natural and found materials. \nSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/bunzine/?hl=en
URL:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/event/concomitant-reflections-on-grief-and-loss-through-monoprinting-and-poetry/
LOCATION:KNAC\, 315 W Michigan Ave\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007-5007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Art Event
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome you to our third annual Ekphrastic Art Event\, presented in partnership with Move With Joy! \nThis is a relaxed\, come-as-you-please gathering\, with doors open for three hours. We invite you to drop in\, create\, and explore. All participants are encouraged to make their own visual artwork inspired by our 2025–2026 festival theme\, “Beyond Resilience.” Art supplies will be provided\, and local artist Aerick Burton will be on site to guide and facilitate. \nExpect music\, poetry readings\, art-making\, and snacks\, a warm\, creative space to connect\, unwind\, and show us what “Beyond Resilience” means to you. \nAfter the event\, you’ll have the option to donate your artwork to inspire the 2026 Community Poem\, written by Friends of Poetry. They will reflect on your pieces and craft a collective poem that will be performed at our 2026 Celebration of Community Poets in April. \nCome make art\, be in community\, and help shape the poetry of next year’s festival!
URL:https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/event/ekphrastic-art-event/
LOCATION:Move With Joy\, 1103 Portage St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
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