AFTERwords
A Condolences Project
AFTERwords: a condolences project by Sharon Stevens, curator/producer Equinox Vigil.
When a friend or family member is grieving the loss of someone close to them, it’s often difficult to craft your words. AFTERwords is a series of artist-led workshops that is an opportunity to provide time and space for interested participants to create and write condolence cards in a supported and inspiring environment.
Participants will be invited to create at least one card.
The workshops will be limited in number both for COVID safety and simply for the intimacy of what we are creating together.
AFTERwords will play a small role in building community and rituals and awareness and learnings around expressing grief and condolences.
Held in the Mortuary Chapel in Calgary’s Historic Union Cemetery.
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022
Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
Limits: 12 people – adults
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2022
Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
Limits: 12 people – all ages, families welcome.
Four workshops in total; two condolence card making, two condolence card writing, led by professional artist Julya Hajnoczky and author Lisa Murphy Lamb.
For more information and to register visit eventbrite.ca.
Oh, So blue, with Julya Hajnoczky
A hands-on workshop where you’ll be guided through the process of designing and creating your own cyanotype cards. In this small group session, you’ll work through the steps of this historical analogue photo process: preparing your paper, selecting materials to make an image, and using the sun to expose and develop your own print. All supplies will be provided.
Times: Mornings 10:30 – noon (snacks provided)
Cost:
- $25 per person
- $50 per family
Consider the Envelope, with Lisa Murphy Lamb
A hands-on workshop exploring grief and expressing condolences through handwritten letters and handmade stationary and cards. All supplies will be provided but bring a favourite pen if you have one.
Times: Afternoons, 1 – 3:30pm (snacks provided)
Cost:
- $25 per person
- $50 per family
