{"id":20171,"date":"2026-03-05T08:17:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T13:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thealfam.com\/evermore\/public\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=20171"},"modified":"2026-05-07T05:11:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:11:49","slug":"alchemizing-ritual-nature-and-creativity-to-work-with-our-grief-and-loss","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/thealfam.com\/evermore\/event\/alchemizing-ritual-nature-and-creativity-to-work-with-our-grief-and-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Alchemizing Ritual, Nature, and Creativity to Work with Our Grief and Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join Jill Greenbaum to discover the power of ephemeral earth art\u2014a multi-sensory, deeply engaging creative practice that invites you to slow down, connect, and explore what lies within. In this immersive workshop, you\u2019ll step into a nurturing space where nature becomes both partner and guide, helping you reflect on your inner landscape with ease and intention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through a blend of centering practices, gentle inquiry, gathering, creating, and sharing, you\u2019ll experience a meaningful process designed to support insight and emotional expression. Together, we will explore how grief or loss may be present in the moment and transform that exploration into a personal, impermanent memorial or remembrance altar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In this workshop, you will:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflect on where you are in your journey with grief<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn a seven-step process for creating nature-based, impermanent art<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an intention or prompt to guide your creative experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather natural materials outdoors*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a unique memorial or altar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in thoughtful reflection\u2014both individually and within the group<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This workshop offers a grounding, creative experience that meets participants wherever they are, inviting connection, expression, and a sense of shared humanity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Supplies<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notebook and pen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A basket or bag for gathering materials (optional gloves or clippers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something comfortable to sit on<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flowers from your garden or a purchased bouquet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A candle and matches\/lighter (optional and based on your space)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spot to create your altar (indoors or outdoors*)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*If outdoor gathering isn\u2019t possible due to weather or limited access, the workshop can be adapted for indoor settings using materials found at home or in your workspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants will be invited into an online collaborative space where they can share their work and engage with one another. To make participation easier, attendees may wish to download the Padlet app on their phone or desktop. The private Padlet for this workshop can be accessed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/jillgreenbaum\/workingwithourgrief\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the workshop, Jill welcomes continued connection. Participants are encouraged to share their creations, reach out with questions, or explore more about her work. Jill can be contacted at jill@jillgreenbaum.com, found on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jillrgreenbaum\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and followed on social media at @jillig.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jillgreenbaum.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JillGreenbaum.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The event is scheduled in\u00a0<strong>Eastern Time (ET).<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Jill Greenbaum to discover the power of ephemeral earth art\u2014a multi-sensory, deeply engaging creative practice that invites you to slow down, connect, and explore what lies within. 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