Grains of Sand Community Building Workshop

Film screening. Discussion. Art work.

Imagine aging as a source of inspiration. Build a sense of connection through art. Join us for a community-building workshop around the power of friendship and creativity in aging.

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DURATION
Time Frame: 2.5 hours plus breaks (or in 2 parts)
Film screening: 85 minutes
Discussion: 20 minutes
Collage workshop: 45 minutes

PARTICIPANTS
15-30 suggested (negotiable)

TARGET AUDIENCE
Aging audiences and their caregivers 
Intergenerational groups (ie, workplace or church)
High school / college students

PURPOSE
Bridging generations – strengthening empathy through shared experience
Countering gender ageism
Engaging participants in artmaking

LEADERS
Sarah Gross, Filmmaker
Suzanne Reich, Museum Educator
Sophie Diernberger, Media Educator

REQUIREMENTS
Screening room (projector & speakers
can be provided by workshop leaders); Collage materials (can be provided by workshop leaders); Tables for art work; Board to display artworks (optional)

AFFINITY GROUPS
Ruth’s Table
Art Against Ageism
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Leading Age
Global Ageing Network

WORKSHOP FEE
Available upon request