Question 1

What is Brush With Grief?

Accepted Answer

Brush With Grief is a hands-on creative grief workshop where participants create a personal brush using natural and meaningful materials. The workshop combines material gathering, storytelling, brushmaking, reflection, and optional sharing.

Question 2

Who is this workshop for?

Accepted Answer

This workshop is for people navigating grief, loss, memory, or transition. You may attend because of the death of a loved one, pet loss, caregiving loss, relationship change, identity shift, life transition, community loss, or another meaningful change in your life. Bonus points if you love horses!

Question 3

What happens during the workshop?

Accepted Answer

The workshop follows three simple steps: Land, Human, and Sky. Land: Choose natural and meaningful materials that speak to you. Human: Share what you found and the grief story connected to it, if you choose. Sky: Create your brush, reflect on the process, and share your creation.

Question 4

Do I have to share my grief story?

Accepted Answer

No. Sharing is invited, not required. You are welcome to speak, listen, make quietly, or participate in the way that feels right for you.

Question 5

Is any prior artistic experience needed?

Accepted Answer

No art experience is needed. This is not an art class, and the focus is not on making something perfect. The focus is on meaning, memory, and personal expression.

Question 6

What materials are provided?

Accepted Answer

Basic materials are provided. These may include wood, fur, fiber, string, plants, and decorative elements. Since we are meeting on a Horse ranch, we'll have access to horse and other animal hairs that are collected from grooming kits.

Question 7

Can I bring something personal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may bring a small meaningful item to include in your brush, such as pet fur, a lock of hair, a feather, a small piece of fabric, a ribbon, a dried plant, or another small object connected to your grief or memory. Please bring items that are safe, clean, and small to use in your brushmaking.

Question 8

Can children, teens, or families attend?

Accepted Answer

Many Brush With Grief workshops are mixed-age. Children and teens are welcome when the event description says the workshop is open to all ages or mixed ages. Younger participants should attend with an adult.

Question 9

Is this therapy?

Accepted Answer

No. Brush With Grief is a creative grief support workshop, not a therapy group or clinical treatment. It is a structured, supportive space for reflection, creativity, and community connection.

Question 10

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Cost depends on the location and host. Some community workshops are free with donations welcome. Other workshops have a set registration fee. Please check the specific event listing for the correct price.

Question 11

Can I attend more than one session?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each workshop is different because the materials, setting, group, and personal meaning are different each time. Some people attend once, while others return for future workshops or series.

Question 12

Can I bring my brush back if I attend again?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You are welcome to bring your brush back to a future workshop if you want to continue working with it or add new materials. You can also begin a new brush.

Question 13

How are hides, fur, and natural materials sourced?

Accepted Answer

Materials are gathered and sourced with care. Some materials come from donations, gifts from hunters or community members, animals connected to the facilitator’s own hunting or processing, and materials purchased specifically for workshops. Participants may choose which materials to use.

Question 14

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate layers. This is a hands-on outdoor workshop, rain or shine, with natural materials like fur, fiber, glue, string, plants, and found textures. Bring water, snacks, and boots if the ground may be muddy.

Question 15

What if the weather is bad

Accepted Answer

Programs run in most weather conditions. We have indoor and covered spaces available when needed. Participants will be contacted if severe weather requires cancellation or rescheduling.

Question 16

Is the event accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Our programs are as accessible and welcoming as possible. Medicine Horse has an ADA-accessible bathroom, wheelchair-accessible spaces, and close parking options available for participants who may need them. If you have specific accessibility needs or accommodations please contact us directly.

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