Process as Power – Craft as Self Care
About
Delve into the profound relationship of hands-on creating and personal well-being through a shared crafting experience. Historical traditions of craft will be connected with contemporary practices of self-care to foster a space where art, wellness, and community intersect.
To begin, museum educator Lola Rael will explore a specific artwork within the historical and contemporary context of using craft as a therapeutic practice. The discussion will be followed by a supportive hands-on making session. Bring your portable work-in-progress—be it knitting, embroidery, or any other soft project— to craft together.
Free. Pre-registration is requested for this in-person, DROP-IN program. Stay for a bit or for the entire program.
Lola Rael is a practicing visual artist and an emerging museum educator hailing from Providence, RI. A Barnard College graduate, Lola specializes in fiber arts, where she merges traditional techniques with contemporary themes. Her research interests include 20th-century art history, folk art, and museum studies. With a deep passion for investigating the intersections between art, history, and culture, she is committed to fostering critical engagement in the museum through her work as both an artist and educator.