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Artist Association seeks grant to expand short wellness workshops (kintsugi, visible mending) for teens and adults
Summary
The Artist Association proposed a set of one‑day creative‑arts workshops—kintsugi and visible mending—targeted at adults and teens for community‑based prevention and mental‑health benefits; presenters emphasized community connection and plans to prioritize referrals from social‑service agencies.
The Artist Association presented a grant request to the Contract Review Committee on June 6 to fund one‑day creative‑arts wellness workshops that instructors will offer to adults and teens in the fall and winter.
Elizabeth Buccino, director of education at the Artist Association, and program staff described two offerings: kintsugi (a Japanese method of repairing broken ceramics to highlight rather than hide damage) and visible mending (hand stitching and embroidery to repair textiles). Speakers said the workshops are designed to promote mindful,…
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