Materials and Activities for Creative Expression

Collage-Pretty much anything can be used. Poster board or cardboard are good sufaces (somethingsturdy) to glue images onto.-Magazines, photographs, ribbons, buttons, feathers, glitter, sequins, small personal items,tacky glue, hot-glue gun, etc...etc...

Sculpture-Polymer clay-sculpy, fimo, etc are great to work with and stay soft and pliable for monthsbefore baking (I use a toaster oven instead of my'food'oven)-Air dry clay is also good although it cracks and breaks easily when dry-Various tools are available for purchase or you can use just about anything that will helpshape and cuVcarue into soft sudaces.-Found object sculptures are great and can be constructed with literalfy anything.

Paper-pulp Masks-Various collage items are also appropriate for the masks, as are paint markers and acrylic,tempera or watercolor paints.

Prayer Flags-Fabric such as brightly colored cotton (single colors) or muslin works wonderfully for theflags. The fabric can be cut into squares-sizes from B" x B" to L2' x t2" tend to work well.-Wooden dowels ironed into the top with stitch-witch are a great way to hang the flag (if it is asingle panel). A cord can be tied to each end of the dowel as well and the flag can besuspended from the cord, or a cord can simply be ironed or sewn into a fold at the top of theflag without the dowel (this works well if you are using several panels.-Wooden beads can be tied at the edges of each panel to keep a bit of space between them.

Small Altars or Sacred Memory Containers-Small boxes (with or without lids) can be adorned with paper mache, paint, found objects,personal items, words, etc. (truly anything that can be used for collage).

Affirmation C;rds-Thin cardboard cut into rectangles are great for applying photo images or other personalimages, words, excerpts of poetry, symbols etc.

Hope Bracelets or Talismans-Can be made with any type of beads, charms and any other item that can be strung onstretchy cord or non-stretchy cord.

Wind Chimes-Small befls and beads can be attached to various rings, w@d, polymer clay shapes, shells,you name it...(Can be made personal by using personal items & the idea that the bells chimingare memories of loved-one).

Sound and Rhythm-A sound phrase can be created depicting the sound of grief or healing.

*The ideas are limitless and sometimes we only have to take that first step and try something out!

Various Materials and Sources:

paper of all sizes and colorsposter boardtissue paperpaper rolls (come in all colors-white is good for mural work)markers (washable and waterproof)paint markersbic sharpies (all colors)colored pencilspastels (oil and chalk)paints (acrylic, tempera, watercolor)crayonsbrushes (all sizes)sponge brusheserasers/pencil sharpenersrulersscissorscompassmod podgetacky gluetube gluelglue stickglue gundouble stick tapepolymer clayair-dry claytools for clay (rolling pin)glitterstickersstampsstencilswood, moss, shells, rocks, seed pods, dried grasses & flowersribbonsequinsbuttonsfabric/feltstitch witchthread/needlesyarntwine/cordhadsneedle nose plierssmall boxesmagazinescardboard (various thicknesses)greeting card kitssingle hole punchvarious instruments--drums, shakers, lap harps, finger cymbals, blocks, kalimba, marimba/xylophone

BooK Websites, Merchants:

Barbara Ganim, Three Rivers press-ISBN 0-609-80316-6

BE,rry M. cohen, Mary-Michola Barnes, Anita B. Rankin, The Sidran pressISBN 978-0-9629t64-7 -2

(for additional books see references for handout Expressions of Grief and BereavemenQ

www.drawntogether.com Melinda A. Hilf, Healing grief through aft: aft therapy bereavement groupworKhops.

Supplies:www.eNa sco.com/a rtsa ndcrafts

www.jerrysa rta ra ma. com

1 800 5s8-9595

SCMP- School & Community Reuse Action prolect

39014 N williams pofttand, oR97227 phone: (503) 294-0769

Joanne's Fabrics (also carries various crafting supplies)

Michael's (not the most inexpensive)

Instruments:

African Rhythm Traders

825 NE Broadway St, portland phone: 503 288-6950

Cedar Mountain Drums

2237 E. Burnside St.. porttand phone: 503 235-6345