Vessel of Tears Workshop

from $125.00

a ceramic based workshop honoring the sorrows of the world

March 29th, 12pm-4pm

Hosted at: ma-pa

About the workshop:

Vessel of Tears is a guided, hands-on ceramic workshop centered on grief, loss, and collective sorrow. Through clay, ritual design and facilitated reflection, participants are invited to create small ceramic vessels that act as containers for emotion, memory, and care.

This workshop will take place in a supportive creative space where making becomes a way to witness and hold what is heavy. You’ll be walking into respectful, candle-lit environment designed to support a wide range of emotional states.

Facilitated by :

Cheyenne Raduha, interdisciplinary artist + Jen , LoPiccolo psychotherapist + grief worker. 

This offering operates on a sliding scale rooted in collective care.

The higher tiers help offset lower-cost spots so that this space can remain accessible. Please choose the level that feels aligned with your current capacity.

  • Supporter – I have financial flexibility and can help support wider access.

  • Sustainer – I can meet my needs and participate without financial strain.

  • Seeker – I need a lower-cost option in order to attend.

*info graphic based on the green bottle sliding scale

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18yrs and up workshop

pricing:

a ceramic based workshop honoring the sorrows of the world

March 29th, 12pm-4pm

Hosted at: ma-pa

About the workshop:

Vessel of Tears is a guided, hands-on ceramic workshop centered on grief, loss, and collective sorrow. Through clay, ritual design and facilitated reflection, participants are invited to create small ceramic vessels that act as containers for emotion, memory, and care.

This workshop will take place in a supportive creative space where making becomes a way to witness and hold what is heavy. You’ll be walking into respectful, candle-lit environment designed to support a wide range of emotional states.

Facilitated by :

Cheyenne Raduha, interdisciplinary artist + Jen , LoPiccolo psychotherapist + grief worker. 

This offering operates on a sliding scale rooted in collective care.

The higher tiers help offset lower-cost spots so that this space can remain accessible. Please choose the level that feels aligned with your current capacity.

  • Supporter – I have financial flexibility and can help support wider access.

  • Sustainer – I can meet my needs and participate without financial strain.

  • Seeker – I need a lower-cost option in order to attend.

*info graphic based on the green bottle sliding scale

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18yrs and up workshop

What to Expect:

  • Opening reflections and grounding from the facilitators

  • Guided hand-building of small ritual objects (such as candle holders or water vessels)

  • Personalized ritual design session, inspired by ancient iconography

  • Gentle check-ins and guidance throughout the workshop

  • All workshop supplies and tools included

  • This is not a therapy session. It is workshop in a supportive creative space where making becomes a way to witness and hold  what is heavy.

Ritual Design component 

  • Participants will be invited to use iconography for inspiration, noticing what symbols they are drawn to and what it sparks in the process of making. 

  • Participants will have dedicated time to work with facilitator Jen to help shape a simple, personal ritual connected to their object.

For this workshop, we define ritual as intention + deep presence + meaning making. This is for anyone that knows the pangs of grieving, anyone looking to make sense of the confusion and be with great mystery. Rituals may involve light, water, placement, or repetition and are designed to be carried forward beyond the workshop.


Additional Terms

WORKSHOP PREPARATION: Please wear clothing that is comfortable to create in. Clay gets wet, dusty and muddy. Your hand will be your main tools. All students are welcome to bring an apron and note taking devisces.

LATECOMERS: If you arrive to a workshop later than 20 minutes after the stated start time, the instructor may not be able to reshow any missed curriculum. We are not able to provide refunds or makeup classes. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: With purchase of a class or workshop ticket, you understand this fee is non-refundable. If the workshop is canceled for any reason, you will receive a full refund, returned via your original payment method. Our team will contact you by phone and/or email with any updates regarding class cancellations.

QUESTIONS: Do you have questions regarding the course curriculum? Please email us.

this is a hands-on workshop, please be prepared for creating with muddy clay.


Location of Workshop:

ma-pa

6101 W Addison Ave, Chicago IL