To help those grieving the loss of a loved one, Angela Craig, owner of Spiritual Care Package, is hosting a workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m., April 29, 2023, at the South County Art Association, in Kingston, Rhode Island.

Using mementos and inner creativity, participants will build a shadow box to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed. Craig says, “It is an exercise for you to express your love and your continued connection with this person. It allows you to feel both the sadness and the joy of that connection which ultimately promotes healing.”

The combination of art and creativity using special items that connect personally and uniquely to a loved one offers a type of cathartic healing in and of itself. A $20 supply fee will cover the cost of provided materials which include a 12-square-inch shadow box (black or white), a variety of paper, glue gun and double-sided tape, string, charms, clothespins, washi tape, markers, scissors and pins.