Material Attention
Slow Making Sessions
Material Attention is a facilitated, in-person session centered on working slowly with simple materials. These sessions are not technique-based and do not focus on producing finished work. Instead, they invite sustained attention through touch, repetition, and time.
Teams and organizations
After-school and youth programs
Summer camps
Adult and senior centers
Rehabilitation or recovery settings
About the Facilitation
Sessions are guided by the artist and educator, with an emphasis on holding time, materials, and attention rather than instruction or critique.
Duration: 60–120 minutes
Location: in-person; typically held in public or shared spaces. Outdoor settings such as parks or beaches are welcomed when appropriate.
Group size: small groups preferred; larger groups considered by context
Schedule: offered periodically or by inquiry
For upcoming sessions, or to inquire about hosting Material Attention in a specific setting, please get in touch.
Settings
Material Attention sessions can be adapted for a variety of contexts, including:
Session structure and materials are adjusted to suit the context while maintaining a consistent, low-pressure format.
Participants are guided to engage quietly and attentively with materials, allowing experience to unfold without pressure for outcomes or evaluation.
What to Expect
Offered in small, intentional groups, adapted to the setting
Simple materials such as paper, ink, wool, or cloth
Gentle prompts and extended periods of making
Minimal talking; no critique or assessment
No prior experience required