Creative Wellness: Mindful Making

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Faculty, Staff

GVSU Inclusion & Equity Institute Color Burst

The contemporary world is a stressful place to live. This is particularly true for those of us with one or more marginalized identities and/or involved in advocacy and activism work. Chronic stress can have devastating consequences on your body, your mood, and your behavior. Taking time to create can have rejuvenating impacts on individuals and our communities.

Each Mindful Making session will explore a different creative technique for supporting personal and community well-being through creativity and creative practice. Each session will be different, so sign up for as many as you like! No prior experience required and all materials will be provided. Just bring yourself and a willingness to experiment and explore without judgment.

October: mindful stitching fabric collage
November: wood burning
February: mini tapestry weaving
April: paper & fabric collage cards

Engaging in creative activities has been shown to have multiple positive impacts on well-being - and it doesn't always require expensive supplies or more than a few minutes at a time. Come take a break and make with us!

Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:

Recognize the importance of caring for oneself, even as we advocate and care for others.
Describe how creative practices positively impact our brains and nervous systems.
Experiment with a new creative medium that promotes mindfulness and creative well-being

Presenters:

AJ Young (He/Him/His, They/Them/Theirs) Coordinator of Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction

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Location Information

Allendale in Kirkhof Center - RM 2201

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Contact Information

Inclusion & Equity Institute

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 616-331-4111

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This event was added to the calendar by Ashley Jefferson (jeffeash@gvsu.edu) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 and was last updated on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.

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