Grieving & Weaving
An evening at Green-Wood Cemetery exploring mourning and textile practice through talk and hands-on weaving
Stitching together creativity and community, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you're an expert with yarn or just starting out, you are welcome to join us as we share stories, skills, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood's Modern Chapel. As we create together, we'll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees' experiences, listen to and/or read this piece featured on NPR.
Beginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on.
Free. Registration required . Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more dea th e ducation programs like this throughout the year.
BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE: Where To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). Accessibility & Safety : The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant, however, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or [email protected]. Photo credit: Jordana Bermudez