Creative Memory Projects invites participants to explore memories, stories, and life moments through hands-on creative expression. Rather than focusing on artistic skill or producing something “perfect,” this cohort centers on presence, meaning, and honoring what has shaped us.

Through simple materials, gentle prompts, and spacious time to create, participants transform memories into tangible keepsakes — visual stories, memory books, collages, or personal art pieces that reflect what matters most.

Each week unfolds slowly, allowing reflection, creativity, and connection to naturally emerge.

Week One — Choosing What We Want to Remember: Listening to the memories that call us

Participants begin by reflecting on moments, people, seasons of life, or experiences that feel meaningful. Through prompts and quiet reflection, they explore joyful memories, loved ones, milestones, moments of growth or resilience. They begin gathering ideas, photos (optional), words, or symbols to guide their project. The focus is on noticing what feels alive — not deciding everything at once.

Week Two — Telling Stories Through Images: Exploring visual memory

This week invites participants to begin translating memories into visual form using collage, color, texture, and simple layout. They may explore arranging images, choosing colors that reflect emotion, layering materials, experimenting freely. The emphasis is on intuition and feeling rather than design rules.

Week Three — Adding Words to Memory: Blending story and creativity

Participants gently incorporate writing into their projects — such as short stories, quotes, letters, reflections, names, and dates. This week deepens the connection between memory and expression.

Week Four — Shaping the Keepsake: Bringing it together

Participants begin shaping their projects into a more cohesive form, such as a memory book, a visual timeline, a collage series, a framed keepsake, or a creative journal. There is no “right” structure — each project reflects the participant’s story.

Week Five — Finishing Touches & Meaning: Honoring the details

This session focuses on completing projects with care and intention. Participants may add final layers, refine layouts, include meaningful symbols, and reflect on what the project represents. This often feels grounding and satisfying.

Week Six — Honoring & Sharing: Celebration and reflection

The final week invites reflection on the creative journey. Participants may share their projects (optional), speak about what surprised them, reflect on what they discovered.  The cohort closes by honoring both the memories and the courage to create.

Presenter: This workshop is a collaboration between Soaring Eagles Ministry and the House of Breath Sanctuary in Naples and will be led by Maya Manseau. This in-person workshop will be held in her office space.