Cassa di Vita: Crafting Your "Box of Life"

Create your own documentary art project—a multi-layered, tangible archive of your life—in this six-week workshop for adults 50+ led by professional teaching artist Dona Laurita. Every life is a masterpiece made up of unique chapters, milestones, and hard-won wisdom. With Cassa di Vita (Box of Life), we transform a solid-wood keepsake box into a stunning physical legacy. Each week focuses on a deep emotional milestone, and using high-quality tactile media—including archival collage, fluid pigments, metalwork, and traditional gold Kintsugi mending—to create your own beautiful and creative box that honors and preserves your unique journey. No prior art experience needed. Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, & 27 and November 3 & 10 11 a.m.–12 p.m Registration Required. See materials list below for items to bring for your box.