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Our interactive presentations are designed to inspire, educate, and heal by bringing art to life through the sense of touch. Each presentation combines Linda's unique storytelling with handcrafted tactile art to explore profound and relatable themes.
Our Signature Presentations
Our programs are tailored to a variety of audiences and can be booked for schools, businesses, and community organizations across Minnesota. Here are a few of our most popular presentations:
HUNGRY LITTLE
MONSTERS
A Story of Diagnosis
This presentation uses symbolic art to address the overwhelming feelings of receiving a life-altering diagnosis. Participants will interact with a rock cairn that represents a person, and use handmade speech bubbles to fill a basket, which visualizes the flood of thoughts and feelings that come with the news. This program is a powerful tool for promoting empathy and understanding.
A Story of Loss
In this interactive program, handcrafted, whimsical toy monsters represent the fear and anxiety associated with vision loss. Linda shares a personal story about these "monsters" nibbling away at her vision, making her journey relatable to anyone experiencing loss. This presentation provides a safe and lighthearted space to explore the emotional journey of loss.
I’M GOING
WHAT?!?
“From the moment Linda entered my classroom with her guide dog, she captured the hearts of my fourth-grade students. It was a wonder to witness my students experience the feeling of losing their eyesight through interactive play with her tactile art. I recommend this artist’s storytelling program to any class teacher who wants their students to experience empathy and understanding of eyesight loss through art.”
— Rosie Cole, Artist and Educator, at City of Lakes Waldorf School, Minneapolis, MN
A Story of Fear
! YIKES ! is an engaging tactile art presentation focused on confronting fear. We use playful, tactile objects like toy tires and ladybug finger puppets to re-enact anxiety-inducing scenarios. By providing a hands-on way to explore these emotions, the program empowers both sighted and visually impaired individuals to navigate and overcome their fears.
A Story of Isolation
This presentation explores the feeling of being trapped or isolated. Linda shares her personal experience with this emotion, using a compelling model of a goldfish in a bowl it's too big for. Participants are encouraged to handle the tactile models while discussing their own feelings, helping to build a sense of community.
I FEEL
STUCK
! YIKES !
A Story of Adapting
This presentation explores the process of adapting to blindness. Linda shares a story from her own life about navigating a changing world, using an interactive model of a hallway with unexpected spinning doorways. The program helps participants understand that with resilience and a new perspective, obstacles can be overcome.
SPINNIN’ DOORS
A Story of Healing
A deeply personal and inspiring presentation, Spiral Paths uses tactile art to illustrate Linda's winding journey of healing and growth. Through a series of storytelling subjects accompanied by tactile art, Linda shows that the path to emotional recovery is a continuous process of self-discovery and moving forward.
SPIRAL PATHS
Why Our Presentations Are Different
Our programs are not just a one-time workshop; they are artist-led experiences that use a blend of professional design and personal storytelling. Linda's background in theatre and her own journey with vision loss make each presentation a truly unique and transformative event for both sighted and visually impaired audiences.
A Story of Hope
Based on Linda's journey with her guide dog, this presentation shares a powerful message of hope and regained independence. Linda uses a highly textured piece of textile artwork to symbolize the journey toward a brighter future, demonstrating how a new perspective and support system can provide light even after a period of darkness.
MY
LIGHT AT THE
END OF THE TUNNEL
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