Woven

‘Woven’ is a theater project exploring transracial adoption through lived experience, music, and performance. Earlier this year, the project brought together adult transracial adoptees for a two-day creative workshop.

As the project has evolved, it has become increasingly important to create a similar space for children and young people whose perspectives are often missing from discussions about transracial adoption. Many transracially adopted children grow up without regularly having the opportunity to meet other adopted children with similar experiences.

This workshop offers them the opportunity to connect with one another, be creative together, and spend time with each other in a supportive and open atmosphere. Through games, artistic expression, storytelling, creative activities, and group discussions, the participating children and young people have the chance to explore topics such as identity, belonging, family, culture, and connection in an engaging and age-appropriate way.

There is absolutely no expectation that participants will share personal experiences. The children should participate in whatever way feels comfortable and right for them.

The workshop includes:

• creative activities and art-making

• storytelling

• games and group activities

• opportunities for conversation and reflection

• connecting with other transracially adopted children and young people

Registration

The workshop is aimed at transracially adopted children and young people (ages 7-14) to connect, create and build community.

As ‘Woven’ continues to develop, the artistic team is also interested in connecting with older children and young people who enjoy theatre and performance. Families interested in learning more about a potential future performer role are welcome to contact them via the address provided above.

For more information, questions or to sign up to the workshop, please contact by November 15th:
smartcookieproductionZH@gmail.com 

Privacy and Participation

No photo or video recording of children will take place.
Participation in all activities is voluntary, and the workshop will be facilitated with care, respect, and attention to each participant's comfort and wellbeing. With the consent of participants and their parents/guardians, selected parts of the workshop may also be audio recorded. The recordings may be transcribed and used as creative research to help inform them development of ‘Woven’ and to bring children’s perspectives into the creative process.

• Step-free access

• Languages: in German spoken language; if needed: additionally in English spoken language

• Age: 7-14 years

• Schedule and breaks:
  10.30 – 12.30 Workshop, part 1
  12.30 – 13.15 Lunch break
  13.15 – 15.30 Workshop, part 2
  
  Additional break are possible whenever needed.