Drawing Through Conflict: An Autobiographical Comics Workshop
with Anna Moriarty Lev & Kaye Shaddock

So many things contribute to who we are today – our perspectives are shaped by experiences, other people, where we come from, what we read and watch. When we tell our own stories and listen to others’ we open the door to seeing things from a new point of view, and possibly understanding each other and ourselves more deeply. In this workshop we will draw from our personal experiences and memories around Palestine and Israel, our identity as Jews in the Diaspora, and other feelings/thoughts that come up using timed prompts to create comics. We will draw and write and share in an open, safe, and welcoming environment. No previous art experience necessary. We will provide materials, but if you prefer to bring your own you are welcome to.

Anna Moriarty Lev is a local artist and mom living in Williamstown. She makes comics, paintings, and clothes, and has been teaching autobio comics workshops with Kaye for seven years. While Anna has lived in many places, she has family roots here in North Adams – her dad was Bar Mitzvah’ed here in 1964!

Kaye Shaddock is an art therapist living and working in the Berkshires. Kaye has a private practice in Williamstown where she specializes in processing and healing from relational trauma through a variety of creative processes. In addition to her private practice, Kaye works at Bennington Project Independence where she facilitates art therapy groups two days a week. Her children are her greatest teachers.