Oberon Waters is the lead fibre arts instructor in the therapeutic arts centre at Friedman Place, a supportive nonprofit living facility for the visually impaired. Friedman Place supports individuals who are interested in weaving by providing access to a therapeutic weaving program.
While not the kind of art therapy program that facilitates actively unpacking past trauma to address mental health issues, the Friedman Place residents are supported in a meditative form of art therapy that is incredibly important. Oberon talked about the various ways Friedman Place staff support weavers, some of whom lost their vision later in life, enabling them to have autonomy and grow through the creative process.
Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild 