Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step / Cómo empezar: La práctica de dar el primer paso
Tue Nov 3, 3pm
Judgment-free abstract painting
This event is in the past.It took place on September 8, 2026 at North River Mental Health.
Arts & Crafts
Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step (Quiet) / Cómo empezar: La práctica de dar el primer paso (Tranquilo)
July 7 at 10am - September 8
North Park, Chicago
👕Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on
🤫Quiet session, minimal talking beyond instructions
🍪Light refreshments served, bring your own if you prefer
Slow down and make a mess on purpose. This guided abstract painting session pairs ink and acrylics with gentle breath work, letting you explore color and form without any judgment or prior experience. Clothes you don't mind staining are highly encouraged.
Beginner-friendly
Guided art session
Quiet atmosphere
Mindful creativity
Arts & Crafts
Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step (Quiet) / Cómo empezar: La práctica de dar el primer paso (Tranquilo)
July 7 at 10am - September 8
North Park, Chicago
👕Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on
🤫Quiet session, minimal talking beyond instructions
🍪Light refreshments served, bring your own if you prefer
Slow down and make a mess on purpose. This guided abstract painting session pairs ink and acrylics with gentle breath work, letting you explore color and form without any judgment or prior experience. Clothes you don't mind staining are highly encouraged.
Beginner-friendly
Guided art session
Quiet atmosphere
Mindful creativity
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