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Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step / Cómo empezar: La práctica de dar el primer paso 1
Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step / Cómo empezar: La práctica de dar el primer paso 2
Arts & Crafts

Getting Started: The Practice of Taking the First Step / Cómo empezar: La práctica de dar el primer paso

July 7 at 3pm - September 8

At North River Mental Health

North Park, Chicago

👕Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on
🎶Light music and lightly scented space
🥤Bring your own drinks or snacks

Unleash your inner artist without the pressure of perfection. This beginner-friendly workshop uses ink and acrylics to explore color and form, with light breath work to slow your senses. No experience needed, and all materials are provided.

Beginner-friendly workshop
Abstract painting
Sensory experience
Creative outlet

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  • Beginner-friendly workshop
  • Abstract painting
  • Sensory experience
  • Creative outlet
  • North River Mental Health
  • North Park
  • Chicago

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