Twistshops
Twistshops are wellness and art therapy focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation, and emotional recovery through creative based intervention. Topics change each time.
“Twistshops” are art therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art therapy based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer.
Twistshops welcome individuals who have been touched by cancer to engage in art therapy based workshops that focus on utilizing the arts as a mechanism for healing.
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Survivors, caregivers and previvors are invited to participate. Participants will be guided by a licensed art therapist through a variety of art-making activities that will allow participants to process their past and current experiences as a patient, caregiver or supporter of someone with cancer. Through storytelling and mindful art-making, the intention is to help participants explore different emotions, and in turn revive self, heal and find ways to move forward.
Twist Out Cancer is committed to offering our programming free of charge for cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and family members. If you’re in a position to make a tax deductible contribution to support our work, please feel free to do so. We are so grateful for our community that supports us in so many ways.
Twistshop Series: Evoke x Twist Out Cancer: “Prioritize Rest & Restore Through Art”
When: March 27th at 7pmCST AND May 3rd at 7pmCST
Where: 3040 N. Central Avenue Chicago, IL, 60634
Description: Join us for an evening of art-making and connection.
Free parking available along Central Avenue and nearby side streets
When: April 17th at 6:30pmCST/7:30pmEST
Themes: Connection, Healing, Relaxation
Description: Art-based workshop focusing on themes of Spring and what “gladrackets” us or brings us joy through a variety of art medium
Suggested Materials:
- Drawing materials such as markers, crayons, pastels
- Watercolors or acrylic paints, brushes
- Your choice of materials!
- Drawing or watercolor paper
Art Activity: Using the themes of Spring, spiral imagery, and writings from Suleika Jaouad’s The Isolation Journal’s managing editor, Carmen Radley, create an image that captures what brings a spring in your step, joy, or “gladrackets” you!
Austin Twistshop Program
When? Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central
Where? Dell JCC Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731
What? Come ready to draw, collage, and journal
Register online! No cost to participate. (Please bring a state issued ID for entry)
Description: Come join Twist Out Cancer as we explore expressive art making as a mechanism for healing. Twist Out Cancer welcomes all cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals within the Austin community to participate in this art therapy event.
Led by Twistshop Facilitator, Lindsey Taucher, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA in Art Therapy from The George Washington University.
May Virtual Twistshop: “Matisse Collages & Art Therapy”
When: Thursday May 15th, 6:30 CST/ 7:30 EST
Description: In this month’s Twistshop we will explore the techniques and artworks made by the famous, Heni Matisse. Matisse described these “cut-out” works as “drawing with scissors,” and he used this technique for works of various sizes and subjects. Collage gives artists the opportunity to pull pieces from their surrounding environments and form their own collection of images and words that have personal meaning to them. From these pieces, they can create their own unique entity that reflects their inner world.
Facilitated by art therapist, Jacqueline Carmody ATR-BC, LCPC, ATCS
Suggested Materials:
- Scissors & paste/ gluesticks
- Colored paper, tissue paper, construction paper
- Cardstock or scrapbook paper
June Virtual Twistshop: “Open Hearts”
When: June 19th at 6:30pmCST/7:30pmEST
Description: In response to open-ended writing prompts, you will discover stories only you know — stories that are asking to be told. As you do, gems of insight are likely to appear seemingly out of nowhere. Those who wish, will read their writing to the group.
Facilitated by Elizabeth Hanly, Professor at Honors College, Florida International University. Mentor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Widely published journalist (www.elizabethhanly.com)
OSF Little Company of Mary Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and OSF Little Company of Mary for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, Jacqueline Carmody.
When: The first Thursday of every month in 2025 from 10:15am-11:30am
Where: OSF Little Company of Mary Cancer Center Library
2800 W. 95th Street
1st Floor, South Pavilion
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
This series is open to the public.
This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing. All art materials are included!
Twistshops programs are non-clinical creative arts therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer. Twistshops welcome individuals who have been touched by cancer and utilize the arts as a mechanism for self-expression.
Free Monthly Sessions available to OSF Little Company of Mary patients and families starting January 2, 2025!
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org or Donna Reed at Donna.S.Reed@osfhealthcare.org
Space is limited, please register for each monthly session to attend.
Twistshop Dates: January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4
Northwell Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and Northern Westchester Hospital for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, Jacqueline Carmody.
This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing.
Suggested materials to have available (not required):
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Paper/ sketch book
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Watercolor paper
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Pastels
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Colored pencils
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Drawing materials
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Collage materials/glue & scissors
*Northern Westchester will have materials available on site for participants to access during virtual sessions.
Twistshops programs are non-clinical creative arts therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer. Twistshops welcome individuals who have been touched by cancer and utilize the arts as a mechanism for self-expression.
Free Monthly Sessions available to Northern Westchester Hospital patients and families:
Twistshop Dates: January 29, February 26, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24, October 29, November 26, December 17
Please register for each monthly session to attend.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org or Erin Hammond ehammond@northwell.edu
RUSH Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, Jacqueline Carmody.
When: This series will take place the first Friday of every month through August 2025
What: This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing. All art materials are included!
Twistshops programs are non-clinical creative arts therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer. Twistshops welcome individuals who have been touched by cancer and utilize the arts as a mechanism for self-expression.
Free Monthly Sessions available to Rush Cancer Care patients and families!
Questions? Contact Nayeli_Panek@rush.edu
Space is limited, please register for each monthly session to attend.
Twistshop Dates: January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
RUSH Lisle Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor and licensed art therapist, Mignon Dupepe.
This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing. All art materials are included!
Where: RUSH Lisle
2455 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
The series will be held in the atrium.
Who: survivors, caregivers, patients, healthcare professionals, and previvors. This series is open to the community and individuals seeking treatment at any RUSH locations.
Brought to you by Twist Out Cancer
Lead by art therapist and Twist Out Cancer facilitor, Mignon Dupepe.
Twistshop Dates: April 17, May 15, June 12, July 10, August 21, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11
Please register for each monthly session to attend.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org
If you are interested in learning more, please fill out the form in our brochure.
Also see the brochure here.
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Are you a creative arts clinician looking to become a Twistshop Facilitator?We are currently seeking clinicians that work in the creative arts to serve as facilitators for our Twistshop programs.
If you are interested in learning more we hope you will consider applying!
