Awakenings

Awakenings We provide survivors of SV trauma-informed, inclusive
art-making experiences that encourage healing.

09/01/2026

Dear survivor, it is important to remember of your strenght daily. You are like a beautiful peacock. 🦚

Awakenings is an organization where survivors can find support in their healing process through art and creative activities. We are located in 4001 N Ravenswood, Chicago. Check our profile or the link in our bio for more info on the next events. We hope to see you there! 🍃

✨Create small shrines & altars exploring the intersections of self-love, honoring our histories, and aspirations as surv...
08/31/2026

✨Create small shrines & altars exploring the intersections of self-love, honoring our histories, and aspirations as survivors at Altars & Adornments!

When: Thursday, September 10th. 6:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Where: Awakenings Art, 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave, Suite 204-C
Tickets: Free! Link in our bio.
This is a mask required event, and air purifies are provided in our space!

This workshop will engage the senses through the tactile process of paper-mâché. All supplies provided.

Creating art heals. Awakenings is here to remind you can create, you can heal!  Awakenings Art is a nonprofit healing ar...
08/27/2026

Creating art heals. Awakenings is here to remind you can create, you can heal!

Awakenings Art is a nonprofit healing arts studio for those affected by SV. Our workshops are free and available to anyone open to healing through art and creativity. For more information, visit the link in our bio.

If you support our mission and enjoy our content, please consider liking, sharing and/or donating at the link in our bio. It helps us continue to provide workshops and resources to all people impacted by SV.

Thank you ❤️

08/24/2026

Every season is a season to take care of mental health❤️‍🩹 the Fall🍂 is no different!

Awakenings is a non-profit organization, and our mission is helping survivors of SV heal through art and creative activities. We are open to anyone impacted by SV and we would love to have your presence on one of our Open Studio sessions or Art Workshops, check our profile and the ❕link in bio❕ for more details on the next events.

Hope to see you there!❤️

08/20/2026

Healing is a journey - we are here to support you in yours.

Awakenings Art is a nonprofit healing arts studio for those affected by SV. Our workshops are free and available to anyone who believes they may benefit from healing through art and creativity. For more information, visit the link in our bio.

If you want to support us in our mission, consider liking, sharing, and/or donating (more info on the link in the bio). Thank you! ❤️

Tomorrow! We still have some spots open for Beading Boundaries, our s-x worker centered workshop💎This workshop being hel...
08/10/2026

Tomorrow! We still have some spots open for Beading Boundaries, our s-x worker centered workshop💎

This workshop being held to create space for community while exploring the meditative process of bead work. S-x workers are often blamed for their victimization, more-so than the general population. They are seen as less credible and viewed as deserving of violence. Because of this, despite the increased risk of sexual violence among the s-x work community, traumatic experiences are frequently overlooked due to stigma and discrimination.

🗓️When: Tuesday, August 11th, 12:00pm - 3:00pm CST
📍Where: Awakenings Art, 4002 N Ravenswoon Ave, Suite 204-C
🎟️Tickets: Free! Limited spots available so please RSVP at the link in our bio!

Patches, beads and sewing supplies will be provided, participants are encouraged to bring in garments (i.e. work outfits) they would like to adorn. 👑

Happy August! Join us for 2 workshops this month!! Beading Boundaries, our beading and garment adorning workshop for s-x...
08/04/2026

Happy August! Join us for 2 workshops this month!!

Beading Boundaries, our beading and garment adorning workshop for s-x workers, will be taking place next week on August 11th from 12 PM to 3 PM.

Our second workshop of the month, Layers Contained, will be held at the studio on August 18th from 6 PM to 9 PM. Layers contained as a DIY paper making and collage workshop.

See our bio for more information!

Join us for our s-x worker centered workshop, Beading Boundaries! 💎This workshop being held to create space for communit...
08/03/2026

Join us for our s-x worker centered workshop, Beading Boundaries! 💎

This workshop being held to create space for community while exploring the meditative process of bead work. S-x workers are often blamed for their victimization, more-so than the general population. They are seen as less credible and viewed as deserving of violence. Because of this, despite the increased risk of sexual violence among the s-x work community, traumatic experiences are frequently overlooked due to stigma and discrimination.

🗓️When: Tuesday, August 11th, 12:00pm - 3:00pm CST
📍Where: Awakenings Art, 4002 N Ravenswoon Ave, Suite 204-C
🎟️Tickets: Free! Limited spots available so please RSVP at the link in our bio!

Patches, beads and sewing supplies will be provided, participants are encouraged to bring in garments (i.e. work outfits) they would like to adorn. 👑

Join us for Layers Contained, our paper-making and collage workshop! Our Layers Contained workshop combines DIY paper ma...
07/27/2026

Join us for Layers Contained, our paper-making and collage workshop!

Our Layers Contained workshop combines DIY paper making and collage to explore healing through a creative and tactile experience. This workshop allows participants to layer image and text in the paper pulp that they have created to explore themes and revealing and concealing related to survivorship.📜

When: Tuesday, August 18th. 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: 4001 N Ravenswood Ave. Suite 204-C
Tickets: Free! RSVP at the link in our bio.

We hope to see you there!

Address

4001 N Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL
60613

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17739048217

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