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BASE: Create and Sip - Felt FlowersWednesday March 18 &amp; Thursday, March 19 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods | $20Create &amp; Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools from the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, BASE. It’s an opportunity to get creative, try something new, and enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.This month, Brushwood's Director of Arts and Administration, Julia Kemerer, will guide participants in making a felt flower bouquet,&nbsp;ready to brighten up any space in your home or serve as a heartfelt gift for a loved one. Plus, you'll take home newfound skills and inspiration to continue your crafting journey beyond the class.&nbsp;&nbsp;This month, we're offering TWO sessions to give more scheduling options.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://u42186243.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.zxVNEzr3j7bKoUk7A4NXGcpGwMfj6vJ4WEjrTTKzH3Hvvj8VcdtwW2gUBiT0QxGwTpxBl-2BH9RKdGWlQL5X7-2BKf4Emi39pL-2FijqxRYgFcjt4-3DN3-q_0g5QiKQ3ANfCkWXxwzczn1phIok0-2FnBF8GNWXrNhq2-2B4ftGj9DI8Jn4AfRAGeAJV6p50DTUtccMTuJzCj5PiKqNJ-2Fq1PCq6ajZtG-2Bhv9JzGstHV66aqJKMzF1zEpjnbLOzAt0IWllenWNm72BdZHIM756FSXiU3UVl-2F9nGeZTlDejTY4W6zRTHxH7Ob8T-2FyCRjWaJYKuBVwsBLTdopxHvdDyLCsQY3ZOF6aBTzd14yEuH140qQosJM1alfTR0tAG8Clp1djg9kN94rpnVUPPxlJUrcc356DnLVfT49K3nSk2hW4PvfpaYwgf1hgWcYtc9pj8W3fyjyJyP6UvAla6oVPPBYeONY9kGjGudUOh5PxKqj6Xvpt-2FWoW5LKCFVw6u" target="_blank">Register for March 18</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://u42186243.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.zxVNEzr3j7bKoUk7A4NXGcpGwMfj6vJ4WEjrTTKzH3Hvvj8VcdtwW2gUBiT0QxGwBlx32qhDvSY5w7JStpUEB6buBK0D-2BALzDO0V-2FvU2COWgFi4TrbYB3qW53DTrrQVDo6BK_0g5QiKQ3ANfCkWXxwzczn1phIok0-2FnBF8GNWXrNhq2-2B4ftGj9DI8Jn4AfRAGeAJV6p50DTUtccMTuJzCj5PiKqNJ-2Fq1PCq6ajZtG-2Bhv9JzGstHV66aqJKMzF1zEpjnbLOzAt0IWllenWNm72BdZHIM756FSXiU3UVl-2F9nGeZTlDejTY4W6zRTHxH7Ob8T-2FyCRjWaJYKuBVwsBLTdopxHvdDyLCsQY3ZOF6aBTzd14yGXRtDrC04phOaelJthD9XwF5a8R9viXlbUwo4hOcdRK5TR1N5wzdHuRJjb-2FagdVkVkVSSjiczhtVoiglZHO3KKPsEwYIfYS1s6ebFKPwxvInMQMRpqT7spOdjAylvyRubKchG4C5kVxCTNJ5-2F7X5-2Be" target="_blank">Register for March 19</a>

BASE: Create and Sip - Felt Flowers

Apr.&nbsp;2,&nbsp;2026&nbsp;| 4–8 p.m.&nbsp; DCASE&nbsp;invites artists,&nbsp;creatives&nbsp;and cultural workers to the&nbsp;Chicago Cultural Center Open House&nbsp;for&nbsp;an evening of workshops, networking&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;and creative exploration across multiple floors of the historic&nbsp;jewel of the city.&nbsp;Visitors can&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in hands-on workshops, artist talks, portfolio&nbsp;reviews&nbsp;and networking sessions designed to support Chicago’s creative community. Programs will span disciplines including music, film, theater, visual&nbsp;arts&nbsp;and professional development for artists.&nbsp;Highlights include&nbsp;creative career workshops, an indie filmmaker pitch showcase presented by Film Girlz Brunch, an artist opportunities fair, exhibition tours and speed networking with Chicago curators, along with open rehearsals and wellness programming for creative workers.&nbsp;Please see the full schedule below.&nbsp; Learning Lab&nbsp;– 1st&nbsp;floor&nbsp;5–7 p.m.&nbsp;— Artist&nbsp;Statements and Biographies&nbsp;Workshop&nbsp;Welcome Center&nbsp;– 1st&nbsp;floor&nbsp;4–5 p.m.&nbsp;—&nbsp;Artist Pitch Workshop&nbsp;with Arts Administrator&nbsp;Sam Brown&nbsp;5:30–6:30 p.m.&nbsp;— “The Creative Core” Social Hour&nbsp;&nbsp;Dance Studio&nbsp;– 1st&nbsp;floor&nbsp;6–7:30 p.m.&nbsp;— Dance Studio Residency Open Rehearsal: Anniela Huidobro&nbsp;G.A.R. Hall&nbsp;–&nbsp;2nd&nbsp;floor&nbsp;4–5 p.m.&nbsp;— Drumming Workshop with Victoria Djembe&nbsp;5:15–6 p.m.&nbsp;— “From Vision to Stage” Theater Workshop with Kendra Jamaica (DAMA Productions)&nbsp;6:15–7 p.m.&nbsp;— Clowning Performance Workshop with Journey of Newport Theater&nbsp;7–8 p.m.&nbsp;— “A Soft Place to Land” Wellness Workshop for Creative Workers&nbsp;G.A.R. Rotunda&nbsp;–&nbsp;2nd&nbsp;floor&nbsp;4–8 p.m.&nbsp;— DCASE Opportunities Fair&nbsp;5–6:30 p.m.&nbsp;— One-on-One Project Development Sessions with DCASE staff&nbsp;Claudia Cassidy Theater&nbsp;–&nbsp;2nd&nbsp;floor&nbsp;Creative Futures in Film (presented by Film Girlz Brunch)&nbsp;4–5:30 p.m.&nbsp;— Indie Filmmaker Pitch &amp; Connect Showcase&nbsp;5:30–6:30 p.m.&nbsp;— Short Film Screening + Q&amp;A&nbsp;6:30–7:30 p.m.&nbsp;— Creative Career Clarity Workshop&nbsp;7:30–8 p.m.&nbsp;— Open Networking&nbsp;Preston Bradley Hall&nbsp;–&nbsp;3rd&nbsp;floor&nbsp;4–8 p.m.&nbsp;— Chicago Collage Community Hands-On Collage Workshop&nbsp;5–6 p.m.&nbsp;— OVERRIDE Artist Showcase&nbsp;4:30–7:30 p.m.&nbsp;— Headshots &amp; Artist Photos&nbsp;6–7:30 p.m.&nbsp;— Speed Networking / Portfolio Review with&nbsp;Chicago Curators&nbsp;Room 408&nbsp;– 4th&nbsp;floor&nbsp;5–6 p.m.&nbsp;— Chicago Cultural Center Exhibitions Open Call Information Session&nbsp;6:30–7:30 p.m.&nbsp;— Financial Foundations for Artists&nbsp;with&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWSEl7sOst6aCSgGL2K3IvKea1SI6X6gzS7GyCUocjm4W78o__0g5QiKQ3ANfCkWXxwzczn1phIok0-2FnBF8GNWXrNhq2-2B4ftGj9DI8Jn4AfRAGeAJVn7gGoI0v4yHfyxNzcTgWoLurliSnTAPDeTMjcpIoytOOx4olIMMV-2FUlia6rP-2BnJxXYH5O8tvn-2Fktq8OM7hVEsSIVa5QMZTlavNfGLkxY-2Bv5Ob8cNxVZY2QQwdDW7CjMxGACT3QdirHvuvzc-2FrsOP9qq38FKVrw-2Bh9GrF70Ft5aI-2BeeVEG8iEJxdq72iFHEuA2XjgPI5AIdjwXTzN8kUMnGuZ9F5XTVLtJ4Pjvk4VSHRbIwau3nTMbwt0gvogMtwpMeYjX7Zr1G46rTY6L4R9F632LQcisR3qFoHYdjzi-2B-2FP5yFbFxCQVFvH7Mrjy7toBeGguYMkGtoH-2FoVkFAXMe7w-3D-3D" target="_blank">Ladder Up</a>&nbsp;Exhibit Hall&nbsp;–&nbsp;4th&nbsp;floor&nbsp;5 p.m.&nbsp;— Curator Tour:&nbsp;Alberto Aguilar: I just really want to tell you this one thing&nbsp;

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