Twistshops
Welcome
“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.
Additional details and registration link to come!
Join Twist Out Cancer & MD Anderson Cooper for a Free and Public Twistshop!
Art Therapy Group led by Art Therapist, Sherry Warner. All materials included, no previous art-making skills required!
When: Monday, October 13th 2025
11:00am – 12:30am EST
Where: Clocktower Location
931 Centennial Blvd
Voorhees, NJ
Who: Cancer patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, and loved ones. You do not need to be receiving treatment with Cooper Hospital system, this is a community event!
Questions? Email jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org
Virtual October Twistshop: Art Therapy Inspired by Inktober
When: October 13th, 2025 06:30 PM Central Time
Description:
Join Twist Out Cancer, as we partner with The Dear Jack Foundation for our October Virtual Twistshop! We will be exploring how to begin a daily art journaling and bring art making into your daily self-care practice. Participants will explore types of scribbling, doodling, and drawing and be led through a series of one-word prompts. This art therapy group is inspired by Inktober, a worldwide art challenge to improve inking skills and develop positive drawing habits.
These creative one-word prompts will include themes to encourage self-expression and curiosity, including celebrating the autumn season and reflecting on the cancer experience.
Co-led by Art Therapists Callie Cullinan & Jackie Carmody
Suggested Art Materials:
Pencil/Pen
Paper
Markers
Crayons
Colored Pencils
About our community partner: The Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.Space is limited, so please register to attend.
Local Twistshop Program (Austin)!
When: Sunday, November 16th
11:00am- 12:30pm Central
Location: Dell JCC 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731
Led by Twistshop Facilitator, Lindsey Taucher, Licensed Professional Counselor and graduate of The George Washington University Art Therapy Master’s program
All materials provided! Please bring a state issued ID for entry/security. A confirmation email with room specifics will be provided to you on Novmeber 15th.
No experience necessary.
November Virtual Twistshop: “Open hearts”
When: November 20, 2025
6:30- 7:30 PM Central Time / 7:30-8:30 PM Eastern Time
Themes: Connection, Healing, Relaxation
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.
Suggested Materials:
Pen and paper or computer/iPad.
Activity:
Writing quick, short responses to prompts such as “memory that won’t let you go.”
Facilitated by Elizabeth Hanly & co-led by Art Therapist & LCPC Jacqueline Carmody
Brief therapy/artist bio & personal connection to Twist:
For the last several years under the auspices of New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Visible Ink Program, Elizabeth has been leading writing workshops for cancer patients through zoom. Jacqueline is an art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor who has been the director of Twistshop programming since 2015. Jacqueline will be co-leading to help create a safe space for sensitive topics or difficult emotions that may arise during the group.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.
December Virtual Twistshop: Winter Solstice
Thursday Dec 18, 2025 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Facilitated by: Twist Out Cancer facilitator & art therapist, Callie (Cullinan) Ludwig, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC
Theme: Winter Solstice – exploring rituals, traditions, and difficult emotions of the season
The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year — a powerful symbol of hope, renewal, and the slow return of light. In this Twistshop, we’ll draw on themes of the Solstice to explore how rituals and traditions can offer comfort and a sense of control during uncertain times, such as a cancer diagnosis. Through art making, we will create winter scenes that reflect both the beauty of the season and the complex emotions it can bring.
Materials:
- Drawing/Watercolor paper
- Oil/chalk pastels
- Watercolors
- Markers/Crayons
- Collage materials; scissors, magazines, glue, etc.
In person: RUSH Lisle Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH Lisle for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and Twistshop facilitator, Mignon Dupepe.
When: Thursdays every month from 10-11:15am CST
- June 12th
- July 10th
- August 21st
- September 11th
- October 9th
- November 13th
- December 11th
Where: RUSH Lisle
2455 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
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.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.
Space is limited, please register for each monthly session to attend. Twistshop Dates: June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1,
In person: RUSH Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH Cancer Center for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and Twistshop Director, Jacqueline Carmody.
When: First Friday of every month at 10-11:15am CST
Where: Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
1520 W. Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Room Number: Supportive Oncology Suite (4th Floor)
Who: survivors, caregivers, patients, healthcare professionals, and previvors. This series is open to the community and individuals seeking treatment at any RUSH locations.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.
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
In-person: 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 Librar 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!
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
Jacqueline Carmody, Director
Jacqueline Carmody is a Twist Out Cancer Board Member, Brushes with Cancer Artist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Board Certified Art Therapist. Jaqueline will be running our signature Twistshop programs with a team of talented clinicians and is excited to bring this unique program to the community!
“My goal as an art therapist is to provide a safe space for everyone and offer them guidance in exploring different emotions that develop throughout their experience. What typically transpires is an evening filled with art making, bonding, and camaraderie.”
