Upcoming
Grassroots Berlin
presents

Brush & Bloom

A Community Art Therapy Experience

Benefiting NAMI Connecticut · Mental Health Awareness Month
Friday, May 15, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Art Studio of Connecticut, Berlin CT
Brush & Bloom — A Community Art Therapy Experience benefiting NAMI Connecticut
🎨 Guided Art Therapy
🌸 All Supplies Included
💚 Proceeds to NAMI CT

Paint, Connect & Bloom Together

Join us for a calming and creative art therapy experience that focuses on community connection and healing through the power of self-expression. Whether you're a seasoned artist or have never picked up a brush, this evening is for you.

Through open expression we will support one another while raising awareness around mental health — together.

Throughout the evening you'll meet other community members, learn gentle, therapist-led techniques, and create something uniquely your own — all in a warm, welcoming, judgment-free space.

All proceeds will be donated directly to NAMI Connecticut, the National Alliance on Mental Illness chapter that provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

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Led by
Chrissy Clarino
LPC, ATR · Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Art Therapist

Chrissy will guide the evening with a hands-on, therapist-led approach designed to help you slow down, breathe, and create — no experience needed.

The Community Garden Mural

Chrissy will guide us through the “Community Garden” directive — an invitation to paint a flower, plant, or tree that will become part of a larger community mural. The finished mural will be displayed at Berlin’s Community Center throughout the month of May, serving as a living celebration of connection and healing.

After Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, Grassroots Berlin will reach out to attendees so you can reclaim your piece of the garden — to keep, display, or cherish.

Reserve Your Easel

Spots are limited — secure your seat below. Every registration directly supports NAMI Connecticut.

 
 
Amount: $30

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Create. Connect. Bloom.
Grassroots Berlin · Think Big, Act Local