Interwoven: Anam Cara - Process Painting for SOF Spouses

Special Operation Forces Spouses are invited to join The Station Foundation for an afternoon of meaningful connection through art.

Participants will create a single canvas painting that reflects their inner landscape. The focus is not on perfection, but on presence, self compassion, and authentic expression.

This workshop offers a supportive, welcoming space for SOF spouses to slow down, reconnect, and be seen by others and by themselves. Together, we’ll explore the concept of Anam Cara through gentle reflection and creative expression.

Rooted in Gaelic tradition, anam cara means “soul friend”, someone with whom you can share your truest self and feel a deep sense of belonging. This workshop invites you to begin cultivating that relationship within yourself and the community.

SOF spouses often carry unique, unseen challenges. This experience is designed to provide a moment of pause, a space to process, connect, and extend the same care inward that is so often given to others.

New to Interwoven events with The Station? Welcome! Please note that our outStation staff will be in contact with you to share our mission and confirm your Special Operations Forces affiliation.

• A guided reflection on connection and self-compassion
• A simple, intuitive painting experience
• A supportive, judgment free environment
• No prior art experience is needed.
• All materials will be provided.

This is a first come first serve event with a maximum capacity of 6 spouses. We kindly request a cancellation notice no less than 72 hours prior to the event. Thank you for your consideration. If you need to cancel, text or call Chrissi Wilson at (406) 498-4670.

When registering for an event, all required fields on the order form must be completed in entirety. Incomplete order forms will be canceled. Thank you for your understanding and helping us ensure event security and the highest quality experience possible.

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Host or Publisher Interwoven: Virginia Beach