Remember penmanship class? This is the fun version. We’ll use simple lettering tricks to create a personalized cover page for your Summer Creative Retreat.

Whether you’re using a sketchbook, notebook, binder, loose paper, or iPad, you’ll leave with a fun first page that makes your retreat feel official and ready to begin.

Supplies:

• any surface (sketchbook cover or page, or a sheet of paper, or even an iPad!)
• pens, paint, or digital brushes if using iPad (whatever will show up on the surface you choose)
• scrap piece of paper
• pencil & eraser

Start your art session with one of these silly warm up ideas to get your creativity flowing, beat art block, and say goodbye to the fear of the blank page!

Supplies:

• sketchbook or paper
• markers
• color pencils
• pen

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the five most useful stitches found on most sewing machines and exactly when to use them. We’ll cover straight stitches, zigzags, stretch stitches, and finishing techniques so you can confidently start sewing clothing, accessories, and home décor projects.

Supplies:

• sewing machine
• thread
• fabric scraps
• interfacing scraps (for buttonhole stitch)
• sewing machine needle
• fabric scissors
• pins or clips
• notebook for notes

Join in for a cozy Christmas-in-August watercolor workshop where you'll paint two festive card designs: a golden holiday bell and a cozy winter cabin. You'll learn beginner-friendly watercolor techniques, simple color mixing, and seasonal details while creating handmade cards perfect for gifting or sending during the holidays. No experience necessary.

Supplies:

• watercolor paper
• scissors
• round brush + detail round brush (I'll be using size 6 and 2)
• flat shader brush (I'll be using size 10)
• watercolor paints
• water and paper towels

Discover how easy digital collage can be as you transform a vintage portrait into a whimsical floral artwork in Procreate. This beginner-friendly workshop includes everything you need to follow along and create a finished piece by the end of class.

Supplies:

• iPad
• Procreate app
• Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
• Provided: Free collage elements kit

We will paint a beautiful, tranquil watercolor nature scene. It might look hard but I promise you will be so happy with the result! It's easier than you think.

Supplies:

• 3 brushes (size 6, 8 or 10, and a detail brush (0 or 1)
• watercolor paper
• watercolor paint (greens, blues and browns)
• pencil
• paper towel

Ready to make a sketchbook you will actually use? In this fun and beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to transform leftover watercolor paper into a simple handmade sketchbook. This quick project is inexpensive, easy to customize, and a wonderful way to make the most of every sheet of paper.

Supplies:

• 6 sheets of blank watercolor paper (at least 9"x12")
• watercolor paints
• jar of water
• round watercolor paint brush
• ruler
• pencil
• scissors or paper cutter
• gourd awl or a something sturdy with a very sharp point (needs to be able to punch holes through your watercolor paper)
• large piece of cardboard
• 2 large binder clips
• embroidery floss or wax thread
• large hand sewing needle
• (optional) washi tape, stickers, stamps, embellishments to decorate!

In this workshop, you will first learn how to break down landscapes into logical, approachable layers. Then, you’ll learn how to translate those layers into a loose, perfectly-imperfect watercolor painting. Perfect for beginners, you will walk away with two landscape paintings and the skills to paint even more!

Supplies:

• watercolor paper
• watercolor paints
• watercolor brushes (small liner, medium round, large round or a quill/mop)
• opaque white

Let's sketch some fancy dogs, why not? It's literally the most fun thing to do in the world.

Supplies: Feel free to use whatever you like, as long as your process allows for quick iterations and explorations.

I'll be using pigment ink markers (Talens Pantone) and a pen (fountain pen and/or fine-liners) on smooth paper (Border & Riley Paris Paper for Pens).

Ever wondered how to create art for stickers in Procreate? Let me show you the complete process step-by-step! We'll design, sketch, and color the art together. Then I'll show you how to export your Procreate drawings for printed or digital stickers.

Supplies:

• iPad
• Apple Pencil
• Procreate App

Learn how to paint a milky way landscape using only 1 colour along with beginner friendly watercolour techniques you can continue to build on when the class ends, such as the wet-on-wet technique, lifting, using values in layers and painting stars.

Supplies:

• watercolour paper (100% cotton preferred)
• painters/washi tape
• 3 round brushes (L-10, M-6, S-2) + OPTIONAL: Flat wash brush
• 1 watercolour paint
• paper towel
• craft heat tool/hairdryer (optional)
• mixing palette
• 2 jars of water
  
  

Let go of perfection and rediscover the joy of creating! In this playful Procreate workshop, you’ll use simple wonky shapes, bold colors and a low-pressure approach to create a fun flamingo illustration full of personality.

Supplies:

• iPad
• Apple Pencil
• Procreate app
• Procreate Resources (provided)

We are going to play with digital acrylic colours and create a silly scene with a funny cat. Quick, fun, vibrant and with imperfections that makes your art quirky and expressive.

Supplies:

• iPad
• Apple Pencil
• Procreate app

Join me for a creative treasure hunt! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore four playful rabbit holes that will help you collect inspiration, create your own collage papers, experiment with simple compositions, and transform everyday observations into a unique collage.

Follow all four rabbit holes or spend longer exploring the ones you enjoy most. You might leave with tiny drawings, collage papers, shape explorations, finished collages - or a little bit of everything!

Supplies:

• lots of scrap paper
• cheap paper for collaging
• any art materials you enjoy using
• scissors
• paper
• glue

Using seashells as inspiration, we’ll explore watercolor in a loose and playful way by letting colors bloom, blend and do their thing instead of trying to control every brushstroke. Then we’ll choose one shell to take a step further, adding layers and details to see how a simple watercolor study can shift from loose and expressive into something more refined while still keeping that watercolor feel.

Supplies:

• watercolor paper (cold press)
• watercolor paint (colors in workshop details)
• watercolor brushes (one medium round and one small detail)
• pencil for sketching
• water container
• paper towel or cloth
• (optional) white gouache or Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bleed-Proof White
• seashell reference image (provided)
• line drawing template (provided)

Create charming cat illustrations while learning foundational Procreate skills. Perfect for beginners, this workshop breaks the process down into simple, approachable steps. Meow!

Supplies:

• iPad
• Apple Pencil
• Procreate app
• Jen's brush set (provided)

In this workshop, we'll use watercolor and everyday objects like Q-tips, twigs, and leaves to create loose floral paintings. We'll experiment with different textures and effects and discover that art doesn't always require fancy supplies, just a little curiosity and willingness to play.

Supplies:

• watercolor paper
• watercolors or inks
• Q-tips
• leaves
• twigs
• toothbrush
• toothpick
• comb
• anything else around you that might create interesting marks and textures• Watercolors or inks

What if you let curiosity lead instead of trying to make something "good"?

In this playful workshop, we'll explore simple marks, colors, shapes, and words, then see what naturally unfolds on the page. You might be surprised by what you create, what you notice, and the meaning you discover along the way.

No artistic experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and your favorite art supplies:

• art journal, sketchbook, or paper
• black pen or fine-tip marker
• colored pencils, markers, or watercolors

In this hands-on workshop, you'll upcycle an aluminum soda can into a custom calligraphy nib and test it out. You'll cut, shape, sand, and test your own custom nib in under an hour.

Supplies:

• clean empty aluminum can
• pencil
• paper template
• X-acto knife
• scissors
• cutting board/mat
• 1000 grit sandpaper
• tape
• awl and/or stapler
• pen, pencil, or nib holder
  

For testing:

• watercolor or ink
• smooth paper

Paint your very own owl miniature in this playful workshop while you learn drawing tips and the basics of color mixing, along with ideal composition for minis. Create a project that's perfect for a home framed piece!

Supplies:

• watercolor paper
• round surface (to trace a circle)
• HB pencil
• jar for water
• small watercolor brushes (detail + filbert)
• watercolor paint
• (optional) Dr PH Martins Bleed Proof white

In this gentle session, we'll slow down and build abstract florals in acrylic using simple negative-painting layers, letting the flowers quietly emerge as we go. No experience needed and no right or wrong, just an hour to breathe, play, and see what emerges.

Supplies:

• acrylic paint
• mixed media paper
• mark making materials (crayons, markers, anything goes)
• paintbrushes

Paint vibrant watercolor fruits inspired by Malaysia’s tropical fruits, including Rambutan, Durian, Mangosteen and the lesser-known “Tarap” from Borneo. We’ll start with playful color and pattern exercises before turning our brush marks intro fresh tropical illustrations.

Supplies:

• watercolor paper
• watercolor paints
• medium round brush (6 or 8)
• pencil and eraser
• water container
• paper towel/cloth
• any fav drawing tools (for texture)
  

Discover how easy it is to create vibrant, layered collage papers using a gel plate, stencils, and tissue paper. In this workshop, Birgit will show you how to build colorful printed tissues full of texture and pattern that can be used in art journals, collages, mixed media paintings, cards, and countless other creative projects.

Supplies:

• gel printing plate
• stencils
• tissue paper
• ink

Explore how color can be used to create emotion, atmosphere, and meaning within an image. Rather than focusing on rigid color theory rules, participants will learn how to develop a personal relationship with color and use it intuitively to create photographs that feel authentic and emotionally resonant.

• Adobe Lightroom will be used for this session.

We will be making bold and colourful mini landscapes in limited palettes of your own creation.

Supplies:

• bold black marker
• colouring supplies (I'll be using Poster Paint Sticks, but crayons, pastels, highlighter pens, etc will all work)
• any paper

Grab your watercolor supplies and come paint with me as we talk about how to mix harmonous color and create gorgeous paintings every single time.

Supplies:

• watercolor paints (5-10 colors)
• watercolor mixing palette or ceramic plate
• watercolor brush
• watercolor paper
• pencil and eraser
• jar with clean water
• rag or paper towel

Join me for a playful exploration of how color can shape emotion, atmosphere, and meaning—even in the simplest of compositions. Through quick intuitive exercises, we'll discover how small color shifts can completely transform the story a piece tells.

Supplies:

• sketchbook or journal
• carbon Paper (optional)
• reference Image (optional)
• your current favorite color supplies - eg pencils, watercolors, gouache, or markers

This is going to be a workshop you don't want to miss!

You’ve captured a handful of inspiration photos on your travels and in everyday life. In this workshop, we’ll use a quick AI exercise to extract a palette and build a mood board from your photos, then bring it to life in color, gathering and mixing a few hues by hand with your favorite paints and mixed media supplies.

Supplies:

• a few inspiration photos you took, one with colors you love (on your phone or printed)
• paint (any)
• paint palette
• water container
• a few brushes
• (optional) a palette knife
• variety of paper: watercolor, mixed media, etc. (cut a few into swatch card size ahead of time)
• water container
• a rag or paper towel
• (optional) free ChatGPT or Claude account if you’d like to do the AI palette step live
• (optional) mixed media: oil pastel, wax crayon, or wax medium
• (optional) any mark making tools you love (stencils, scrappers, color shapers, paint scrapers, etc)

Paint a floral burst of joy in this workshop using bright paint colors and a photo reference. Paint loosely and add your own details making a unique, feel-good piece.

Supplies:

• mixed media paper
• Acryla Gouache or acrylic paint (gouache is fine too)
• small and medium flat brushes
• small, med, large round brushes
• pencil
• ruler

Effortlessly create better colour values in your art. More playful than technical, this is a “pill in the peanut butter” workshop that will fill you with value fundamentals while having delicious fun with colour.

Supplies:

• anything like crayons, oil pastels, chalk/soft pastels, coloured pencils
• paper (sketchbook, cartridge, printer, mixed media - any!)
• a basic graphite pencil
• smart phone or iPad for taking a phot
• (optional) masking or washi tape
• palette knife
• cotton buds (Q-Tips)
• old toothbrush
• paper towel or rag

In this workshop, we'll be making a bookmark analog style! I'll walk you through my process from sketch to final artwork using acrylic markers and by the end, you'll have a cute and unique gift for yourself or your loved ones.

Supplies:

• thick paper
• pencil
• ruler
• scissors or paper cutter
• acrylic paint pens
• (optional) brush pens
• (optional) white and black fine liner pens
• (super optional) hole punch + corner trimmer + tassel

In this relaxed, beginner-friendly session we'll sketch a symmetrical floral motif in Procreate, create a reusable template and a custom Procreate brush to speed things along, and turn our design into a seamless repeating pattern. You'll walk away with a finished pattern and the confidence to make more on your own.

Supplies:

• iPad
• Apple Pencil
• Procreate app

Let’s turn a favorite day into a journal page filled with little details worth remembering. In this relaxed journaling workshop, Nico will walk you through his easy process for choosing pieces, decorating your page, and arranging everything into a beautiful, meaningful spread.

Supplies:

• journal
• any paper pieces from a day you want to remember (e.g., receipts, tickets, tags, packaging, photos, notes, stickers, washi tape, or any little scraps you’d like to include)
• a pen
• glue or tape
• scissors
• (optional) markers, colored pencils, stamps, sticker sheets, decorative papers, or any other supplies you like using to decorate your journal pages

Slow down and enjoy the creative process as we build a charming lettering composition in Procreate. You'll learn how thoughtful details and subtle design choices can add depth, personality, and storytelling to your artwork.

Supplies:

• iPad
• Apple Pencil
• Procreate app
• SCR project template (provided)
• SCR color palette (provided)
• SCR brush set (provided)

Supplies:

• watercolour paint
• watercolour paper
• paintbrush
• jar of water

Paint a glowing watercolor sunset with Kolbie!

Supplies:

• watercolor paint
• watercolor paper
• round brushes (small, med, large)

Workshop details coming soon!

A relaxed Procreate drawing session inspired by the Mediterranean. We’ll explore simple motifs and turn them into expressive motifs using line, shape, and color.

Supplies:

• iPad
• Apple Pencil
• Procreate app
• color swatches (provided)

In this workshop you will create a unique piece of art that welcomes people into your story with a cutie painting of your front door. Imagine a storybook illustration with personality, color, and a bit of romanticizing, and you've got the vibe. We will gently address composition, light sources, and storytelling along the way.

Supplies: Bring along a picture of your front door, and use any of your favorite materials!

Courtney will be using:

• pencil
• watercolor paints
• small round brush
• medium round brush
• waterproof black ink pen (size .3 or size .5)
• watercolor paper (8x10)

Creativity loves when you feel soft, open, and nourished. Join me for a curious, playful, feel-good stretch sesh where there is no pressure to perform, just an invitation to explore movement and release a little tension. We will use gentle stretches, guided for your body exactly as it is today, to unwind, support, and feel a little more at-home and comfy.

Supplies:

• something yoga-strap shaped (dog leash, jump rope, long belt etc)
• small spherical shaped item (lacrosse or tennis ball)
• a bath towel
• a yoga mat (or something to get comfy on)
• thick rubber bands (like the kinds off of your vegetables)

Supplies:

• ink pen
• any paper
• a flower 🌼 or an image of a flower

Learn how to use cotton rope and fabric scraps to sew up a small but functional bowl! Crafty Gemini will teach you how step-by-step.

Supplies:

• Sewing machine with zig zag stitch
• 10 yards of 100% cotton rope (3/16" diameter)
• 40-50 wt cotton or polyester thread in color of your choice
• a size 90/14 or 100/16 denim sewing machine needle
• 5-10 pieces of cotton fabric cut into 1/2" x 5" strips

In this fun-filled session, you'll walk through the steps from making a fabric cover, creating a signature and a basic bookbinding stitch, and you'll finish with your very own junk journal!

Supplies:

• tacky glue
• hot glue
• paint brush
• cardboard (cereal box weight)
• cotton fabric (slightly larger than cardboard)
• sheet of adhesive back felt
• awl
• waxed thread
• large eye needle
• scissors
• 12 sheets of random paper
• paper clips or binder clips
• pompom trim

Let’s banish that ‘right way’ mindset by playing with inks and weird things! You can’t do it wrong, because there isn’t a right way, so come and play!

Supplies:

• 2-3 different-coloured inks from the same family (e.g., greens, purples)
• a dark or black ink
• heavyweight watercolour paper
• tape (for paper edges)
• watercolour brush
• a few unconventional objects for mark making
• white or light colored gel or paint pen
• (optional) hair dryer (to speed up drying time)

Learn how to capture the energy of a landscape rather than every detail! We’ll be using techniques of simplification, exaggeration and experimentation and exploring how loosening up can give us more creative confidence and a stronger personal style.

Supplies: Any supplies can work! I'll be using gouache but you can also use watercolour, acrylic or any other medium you prefer. We'll be working on top of our landscapes with coloured pencils and Neocolor II pastels.

Learn how to plan, design and illustrate colouring pages using reference images in Adobe Fresco! We'll create a kawaii summer seaside illustration using vector brushes in Fresco, and you'll learn how to save and export it ready for printing as a PDF of building your first colouring book designs!

Supplies:

• iPad
• Apple Pencil
• Adobe Fresco app (you can also draw along with me in your preferred drawing app)

In this workshop, we'll illustrate a cute coffee mug while exploring how to find or strengthen your unique digital illustration style.

Supplies

• iPad
• Procreate
• Apple Pencil

In this drawing lesson, Genna will show you one of her favorite exercises for developing your personal style called the Visual Mind Library. You will learn how to draw something and make it your own so it doesn’t look like the reference photo, but instead like something only you could make.

Supplies:

• Whatever you love using the most (crayons, colored pencils, markers, iPad, etc.)
• Paper or sketchbook

In this sketchbook workshop, you'll learn how to gather ideas from multiple inspiration images and combine them into something uniquely your own. Through a simple creative process, you'll practice identifying what inspires you, making intentional artistic decisions, and building an original sketch from a collection of different parts.

Supplies:

• sketchbook
• pencil
• eraser
• pen
• (optional) iPad + Procreate

Learn how to paint colorful donuts with watercolor, using simple techniques to add depth and texture.

Supplies:

• watercolor paper
• watercolor paints
• round brushes (1 large, 1 small)
• white opaque medium (paint pen, gouache, acrylic paint etc.)
• (optional) masking tape
• paper towel
• water jar
• mixing palette

Style is a big word—let's start small, with linework. What lines do you like? Bold or fine, mono or varied—we'll test it all by drawing tropical fruits, using whatever art supplies you have at hand:

• linework tools like pencils, markers, colored pencils, fountain pens, brush pens, crayons.. Also fun to explore: dip pen/chopstick/skewer and ink
• mixed media paper or watercolor paper
• watercolors and colored pencils for the final piece

Add embroidery details over soft, watercolor backgrounds. Perfect for making cards, home decor, or adding some magic to your art journal pages.

Supplies:

• watercolor paper (cut to 4x6" or smaller)
• watercolors
• medium & large round brushes
• water jar
• hairdryer or heat tool
• embroidery thread (1 green and 2 flower colors)
• embroidery needle
• (optional) needle threader
• scissors

Don't you just love a surprise? 😉

No special supplies needed. Just what's already near you!

Travel sketching doesn't require perfect supplies, perfect conditions, or perfect drawings. In this playful workshop, we'll practice capturing travel memories through quick sketches, simple shapes, and a few easy-to-pack tools. You'll learn how to create meaningful sketchbook souvenirs wherever your adventures take you!

Supplies:

• sketchbook or paper
• one tool for drawing lines/details
• two tools for adding color

Learn the therapeutic medium of watercolour by painting loose florals with a vintage twist.

Supplies:

• watercolor paper
• watercolor paint
• small and medium round paintbrushes

A relaxed, intuitive painting session where we create loose, expressive splotch flowers in your art journal. You’ll learn playful ways to use Inktense while letting go of perfection and just enjoying the process.

Supplies:

• watercolor paper
• gesso
• pigment sticks (I'm using Inktense blocks)
• black and white markers (fine tip and larger tip)
• spritz bottle
• water brush
• paint brush
• craft paper or freezer paper

Learn to create beautifully elevated illustrative letters.

Supplies:

• iPad
• Procreate
• Apple Pencil

In this workshop you will learn how to do visual storytelling between characters or with the viewer through the use of different expressions. Expect to see some cats!

Supplies:

• watercolor paint
• watercolor paper
• medium to large round paintbrushes
• paint pens

In this beginner friendly workshop, learn how to get started with gel printing and create a quick and easy zine. We will learn how to seek inspiration in our gel printing practice through colours, textures, words and intentional layering and build a visual vocabulary to create a piece of art that celebrates your story.

Supplies:

• gel plate (I'm using a Gelli Arts 8x10 gel plate)
• acrylic paint
• brayer
• thick paper
• texture tools (stamps, stencils, recycled packaging, junk drawer items)

Using a butterfly reference image as our starting point, you'll be guided through the process of creating your own version while making intentional choices around shape, color, detail, and composition. The focus is exploring your instincts to lean into a style that feels distinctly your own.

In this playful mixed media workshop, you’ll turn a vintage photo into a bold, stitched work of art using bright embroidery and pop-inspired shapes. You’ll learn how to choose a photo, plan your stitched design, and add color, texture, and graphic details that bring the image into a whole new era. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgic and unexpected!

Supplies:

• photograph (the thicker ones are best)
• embroidery floss (2-3 colors)
• needle
• scissors
• dense foam
• (optional) pencil or pen