You're Invited!
A colorful annual gathering for Creative Souls
October 17-23, 2026
Last year, I had an idea.
What if we gathered some of my favorite artists, teachers, makers, and creative humans together for a week devoted entirely to inspiration, creativity, connection, and joy?
What if we created a space that felt less like an online conference and more like a cozy creative getaway?
Thousands of artists joined us.
We painted, collaged, doodled, stitched, wrote haikus, experimented, laughed, made new friends, tried new things, and filled our cups in the very best way.
It was even more special than I'd imagined.
So we're doing it again.
And if all goes according to plan, we'll keep doing it every year.
Welcome to Art Oasis.
Join the Waitlist!
The doors to Art Oasis 2026 will open in mid-September.
Get on the waitlist and we'll email you as soon as its time to RSVP!
What is Art Oasis?
Art Oasis is a place to gather.
A place to wander.
A place to get gloriously inspired.
A place to remember what happens when you give yourself permission to make things – not because they're productive, profitable, or perfect, but because creating makes life richer, brighter, and more FUN.
For one colorful week each year, artists from around the world meet here to learn, explore, experiment, and reconnect with the creative part of themselves.
Come for one workshop.
Stay for six.
Watch from your couch.
Make art at your kitchen table.
Wear pajamas if you want.
There are no participation trophies, no grades, no pressure to keep up.
Just a whole lot of creative goodness waiting for you.
✨🌴 Why I Created Art Oasis
For years, I've watched what happens when people make space for creativity.
They become more themselves.
They trust themselves more.
They feel more connected.
More playful.
More alive.
I created Art Oasis because I wanted to build the kind of creative experience I was craving myself – a place full of inspiration, encouragement, color, authenticity, and genuine connection.
The kind of experience that leaves you feeling creatively recharged long after it's over.
The kind of experience you look forward to all year.
💛 Find Your People
One of the biggest surprises from our first Art Oasis was how quickly strangers became friends.
Participants shared artwork.
Cheered each other on.
Swapped ideas.
Celebrated wins.
Offered encouragement.
And reminded each other that creativity doesn't have to be a solitary endeavor.
If you've ever wished for more creative friends, you're in verrrry good company here.
What you'll find inside the Oasis 🌴
Each year, Art Oasis brings together a vibrant collection of artists, makers, illustrators, designers, and creative guides for a week of inspiration, learning, and connection.
Expect:
- 35+ creative workshops and conversations
- Inspiring heart-to-hearts – we call them Cozy Conversations – with interesting, heart-centered creative folks
- Painting, collage, writing, mixed media, illustration, journaling, and more
- A vibrant, global, and active private online community
- Live and recorded sessions
- Plenty of encouragement and creative momentum
- A week that feels like a deep exhale
Hi, I'm Jess – Your Host!
Artist • Fabric Designer • Teacher • Creative Encourager
I make colorful art, design fabric, teach creative humans, and firmly believe that creativity is good for us.
Not because we're trying to become famous artists.
Not because every hobby needs to become a side hustle.
Not because we're trying to be productive.
But because making things helps us feel more alive. It helps us feel better!
Art Oasis started because I wanted to gather some of my favorite artists and creative teachers in one place and spend a week celebrating creativity in all its beautiful forms.
Last year, what began as an idea turned into something truly special.
There was art-making.
There were creative breakthroughs.
There were new friendships.
There were paint-splattered desks and sketchbooks filled with experiments.
And there was a whole lot of joy.
So now we're doing it again.
And I hope you'll join us.
This year's artists include...
Janine Vangool
Debasree Dey
Juliet Meeks
Mike Lowery
Net Tesfay
Helen Wells
Flori Fama
Dandan Liu
Sara McCormick
Tamara Laporte
...and so many more!
Be the first to know when the doors open
The doors to Art Oasis 2026 will open in mid-September.
Get on the waitlist and we'll email you as soon as its time to RSVP!
Have questions?
I've got answers!
Is this a virtual event?
Yes! All the workshops will be streamed virtually, so you can watch from anywhere, any time during the event week. Fun!
How much does it cost?
Art Oasis is totally FREE to attend live. You'll also be able to grab an All-Access Pass if you want forever-access to all the workshops as well as an amazing bundle of bonus goodies.
When does Art Oasis 2026 start?
Art Oasis 2026 will be October 17-23, 2026. Over 7 days we'll have 35+ workshops and cozy conversations for you to tune into – from painting, doodling, drawing, and papercrafting, to writing, pattern design, and more. We can't wait!
Are replays available?
All the sessions will be available to watch during the week of Art Oasis. Access to everything inside Art Oasis will expire at the end of the week, but you can purchase an All-Access Pass at any point if you decide you'd like forever-access.
What time zone are the workshops and sessions?
Pacific Time! Here's a handy timezone converter so you can see what timezone that is for you.
Do I have to pay for the Magic Carpet All-Access Pass?
Purchasing the Magic Carpet All-Access Pass is completely optional – you can watch as many workshops as you'd like during Art Oasis for free. But if you decide you want to keep access to all the workshops forever, you can purchase the pass at any time during Art Oasis. (It's better to buy it early if you want it, though, because the price increases once the event is over!)
