Making art isn't about doing it the right way. It's about doing it your way .
In my workshops + events you'll find permission to play. To make mistakes + messes. To do it all imperfectly. To explore. To go at your own pace. To be a beginner. To ask questions. And most importantly, to have fun and make lots of art!
THIS IS THE CREATIVE NEIGHBORHOOD YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LIVE IN!
The Neighborhood is an ongoing creative home – more than just a monthly mmbership, it's a cozy creative community for humans who want more color, creativity, connection, and encouragement in everyday life.
If you're interested in Pattern Design...
Practical, encouraging classes and resources for artists + budding surface pattern designers!
Pattern Camp
Learn to use Illustrator + design repeat patterns
Whether you’re a total beginner or a curious creative ready to learn something new, this fun + intensive course will help you bring your pattern design dreams to life – with clarity, confidence, and lots of fun.
Pattern Design Primer | pdf guide
Want to learn about pattern design?
This is the place to start!
As a professional surface pattern designer for over 15 years, I've worked with a lot of different companies and have designed hundreds (maybe thousands!) of repeating patterns. Let me show you the ropes!
Fall in Love With Illustrator | on demand workshop
Want to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator but don't know where to begin?
Join me in this super fun, information-packed Illustrator 101 workshop, and in less than an hour I'll show you the ins & outs of my very favorite design program. (And, it's entirely FREE!)
For creative Self-Exploration...
Creativity is the best tool for healing, reflection, self-discovery, and reconnecting with yourself.
14 Days of Messages To Yourself
Self-care. Creativity. Self-expression.
Turn stress, change, uncertainty, or grief into clarity & healing through art.
100 Creative Days
This 100 day creative experience will start gain in January 2027!
Make art daily, grow your confidence, and feel supported every step of the way. Weekly videos and live gatherings guide you through a transformative 100-day creative practice.
Small efforts made on a consistent basis can add up to incredible things over the course of 100 days.
Kickstart Your Art For Self-Care Practice | mini class
Ready to discover the power of your intuition and turn art-making into a potent self-care practice? This free self-paced mini class is designed for everyone—whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out.
5 prompts. 5 inspiring lessons. 0 pressure.
Free things to Get Started...
New here? Start with these free creative resources, workshops, and inspiration!
Art-Making and Your Intuition | pdf guide
This 17-page guide will show you the incredible impact art-making can have on your well-being. Dive into the world of Art For Self-Care and learn how to begin your own practice with ease (even if you've never considered yourself an artist!).
Kickstart Your Art For Self-Care Practice | mini class
Ready to discover the power of your intuition and turn art-making into a potent self-care practice? This free self-paced mini class is designed for everyone—whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out.
5 prompts. 5 inspiring lessons. 0 pressure.
Free live art-making
Once a month my friend Becky Hershey and I offer a free 1-hour live art-making session inside our Inner Magic Art Club.
These calls happen on the first Wednesday of each month.
You're invited!
Pattern Design Primer | pdf guide
Want to learn about pattern design?
This is the place to start!
As a professional surface pattern designer for over 15 years, I've worked with a lot of different companies and have designed hundreds (maybe thousands!) of repeating patterns. Let me show you the ropes!
Fall in Love With Illustrator | on demand workshop
Want to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator but don't know where to begin?
Join me in this super fun, information-packed Illustrator 101 workshop, and in less than an hour I'll show you the ins & outs of my very favorite design program. (And, it's entirely FREE!)
Not sure where to start ?
If you want…
★ More creativity in your everyday life → The Neighborhood
★ To learn pattern design → Pattern Camp
★ Creativity for healing/self-discovery → 14 Days of Messages To Yourself
★ A free place to begin → Freebies
Upcoming Live Experiences...
October 17-23, 2026
ART OASIS
If you’ve ever wished for a week just for creating, playing, and being still, this is it! Art Oasis is your invitation. There's no pressure. No expectations. Just art-making, connection, and joy.
From October 17-23, 2026, you'll be able to join me and dozens of soulful artists from around the world for the 2nd annual Art Oasis – a week of playful art-making, heart-centered conversations, and inspired connection. Whether you’re sketching for the first time or seasoned with paint under your nails, this is your invitation to slow down, get messy, and lean into the joy of creating.
Registration for this very special event will open in mid-September 2026!
Oh, and did I mention it's totally FREE?
November 29-December 4, 2026
Sacred Spaces Art Retreat
My Sacred Spaces Art Retreat is an invitation to step out of the noise of everyday life and into the quiet, steady beauty of Florence, a city where art, devotion, and daily living have been intertwined for centuries, and into yourself. This retreat is about slowing down, paying attention, and making space for creativity to surface in a way that feels natural, nourishing, and deeply personal.
Sacred Spaces is for artists at any stage who are longing for depth, presence, and a renewed sense of trust in their creative voice. You’ll return home with artwork, fresh perspective, and a feeling of having been gently held by beauty, reminded that creativity doesn’t need to be forced, only invited and danced with.
And a few other fun things...
Prompt Packs Messages To Yourself
A soulful collection of six themed PDF prompt packs designed to help you tune into your inner voice through gentle journaling and intuitive art-making. Use them daily or whenever you need to reconnect!
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You'll get colorful encouragement, workshop updates, creative inspiration, and occasional reminders that making things is good for humans.
