Online Workshops
Available On Demand
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I've joined in to contribute to the Crafter's Hot Spot at Everything Scrapbook and Stamps with two fun online classes as part of their fabulous subscription mixed media class offering. You can see how to create these fun stamped or stenciled wood slice ornaments (plus a sample and ideas for other substrates.) Or check out how to make these fantastic little no-sew mini journals / albums. Plus you get access to all of the other classes while you're there!
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If you missed the chance to join us, you can still jump in and get all the lessons on demand and find new ways to combine art and gratitude.
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The 2021 course is still available on demand!
Here you can see a sneak peek of the project from my lesson (which is nearly an hour long!) |
Boho Grunge
My first ever stand-alone on-demand online class, "Boho Grunge," was filmed at StencilGirl HQ and is available through StencilGirl Studio.
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Creative JumpStart
Looking for a quick creative lift? Creative JumpStart gives you 10-minute video tutorials to kickstart your mojo.
My video lesson from Creative JumpStart 2018 is now available to download as part of the Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 4.
You get 12 mixed media lessons, including my video on creating collage papers from 12 different artists for just $9.99! |
The Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 5 includes links to 12 downloadable project and technique based video lessons from 12 different mixed media artists, including me! The entire collection is now available for just $9.99 (that's less than $1 per video!)
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Heard in the Classroom...
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"Gwen's classes are so well planned. Her class projects are structured to maximize the the time in class as she incorporates multiple techniques, the proper use of tools, and detailed product information. I always have fun in her classes and leave with a wealth of information. She is a great person and extremely talented artist."
Francesca R., Connecticut |
"Gwen's style and flair for the exotic always makes for an exciting class... a fusion of Bohemian & Asian with a gilded finale, her art is filled with echoes of her travels. Gwen is happy to share her tips, tricks and techniques with all her students. You will leave class inspired!"
Patty B., Connecticut |
Past Free Online Workshops
These free online courses were taught live in my Facebook group. I have downloaded the videos since Facebook is no longer saving anything older than 30 days. Hopefully I will make them available again once I figure out where to store them.
Matchbook Minis
Note that Facebook deleted all videos older than 30 days. I have downloaded this video, but have not yet found a new home for it. Get ready to make it mini! Learn four different types of matchbook-style mini art journals from tags or a pattern, plus get ideas and see demos for collaging pages and creating inserts and embellishments for your journals. (Videos have been saved but are not currently available online.)
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Painting with Stencils
Note that Facebook deleted all videos older than 30 days. I have downloaded this video, but have not yet found a new home for it. Bring your stencils to life and make commercial designs your own! I use my stencil designs to show two ways that I like to paint with stencils, plus techniques for adding your own flair when using stencils in your work. (Videos have been saved but are not currently available online.)
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Past Workshops
2025
On October 11th, 2025, I a new workshop called Lavish Lapbooks. This currently unavailable online or at other in-person locations, but keep an eye out - I may bring it to another store near you at some point!
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2024
On August 16th and 17th 2024, I taught two all new workshops for this visit: Interactive Art Journal and Arting Inside the Box. These are currently unavailable, but keep an eye out - I may be bringing them to another store near you at some point!
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2022 & 2023
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Gratitude Junk Journal 2023
I'm excited to be participating again this year as an instructor in Gratitude Junk Journal 2023! Join me along with 12 other amazing instructors for a fabulous art journaling class that will expand your mixed media toolbox and bring you a bit of joy and gratitude each day. Registration is still open!
Each day you'll be challenged to dig into your own gratitude with a question to answer, something to think about or do and/or something to create. You'll find a little joy in each day. You'll leave this workshop with a warm smile, some extra love and a JOY-filled heart. Here's a list of just a few of the things you'll learn:
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Ornaments & Amulets
Originally offered as an online class during the Pandemic, I'm now pleased to bring this back as an in-person class, once again hosted by Artistic Artifacts!
Class was held on November 18, 2023 
Combine fabric, embellishments, beads, dimensional collage, stamps, stencils, and more to create a unique array of small works of art that can be used as holiday ornaments or as statement jewelry/amulets, hanging talismans for your home or studio, journal cover or trinket box focal pieces... the options are endless! I'll show you how to create four different types of ornaments and share ideas and samples for both holiday and everyday versions of each piece. We'll we'll also be making handmade beads to use in a few of our projects as well as learning a fun and easy way to make beautiful painted wood ornaments. Most supplies will be provided for you as part of the class.
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Creative Minds Summit - May 2023, Alexandria, VA |
Art & Soul - April 2023, Portland, OR |
Art & Soul - March 2022, Portland, OR |
Stitches + Glue: Mixed Media with Fabric & Paper
June 2022, Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, Virginia |
2020 - 2021
Live, in Partnership with Independent Retailers. Workshops in this section are no longer open for registration... they may be made available again at some point, but re-opening is all at the discretion of the individual host stores - feel free to reach out to them for more information.
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Ornaments & Amulets
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Flip Art Folio
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MASKquerade
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Tuck In Those Tags
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Mixed Media Menagerie
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Circle Play
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Pocketful of People
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Stick, Stamp, Paint.
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POCKETbook
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Gettin' Edgy
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Mix & Morph
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PaperArtsy Make-and-Takes
(Creativation 2020) |
Masterful Minis
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3-2-1 Collage
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Interactive ATCs
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Patchwork Pages
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