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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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Gratitude Junk Journal 2023
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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Pocketful of People
Combine face stamps or images with other stamp and stencil designs in your stash to create your own tribe of unique and whimsical paper art dolls.
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Gratitude Junk Journal 2021
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!)
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3-2-1 Collage
Learn my simple "3-2-1 Collage" formula to help with "blank page syndrome," using up your scrap stash, or just finding a place to start working.
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Masterful Minis
Create a mini accordion art journal filled with layered images and marks with room for photos, journaling, and more.
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( Use coupon code MINIS to remove shipping.)
Cut Paper Collage Workshop Samples
Cut Paper Collage
Make your own unique collaged artworks that are perfect to use as ATCs, cards, art journaling, and more.​
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Interactive ATCs
Turn traditional Artist Trading Cards into interactive artwork. Learn techniques and see how to create the fish and butterfly projects.
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Patchwork Pages
Mix collage, stamping, and mark making to create  layers of texture, pattern, and color as we make a background and our patchwork focal points.
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Free Archived Demos

Enjoy a few minutes of free inspiration with these demos, originally recorded on Facebook with some of my favorite independent shops.
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In this demo I shared two ways to make your own seals using embossing powder and rubber stamps, plus a fun marbling effect and tips for incorporating seals into various projects.
"Stitching with Stamps," originally filmed live at Artistic Artifacts, shows how I use my rubber stamp designs as patterns for beaded embroidery pieces that you can use for a variety of projects.
See the demo I did for Stampers Grove where I shared techniques for masking with my EGL14 frame stamps and incorporated them into a handmade card. (Also perfect for tags, scrapbooking, art journaling, and more.)

Free Online Workshops

These free online courses were taught live in my Facebook group and are now archived and available to be viewed on-demand for members of the group.
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Matchbook Minis
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.
Go to the Facebook Group
(Once in the group, go to the "Videos" section to find the class.)
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Painting with Stencils
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.
Go to the Facebook Group
(Once in the group, go to the "Videos" section to find the class.)

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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  • In this course, we'll walk through the creation of a mixed media panel from start to finish; the project wasn't pre-planned, so you get to see my organic process!
  • I'll show you everything from how I created the background and integrated my collage layers to stenciling techniques, selecting elements and assembling the focal point.
  • I'll also share how I make different metals look the same and add a faux-rust effect.
You can check out the intro videos for free, or register now and jump right in.
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Creative JumpStart

Looking for a quick creative lift? Creative JumpStart gives you 10-minute video tutorials to kickstart your mojo.
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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!
Learn More: The Best of CJS 4
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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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In-Person Workshops

 
Watch this space for new class announcements... I will be at Papercraft Clubhouse in Westbrook, CT in August 2024. And you never know what else I might add!
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Past In-Person Workshops: 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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Past In-Person Workshops: 2022 & 2023
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!​​
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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:
  • How to create a beautiful, altered book for keeping your thoughts and art.
  • How to make awesome art journal pages that you are sure to love.
  • How to practice gratitude daily through art and fun challenges.
  • How to find JOY in your every day life, which can reduce stress.
  • How to use (junk), bits and pieces from your stash and/or around the house to make great art.
  • How to work with yummy layers and textures.
  • Techniques for creating wonderful backgrounds.
  • Techniques that will empower you to make great art again and again
Register for Gratitude Junk Journal
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
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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

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Art & Soul - April 2023, Portland, OR


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Art & Soul - March 2022, Portland, OR

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Stitches + Glue: Mixed Media with Fabric & Paper
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June 2022, Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, Virginia
Heard in the Classroom...
"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
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Past Online Workshops: 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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Wrap & Roll
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Make a Statement
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Paper Prayer Flags
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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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Cut Paper Collage
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POCKETbook
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Gettin' Edgy
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Mix & Morph
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Bits 'n Pieces
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Ink, Emboss, & Embellish
(Creativation 2020)​
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PaperArtsy Make-and-Takes
(Creativation 2020)

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