Arting in Italy!
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I'm thrilled to share that I'm going to be doing my first travel workshop in Orvieto, Italy! The course will be from September 21-27, 2025 and includes daily art time as well as lots of fun, good food, and exploration. I'm also including a class kit for each attendee and there are only 12 spots available, so if you're interested, don't wait too long! You can get more details and photos of our Travel Lapbook class project on the Adventures in Italy website.
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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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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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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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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!) |
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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Create a mini accordion art journal filled with layered images and marks with room for photos, journaling, and more.
( Use coupon code MINIS to remove shipping.)
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Make your own unique collaged artworks that are perfect to use as ATCs, cards, art journaling, and more.
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Turn traditional Artist Trading Cards into interactive artwork. Learn techniques and see how to create the fish and butterfly projects.
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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 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.
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. (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. (Once in the group, go to the "Videos" section to find the class.)
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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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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!
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
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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 |
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 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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PaperArtsy Make-and-Takes
(Creativation 2020) |
