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Welcome to a creative experience that’s rooted in curiosity and driven by texture, grit, and discovery.

 

Rust-stained papers and textiles, burned edges, and foraged bits become the raw materials for something unexpected and deeply satisfying.

 

You’ll piece together beauty from the overlooked, the weathered, the wild—and it’ll feel a little bit like magic.

 

  • If you:

    • Light up at the idea of turning scraps, rusted bits, and castoffs into something wildly beautiful

    • Love layering textures like paper, textiles, dye, and ash to see what unexpected magic shows up

    • Find joy in thrifted treasures, curbside rescues, and things most people overlook

    • Want to expand your mixed media toolbox with techniques rooted in nature and experimentation

    • Crave the feel of a creative retreat—without leaving home—and the option to connect with other artists who get it

    Then yes, you’re exactly where you belong.

JOIN THE EXPERIENCE

This self-paced workshop will be delivered in 5 videos available in your private library on our website.

We will dig into:

  • Foraging for useable items from nature to use in our art
  • Using fabric and textiles 
  • Hunting, gathering & making collage material
  • Altering and aging paper and textiles
  • Freestyle hand stitching &/or machine stitching on fabric and paper
  • Creating your own mark making tools & stamps
  • Using unexpected items for mark making
  • Dyeing and distressing paper & textiles
  • Safely using fire to alter and age paper
  • Simple book binding
  • Assembling it all into an art book

Be inspired by others in our private community, a safe place to share your work.

Throughout this workshop, you'll immerse yourself in a variety of techniques, including:

  • Foraging in Nature: Discover how to incorporate natural elements into your art, adding organic textures and colors.

  • Burning Paper: Learn controlled burning methods to create intriguing patterns and edges, symbolizing transformation.

  • Rusting Materials: Experiment with rust to infuse your work with earthy tones and a sense of history.

  • Slow Stitching: Engage in mindful needlework that emphasizes intention and the joy of creating, embracing imperfection and personal expression.

These methods, among others, will guide you in assembling a book that's not just a collection of pages, but a tactile expression of your artistic journey.

Hi, I'm Jennifer!

I’m Jennifer — artist, instructor, and lifelong collector of scraps with potential. I work with paper, textiles, paint, and found bits to create layered, meaningful art that feels a little raw and a lot joyful. There’s something deeply satisfying about turning throwaway paper into something you want to keep forever.

 

Much of what we will do in this workshop is inspired by the natural world — not just in subject matter, but in how I work. I use foraged items as tools, experiment with rust and earth-based dyes, and find texture and beauty in the imperfect, weathered, and wild.

 

I love color. I love texture. And I especially love when things don’t match perfectly — because that’s where the real magic shows up.

 

I teach the kind of art that doesn’t rely on tidy lines or perfect outcomes — just texture, color, and curiosity. It’s a messy mix of paper and textiles, paint and scraps... and somehow it always turns into something beautiful. If that kind of creative freedom lights you up, you’ll feel right at home here.

 

JOIN THE EXPERIENCE: ONE TIME PAYMENT OF $67