Book Making

In this seven week course (April 3-May 22, 2025) learn to create several types of hand bound books and journals. Explore concertina and other folding methods and stitching techniques such as coptic, French link and others. Weave visual storytelling, nature and more into your books. Experiment with dry and wet mediums, textures, paper and fabrics as you discover your own unique and creative voice.

Join Us for a Free Community Art Event at the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library!

In celebration of National Library Week, we invite you to participate in “Drawn to the Library,” a collaborative community art project. Together, we’ll create a large-scale drawing that brings the library to life—featuring YOU and all the ways we enjoy our library spaces!

Join us for a two-session creative journey where we’ll: Make vibrant gelli plate prints inspired by spring’s renewal 

Layer watercolor collage, pastel, and colored pencil to bring depth and softness to our work.

  Collage extra prints into a visual journal or sketchbook that you can continue creating in at home!  

All supplies are included—just bring your creative spirit!

  $60 for both sessions

Session 1: Friday, March 14th & 21st 1:00-3:00 PM

 Session 2: Saturday, March 15th & 22nd 1:00-3:00 PM 

 My Studio in Mount Chase, Maine Let’s celebrate spring, creativity, and community together! 

Spaces are limited, so grab your spot today! *Please message me directly to register.

Learn about the native spring plants of northern Maine and create a simple handbound book to hold your seeds. Write and draw in your book and then bury it into the earth to see what sprouts!

In this online workshop for educators, honor new life, growth, light and nature this spring through creative art. Learn to make a simple-ingredient clay, marked and textured with beautiful nature inspired impressions. Modified, or as is, this is a great nature inspired project to create with students.

Join us for a two-session creative journey where we’ll: Make vibrant gelli plate prints inspired by spring’s renewal 

Layer watercolor collage, pastel, and colored pencil to bring depth and softness to our work.

  Collage extra prints into a visual journal or sketchbook that you can continue creating in at home!  

All supplies are included—just bring your creative spirit!

  $60 for both sessions

Session 1: Friday, March 14th & 21st 1:00-3:00 PM

 Session 2: Saturday, March 15th & 22nd 1:00-3:00 PM 

 My Studio in Mount Chase, Maine Let’s celebrate spring, creativity, and community together! 

Spaces are limited, so grab your spot today! *Please message me directly to register.

Printmaking Exploration Wood, Linoleum, Stamps, and More

Explore different printmaking techniques from carving to stamping.

Paper Puff Hearts/Collage Art and More- Come and create art inspired by love and a heart! Mixed media and themes of compassion, kindness and love will be explored.

Step into the world of playful exploration with fabric, wax, and dye in this hands-on workshop! This isn’t your traditional batik—we’re embracing the imperfect, the unexpected, and the joy of creative experimentation. 

Nature’s Winter Imprint: A Watercolor Journey Through Stillness and Light

Step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover its magic through watercolor. In this enchanting four-part workshop series, we’ll explore the gentle whispers of nature—soft winter skies, frosty botanicals, animal tracks in the snow, and shimmering frozen reflections. Each session invites you to slow down, connect with the season’s stillness, and capture its fleeting beauty on paper.

Come and learn simple stitching techniques and explore pattern, texture and color. Collaborate and create a beautiful hanging wall tapestry.

Nature’s Winter Imprint: A Watercolor Journey Through Stillness and Light

Step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover its magic through watercolor. In this enchanting four-part workshop series, we’ll explore the gentle whispers of nature—soft winter skies, frosty botanicals, animal tracks in the snow, and shimmering frozen reflections. Each session invites you to slow down, connect with the season’s stillness, and capture its fleeting beauty on paper.

Nature’s Winter Imprint: A Watercolor Journey Through Stillness and Light

Step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover its magic through watercolor. In this enchanting four-part workshop series, we’ll explore the gentle whispers of nature—soft winter skies, frosty botanicals, animal tracks in the snow, and shimmering frozen reflections. Each session invites you to slow down, connect with the season’s stillness, and capture its fleeting beauty on paper.

Nature’s Winter Imprint: A Watercolor Journey Through Stillness and Light

Step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover its magic through watercolor. In this enchanting four-part workshop series, we’ll explore the gentle whispers of nature—soft winter skies, frosty botanicals, animal tracks in the snow, and shimmering frozen reflections. Each session invites you to slow down, connect with the season’s stillness, and capture its fleeting beauty on paper.

Nature’s Winter Imprint: A Watercolor Journey Through Stillness and Light

Step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover its magic through watercolor. In this enchanting four-part workshop series, we’ll explore the gentle whispers of nature—soft winter skies, frosty botanicals, animal tracks in the snow, and shimmering frozen reflections. Each session invites you to slow down, connect with the season’s stillness, and capture its fleeting beauty on paper.

I’m thrilled to invite you to an immersive art course designed to offer dedicated time and space for diving deep into a variety of art-making techniques. Over the course of seven weeks, we’ll explore watercolor, batik, and printmaking, culminating in a final week dedicated to mixed media where we’ll blend all of our newfound skills. Each part of the course is thoughtfully structured to support mindful and intentional creation, allowing you to slow down, connect with your inner artist, and develop your skills. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, this course is designed to inspire exploration, deepen your practice, and unlock new forms of expression. Each session will include demonstrations, guided exercises, and plenty of hands-on time to explore the techniques. By the end, you’ll have a portfolio of work and a toolkit of new skills to continue creating on your own. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community of fellow creatives to share inspiration and ideas with along the way.

Educators connect and create with seasonal nature inspired art making. Wellbeing and art!

Nature’s Winter Imprint: A Watercolor Journey Through Stillness and Light

Step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover its magic through watercolor. In this enchanting four-part workshop series, we’ll explore the gentle whispers of nature—soft winter skies, frosty botanicals, animal tracks in the snow, and shimmering frozen reflections. Each session invites you to slow down, connect with the season’s stillness, and capture its fleeting beauty on paper.

Nature’s Winter Imprint: A Watercolor Journey Through Stillness and Light

Step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover its magic through watercolor. In this enchanting four-part workshop series, we’ll explore the gentle whispers of nature—soft winter skies, frosty botanicals, animal tracks in the snow, and shimmering frozen reflections. Each session invites you to slow down, connect with the season’s stillness, and capture its fleeting beauty on paper.

Explore different art forms inspired by nature.

Nature’s Winter Imprint: A Watercolor Journey Through Stillness and Light

Step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover its magic through watercolor. In this enchanting four-part workshop series, we’ll explore the gentle whispers of nature—soft winter skies, frosty botanicals, animal tracks in the snow, and shimmering frozen reflections. Each session invites you to slow down, connect with the season’s stillness, and capture its fleeting beauty on paper.

Join us and learn how to create a paper star(s). String into a garland and decorate for Winter! Use tissue papers to explore color, light and form.

Join us for Art and Hearth, a creative monthly gathering at the Library House in Presque Isle, Maine. From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, connect with fellow creatives, bring your own art supplies or current project (I will bring some for all to use too), and share a snack as we enjoy an afternoon of art, conversation, and community. ALL are welcome!

Join me this December at my home studio to celebrate the Winter Solstice with a special bookmaking experience. Craft your own hand-bound journal using the elegant Coptic stitch technique, perfect for creating a beautiful book that lies flat for writing or sketching. Embrace the cozy spirit of winter as we gather to stitch, bind, and reflect on the turning of the seasons.

Join us for Art and Hearth, a creative monthly gathering at the Library House in Presque Isle, Maine. From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, connect with fellow creatives, bring your own art supplies or current project (I will bring some for all to use too), and share a snack as we enjoy an afternoon of art, conversation, and community. ALL are welcome!

Join us to celebrate the winter solstice by creating a simple and elegant wax paper lantern using foraged natural items, such as pine, cedar, spruce and fir needles. Hang your lantern at home as we usher in the season of darkness.

Come browse the market, buy a handmade holiday gift and meet the artists.

In collaboration with The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, I’m excited to offer a batik and printmaking workshop to Wabanaki high school students. Weaving traditional symbolism with technique and personal story, students will create batiks and prints.

Turn inward and reflect on personal wellness by creating a simple and elegant paper lantern using foraged natural items, such as pine, cedar, spruce and fir needles. Embrace darkness, warmth and winter inspiration.Modified or as is, take this nature inspired project back to the classroom to do with your students.