Welcome to the Spring 2024 Session!

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Unplug. Reset. Unlock Your Creativity.

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.

This season, I’ve been having fun exploring new creative tools—including AI (yes, that frog in the jungle is totally artificial and totally delightful). As someone who’s worked in editorial and e-commerce design for 20+ years, I love playing with visuals in any form.

But what really lights me up?
Getting off the screen. Getting messy. And helping others do the same.

That’s what my Artful Classes and Workshops are all about—unplugging from the digital noise and reconnecting with your own creative rhythm. Whether you're just starting out or deepening an existing practice, this is a space to play, experiment, and put your own fingerprint on something.

This Spring at Grayling

We’re rolling up our sleeves for hands-on classes in:

  • Gel Plate Printmaking – Learn expressive, layered techniques using color, texture, and stencils. Start with the basics in Level I, or deepen your practice and composition skills in Level II.

  • Artful Collage & Composition – create your own collage materials and build bold, personal pieces

  • Brushless Landscapes – explore abstract landscapes using tools other than a brush

Along the way, I’ll share my tips, tricks, and creative shortcuts—plus a few surprising ways to build your confidence and loosen up your style.

What You’ll Walk Away With.

  • Original work you’re proud of

  • A refreshed sense of play and possibility

  • Techniques you can keep using in your own creative flow

  • Time and space to be fully present—with your hands, your materials, and your ideas

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about feeding your creative spirit.

Is an Art Practice Yoga for Your Mind?

Much like yoga, making time to be creative can do wonders for your mental health.

An art practice, like yoga, invites mindfulness. It helps you slow down, reconnect, and breathe a little deeper—mentally and emotionally. Both are quiet rituals. Both are powerful resets.

  • Both reduce stress and release tension

  • Both bring you into the present moment

  • Both offer space for non-verbal expression and reflection

  • Both create a sense of calm, clarity, and self-fulfillment

In each workshop—whether you’re layering textures with a gel plate, playing with color, or crafting collage—you’ll experience a meditative rhythm that quiets the noise and brings you back to yourself.

Two Ways to Learn This Spring

All classes take place at the beautiful Creative Arts School at Old School Square in Delray Beach—a space designed to support creativity, connection, and hands-on exploration.

You can choose the learning style that fits your life:

Four-Week Class Series
Wednesdays | Creative Arts School, Delray Beach
Join a structured 4-week series designed to give you a consistent rhythm for creative growth. Each week offers something new—giving you time to explore techniques, build skills, and gain creative confidence.

One-Day Workshops
Saturdays | Creative Arts School, Delray Beach
Perfect for busy schedules or spontaneous inspiration. Choose one or more—each workshop stands on its own, but they’re designed to complement each other if you want to mix, match, or build on what you’ve learned.

Whether you join for one Saturday or a full series, you’ll find an environment that’s supportive, low-pressure, and creatively energizing.

Not sure where to start? Try Artful Printmaking I—a perfect entry point for beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with their creativity.

Group and Private Sessions
Want to book a private workshop or gather a group of friends for a custom creative experience? I’d love to create something just for you. Learn about private sessions.

Meet Your Instructor
Curious about who’s leading the class? I’m a working artist and former art director with a passion for making creativity approachable, joyful, and part of everyday life. Meet the instructor!

Artful Printmaking

Discover the art of printmaking with gel plates in a fun, approachable way, perfect for your home or small studio. This class welcomes artists of all ages and experience levels who are excited to experiment and share creative ideas.

Through demonstrations, discussions, and guided projects, you’ll explore monotype printmaking using acrylic paint and a gel plate. This technique involves applying paint to a smooth surface, like a gel plate, and transferring the image to paper by hand. Known for its unique textures and painterly effects, monotype printing is ideal for abstract and landscape pieces as well as materials for collage, scrapbooking, and mixed media art.

This enjoyable and fast-paced technique offers immediate results, helping new and intermediate students build confidence without needing advanced drawing or painting skills. Experienced artists will find new inspiration by layering color, shape, and texture to create fresh, dynamic compositions.

Artful Printmaking I: Getting Started with Gel Plates
This beginner-friendly one-day workshop is perfect for those curious about gel plate printmaking. Learn the basics of monotype printmaking, from layering vibrant colors to experimenting with textures and patterns. Designed as a standalone class, it’s also a great starting point for pairing with Artful Collage or Artful Landscapes to create a three-part series that builds on foundational techniques. Click here for dates and times.

Artful Printmaking II: Beyond the Basics
Ready to take your skills further? This four-week course elevates your practice with advanced techniques, including crafting intricate landscape prints and creating bold, layered collages from your prints. You’ll be encouraged to experiment and refine your style while producing one-of-a-kind works of art. Click here for dates and times.

Details.

  • All supplies are provided.

  • Wear clothes suitable for painting or bring a smock or apron.

  • If no session fits your schedule, use this form to share your preferred dates and times.

Artful Collage with Paper Workshop

Discover the art of fine art collage in a way that feels approachable from your own home or small studio. This workshop is perfect for artists of all ages who love experimenting and sharing ideas—no prior experience needed.

Through demonstrations, discussions, and guided projects, we’ll explore techniques for creating unique collage elements using hand-painted papers. You’ll learn how to layer, tear, and assemble various papers to design visually rich compositions filled with depth and texture, making each collage truly one-of-a-kind and entirely your own.

Expand and refine your skills.

This hands-on class is both fun and fast-paced. New and intermediate students will enjoy the immediate satisfaction of creating dynamic compositions without the need for extensive drawing skills, while experienced artists will find new inspiration through layering colors, textures, and shapes. You’ll leave the workshop with the skills and confidence to continue exploring collage on your own.

Set aside the digital devices and immerse yourself in an art-making experience that promotes mindfulness, keeps you grounded in the present moment, and releases tension. Join me for a one-day workshop at the newly renovated Old School Square Creative Arts School in Delray Beach, and discover how to confidently craft unique, one-of-a-kind collages with hand-painted papers.

Artful Collage is designed to be a standalone workshop, but it can also be paired with Artful Landscapes and Artful Printmaking I to create a three-part series, with each course building on the foundational techniques introduced in Artful Printmaking.

Details.

  • All supplies are provided.

  • Wear clothes suitable for painting or bring a smock or apron.

  • If no session fits your schedule, use this form to share your preferred dates and times.

Artful Landscape Painting with Brayers and Gelli Plates.

Discover simple techniques and tools to easily create beautiful abstract landscapes using gel plates.

Join me for a one-day workshop at the newly renovated Old School Square Creative Arts School in Delray Beach, where you’ll dive into innovative techniques and tools to create stunning abstract landscapes. 

Set aside the digital devices and immerse yourself in a hands-on art-making experience that promotes mindfulness, keeps you grounded in the present moment, and releases tension.

Join me for a one-day workshop where you’ll dive into innovative techniques and tools to create stunning abstract landscapes. Learn the art of brushless painting in a way that’s approachable in your own home or small studio. Through demonstrations, discussions, and guided projects, we’ll explore acrylic painting using gel plates, brayers, and other mark-making tools. The process is fun, fast-paced, and rewarding.

Designed for artists of all ages and experience levels, this course is perfect for those who love to experiment and share ideas. Whether you’re new to art or an experienced creator, this immersive workshop will guide you through new techniques for layering color and developing unique textures, giving you the skills and confidence to continue exploring on your own.

Artful Landscapes is designed to be a standalone workshop, but it can also be paired with Artful Collage and Artful Printmaking to create a three-part series, with each course building on the foundational techniques introduced in Artful Printmaking.

Details.

  • All supplies are provided.

  • Wear clothes suitable for painting or bring a smock or apron.

  • If no session fits your schedule, use this form to share your preferred dates and times.

Artful Workshops Calendar

Artful Printmaking II.III – Exploring Brushless Landscapes Workshop
Apr
15

Artful Printmaking II.III – Exploring Brushless Landscapes Workshop

A Winter Break Series of Four À La Carte Workshops

  • Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking

  • Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.III – Exploring Brushless Landscapes Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.IV – Collage with Paper Workshop


$60–$80 per Workshop + Materials Fee

Call the Creative Arts School at 561-243-7209 for registration.

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Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop
Apr
8

Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop

A Winter Break Series of Four À La Carte Workshops

  • Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking

  • Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.III – Exploring Brushless Landscapes Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.IV – Collage with Paper Workshop


$60–$80 per Workshop + Materials Fee

Call the Creative Arts School at 561-243-7209 for registration.

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Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking
Apr
1

Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking

A Winter Break Series of Four À La Carte Workshops

  • Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking

  • Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.III – Exploring Brushless Landscapes Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.IV – Collage with Paper Workshop


$60–$80 per Workshop + Materials Fee

Call the Creative Arts School at 561-243-7209 for registration.

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Artful Printmaking II.IV – Collage with Paper Workshop
Mar
25

Artful Printmaking II.IV – Collage with Paper Workshop

A Winter Break Series of Four À La Carte Workshops

  • Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking

  • Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.III – Exploring Brushless Landscapes Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.IV – Collage with Paper Workshop


$60–$80 per Workshop + Materials Fee

Call the Creative Arts School at 561-243-7209 for registration.

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Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop
Mar
11

Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop

A Winter Break Series of Four À La Carte Workshops

  • Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking

  • Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.III – Exploring Brushless Landscapes Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.IV – Collage with Paper Workshop


$60–$80 per Workshop + Materials Fee

Call the Creative Arts School at 561-243-7209 for registration.

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Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking
Mar
4

Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking

A Winter Break Series of Four À La Carte Workshops

  • Artful Printmaking II.I – Exploring Advanced Masking

  • Artful Printmaking II.II – Exploring Pastels on Gel Plate Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.III – Exploring Brushless Landscapes Workshop

  • Artful Printmaking II.IV – Collage with Paper Workshop


$60–$80 per Workshop + Materials Fee

Call the Creative Arts School at 561-243-7209 for registration.

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Plunge: Artist Open House
Aug
23
to Sep 20

Plunge: Artist Open House

From Stress to Serenity: How Art Can Transform Your Day

Thirty-five minutes spent in an art gallery reduced viewers' cortisol levels by nearly 32%, according to a study by the University of Westminster.

53% of people who engage in creative activities experience a noticeable improvement in their mental well-being, reports the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

Regular exposure to art improves cognitive function and memory. People over 70 who engage in artistic activities are 73% less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment compared to those who don’t, sites one Mayo Clinic study.

Join me and fellow art lovers at Plunge Into The Arts for an Artist Open House on Wednesday, 8/28, from 6–7:30 PM to experience a dose of artful relaxation and good vibes.

Plunge Into The Arts: Fostering Creativity in South Florida

Immerse yourself in Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant art scene. Plunge Into The Arts is a special initiative by Plunge Beach Resort, offering a platform for regional artists to showcase their work. The event highlights visionary Floridians who create unique, fun, and thought-provoking art while supporting local artists and venues.

Exhibiting this August

  • Paula Fontana

  • Simone Santamaria

  • Cathy Callard

  • Chelsea Rousso

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