Weekend Workshops
Bead & Read with Adriana Carrig
Led by: adriana carriage of "little words project"
Friday, November 8, 2024 • PAID SESSION: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Join Little Words Project founder, Adriana Carrig for an inspiring workshop all about “The Power of Little Words”.
In celebration of her book launch, you’ll get to connect with Adriana, and together create a unique and personal bracelet centered around 5 of her favorite words, to begin your bracelet’s kindness journey.
Once finished, you’ll connect your bracelet and share the why behind it to inspire your Nice Nation community.
Lettering Lab: Experimenting with Styles from Beginner to Expert
Led by: emily solis of "mint script co."
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 1: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Lettering Lab: Experimenting with Styles from Beginner to Expert is a comprehensive workshop designed for all skill levels, from novices to seasoned artists.
Participants will explore the fundamentals of lettering while discovering and developing their unique style. The workshop covers a range of techniques, including bounce lettering, flourishes, color application, embellishments, shadows, and basic composition. Join us to elevate your lettering skills and unleash your creative potential!
Unlock Your Planner Potential
Led By: Laurel Smith of "Laurel Denise"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 1: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Join Laurel and her team for a planner deep dive where attendees will explore every layout and insert offered by Laurel Denise.
Make sure to bring your current planner system and your favorite accessories for an amazing session. The Laurel Denise team will provide hands on support and guidance to help you see your planning come to life in a Laurel Denise.
Participants will receive an exclusive sample planner to test out all layouts, and a product discount code for later use.
Intro to Visual Notetaking
Led by: Walli Essian of "Ink Factory"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 1: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Walli and the other Ink Factory artists have mastered visual note-taking, and they've seen its benefits for everyone! Whether you’re an artist, professional, student, teacher, or just a visual thinker, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.
Join our Visual Note-taking 101 Workshop to learn everyday tips and tricks and how to apply them to your own content. By the end, you'll connect more thoughtfully with information and discover a universal way to communicate!
Mastering Instagram: Growing and Building an Engaged Community
Led By: Belinda Selene Villa of "Belinda Selene"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 1: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Attendees will learn the secrets of how Belinda grew her loyal following on Instagram and across social media platforms. Belinda will also be sharing tried and true tips given to her directly from Meta. Learn how to apply these proven methods to help build an interactive audience.
Belinda will be sharing all of her strategies on how to build an engaging community that will help your Instagram following grow organically. Key topics will include defining success on your own terms, curating your topic niche, debunking myths and more.
Texture & Technique: Unlocking Your Creativity, One Layer at a Time
Led by: Taryn Dunbar of "Wonderfully Made Handcrafting"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 1: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Have you ever felt stuck or unsure of how to start when it comes to mixed media?
Join Taryn as she walks you through multiple techniques using a myriad of mixed media products that includes, texture paste, watercolor pencils, distress spritz and more. Attendees will create their own mini canvas to create a creation that is both full of texture and authentically you!
Bullet Journaling Basics
Led by: Barbara Haegar
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 1: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Wondering how to get started with Bullet Journaling, or enhance your bullet journaling skills? Join Barbara as she demonstrates easy ways to draw out monthly and weekly spreads, with a decorative flair.
Attendees will learn how to set up their journal with ease in creating multiple layouts, incorporating fun drawings, cool lettering and creative elements designed to keep you organized in a unique way.
Stamp It Out
Led by: Tina Keyner of "Social Paper Plan"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 1: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
In this stamping 101 workshop, get ready to learn all about stamps, inks/mediums, techniques and how to make seamless patterns in, “Stamp it Out”. Attendees will create a journal and a planner dashboard all with inks and stamps!
In this workshop we will be talking about different stamping techniques, various inks that can be used, and red rubber wood stamps versus photo polymer stamps. Each participant will be receiving a journal, dashboard, and Chicago themed stamp set.
If you want to learn more about the world of stamps, this is the workshop for you.
Create Your Own Timeless Tag
Led by: Jomelle Gomez of "with love jomelle"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 1: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this hands-on session will combine the use of beautiful floral elements and whimsical ephemera to capture your personal style in a one-of-a-kind creation that is Authentically Yours.
This workshop will guide you through the creation of a timeless tag that can beautifully complement your home, desk or workspace. Attendees will be able to adorn the tag with intricate paper flowers, vintage inspired ephemera and more. You will also explore techniques of layering papers and embellishments to create your own version of the tag.
Get ready to dive into the world of paper artistry!
Intro to Sublimation the Artesprix Way
Led by: Ivy Pe of "Ivy Pink Designs"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 2: 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Have you ever wondered what is sublimation and how it’s done? Then this workshop, an introduction to Artesprix sublimation acrylic paints, is for you. Ivy will be sharing how to create a painted design that will then be heat pressed on to a polyester coated pencil case.
Using Artesprix Acrylic Paints, attendees will create a beautiful custom pencil case WITHOUT a sublimation printer! Artesprix makes sublimation fun, easy and accessible to all.
Inksploration Station: Painting with Inks
Led By: Julia Wilde of "Julia Here"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 2: 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Join Julia as your “conductor” through an enchanting journey of fountain pen inks.
Attendees will walk away with an basic understanding on ink properties, paper considerations, and also how to execute several painting styles with fountain pen ink including: painting without contours, ink-informed contours, lettering/contourfirst painting, and combining techniques into a final composition nameplate piece.
The five-step journey combines all techniques, perfect for quickly adding custom decor to your planners and journals. All aboard for a shimmering, sparkling, inky creative adventure!
Creating a Vision Board to Help You Bloom
Led by: Caitlyn Anthony of "Bloom Daily Planner"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 2: 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Bloom Daily Planners will help you conquer the typical end-of-year chaos and create a clear vision of how the rest of 2024 will go. This session will be the perfect way to practice your vision board skills so that you can hit the ground running in 2025.
Using vision board essentials, attendees will follow a step by step guide, walking them through the process of capturing their 2024 accomplishments, while taking those techniques to create their 2025 vision.
Plan with Precision: Goal Setting and Mind Mapping by Cloth & Paper
Led By: Iesha Ward and Cheryl Perry
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 2: 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Combine the art of goal setting with the power of mind mapping. This workshop led by Iesha and Cheryl of Cloth and Paper, will help you discover the power of goal setting and transform your aspirations into reality.
This interactive workshop will equip you with practical strategies to define your objectives and create a clear path forward. Using hands-on planning tools, attendees will learn how to harness the visual power of mind mapping.
By combining goal-setting methodologies with mind mapping techniques, you'll gain a comprehensive approach to achieving your personal and professional ambitions. Join to unlock your full potential and create a roadmap to success.
Creative Greeting Cards with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens
Led by: Audrey Ra of "Audrey Ra Design"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 2: 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Join Audrey as she takes you on a brush pen journey showing how brush pens can be used for more than just calligraphy!
ZIG CLEAN COLOR Real Brush is a brush type watercolor pen, that can be used in a wide range of applications such as illustration, design, lettering, and Manga. Because it is a water-based dye ink, you can blur it with water or mix with other real brush colors or blender.
Sponsored by Zig by Kuretake, discover the unique ways you can use the ZIG CLEAN COLOR Real Brush Pens and apply them to create your own greeting cards
Coloring with Confidence
Led By: Andrea Ballo of "Coco michele"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 2: 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Do you love to color but sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the creative choices?
The Coloring with Confidence Workshop is here to show you the techniques to get those vivid ideas out of your mind and on to paper. Join Andrea Ballo from Coco Michele Illustrations to color with confidence in this special coloring workshop.
Gelatos & Journaling
Led by: Lhey Ralston of "Mommy Lhey"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 2: 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Are you ready to take your journaling to the next level? Join Lhey for a colorful, creative journey where attendees will be playing with Faber-Castell Gelatos and markers, learning how to blend, layer, and stencil our way to beautiful, meaningful journal pages.
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, this workshop sponsored by Faber- Castell, will help attendees discover new techniques and inspiration to make their journaling practice truly their own.
When Ink & Paper Collide: A Fine Writing Experience
Led By: Lisa Vanness of "Vanness Inks"
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Session 2: 3:15PM - 4:30PM
What makes a paper “fountain pen friendly”? Have you ever wondered what inks pair nicely with different papers?
Join Lisa, who will be taking attendees on a deep dive in understanding specialty inks and paper types as she shows the differences between fountain pen inks versus ballpoint and gel inks, and how they each have a place in journaling.
Whether you’re new to pen types or a seasoned user in the pen world, this workshop has something for everybody.