Workshops
Confidence Through Creative Journaling: A Five Point Strategy
Led by: LaQuisha Hall, "Confident Canvas"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Whether you’re new to journaling or looking to deepen your practice, this interactive workshop will help you journal with intention. Explore LaQuisha’s five-point journaling strategy, discover inspiring page ideas, and create your first journal entry while building confidence, encouraging your personal growth, strengthening your faith and preserving your unique story.
Passing the Pages: A Traveling Sisterhood Journal
Led by: Lina Nguyen
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
A Traveling Sisterhood Journal is more than a journal – it’s a shared journey of memories, creativity, and connection. In this hands-on workshop you’ll create your own traveling journal, establish group guidelines, and design your first pages. Participants are welcome to form sisterhoods during the workshop, exchange mailing information, and continue their journaling journey long after CPC comes to a close.
Sponsored by: Rongrong Devoe Illustration and Letters to Apollo
The Time Is Now: Turn Intention Into Action
Led By: Tannera George, "Book'd"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Time is your most valuable resource. Every day is an opportunity to move closer to the life you want to create. In “The Time Is Now”, you’ll pause, reflect, prioritize, and take intentional action on what matters most- leaving with a tangible plan, meaningful progress, and a renewed commitment to yourself.
Think It. Map It. Do It.: Turning Thoughts Into Clear Next Steps
Led by: Iesha Ward & Tiffany Haynes, "Cloth & Paper"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
What if your overwhelming thoughts weren’t something to quiet, but something to explore? Discover how curiosity mapping transforms scattered ideas into clear, intentional next steps through simple visual planning techniques. This interactive session invites you to rethink how you organize your thoughts, solve problems, and move forward with purpose.
Sponsored By: Cloth & Paper
Permission to Flourish: The Joy of Imperfect Journaling
Led By: Natasha Miller, Hayley Remde, & Heidi Stock, "Archer & Olive"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
What could you create if you let go of perfection? Join us for a reflective, hands-on journaling workshop where we’ll create meaningful spreads while exploring guided prompts, expressive mark-making, and creative techniques that celebrate authentic self-expression. Leave with beautiful pages, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to embrace creativity over perfection.
Sponsored By: Archer & Olive
Bloom & Brush: Designing a Floral Monogram Journal
Led by: Jillian Schoettle, "Jillian Kaye Art"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Create a personalized journal that’s as beautiful as it is unique. Sponsored by Holbein, this hands-on workshop gives you the opportunity to paint with artist-grade Holbein gouache while learning simple layering techniques, creating elegant florals and foliage, and designing a stunning floral journal cover that reflects your personal style.
Sponsored By: Holbein
Bring Your Pages to Life: Interactive Junk Journaling
Led by: Givette Gonzalez, "Cosmic Sol"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Take your junk journaling to the next level by adding movement, dimension, and surprise to your pages! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create interactive elements like flaps, pockets, and more while designing a Chicago Planner Conference memory spread. You’ll leave with new techniques and creative inspiration to bring your journal pages to life.
Paper Playground: Gelli Printing for Creative Projects
Led by: Emily Solis, "Mint Script Co"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Turn simple materials into a colorful collection of handmade mixed media papers!In this beginner-friendly gelli printing workshop, you’ll explore color, texture, and layering a pattern while creating one-of-a-kind papers perfect for collage, art journaling, stationery, scrapbooking, cards and more. Come ready to play, experiment, and discover a fun new creative technique!
Sponsored By: Blick Art Materials
Real Life, Real Plans: Letting Go of Perfection & Planning with Purpose
Led by: Ilysse Ratner, "Plan with Ilysse"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 1: 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Ever feel like you’re failing because your planner doesn’t look perfect? It’s time to let go of the pressure. Discover how to create a planning system that fits your lifestyle, grows with you, and keeps you focused on what truly matters. Leave inspired to plan with purpose—not perfection.
Cut, Layer & Create: Dutch Doors Made Easy
Led by: Amy Stone, "Amy Plans Things"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Curious about Dutch doors but not sure where to start? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn this popular planner technique that uses strategically cut pages to create layered, interactive layouts. Amy will guide you through the entire process—from planning your layout and making precise cuts to layering decorative elements with confidence.
Sponsored By: Gyro-Cut
Planning without the Pressure: Build a System Your Brain Actually Likes
Led By: Jessica Le, "Five Twenty Creative"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Many planning systems are built around consistency–but ADHD brains thrive on flexibility, interest, and adaptability. In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover practical ADHD-friendly planning strategies, explore both paper and digital tools, and build a planning system that works with your brain instead of against it.
Paper Garden: Create Botanical Journal Layouts
Led By: Nancy Moy, "Nancy Moy Calligraphy"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Transform blank pages into beautiful botanical planner layouts using just one black pen! In this relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn simple line drawing techniques to create elegant florals, leafy borders, and botanical lettering that enhance your monthly and weekly planner spreads. Discover the calming, creative joy of botanical drawing while adding a personal touch to your everyday planning.
From Scraps to Stories: Junk Journaling with Mariel Reyes
Led by: Heather Kell, "KellofaPlan," & Mariel Reyes, "Whimsy Luxe"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Reimagine what a journal can be! Explore the art of junk journaling by transforming everyday ephemera into meaningful, layered keepsakes. Learn creative techniques for organizing, designing, and adding interactive details that make every spread uniquely yours. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned journalers, this session will leave you inspired to see ordinary materials in extraordinary ways.
Sponsored By: KellofaPlan
Me, Myself & Mornings: Creative Morning Routine + Vision Boarding
Led By: Mo Vazquez, "Pipsticks"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
What if being a little more SELFISH could change your entire day? Pipsticks founder Mo Vazquez never imagined she’d become a morning person. But after navigating burnout, raising four kids, growing a business, and struggling to find a moment of quiet, she discovered that reclaiming her mornings changed everything.
Join Mo as she shares the creative morning routine that became her secret to surviving—and thriving—and discover why a little time for yourself might be the most important appointment on your calendar.
Bullet Journaling for the Way You Think
Led by: Linda Tong, "Linda Tong Planners"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Ready to get organized your way? Join this hands on Bullet Journaling workshop and discover how to create layouts that fit your brain, your style, and your routine. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refresh your current system, you’ll leave inspired with practical ideas and the confidence to build a journal that truly works for you.
Design Your 2027: Reflection, Astrology & Intentional Planning
Led by: Samantha Boehlen, "Boehlen Curation," & Kayla Castellon, "Joycore"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Ready to design your 2027 with intention? In this reflective workshop, you’ll use astrology, the Matrix of Destiny—a self-discovery tool that uses your birthdate to explore personal strengths and life themes—and guided reflection prompts to look back, dream forward, and clarify what you want the year ahead to become.
You’ll then transform those insights into meaningful goals, milestones, and a personalized plan for 2027. Whether you’re experienced with astrology or simply curious about a new approach to planning, you’ll leave with a fresh perspective and an intentional roadmap for the year ahead.
Discover Your Signature Ink: Ink. Imagine. Inspire.
Led by: Taryn Dunbar, "Wonderfully Made Handcrafting"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Unlock the magic of fountain pen inks! Learn how shading, sheen, shimmer, and color theory influence ink while experimenting with Ferris Wheel Press inks to create a custom blend that’s uniquely yours. Whether you're new to fountain pens or a longtime ink enthusiast, you'll leave inspired to see ink in a whole new way.
Sponsored By: Ferris Wheel Press
Create Content that Connects: Reimagine Your Story.
Led By: Natalie Keller Pariano, "Natterdoodle"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Session 2: 1:30PM - 2:45PM
The best content doesn’t chase trends, it builds connection. Discover how to tell authentic stories, highlight everyday moments, and create meaningful content that reflects your voice while building a community that genuinely connects with your creativity. Because the most memorable content starts with simply being yourself.
Paid Workshops
Linocut Stamps Made Easy: Create Your Own Custom Designs
Led By: Samantha Boehlen, "Boehlen Curation"
Saturday, November 7, 2026 • 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Ever wanted to create your own custom stamps? Discover the art of linocut, a beginner-friendly printmaking technique that lets you carve one-of-a-kind stamps for planners, journals, stationery, cards, and more! You’ll learn carving basics, inking techniques, and printing with step-by-step guidance. You’ll leave with your custom stamps, test prints, and a carving kit so you can continue creating at home.
Brushstrokes & Best Friends: Create a Custom Pet Portrait!
Led By: Natalie Keller Pariano, "Natterdoodle"
Saturday, November 7, 2026 • 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Celebrate your favorite companion by transforming a cherished photo into a one-of-a-kind painted portrait! In this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn simple painting techniques while capturing your pet’s unique personality on canvas. No painting experience needed—just bring your love for your furry, feathered, scaled, or hoofed best friend!
Sponsored By: Blick Art Materials