Experience the joyful flow that comes by releasing your inhibitions and embracing your creative energy.

Join me for a full-day creative play retreat—a whole Saturday devoted entirely to you, your hands, colour, and the kind of deep, unhurried making that most of us never give ourselves permission to do.

Together we’ll combine simple acrylic mixed media techniques and materials to create an inspiring, colourful piece to bring light, inspiration and joy into your heart + home. But more than that, this day is about slowing down. Disconnecting from the noise. Sinking into the rhythm of layering paint, making marks, and following your curiosity wherever it takes you. The kind of day where you look up, three hours have passed and your shoulders have finally dropped away from your ears.

The day will be sprinkled with meaningful conversation, gentle meditations, and a healthy heaping of kindness. No experience necessary. No pressure to make something “good”—just presence, play, and the company of a small group of humans doing something beautiful together.

Participants will create a 20 x 20″ painting* using a gallery canvas, professional paints, markers, and tools. Collage and dimensional elements can be brought from home to add texture and interest. A small 5 x 5″ birch panel is also provided for additional play! *If another size is of interest, please specify in an email to me, and I will be happy to swap it out and adjust materials cost accordingly.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9am–4pm
$280 per person + HST added at checkout

Supplies are included, and a light lunch will be served.
Water, tea + coffee available all day.
Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks.
You are welcome to bring your own adult beverages—please drink responsibly and/or consider alternate transportation.

Limit of four (4) participants to ensure adequate spacing—perfect for friends, siblings, couples, and solos.

REGISTRATION POLICY: Advance payment is required to hold your spot. All bookings are final. No refunds or date changes. If you can’t attend, you may gift or sell your spot to a friend. If I cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or credit.

LOCATION: This event will take place in the second-floor studio of my Kanata/Stittsville home. Details will be sent via email a few days prior to the first class.

HEALTH GUIDELINES: As these events are held in my home, participants are asked stay home if feeling unwell. You can transfer your spot to a friend, or contact me to inquire about coming another time.

Join me to enjoy some social studio time together, working on your own projects—with access to my stash of supplies. These open studio gatherings do not include any formal instruction, though I am always happy to answer questions, share my tips, tricks + techniques, and provide guidance along the way.

Participants bring whatever they are working on—can be anything! Painting, journaling, sketching, knitting, crochet, embroidery—or contact me in advance if you need to purchase an art journal or canvas for your time here.

Drop-in | 7–9pm

$10 per person | Art supplies (paints, brushes, collage fodder, mediums, etc.) are available and included in your registration, though you are asked to bring your substrate (art journal, canvas, etc.) or buy one through me at an additional charge. You’re welcome to bring any project you are working on—knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, card making… your choice!

You MUST register to indicate your attendance + save your spot.

Studio Tuesday Club Card | Enjoy five visits, and your sixth one is free! Cards are kept in studio and visits recorded each week.

Water, tea + coffee will be available.
Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks + beverages. Please drink responsibly or arrange alternate transportation.

Limit of eight (8) participants—Bring a friend or come on your own!
All experience levels welcome.

These evenings are also fun opportunities to browse + shop my original artwork, art supplies, and other JoeGirl products!

REGISTRATION POLICY: Advance payment is required to hold your spot. All bookings are final. No refunds or date changes. If you can’t attend, you may gift or sell your spot to a friend. If I cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or credit.

LOCATION: This event will take place in the second-floor studio of my Kanata/Stittsville home. Details will be sent via email a few days prior to the first class.

HEALTH GUIDELINES: As these events are held in my home, participants are asked stay home if feeling unwell. You can transfer your spot to a friend, or contact me to inquire about coming another time.

Join me to enjoy some social studio time together, working on your own projects—with access to my stash of supplies. These open studio gatherings do not include any formal instruction, though I am always happy to answer questions, share my tips, tricks + techniques, and provide guidance along the way.

Participants bring whatever they are working on—can be anything! Painting, journaling, sketching, knitting, crochet, embroidery—or contact me in advance if you need to purchase an art journal or canvas for your time here.

Drop-in | 7–9pm

$10 per person | Art supplies (paints, brushes, collage fodder, mediums, etc.) are available and included in your registration, though you are asked to bring your substrate (art journal, canvas, etc.) or buy one through me at an additional charge. You’re welcome to bring any project you are working on—knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, card making… your choice!

You MUST register to indicate your attendance + save your spot.

Studio Tuesday Club Card | Enjoy five visits, and your sixth one is free! Cards are kept in studio and visits recorded each week.

Water, tea + coffee will be available.
Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks + beverages. Please drink responsibly or arrange alternate transportation.

Limit of eight (8) participants—Bring a friend or come on your own!
All experience levels welcome.

These evenings are also fun opportunities to browse + shop my original artwork, art supplies, and other JoeGirl products!

REGISTRATION POLICY: Advance payment is required to hold your spot. All bookings are final. No refunds or date changes. If you can’t attend, you may gift or sell your spot to a friend. If I cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or credit.

LOCATION: This event will take place in the second-floor studio of my Kanata/Stittsville home. Details will be sent via email a few days prior to the first class.

HEALTH GUIDELINES: As these events are held in my home, participants are asked stay home if feeling unwell. You can transfer your spot to a friend, or contact me to inquire about coming another time.

One of my favourite ways to relax and create lovely gifts for others is watercolour brush lettering + calligraphy… and you can learn this sweet skill, too!

Come master the techniques required to develop the art of watercolour brush lettering + calligraphy—everything you need to send sweet notes to loved ones, embellish wedding stationery, sass up your next event, and decorate your home!

We start with warm-up drills, learn the foundation strokes to create the minuscule (lower case) modern calligraphy alphabet, and master the brush to create those elegant thin + thick lines… Then we practice, practice, practice!

Includes your very own watercolour brush lettering + calligraphy starter kit: worksheets, a fine liner watercolour brush + watercolour journal or pad.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 9am–12pm
$100 per person + HST added at checkout

Supplies are included, including a take-home kit!
Water, tea + coffee will be available.
Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks + beverages.

Limit of eight (8) participants

REGISTRATION POLICY: Advance payment is required to hold your spot. All bookings are final. No refunds or date changes. If you can’t attend, you may gift or sell your spot to a friend. If I cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or credit.

LOCATION: This event will take place in the second-floor studio of my Kanata/Stittsville home. Details will be sent via email a few days prior to the first class.

HEALTH GUIDELINES: As these events are held in my home, participants are asked stay home if feeling unwell. You can transfer your spot to a friend, or contact me to inquire about coming another time.

Is that glass!? Nope… it’s epoxy resin!

Curious about how I create that high-gloss, glassy—and classy!—finish to my artwork? Join me for How to Resin Your Artwork, a hands-on 3-hour workshop designed to demystify the process of working with ArtResin®. You’ll learn exactly when and how to apply resin for a flawless finish, with a step-by-step walkthrough covering ideal conditions, surface and area preparation, safety precautions + curing time. Whether you’re working on wood panels, mixed media, or acrylic paintings, this class will help you feel confident and resin-ready!

We’ll also explore what to do when things don’t go as planned—bubbles, dust, or uneven curing—and how to troubleshoot and clean up like a pro. All materials are provided, and you’ll complete a fully resined piece*.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11am–2pm

$80 + HST per person

*BYOArtwork | Bring a finished and fully-cured/dried piece of acrylic or mixed-media artwork, 8×8″ or smaller, ideally on a rigid substrate like wood panel or canvas board. Due to extended curing time, next day or later pick up will be required. 

Supplies + tea/coffee provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks.

3 hours | Limit of eight (8) participants.

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Advance payment required to hold your spot. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop start time will not be eligible for a refund or credit.

NOTE: This event will take place in the second-floor studio of my Kanata/Stittsville home. Details will be sent via email a few days prior to the event.

HEALTH GUIDELINES: As these events are held in my home, participants are asked stay home if feeling unwell. You can transfer your spot to a friend, or contact me to inquire about coming another time.

Create a hand-painted market bag that’s both useful and uniquely yours!

In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll design and paint your own cotton tote bag using a mix of fabric paints, paint markers, stamps, and stencils. Play with simple shapes, bold colours, easy lettering, and graphic marks—words you love, everyday motifs, or abstract patterns all welcome. I’ll offer gentle prompts and guidance along the way, but there’s plenty of room to follow your own curiosity.

You’ll leave with a finished, washable tote bag—perfect for groceries, books, market days, or carrying a little art with you wherever you go.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 7–9pm
$60 per person + HST added at checkout

Supplies are included.
Water, tea + coffee will be available.
Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks + beverages. Please drink responsibly or arrange alternate transportation.

Limit of six (6) participants

REGISTRATION POLICY: Advance payment is required to hold your spot. All bookings are final. No refunds or date changes. If you can’t attend, you may gift or sell your spot to a friend. If I cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or credit.

LOCATION: This event will take place in the second-floor studio of my Kanata/Stittsville home. Details will be sent via email a few days prior to the first class.

HEALTH GUIDELINES: As these events are held in my home, participants are asked stay home if feeling unwell. You can transfer your spot to a friend, or contact me to inquire about coming another time.

Discover the magic of the sun with this creative skillshop on botanical cyanotype printing!

You’ll learn the trendy and timeless process of making stunning archival prints using sunlight, plants, and a touch of chemistry. Create frame-worthy 5” x 7” prints, cards, bookmarks, and even printed fabric. You’ll leave with the know-how and your own supplies kit to continue your own cyanotype adventures at home!

Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 9am–12pm
$110 per person + HST added at checkout

Supplies are included.
Water, tea + coffee will be available.
Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks + beverages.

Limit of eight (8) participants

Advance payment required to hold your spot. Refunds are not available for this event, though your spot may be transferred to another participant at no additional charge.

NOTE: This event will take place in the second-floor studio of my Kanata/Stittsville home. Details will be sent via email a few days prior to the first class.

HEALTH GUIDELINES: As these events are held in my home, participants are asked stay home if feeling unwell. You can transfer your spot to a friend, or contact me to inquire about coming another time.