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, March 14, 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.

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.

Discover the mystery + magic of gel plate printing!

Using a variety of papers, participants will learn how to layer paints, marks + textures on the gel plate to create a massive collection of colourful collage papers. You will not believe how fun this process is… and how many papers you will create in a short time!

Wednesday, March 18, 2028 | 7–9pm
$60 per person + HST added at checkout

Supplies are included, though you are invited to bring your own garden treasures.
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.

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.

Learn the ancient art of Ukrainian Egg decorating—a sacred and meditative practice you will find relaxing, meditative, and joyful.

Pysanky, as these eggs are known in Ukrainian, are made using the wax-resist “batik” method, in which designs are drawn or written onto the egg with beeswax, and then submerged in a series of dye baths. Pysanky are often very intricate, and include layers of meaning, imbued with symbols of protection and goodwill. Guests can expect to complete two eggs during this time.

All materials will be provided for this workshop—eggs, stylus, dyes, wax, finish.
No prior skills are needed. You need only bring your patience to this 4-hour workshop—oh, and a container to bring your eggs safely home. An egg carton, or leftover container large enough for two eggs will work nicely!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 9am–1pm

$80 per person | HST will be added at checkout
💙 🇺🇦 💛 $10 from each registration will be donated to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation

All supplies and materials are provided.

• Bring an egg carton or other container to fit two eggs for safe transport home.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained.
• Long hair should be tied up.

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

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

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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.

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.

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

Paper craft and collage are making a comeback! You’ve seen so many artists incorporating layers of collage into their artwork, but haven’t felt confident to give it a try, or even begin to guess where to begin! Join me for this 5-hour workshop—with lunch!—where we will explore several versatile techniques to create collage papers—or “fodder”—for mixed media creations, then put it all together to create a finished piece. We will discuss contrast, texture, harmony, and design.

All materials are provided, with a focus on a variety of papers, acrylic paint pens, markers, inks, medium-body paints, paint sticks, and more!

These finished mixed-media pieces are perfect to finish with epoxy resin… Watch my events calendar for “How to Resin Your Artwork” workshops!

• Making marks + patterns on translucent papers
• The magic of gel plate printing
• Giving new life to old books
• As we go, we will be wiping brushes, palette knives, and brayers on kraft paper to create even more fodder!
• Combine your collage components onto a 8 x 8″ gallery birch panel, adding in paint and additional marks as desired to create your final work of art!

💛 “If you have the chance to take the Collage Confidence workshop, do it! I had such a fun and relaxing afternoon in great company. I enjoyed learning so many techniques for making collage pages and we made sooooo many that will be part of my many future projects. Playing with the gel plate was new to me—and I loved it! Could have done that for hours! I particularly liked how we learned composition, including focal point, light and dark, mark making and other placement ideas for our mixed media collage paintings. I even left with a finished piece! I would highly recommend this class!” —Sandra, Orleans

💛 “I recently completed the Collage Confidence course led by the intuitive JoeGirl, who truly understands the power of gentle guidance. Directing us gently, step by step, she offers us insight only when asked, creating space where we can explore freely and trust our instincts. Her approach allows us to take ownership of our creative process. The experience is not just about making collage papers and artwork, it’s about building confidence and learning to appreciate our own artistic voice. Oh, and by the way, this was the second time I’ve taken this course, and will happily take it again!” —Isabel, Stittsville

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9am–2pm
$280 per person + HST added at checkout

Supplies are included.
Water, tea + coffee available all day, and a nutrilicious lunch served!
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.

Celebrate the return of light and colour with this gentle, beginner-friendly painting session focused on small spring subjects.

In this two-hour studio workshop, you’ll paint a 6 × 6″ canvas inspired by simple spring motifs—think chickadees, tulips, mushrooms, bunnies, or baby chicks. You’ll choose from a small selection of provided templates and colour palettes, making it easy to begin without the pressure of deciding what to paint.

I’ll guide you through transferring your chosen design, building bold shapes, and working with expressive brushstrokes—leaving plenty of room for your own style to shine. The focus is on enjoyment, confidence, and creating something sweet and finished in one sitting.

You’ll leave with a completed mini painting, ready to hang, gift, or tuck into a cozy corner at home.

Wednesday, April 22, 2028 | 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 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.

In this 3-hour workshop, participants will create 16 x 16″ whimsical acrylic paintings using simple illustration + painting techniques.

Starting with a black canvas, participants will illustrate a simple scene using chalk before painting inside—and outside—the lines, leaving the chalked lines untouched. Once everything is dry, the chalk is wiped away and the black lines remain, leaving a whimsical, colourful creation to be proud of!

This workshop is lovely to do with kids!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9am–12pm
$100 per person + HST added at checkout
Please register for each person attending

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

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.

In this 3-hour workshop, participants will create 16 x 16″ whimsical acrylic paintings using simple illustration + painting techniques.

Starting with a black canvas, participants will illustrate a simple scene using chalk before painting inside—and outside—the lines, leaving the chalked lines untouched. Once everything is dry, the chalk is wiped away and the black lines remain, leaving a whimsical, colourful creation to be proud of!

This workshop is lovely to do with kids!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 2–5pm
$100 per person + HST added at checkout
Please register for each person attending

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

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.

Experience the magic that comes with releasing your inhibitions and embracing your creative energy!

Over four weeks, participants will combine simple acrylic mixed media techniques and materials to create an inspiring, colourful piece to bring light, inspiration and joy into your home! Our time together will be sprinkled with meaningful conversation, gentle guidance, and a healthy heaping of kindness.

Participants will create a 16 x 16″ painting* using a gallery canvas, professional paints, markers, and tools. Collage and dimensional elements can be created in-studio or brought from home to add texture and interest.
*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.

Every Wednesday evening for 4 weeks
May 6, 13, 20, 27 | 7–9pm
$280 per person + HST added at checkout

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

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

Join me for this full-day creative play retreat where we will combine simple acrylic mixed media techniques and materials to create an inspiring, colourful piece to bring light, inspiration and joy into your heart + home! The day will be sprinkled with meaningful conversation, gentle meditations, and a healthy heaping of kindness.

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.