CREATIVE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Since 2006, I have helped individuals and businesses define and expand their creativity, teaching self-expression and creative discovery using collage, acrylic paint, drawing, storytelling, and poetry. My workshops offer a memorable and non-threatening way to:
Build strong interpersonal relationships
Sharpen intuition and awaken the senses
Build confidence and increase personal well being
We are all creative by nature, but we tend to decide early on if we are an "artist" or not—but in the right environment, with the right coaxing, training, and tools, anyone can tap into their inherent talent to bolster their productivity, energy, and skills.
I have taught in a variety of settings, ranging from intimate one-on-one settings to conferences with over 200 attendees. I will come to your space for a minimum of ten attendees for a 3-hour or 6-hour workshop or can host up to ten people in my studio in West Seattle. Choose from one of the following workshop models or contact me to discuss availability, costs, and options.
MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE Workshop
Using found imagery from recycled magazines and other ephemeral objects, we will make Powerful / Powerless portraits that have deep, personal meaning.
VISION BOARD Workshop
When hopes and dreams aren’t articulated, they often stay just that… vague expressions of what we want. By setting more specific intentions, you can clearly connect to the vision for your future.
INTUITIVE ART Workshop
Overcome Barriers to Creativity: Learn the art of letting go to embrace creative experimentation. Through the deliberate practice of “mistake-making,” you will learn how to turn artistic bloopers into material for even better beginnings and remove the fear of making “bad art." During our time together, you will paint using exploratory techniques and found objects (what other people call “junk”). We will begin the process of unlearning the rules, letting go of preconceived notions, and embracing the courage to freely explore the beginner’s mind. This workshop is not about talent or skill but about finding the intuitive artist within. Wear clothes you can ruin or turn into other works of art.
LEGACY BUILDING Workshop
Celebrate a Milestone with Group Art: Whether you are celebrating a retirement, going public, or a special birthday, turn their celebration into an artistic memory that they will treasure for years to come. We will start with brainstorming about key traits and strengths that you want to celebrate and together, we will translate that into artwork that will become a keepsake or a special gift.
Private one-on-one sessions
This is a great option for those who feel stuck and need a fresh, creative start. Private sessions are designed to give you gentle prompts, personal attention, encouragement, and a new perspective. My approach is all about expression rather than learning artistic basics, so we won't be bothering with perspective, shading, or realism. You may or may not leave with a finished piece of artwork, but you will definitely leave with the confidence to continue exploring and growing as an artist. Choose from one of the following learning categories: collage-making, Gelli-plate monoprinting, acrylic painting techniques, mark-making exploration, or a combination of poetry and collage.
"I loved the class! You made it feel like spring inside and out! I can't wait to get started again!" —Marcie L., Seattle
"Steffanie has a keen eye for detecting problems and providing focused, concise solutions. She values collaboration and team work and knows that the BEST work happens when people have the opportunities to use their talents for good." —Melissa Bryce Gamble, President, The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders