The Publicist in YOU!
Publicity, promotions, public speaking, platform … they can be overwhelming for most creatives. But marketing yourself is possible, and stepping into the limelight is important to the success of your next project. Author and marketing expert Michele Chynoweth will share tips on how you can be your own publicist! She’ll provide training on developing your […]
Principles for Painting en Plein Air – Part Two
If you missed Part One, not to worry! You can still attend this one! I will do my best to catch you up and we’ll have fun painting together. Most of this session will just be hands on painting (outside hopefully, if weather cooperates!) If you have a preferred medium to paint in and can […]
Principles for Painting en Plein Air – Part One
Note: If you have a preferred medium to paint in and can bring it, go right ahead. I’m going to be using Gouache for ease of use in the demonstrations and hands on for anyone who didn’t bring an art medium. Since early 2025, a small group of us has been painting en plein air […]
Simple Website Fixes That Actually Work
Your website should be working for you 24/7, turning visitors into clients while you sleep. But if people can’t figure out what you do in 3 seconds, can’t find your contact information, or get confused about what to do next, you’re losing potential clients every day. The good news? You don’t need to be tech-savvy […]
Do Unto Others: Principles of Christ-Centered Marketing
Tired of marketing that makes you feel “salesy” or compromises your values? You’re not alone. Many Christians wrestle with the false choice between promoting their work effectively and maintaining their integrity.What if marketing could actually be an act of service? What if sharing your gifts could feel as natural and authentic as having coffee with […]
The Importance of Editing
You’ve heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Many writers sadly never polish their books before they publish them. Enter the editing process. Michele Chynoweth will share critical editing tips from her experience as a book coach and editor with several publishing houses, which will help you craft […]
Building a Freelance Writing Life
Freelance writing–articles, devotionals, reviews, features–is a great way to build a creative life. Learn how to get started as a freelance writer, how to find jobs, the business of freelancing, juggling the work, and finding calm in the chaos. Perfect for those just getting started or who want to add freelance writing to their portfolio.
Practical Creativity: Everyday Tips and Tricks for Living a Creative Life
Creativity is more than the Fine Arts. It’s about courage, curiosity, noticing, practicing empathy, moving past the inevitable nos, and so much more. We’ll use Ann Byle’s book “Chicken Scratch” to learn how to live a truly creative life, from finding your flock to handling henpecking to learning to breathe. Creative activities and hands-on applications […]
Lyric Lab: Writing That Resonates
The Art and Craft of Songwriting
Songs flow smoothly. Their cadence and words fit into the music to paint a wonderfully emotional experience, but some rules apply; a format and a formula that cause beautiful words to sing. In this class, you will learn how to fit the rules into the emotional and make a song that moves the world.
Photography for Visual Artists
A crash course on taking pictures – tips for getting good reference images, taking pictures of your products, and building your portfolio. There’s a ton of information in this breakout! The majority of our time will be spent using our phones to take reference images for later use, which include quick competition tricks, lighting challenges, […]
Collage from Gel Plate Printing and Painted Papers
Collages are GREAT for when you need a brain break from all those details, as they force you to focus on masses, values, and shapes instead. In this breakout, we will use pre-made collage papers to make an easy landscape, abstract, or floral … or maybe all three! As versatile as your skill and dexterity […]