Creativity Without Limits
Our workshops are designed with one purpose in mind: to make art joyful, accessible, and wildly inspiring for every person who walks through the door. Whether you’re looking to spark team connection in a corporate setting, celebrate with friends at a birthday party, or enjoy a private creative experience, we bring a playful, welcoming approach to every session.
We work across a wide range of mediums—mixed media, fused glass, collage, sculpture, and countless others—because creativity shouldn’t have boundaries. Each workshop is customizable and designed to meet people where they’re at, from complete beginners to seasoned makers looking to explore something new.
From bold, expressive group projects to intimate hands-on sessions, we create meaningful moments through art. Whether it’s a company wanting to energize their teams, kids discovering new ways to express themselves, or adults reconnecting with their creative side, our workshops offer a chance to slow down, explore, and make something truly one-of-a-kind.
No matter the occasion or the medium, the sky is the limit—and everyone is an artist here.
Upcoming Public Workshops
Badge Program
Learn. Explore. Create. Earn badges along the way.
This unique, multi-skill program encourages participants to develop a wide variety of creative and practical abilities. Each badge represents a new challenge, technique, or area of exploration, making learning engaging, motivating, and fun.
Perfect for curious minds and creative adventurers, this class blends skill-building, creativity, and playful achievement in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Tuesdays from 10:30-12:00
April 7-June 9
Ottawa
Large-Scale Puppetry
Step into a world where imagination becomes larger than life. In this immersive program, participants will design, build, and bring to life their own large-scale puppet creations. From concept development to construction techniques, you’ll explore sculptural forms, movement, character, and visual storytelling.
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and creativity. Over the course of the program, we’ll work through ideation, materials, mechanics, and performance, culminating in a final showcase where your creations take center stage.
This class is perfect for dreamers, makers, performers, and anyone drawn to bold, expressive art forms.
Tuesdays from 12:30-3:00
April 7-June 9
Ottawa
Abstract Exploration
Let go of rules. Follow curiosity. Discover what happens when creativity leads.
This playful, process-driven class invites participants to explore colour, texture, composition, and mark-making through a wide variety of tools and techniques. Rather than focusing on realism, we dive into expression, experimentation, and intuitive creation.
Each session introduces new materials and creative prompts designed to loosen perfectionism and awaken artistic confidence. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class is about exploration, freedom, and rediscovering the joy of making.
Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30
April 1-May 6
Ottawa
Art Fundamentals
Build strong creative foundations while keeping the joy alive.
This class introduces the core principles of art through engaging, accessible projects. Participants will explore concepts such as line, shape, colour, composition, texture, and value while experimenting with a variety of mediums.
Designed for beginners and developing artists, this program focuses on skill-building, creative confidence, and understanding how visual language works. A perfect starting point for anyone wanting to strengthen their artistic practice.
Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30
April 1-May 6
Ottawa
Beginner Watercolour
Discover the beauty and unpredictability of watercolour.
This class introduces participants to essential watercolour techniques including washes, blending, layering, texture, and colour mixing. Through guided exercises and creative projects, you’ll develop confidence while learning to work with the fluid, expressive nature of the medium.
Designed for beginners, this program is gentle, relaxing, and deeply satisfying — perfect for those looking to explore painting in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
Wednesdays from 2:00-3:30
April 1-May 6
Ottawa
Crafter’s Corner
A space for playful experimentation and hands-on creativity.
This class offers participants the chance to explore a wide variety of crafting techniques and materials. From mixed-media projects to decorative, functional, and whimsical creations, each session introduces something new.
Perfect for curious makers and creative explorers, Crafter’s Corner celebrates process, experimentation, and the simple pleasure of making things with your hands.
Fridays from 11:00-11:30
April 10-May 15
Ottawa, Trainyards
Junior Naturalists
Where art, observation, and curiosity meet the natural world.
This program blends nature study, creative exploration, and journaling practices. Participants will investigate local flora and fauna while developing artistic and observational skills. Through drawing, sketching, writing, and creative documentation, we learn to see the world more closely.
This class nurtures curiosity, creativity, and connection — ideal for young explorers, nature lovers, and inquisitive minds. No artistic experience required, only a willingness to look, wonder, and discover.
Fridays from 11:30-2:30
April 3-June 5
Ottawa
Past Workshops
December 20 This hands-on session invites participants to explore my signature mixed media layering techniques – combining texture, colour, found materials, and intuitive composition to build artwork rich with depth and personal symbolism.
Open to all skill levels, “Layered Meaning” is a chance to slow down, experiment, and create something that speaks to your own story while being part of a larger, community-driven exhibition.
Join me this January at Café Miracle for a relaxed and inspiring Mixed Media Exploration workshop. We’ll dive into colour, texture, layering, and playful experimentation as you create your own expressive piece of art. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike, this session is all about discovering new techniques, enjoying the process, and connecting through creativity in one of Ottawa’s coziest community spaces.
Growing Creative Roots is an exploratory and collaborative art program designed especially for homeschoolers who love to create, experiment, and express themselves. Artists will dive into a wide range of mediums while learning techniques and discovering their own creative voice.
The journey culminates in a public art show, where participants will celebrate their creativity, hard work, and the unique perspectives they bring to the world.
Join us in February at Genesis Kitchen for a creative, hands-on collage workshop co-hosted by Josh from Papercutz Collage. Together, we’ll explore composition, imagery, storytelling, and the playful, intuitive process that makes collage such an accessible and expressive art form. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and settle in for an inspiring session in one of our favourite community spaces.
Get inspired and let the music move you at Create & Jam at Genesis Kitchen. In this immersive art session, we’ll craft to the rhythm of a collaborative community playlist—letting sound guide colour, texture, and creative flow. Each song becomes a prompt, sparking playful art activities and spontaneous expression. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to experiment, connect, and make something uniquely your own while enjoying great vibes and good company.
Level up your game night with Games & Geek Art at Genesis Kitchen! Enjoy an evening of board games, community, and creativity, complete with themed craft stations inspired by all things geeky—fantasy, sci-fi, retro gaming, comics, and more. Whether you’re strategizing over a favourite game or making your own fandom-inspired art, this night is all about fun, connection, and celebrating creativity in geek culture.
Join us for a relaxed and joyful Paint Night at Genesis Kitchen, where creativity meets community. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced artist, we’ll guide you step-by-step through a fun, approachable project while you enjoy good company and a cozy atmosphere. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and settle in for a colourful, inspiring evening.
If you can dream it, we can make it. I offer fully customizable art workshops for groups of all ages and occasions—birthdays, corporate events, private bookings, community programs, and everything in between. From mixed media and collage to fused glass, sculpture, painting, and hands-on creative experiments of all kinds, I’m always excited to design a session that fits your vision.
Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want “something fun and artsy,” I’m your person. Tell me what you’re imagining, and I’ll build a workshop that brings it to life—accessible, joyful, and totally unique to your group.