The Roots // Upcoming Workshops
What are The Roots?
You don't see the roots of a plant, but strong roots are essential for a healthy flower to bloom. The roots of my artwork and my garden are the years of learning and practice, messing up and trying again. Join me in an upcoming workshop and we'll put down strong roots together!
Lunch & Learn: How Repairing Your Clothes Can Combat Climate Change
Saturday, February 8, 2025; Noon-1pm
at Womanspace
3333 Maria Linden Drive, Rockford, IL 61114
Join me for a conversation about another passion of mine - taking care of the Earth, combating fast fashion, and learning about why I mend my clothes. Bring your lunch and join me!
Register by February 6, 2025. $10 per person.
Sustainable Stitching: Basic Mending for a Greener Future
Saturday, March 15, 2025; 10am-11:30am
at Womanspace
3333 Maria Linden Drive, Rockford, IL 61114
We’ll practice basic techniques on scrap fabric, including how to sew on buttons and beginner hand stitches that can be used to mend what you already have. No sewing experience needed.
Register by March 13, 2025. $20 member/$25 non-member.
Pages & Petals: Grow Your Own Cut Garden
Thursday, April 3, 2025; 5:30-7pm
at RealBeautifulYou
420 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
I will join Rachel Bagne of RealBeautifulYou for another session of the Pages & Petals series. After the journaling portion with Rachel, I will share all I've learned about growing cut flowers - and share seeds along with my tips!
Register in advance. $65 per person.
Watercolor Basics
Friday, April 25; two sessions available 10am-noon OR 1pm-3pm
at Harper College Library Make Shop
1200 W Algonquin Road Palatine, IL 60067
We'll start with watercolor exercises to get the brush strokes down, then I'll guide you through some lovely springtime watercolor florals (project may differ from the above image). Make Shop will provide all tools and materials.
Register in advance. $15 per person.
Previous Class and Workshop Topics
Watercolor Florals // Watercolor Collage // Pressed Floral Journal Covers
Other Available Topics
Sustainable Christmas Ornaments // Crepe Paper "Charlie Brown" Trees // More!