Your Host (and Instructor!)
Becca C. Rafter (she/her)
Becca, your host for Workshop Week, is a modern calligrapher and instructor based in Ottawa, Canada. She started The Happy Ever Crafter Inc.in 2015, and has since grown a community of over 500,000 aspiring artists and art business owners all over the world.
Becca is passionate about building the most fun and accessible art community out there by bringing both the pros and the newbies together in an open and welcoming space. But beware... if “Dad jokes” and terrible puns aren’t your jam, you may want to find a different place to learn!
thehappyevercrafter.com
showmeyourdrills.com
IG: @thehappyevercrafter
YT: The Happy Ever Crafter
TT: @happyevercrafter
2026 Keynote Speaker
Amie McNee (she/they)
Amie McNee is an author, artist and speaker, known for simultaneously wrapping artists in the warmest hug whilst also giving them the kick up the ass so that they can get out of their own way and create.
amiemcnee.com
IG: @inspiredtowrite
Substack: @amiemcnee
2026 Artists Include…
Abbey Sy (she/her)
Creative Journal Intention Setting
Abbey Sy is an artist and author based in Berlin, Germany. She has written and illustrated best-selling books, collaborated on freelance creative projects, and designed products such as washi tapes and journals. Over the years, she has taught workshops on lettering and journaling, and traveled extensively as part of her creative practice.
Guided by her “Always Be Creating” mantra, her mission is to make art more accessible and encourage others to build a sustainable, joyful creative life. She shares her process and insights through a growing Patreon community and on YouTube, where she focuses on creative systems, everyday creativity, and travel journaling.
Ali Baecker (she/her)
Block Printed Tea Towel
Ali Baecker is a self-taught printmaker and pattern designer based in Switzerland. Through block printing, she explores the beauty of surface design — hand-carving each block and building prints one impression at a time. Inspired by daydreams of the sea and everyday adventures, Ali creates under her brand 3 Dotted Penguins, where tessellating shapes and pattern design come to life. She shares her passion through her Repeat Patterns Deep Dive course, helping students discover the joy of block printing. When she's not carving or teaching, you'll find her exploring the world with her family, sipping green tea, or playing board games.
Ali Kay (she/her)
Acrylic Painted Lemons
Ali Kay is an award winning impressionist painter and instructor based in Chattanooga, TN. Her representational approach to subjects incorporates loose dramatic brushwork and bold unexpected pops of color. Ali Kay Studio offers weekly online painting instruction through the Fresh Paint membership to over 6000 members worldwide. Ali believes that all creatives have the ability to paint and be proud of their work. Consistent practice, clear instruction, and a support community are the keys to artistic growth.
alikaystudio.com
IG: @ali_kay_studio
YT: @alikaystudio
FB: @AliKayArtStudio
Amy Reader (she/they)
Needle Felted Mushrooms
Amy Reader is an Asheville-based fiber artist and educator. She developed a love of making at age 6 when she started making tiny clothing for her stuffed animals, and she hasn't stopped creating since. Amy works with wool, yarn, felt, and thread to explore tiny moments of joy found in the natural world. She translates these moments of joy through her vivid sensory experience as an autistic artist.
IG: @amyreaderartist
YT: @amyreaderartist
Andrea Ballo (she/her)
Alcohol Marker Colouring
Andrea Ballo is multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, content creator, keynote speaker, and published author. Her Coloring with Coco books have sparked creative exploration while spreading the joy of Black beauty. Andrea began creating coloring books as an ode to her own inner child, who never saw herself reflected in the coloring books that she enjoyed. She began sharing videos of my coloring process online, inspiring thousands to begin their own coloring journeys. She has amassed a collective audience of over one million followers, whom she lovingly call 'The Coconuts.'
cocomicheleillustrations.com
IG: @cocomicheleillustrations
YT: @cocomicheleillustrations
TT: @cocomicheleillustrations
Andrea Nelson (she/her)
3D Art Space
Andrea is a watercolor artist with a love of color and a need to try every single art technique and random craft she sees. As a former teacher, she has been able to combine her love of art and her ability to educate others in a way that empowers people of all ages to unlock their creativity through social media tutorials that feel fun and doable. She also has her own line of watercolor supplies and online watercolor classes.
cozylark.com
IG: @andrea.nelson.art
YT: @Andrea-Nelson-Art
TT: @andrea.nelson.art
Angie Mendez (she/her)
Custom Glass Engraving
Angie Mendez is an engraving instructor and live event artist based in California. Under the moniker "Letter This Letter That", she seamlessly blends her classroom expertise with her passion for art. When she's not lettering this or lettering that for work, you'll find Angie hanging out and crafting up a storm with her favorite people in the whole world: her kids!
letterthisletterthat.com
IG: @letterthisletterthat
YT: @letterthisletterthat
Brittany DeSantis (she/her)
Bullet Journaling Setups For Creativity
Brittany DeSantis is the award-winning author and artist behind Peak Paper Co., where she helps people reconnect with creativity in a warm, approachable way. Her debut book, Forget You Not: A Guided Grief and Keepsake Journal, has supported thousands through gentle reflection and writing prompts. Brittany teaches internationally for brands like Montblanc and has built a global community of over 50,000 students who turn to her for inspiration in art and writing. Based in Ontario, she creates from her cozy riverside studio while raising two daughters. Her newest book, The Daily Play, invites readers to rediscover the joy of pen, paint, and playful daily art journaling.
Chao (Lê Bảo Châu) (she/her)
Acrylic Marker Avocado Drawing
Chao (Lê Bảo Châu) is a Vietnamese artist specializing in gouache and acrylic marker painting, known for her serene landscapes and joyful, approachable style. With over 13 years of self-taught experience, she shares techniques that make painting accessible to beginners while still inspiring advanced artists. Chao has built a global online community through her tutorials, classes, and daily art content. Her teaching focuses on finding beauty in simple scenes, nurturing observation skills, and helping students rediscover the fun and calm of painting.
IG: @chaoslife_lbc
Cheryl Gavrielides (she/her)
Rainbow Egg Carton Peacock
Cheryl is a crafty mum of two from the UK who loves sharing simple art and craft ideas families can try at home.
Most projects are designed to be simple, affordable and kid-friendly, often using things you already have at home, recycled materials or things you can find outside in nature.
IG: @creative_mama_che
YT: @creative_mama_che
TT: @creative_mama_che
Clarissa Fnu (she/her)
Party Banner Painting
Clarissa is a professional banner artist and creative strategist on a mission to transform makers into profitable CEOs. Also known as “San Diego Party Banner” on social media, she has grown her brand to 20M+ views and secured partnerships with brands like Plaid and Meeden. Through her 90-Minute Blueprint, she teaches artists globally how to move past the 24/7 grind and build a high-ticket empire that thrives even when the brush is down.
Dan Lee (he/him)
Art Battle
Dan Lee of @dandrawnwords is a freelance creative professional and designer with a focus on hand-lettering and typography, which has led to exciting branding and merch work for artists, musicians, events, and creative companies of all stripes. Through Destiny Kid Labs, he has also worked with agencies, art directors, and non-profits to provide creative direction, lead facilitations, and develop critical messaging.
Daze Livingstone (she/her)
Unicorn Face Painting
Daze Livingstone is a UK-based face and body artist and founder of Moonlight Body Art. She has turned her creative work into a full-time business, working with major brands and events across the UK. Alongside face painting at events, she also teaches artists how to turn face painting into a side hustle or full-time career, helping them build both their skills and a profitable business through her online platform, The Face Paint Club.
Instagram: @dazelivingstone
Youtube: @dazelivingstone
Patreon: @DazeLivingstone
Demi Dawkins (she/her)
The Pebble Exercise
Demi Dawkins is a London-based abstract artist and neurodivergent creative whose work explores colour & movement as a tool for calm, regulation, and self-expression. Through intuitive line work and layered compositions, she creates art that helps soothe busy minds and reconnect people to the present moment. Demi is the creator of The Pebble Exercise® — a simple, grounding drawing ritual designed to reduce overwhelm and spark creativity. Her workshops blend mindfulness, movement, and colour, offering a safe, welcoming space to slow down, experiment, and create without pressure or perfection.
Drew Steinbrecher (he/him)
Gel Plate Cards & Envelopes
Drew is a full-time artist working in collage, printmaking, fiber, and digital mixed media. His work draws from the tension and contrast of urban environments—power lines, graffiti, torn posters, nature, and crumbling walls. Using digitally printed and hand-manipulated fabric along with monoprinted papers, he builds layered compositions that reflect the rhythm of the city.
He also hosts online art summits that help artists explore monoprinting, collage, and digital tools with confidence. Drew holds a degree in graphic design and worked in the field for 25 years. He lives in Cincinnati with his partner, Greg, and their Schnauzer, Fred.
Duygu Turgut Gökpınar (she/her)
Punch Needle Wall Art
Duygu is a London-based crafter, author, and workshop host who shares simple DIY projects, seasonal ideas, and her love for making things by hand. Inspired by nature and everyday life, she creates content around crafts, upcycling, decorating, and slow living, and teaches creative workshops where she encourages others to enjoy the process of making.
Emily Mills (she/her)
Keynote Address Sketchnoting
Emily Mills is an illustrator based in Bend, Oregon, and founder of Flavor Graphics, a studio specializing in event graphic recording, visual facilitation, and strategy illustration. She is the author of The Art of Visual Notetaking, a best-seller with over 21,000 copies sold worldwide in English and German. Since 2015, Emily has helped capture complex ideas with clarity for clients across the U.S. and beyond. She teaches visual notetaking and sketchnoting online and in person for individuals, teams, communities, and companies.
Fathima Shalu (she/her)
Street Art Inspired Pet Portrait
Fathima Shalu is a hand embroidery artist and educator dedicated to making embroidery accessible to beginners. Through her creative practice, she blends simple techniques with elegant designs, encouraging others to explore the art of hand stitching. She shares tutorials and patterns on her YouTube channel, Embroidery by Gossamer, and on Instagram, where she guides learners step by step. Known for her clear, beginner-friendly approach, her content is easy to follow and inspiring. Fathima aims to build a supportive community that helps individuals discover creativity, develop skills, and enjoy the calming process of embroidery.
IG:@___gossamer__
YT: @gossamer
Floortje Visser (she/her)
Art Battle
Go with Flo! Flo is a Dutch artist who creates creative digital drawing lessons for everyone - all you need is an iPad and the app Procreate.
artwithflo.com
IG: @floortjesart
YT: @artwithflo
TikTok: @artwithflo
Gasper Habjanic (he/him)
How to Draw Human Figures
Gasper is an enthusiastic sketcher and a creativity coach. His mission is to help you create a mindset that helps your creativity flourish.
With more than 10 years of experience in teaching drawing online and in person, he's already helped thousands of creatives overcome their fear of a blank page and find joy in drawing.
IG: @linescapes.drawing
YT: @linescapes
TT: @linescapes
FB: @linescapes
Gia Graham (she/her)
Art Battle
Gia Graham is a full-time illustrator and hand lettering artist based in Atlanta, originally from sunny Barbados. Gia has created artwork for companies like Spotify, Lionsgate, American Greetings and the US Postal Service and when she’s not working with clients, she spends her time teaching digital art in online classes and on YouTube.
Jen Brannen (she/her)
Felt Star Ornaments
Jen loves dabbling in all kinds of handcrafts, especially with her children by her side. After over a decade in apparel design, she now finds joy hand-sewing felt keepsakes and helping others to do the same through her tutorials and patterns. When she's not stitching a birthday crown or fairy wand, you'll likely find her transforming some sort of trash into treasure with her kids.
heyjenbrannen.com
IG: @heyjenbrannen
YT: @HeyJenBrannen
FB: @HeyJenBrannen
Jen Buchheit (she/her)
Cardboard Loom Woven Bag
Maker of whimsical crafts for creative kids and author of The Big Book of Fantasy Kid Crafts.
IG: @studio_rosie
TT: @studio_rosie_
Jimbo Bernaus (he/him)
Art Battle
Jimbo Bernaus is a letterer, illustrator, and educator with over a decade of experience in the creative industry. He runs Shoutbam, a creative studio based in Croatia and Spain. Through Shoutbam, he creates digital products for Procreate and teaches artists through live sessions, long-form tutorials, and Patreon, where he has built a growing creative community. His work has led to collaborations with brands such as Booking.com, Espresso Displays, Affinity Designer, and Carlsberg.
shoutbam.com
IG: @jimbobernaus
YT: @shoutbam
Patreon: @Shoutbam
Joanna Muñoz (she/her)
Art Battle
Joanna Muñoz is a Filipino lettering artist, designer and illustrator based in Los Angeles, CA. Her studio, Wink & Wonder, is best known for its whimsical letterforms, adorable illustrations, playful color palettes and uplifting messages. Each piece is infused with meaning and fun, inspiring joy and evoking that sense of childlike wonder in all of us.
winkandwonder.com
IG: @winkandwonder
YT: @winkandwonder
TT: @winkandwonder
Joanne Lauzon (she/her)
Supplies & Terms 101
Joanne T. Lauzon is a mixed media artist and creative play coach from Ottawa, Canada. Creating vivid acrylic abstracts layered with collage, marks, and texture, her work brims with whimsy, joy, and unexpected magic—capturing the dance between the planned and the spontaneous. Since 2015, she’s been guiding others to reconnect with their natural creativity through workshops, classes, retreats, and her global online community, CAMP.
joegirl.com
IG: @heyjoegirl
YT: @JoeGirl
Julia Ockert (she/her)
Colourful Oil Pastel Lettering
Julia Ockert is an artist based in Canberra, Australia who specialises in painting and oil pastel artworks. Drawn to their texture, vibrant colours and inherent playfulness, Julia has made the oil pastel medium a major part of her practice. Bright, playful and nostalgic subjects ranging from floral still lifes to typography are explored in Julia’s work. Through her art, Julia aims to capture stillness and to encourage a sense of comfort to her audience. Art is not just a creative outlet for her, but is also a means to connect with and inspire others.
Karen Reynolds (she/her)
Funky Hand-Lettered Alphabet
Karen is a self-taught lettering artist from Atlanta, Georgia. After a career as an exercise physiologist, she became a SAHM and initially turned to lettering as a creative hobby. Now she shares her art, tips, and tricks with over a million followers on social media. You can usually find her chalking in the driveway or eating chocolate.
letteringbykaren.com
IG: @letteringbykaren
YT: @letteringbykaren
TT: @letteringbykaren
Katie Johnson - Goodtype (she/her)
Hand Lettering Layouts 101
Katie Johnson is a lettering artist, author, and one half of the creative duo behind Goodtype—a vibrant community of over one million designers who love typography.
Kit Mitchell (she/her)
Air Dry Clay Picture Holder
Kit is an arts and crafts creator sharing a wide variety of fun, easy to follow projects. From quick 20 minute makes to whole crafty weekends, her platform is there to encourage you to take that time away from every day life, try something new and get creative! From air dry clay to mosaics, up cycling clothes to diy gifts, The Making Box is all about making creativity feel fun and achievable, no matter your time or experience :)
IG: @themakingbox_
TT: @themakingbox_
Lacey Walker (she/her)
Watercolour Kangaroo Painting
Lacey Walker is the artist behind Rebel Unicorn Crafts, author of "Learn To Watercolor” and soon to be released “Learn to Watercolor Adorable Animals”. She aims to help make learning watercolor easy and accessible. She loves all things art and has an unstoppable curiosity to try and figure out the why as well as the how of everything in art. But, most of all, she loves sharing her knowledge and wants to help you get creative!
rebelunicorncrafts.com
IG: @rebelunicorncrafts
YT: @rebelunicorncrafts
TT: @rebelunicorncrafts
Laura Prietto (she/her)
Fabric Scrap Birthday Gifts
Laura is a crafter, DIYer, middle school teacher and mom of two. Her favorite crafting materials are ones you can’t buy at a store—like egg cartons, leftover fabric scraps, or bits of nature. There’s something magical about creating art with things you’ve already got! Originally from New Orleans, Laura now lives in Orange County, California. In addition to crafting, she loves reading romance novels, gardening, and spending time outdoors.
IG: @_laura_prietto
Lia Griffith (she/her)
Crepe Paper Peony
Lia Griffith is an internationally recognized handcrafted lifestyle designer, author, and founder of LiaGriffith.com. Since launching her DIY platform in 2013, she has inspired millions of makers worldwide with beautifully designed tutorials and templates for paper, felt, fabric, and other handcrafted projects. Known especially for her innovative crepe paper flowers, Lia combines artistry with thoughtful teaching to help people reconnect with creativity through their hands. Her work has been featured in over 200 publications including The Oprah Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, and Real Simple, and on television programs such as The Today Show and Hallmark Home & Family.
Lily-Rose Burgess (she/her)
Colour Theory & Colour Stretching
Lily-Rose is an oil painter from Australia who specialises in colourful still life pieces. She lives alone with 4 cats and is inspired by light, food and the natural beauty that surround her. Lily-Rose has recently ventured into teaching and already has taught her colour techniques to hundreds of students!
Lisma (she/her)
Easy Gouache Landscape
Lisma is a watercolor and gouache artist from Indonesia. With a background as a teacher, she combines her passion for art and education to create clear, step-by-step tutorials that are easy to follow. Her work is influenced by natural light, soft landscapes, and everyday beauty, often painted in vibrant yet calming colors. Through @artbylisma, she encourages artists of all levels to grow their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the creative process in a relaxed and supportive way.
IG: @artbylisma
YT: @artbylisma
TT: @artbylisma
Patreon: @artbylisma
Mabz Brisson (she/her)
Tulip Painted Tote Bag
Mabz (aka Marie-Andree Brisson, if you want to be legal) of Chalked by Mabz is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in floral illustration, murals, on-site event art, and hand engraving. With a passion for bringing creativity to life Mabz offers online courses, teaches workshops IRL, and love working on custom artwork for her clients.
Marina Polovinchuk (she/her)
Layered Shadowbox Painting
Marina is a paper artist based in the Netherlands who creates layered shadow box artworks inspired by nature. She works mainly with watercolor and gouache, painting each element by hand before carefully cutting and assembling them into layered scenes. She loves the shadow box format because it allows her to turn flat paintings into something more dimensional and alive. Through her work, Marina hopes to create calm, nature-inspired pieces that invite people to slow down and look a little closer.
Mike Lowery (he/him)
Sketchbook Doodling
Mike Lowery is a New York Times Best-Selling Illustrator who has worked on more than EIGHTY books for kids and adults with major publishers, including Chronicle Books, Scholastic, and Penguin Random House.
In addition to making books, Mike is an avid sketchbook-keeper and has taught classes worldwide over the last 23 years to more than 30,000 students, both in-person during his 14 years as a Design & Illustration Professor and online, through Skillshare classes and his annual Getting Paid to Draw course, which focuses on the business of illustration. Mike encourages others to join him in starting a daily drawing habit.
Mister Larrie (he/him)
Faux Stained Glass
Larrie King, BFA, MFA, (aka Mister Larrie) is a multidisciplinary designer, fine artist, and crafts enthusiast. Mister Larrie’s professional background is centered on visual communication, teaching, and commercial design. A prolific maker and content creator, he currently produces a social media-based series of instructional do-it-yourself videos on crafting, sewing, baking, home décor and more with the goal of encouraging others to adopt a creative, expressive lifestyle. His projects often center on bright colors, bold patterns, and budget-friendly basics all geared toward making crafting and self expression through creativity truly accessible to all.
IG: @mister.larrie
YT: @misterlarrie
TT: @mister.larrie
Rebecca Picker (she/her)
Easy Song Bird Draw + Paint
Rebecca is a teacher, artist, mama, and the creator behind Studio Sprout, an in person and online art program that brings together her passion for art, education, and youth empowerment. With over 25 years of experience teaching thousands of kids, her work is grounded in real practice. She creates engaging, flexible art lessons that balance structure and choice so kids feel supported while still making their work their own. The result is a process rich curriculum that builds confidence and meets the needs of today’s learners and educators.
studiosprout.com
IG: @studiosprout
TT: @studiosprout
FB: @studiosproutkidsart
Riya Gupta (she/her)
Seamless Patterns in Oil Pastel
Riya Gupta is the founder and creative force behind Riya Designs, a stationery and lifestyle brand rooted in illustration and intentional design. With a background in advertising and branding, she blends strategy with artistry to create products that are both aesthetically refined and emotionally thoughtful. Every piece at Riya Designs begins with her, from the first sketch to the final pattern, making her work deeply personal and detail-driven. As an illustrator and surface pattern designer, Riya is passionate about transforming everyday objects into meaningful, art-led experiences.
Ro Nwosu (she/her)
Movement Shakedown
Ro Nwosu is a wellness and culture consultant, movement educator, and founder of WildRoga, a practice rooted in embodied movement, community care, and cultural intelligence. For over a decade, she has supported individuals, organizations, and communities in reconnecting to well-being; in body, belonging, and purpose. Her work spans corporate consulting, teacher training, mentorship, and facilitation across studios, boardrooms, and community spaces. Ro’s approach centers integration, recognizing that sustainable wellness happens when people and places honour the full human experience, not just the physical, but the cultural and collective as well.
wildroga.com
IG: @wildroga
YT: @wildroga
Sarah Cray (she/her)
National Park Mini Watercolour Painting
Sarah Cray is an artist and entrepreneur, inspiring thousands of creatives to learn watercolor and live a more creative life through a company she owns; Let’s Make Art (FedEx small business grant winner 2021). Cray graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Degree in Art Studio from Sacramento State University in 2011. Since then she has illustrated multiple books, created hundreds of watercolor tutorials, instructed at creative retreats all over the world, and has been a guest speaker on multiple podcasts for creative entrepreneurs. Every opportunity to create is an opportunity to learn, which she happily shares with her community via her YouTube tutorials and instagram account (@sarahdandelioncray). She lives with her high-school sweetheart husband and three kids on a farm in rural Missouri.
Sarah Style (she/her)
Metallic Watercolor Bookmarks
Sarah is a calligraphy artist, watercolor instructor, and content creator behind Sarah Style Designs. She specializes in helping beginners confidently learn lettering through easy-to-follow tutorials, worksheets, and online courses. Known for her metallic watercolor work and clean, modern lettering style, she shares tips, inspiration, and creative techniques with a global audience of artists. Through her courses, social media, and book Marvelous Metallic Watercolors, Sarah empowers others to create without fear and find joy in the process of making art.
sarahstyledesigns.com
IG: @sarahstyledesigns
YT: @SarahStyleDesigns
TT: @sarahstyledesigns
Snooze One (he/him)
Crayon Lettering Fun
Snooze One is a lettering artist who has a passion for experimenting with letters. He loves finding new styles and new ways to write.
IG: @snooze.one
YT: @snoozeone
TT: @snooze.one
Timm Sevitz (he/him)
Hidden Name Art
Timm is an author, illustrator, and crafter living in central Texas. He inspires creativity through colorful DIY projects, creative workshops, and fun, accessible crafts that spark imagination and confidence. As the author of The Happiest Kids Crafts in the World!, Timm combines playfulness with positivity, encouraging children to explore, experiment, and express themselves. He shares his love of art, crafts and simple DIYs on social media with a positive message and encouragement. Timm loves spending time with his three curious cats, Vincent, Ira, and Norah, who often add a little mischief to his creative world.
timmsevitz.com
IG: @timmsevitz
YT: @timmsevitz
TT: @timmsevitz
Toni Lipsey (she/her)
Beginner Crochet Sunglasses Case
Toni Lipsey, the designer and instructor behind TL Yarn Crafts, strives to spark others’ creativity through online tutorials and modern, approachable crochet patterns. Toni learned to crochet from her mother as a teenager and has been exploring the possibilities of yarn ever since. She offers 100+ crochet patterns on her website and thousands of hours of crochet instruction and inspiration on her YouTube channel. When she’s not crocheting, you can find Toni and her husband cuddled with their fur babe, Pepperoni the puppy, in their metro-Detroit home. Follow her daily crochet journey on Instagram @TLYarnCrafts and pick up her book, The Tunisian Crochet Handbook, and patterns on tlyarncrafts.com.
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