Your Host (and Instructor!)
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
2025 Artists Include…
Abhay Rathore (he/him)
Abhay is a brush calligraphy artist who brings letters to life through mindful strokes and creative expression. He shares simple tips, digital and handmade lettering, and inspiration for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or falling back in love with calligraphy, Abhay’s work is here to guide and inspire. Download his free beginner’s guide below.
Andrea Nelson (she/her)
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.
adreamoradayart.com
IG: @andrea.nelson.art
YT: @Andrea-Nelson-Art
TT: @andrea.nelson.art
Anne Roos (she/her)
Anne Roos Smink is a Dutch alcohol ink artist renowned for her mesmerizing floral art, that beautifully blend abstract and floral elements. Originally from an academic background, Anne discovered alcohol inks as a creative outlet to relieve stress, which quickly evolved into a passion and a new artistic path. Her true joy lies in teaching and inspiring others to discover their creativity through alcohol ink art, sharing her work with over 140k+ Instagram followers (@anneroosart). Through her online courses, Anne has helped thousands of creatives worldwide transform simple blobs of ink into stunning floral art.
Aurelia Thomson (she/her)
Aurelia is the artist and creator behind Create the Cut - Art, where she shares her love for painting bright, loose florals. Through her Floral Art Membership, she teaches monthly classes and with her step-by-step approach, makes watercolour feel accessible, fun, and easy for anyone to try.
Cheryl Gavrielides (she/her)
Creative Mama Che is craft and play account sharing lots of fun and inspiring ideas for families and educators. She has created a space to inspire children to get creative and enjoy crafting no matter the age.
IG: @creative_mama_che
YT: @creative_mama_che
TT: @creative_mama_che
David Drazil (he/him)
David is a trained architect with international studying and working experience from the Czech Republic and Denmark. He’s a published author of 3 books on architectural sketching, a speaker, and a trusted teacher with more than 15,000+ students in his online courses. David’s project Sketch Like an Architect has become a global go-to resource for all things architectural sketching.
Emily Mills (she/her)
Emily Mills is an illustrator, author, and educator specializing in live event sketching, book illustration, and strategic visual storytelling. As the founder of Sketch Academy, she has taught thousands how to develop their sketchnoting skills. Her best-selling book, “The Art of Visual Notetaking,” has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide. Emily’s work blends clarity with creativity, making complex ideas engaging and accessible. A sought-after expert in visual thinking, she empowers businesses, educators, and creatives to harness the power of drawing. Whether sketching at top events or teaching the next generation, Emily continues to shape the future of visual storytelling.
Emily Paris (she/her)
Emily Paris is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Art Therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their innate creative wisdom. Emily believes that creativity is an essential aspect of human nature and overall well-being. Her unique approach to art therapy combines mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and trauma-informed practices. Through a guided process of self-inquiry, art therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for you to cultivate self-compassion, creativity, and a deeper understanding of life's experiences.
Erika Lamar (she/her)
Erika Lamar is an artist, educator and sketchbook enthusiast living and working in South Texas. A long-time advocate of "creativity for all", Erika's teachings are centered around the development of a daily drawing practice that everyone can (and should!) do for personal growth, enjoyment and relaxation. She runs Flynn Craft House, her online shop where she sells her illustrated products, and her educational community on Patreon. Additionally, Erika is a high school art teacher, a mother to one incredible daughter and a very needy border-collie mix named Lucy. She makes draws, paints, prints, and pots in her South Texas home studio.
Farah Alhamawi (she/her)
Farah is a mandala and zentangle artist and also a person who loves to draw and paint flowers in different ways. She’s the author of A Bright and Beautiful Guide for Drawing Mandalas and a small business owner.
Gia Graham (she/her)
Gia Graham is an illustrator and hand lettering artist based in Atlanta, originally from sunny Barbados. When she’s not drawing for clients, Gia can be found sharing her creative tips, tricks and inspiration through her online classes, workshops, YouTube tutorials and email newsletter.
Hayley Francis (she/her)
Type Affiliated is a hand-lettering design studio specializing in custom, vintage-inspired lettering for businesses and brands. With a focus on craftsmanship and individuality, the studio helps businesses create meaningful connections with their customers through quality visual branding. For six years, Type Affiliated has provided custom hand-lettered branding, murals, packaging, and more to clients across the United States.
Founder Hayley Francis is passionate about lettering and sharing this art form through design, teaching, and community engagement in Provo, Utah.
typeaffiliated.com
IG: @typeaffiliated
Pinterest: @typeaffiliated
Ian Barnard (he/him)
Ian Barnard is a lettering artist and designer based in the UK. He's got a knack for mixing cool old-school hand-lettering and calligraphy with digital wizardry, especially using Procreate and Affinity on the iPad. You've probably seen his super popular brushes and fonts – loads of creatives use them! Ian loves sharing tips and tricks through his online tutorials and workshops, helping build a big community of lettering fans. He also whips up custom lettering for clients. At heart, he’s all about showing people how fun lettering can be and helping them get started.
ianbarnard.co
IG: @ianbarnard
YT: @ianbarnard
Jessi Raulet (she/her)
Jessi Raulet is a painter, designer and owner of the colorful lifestyle brand EttaVee. Over the years EttaVee has become known for its optimistic color palettes, uplifting messaging, handmade aesthetic and can be found in stores around the world. Jessi is inspired by life in France, travel adventures, tropical settings and unexpected moments of color. She lives in Strasbourg, France with her husband and children.
ettavee.com
IG: @ettavee
Pinterest: @ettavee
Jillian Kaye (she/her)
Jillian Kaye is an illustrator and designer from Saint Louis, MO. She combines illustration and hand lettering to tell a story, weaving together imagery and typography. Her designs are playful and packed with detail, from extensive lettering pieces to expressive portraiture.
jilliankayeart.com
IG: @pbandjillian
YT: @jilliankayeart
TT: @pbandjillian
Jillian Reece and Jordan Truster (she/her)
Jillian and Jordan are twin sisters and the founders of Loveleigh Loops. They started teaching calligraphy in 2017 and have helped over 50,000 students in their online courses. They love to share tutorials and inspiration for calligraphy and iPad lettering, and are excited to be part of your lettering journey!
Jimbo Bernaus (he/him)
Jimbo Bernaus is an accomplished hand lettering artist and graphic designer, Jimbo is most known for the powerful colour palettes and clever design techniques he uses to demonstrate mastery of the form. Many of his pieces are accented with floral embellishments, a design motif that has captured the attention of thousands across social media. Today, the Spanish designer is the co-founder of Shoutbam Creative Studio, which specialises in letter crafting, illustration and digital and educational products to help amateur letterers enhance their skills.
Joanne Lauzon (she/her)
Joanne founded her creative biz way back in 1992—a studio offering brand + publication design and, since 2014, hand lettering, illustration, watercolour, and mixed media art. Through workshops, classes, and retreats—both local and in her global online community, CAMP with JoeGirl—Joanne guides folks around the corner and around the world to live joyful lives through creative play. When not immersed in all things creative, Joanne can be found goofing it up on Instagram, groovin’ to her fave songs, enjoying some fireside guitar practice, or inflicting some Mom-time upon her two sons.
Julie Marriott (she/her)
Julie loves to explore vibrant and expressive color through her paintings and she's passionate about creating artwork that brings beauty and joy to your home. In between mothering her two daughters, you'll find Julie in her home studio mixing yummy colors, working on her latest painting collection and generally making a creative mess.
Karen Reynolds (she/her)
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
Karla Jodoin (she/her)
Karla Jodoin is a teacher + artist from Ontario, Canada with an affinity for all things floral. She is known for her fine line floral-inspired ink drawings. In her spare time you can find her sipping a cup of coffee while navigating life with three young daughters.
Kimberly McLeod (she/her)
Kimberly McLeod is the creator of the popular kid’s craft and activity website, The Best Ideas for Kids® (thebestideasforkids.com) and author of two craft books and a would you rather book. The Best Ideas for Kids® has a community of over 5 million followers.
Kimberly has a passion for creating and sharing kids craft projects. She loves to create projects that are easy, and she incorporates recycled materials as much as she can. She is also known for her handprint cards and crafts. Her work has been featured in Woman’s World magazine, Country Living and Good Housekeeping.
thebestideasforkids.com
IG: @bestideasforkids
TT: @bestideasforkids
Pinterest: @bestideasforkids
Lacey Walker (she/her)
Lacey Walker, aka Rebel Unicorn Crafts, loves to create things and to make painting with watercolor fun and accessible. She loves all things art and spreading that joy to others! You can find her on a variety of platforms, including Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok. She also has online watercolor classes through Teachable, a wonderful Patreon community, and a book - Learn to Watercolor.
rebelunicorncrafts.com
IG: @rebelunicorncrafts
YT: @rebelunicorncrafts
TT: @rebelunicorncrafts
Lara Fernández (she/her)
Lara is an artist specializing in acrylic painting and abstract art. With over 10 years of experience in social media and four years exploring color and texture, she has developed a unique style based on the Squeegee Painting technique. Her passion for teaching has led her to host live and online workshops, exhibit her work, and share her creative journey on social media. Through her content, she inspires others to embrace experimentation and artistic expression, combining technique and emotion in every piece.
Lindsey Bugbee (she/her)
Lindsey Bugbee is a calligrapher, artist, and author of The Calligraphy Book (DK/Penguin Random House, 2024). She founded The Postman’s Knock in 2012 to share her passion for lettering, inspiring hundreds of thousands through her blog, courses, and worksheets. Lindsey’s work blends traditional techniques with modern styles, making her a trusted voice in the calligraphy community. She holds degrees in English and French literature, with art history studies in Florence and Paris. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Lindsey enjoys teaching, creating, and spending time with her husband, Hernán, and their two children, Remy and Pia.
Mabz Brisson (she/her)
Mabz of Chalked by Mabz is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in floral illustration, custom artwork, murals, engraving and on-site events. With a passion for bringing creativity to life, she offers online courses, workshops, and sells stickers online. Whether it's a hand-painted mural, a personalized engraving, or a stunning hand painted floral jacket, Mabz turns every project into a work of art.
Martina Flor (she/her)
Martina Flor is an award-winning Lettering Artist, Author, and Mentor. She has worked with high-profile clients worldwide, spoken at top design conferences—including TEDx—and built a thriving business in lettering and custom typography.
Over 100,000 creatives have used her books, courses, and coaching to master hand lettering and turn their passion into a career.
Megan Wells (she/her)
Megan Wells is an artist, instructor, author and the creative force behind Makewells art and design studio. She has authored 5 instructional books and created 17 online courses for artists of all skill levels. Megan loves color, getting her hands messy, and teaching others the joy of expressing their creativity. She lives and works in south Florida with her husband, Brent, and 7 year old daughter, Livi Jane.
Paul Antonio (he/him)
Paul’s training spans calligraphy and scribal practice, gilding and heraldic painting. He also studied English Palaeography, Arabic calligraphy, archaeological illustration and ancient Egyptian Hieroglyph translation. His love of the written word has led him to developing simplified approaches to historical scripts by the way of innovative grids and new tools and materials for calligraphers. Paul is the author of ‘Copperplate Script – A Yin & Yang Approach’ and the inventor of the PAScribe Lining Template and the PAScribe Calligraphy Inks.
pascribe.com
IG: @pascribe
TT: @pascribe
Polina Belenchuk (she/her)
Polina Belenchuk is a collage artist based in London, UK. Her work prioritises bold self-expression over perfectionism, creating vibrant portraits celebrating individuality and creativity. For her, art is a tool for emotional healing, empowerment, and self-care. Her workshops are for people to manage anxiety, process pain, and express emotions without overthinking.
belenchuk.com
IG: @belenchuk
YT: @belenchuk_art
TT: @belenchuk_collage
Ralph Tyndall (he/him)
Ralph is a crafter and DIY enthusiast on a mission to make snail mail cool again! After leaving his corporate career in tech, Ralph found himself sharing his passion for creating handmade greeting cards online with millions of people across the globe. His approachable and playful style has captured the attention of closeted creatives, expert makers, and even Good Morning America! He believes that everyone has a creative muscle in their body waiting to be exercised, and you don’t have to be Picaso to create a beautiful card. It’s probably going to your mom after all!
ralphtyndall.com
IG: @ralphtyndalldesigns
YT: @ralphtyndall
TT: @ralphtyndall
Ro Nwosu (she/her)
A vibrant and community-centered yoga teacher and coach, Ro has spent over 15 years creating impactful experiences that inspire connection and growth. Known for her dynamic energy and heartfelt approach, she brings people together through retreats, workshops, and events that combine movement, mindfulness, and a healthy dose of joy. Ro believes in the power of laughter, connection, doing what you can and movement to create spaces where everyone can flourish—and have a little fun along the way.
Samantha Bower (she/her)
Samantha is the owner of Stitchin With Samantha, an online hand embroidery business, she runs from her home in Central Texas. She first learned embroidery basics from her mom and grandma at a young age and rediscovered the craft in 2019 as a creative outlet. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a thriving business. As a mom and maker, she designs embroidery kits and patterns to help others create meaningful, handmade keepsakes. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher, Samantha’s goal is to help you bring your embroidery projects to life—one stitch at a time!
IG: @stitchin.with.samantha
YT: @stitchinwithsamantha
Tiktok: @stichin.with.samantha
Pinterest: @stitchinwithsamantha
Samira Mian (she/her)
Samira Mian is a contemporary artist and educator known for her expertise in Islamic geometric patterns. Breathing new life into the centuries-old technique of straight edge & compasses geometry to recreate geometric patterns from the Islamic Lands. She enjoys working intuitively, reimagining these great designs with a fresh eye in contemporary colours & styles. She combines her artistic talent with her passion for teaching, offering workshops, courses, and online tutorials to help others learn and appreciate this intricate art form. Her biggest motivation is to share this beautiful heritage and the satisfying pursuits they involve with the widest possible audience.
Sarah Simon (she/her)
Artist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people to watercolor and with her teaching talents, has made it such an approachable and enjoyable art form, both for the experienced and novice alike. Her Watercolor Workbook series provides everything you need to know about the art of watercolor and has been the #1 best-selling watercolor book series in the world for five years now. Sarah's teaching has received worldwide attention with her online and in-person painting courses and art retreats, where she shares the very best in quality, crafting a lifestyle of slow beauty and intentional choices, one post at a time.
Shannon Wong-Nizic (she/her)
Shannon is the founder of Oh Creative Day and Oh Creative Classroom. She is an Australian mother of three who believes that reading and creating are as important as breathing. When she is not in the parenting trenches, cleaning paint off all household surfaces or at her laptop, she is a practicing primary school teacher with over a decade of experience across all ages and stages.
She is also the author of ‘The Little Artists’ Big Book of Activities: 60 Fun and Creative Projects to Explore Color, Patterns, Shapes, Art History and More’ published by Page Street Publishing Co.
Shayda Campbell (she/her)
Paint pretty and enjoy the process! Shayda’s YouTube channel is a calm, inspirational space where you can approach the basics of watercolor painting, journaling and illustration. She aims to take the fear out of the artistic process and help you find joy in making pretty things. After all, creativity is play, anyone can do it!
Sibia Torres Padilla (she/her)
Sibia Torres Padilla is a passionate crafter and DIY enthusiast who has built a beloved online community around creativity, storytelling, and meaningful connection. her eco-conscious approach to crafting emphasizes sustainability and resourcefulness. Sibia’s mission is to help others find joy in creating and confidence in their own unique style.
IG: @sibster
Teela Cunningham (she/her)
Teela helps creatives build and monetize their digital skills through the art education site, Every Tuesday. Each week, she sends out a freebie, quick tip or tutorial to her community to make learning digital art fun and approachable. Now in her business’s 11th year, her YouTube channel has amassed 20M+ views and over 220k students have enrolled in her courses globally.
Temi Danso (she/her)
Temi is a full-time artist and content creator who has passionately shared her artwork online for over 13 years. After leaving a promising career in engineering, she embraced her creative calling and now captivates audiences with her realistic drawings and vibrant paintings. Her repertoire includes engaging art challenges and candid art rants, all delivered with a bright personality and infectious humour. Temi is deeply passionate about storytelling and visual narratives, constantly pushing her creative boundaries. With a commitment to continuous growth and innovation, she inspires a diverse audience, inviting them to explore the beauty and complexity of artistic expression daily.
temidanso.com
IG: @temi_danso
YT: @temidansoart
TT: @temi_danso
Terry Runyan (she/her)
Terry Runyan is a visual artist, creative encourager and cat lover. She lives in Kansas City with her two kitties Rylee & Tucker. She loves sharing with others about creativity and being an artist. In addition to her YouTube videos, she has several courses on Teachable and Skillshare ranging from art style to storytelling illustration. She is the author of Painting Happiness - Creativity with Watercolor and Painting Cats - Curios, Mindful, & Free-Spirited Watercolor
Timm Sevitz (he/him)
Timm has loved art since childhood, using it as a fun way to express himself. Now an artist, illustrator, author, and creative content creator, he’s passionate about helping others discover their creativity. With kindness and imagination at the heart of his work, he shares step-by-step art and craft projects for kids and adults to enjoy. When he’s not creating, he’s hanging out with his three playful cats—Vincent, Ira, and Norah—who love to “help” with his projects. Through his work, Timm hopes to spark joy, inspiration, and creativity in everyone. Happy crafting!
timmsevitz.com
IG: @timmsevitz
YT: @timmsevitz
TT: @timmsevitz
Vinitha Mammen (she/her)
Vinitha is an independent lettering artist, illustrator and educator who helps people express themselves through custom illustrated projects that stand out with pretty and playful lettering, fun stylized illustrations and bold color palettes.
She has worked with clients across the globe on a variety of projects including custom illustrated lettering for animation, journal cover illustration, social media campaigns, greeting cards, calendars and more. She also teaches lettering and illustration through in-person workshops and online on Skillshare where she is a Top Teacher. Vinitha is passionate about creating around topics like gender equality, women’s rights, self-love and body positivity.
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