Creativi-Tea
Monthly creative gatherings in Pam's Carbondale studio on Thursdays, starting in October!
Take a break each month and fill your creative cup. These cozy gatherings are designed for playful exploration, connection, and creative flow—no experience needed. Each month features a different art or craft project—see the lineup below and sign up for what inspires you.
You don’t need to be an artist—just open to experimenting and having fun. We’ll focus on process over perfection, with gentle guidance and a warm, welcoming vibe.
All art materials, tea and treats are included. Space is limited!
You don’t need to be an artist—just open to experimenting and having fun. We’ll focus on process over perfection, with gentle guidance and a warm, welcoming vibe.
All art materials, tea and treats are included. Space is limited!
Enrollment for these workshops opens in August!
Second Thursdays of each month. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Everything included, $45.
Second Thursdays of each month. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Everything included, $45.
October 9, 2025 | Gelli Printing with Fall Colors
In this cozy 2-hour workshop, we’ll dive into the rich palette of autumn through the playful process of Gelli-Printing. Using warm fall hues, layered textures, leaf patterns and real leaves, we’ll explore techniques like masking, stenciling, and intuitive mark-making to create a unique series of prints. Your finished pieces will be perfect for journaling, seasonal cards, or stand-alone artworks that you will love! Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
In this cozy 2-hour workshop, we’ll dive into the rich palette of autumn through the playful process of Gelli-Printing. Using warm fall hues, layered textures, leaf patterns and real leaves, we’ll explore techniques like masking, stenciling, and intuitive mark-making to create a unique series of prints. Your finished pieces will be perfect for journaling, seasonal cards, or stand-alone artworks that you will love! Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
November 13, 2025 | Wild Watercolor Notecards
Let loose with color in this playful 2-hour workshop, where you’ll create a set of freeform watercolor notecards using wet-on-wet techniques, layered washes, and expressive mark-making. We’ll explore the joy of intuitive painting—no drawing or precision required—just flow, experimentation, embellishment, and vibrant results. Your finished notecards are perfect for gifting, mailing, or keeping as small works of art. No experience needed- just a desire to play and to be pleasantly surprised! Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
Note: Pam learned some of the techniques we'll be playing with from Michigan artist, Todd Marsee. Check out his YouTube video to learn more. (The watercolor demo starts 11 minutes into the video.)
Let loose with color in this playful 2-hour workshop, where you’ll create a set of freeform watercolor notecards using wet-on-wet techniques, layered washes, and expressive mark-making. We’ll explore the joy of intuitive painting—no drawing or precision required—just flow, experimentation, embellishment, and vibrant results. Your finished notecards are perfect for gifting, mailing, or keeping as small works of art. No experience needed- just a desire to play and to be pleasantly surprised! Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
Note: Pam learned some of the techniques we'll be playing with from Michigan artist, Todd Marsee. Check out his YouTube video to learn more. (The watercolor demo starts 11 minutes into the video.)
December 11, 2025 | Woodland Fairy Ornaments
Celebrate the season with a little sparkle and whimsy. In this joyful 2-hour workshop, we’ll create a collection of woodland fairy ornaments using natural materials like twigs, pinecones, and acorn caps, along with fabric scraps, yarn, beads, and a touch of magic. Each fairy will have its own personality—earthy, sparkly, or somewhere in between. These sweet ornaments are beautiful on a tree, delightful as handmade gifts, or perfect for tucking into holiday cards and packages. Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
Celebrate the season with a little sparkle and whimsy. In this joyful 2-hour workshop, we’ll create a collection of woodland fairy ornaments using natural materials like twigs, pinecones, and acorn caps, along with fabric scraps, yarn, beads, and a touch of magic. Each fairy will have its own personality—earthy, sparkly, or somewhere in between. These sweet ornaments are beautiful on a tree, delightful as handmade gifts, or perfect for tucking into holiday cards and packages. Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
January 8, 2026 | Vision Boards for the New Year
Start the year with clarity, creativity, and intention. In this uplifting 2-hour workshop, you’ll create a personal vision board using collage, words, colors, and imagery that reflect your hopes, dreams, and goals for the year ahead. We’ll begin with a gentle guided prompt to help you tune in and connect with what matters most to you right now—then move into intuitive creating with plenty of time to explore, cut, arrange, and play. Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
Start the year with clarity, creativity, and intention. In this uplifting 2-hour workshop, you’ll create a personal vision board using collage, words, colors, and imagery that reflect your hopes, dreams, and goals for the year ahead. We’ll begin with a gentle guided prompt to help you tune in and connect with what matters most to you right now—then move into intuitive creating with plenty of time to explore, cut, arrange, and play. Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
February 12, 2026 | Handmade Stamps for Valentines
Carve out some creative time and make your own one-of-a-kind rubber stamps—perfect for printing Valentine cards and tags. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn easy stamp-making techniques using small, rubber blocks and carving tools. You’ll design and carve your own stamps, then use your creations to handprint a variety of cards and tags onto colorful papers. Think fun shapes, repeating patterns, and bold symbols—all with a handmade twist that adds charm and meaning to your Valentine giving. Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.
Carve out some creative time and make your own one-of-a-kind rubber stamps—perfect for printing Valentine cards and tags. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn easy stamp-making techniques using small, rubber blocks and carving tools. You’ll design and carve your own stamps, then use your creations to handprint a variety of cards and tags onto colorful papers. Think fun shapes, repeating patterns, and bold symbols—all with a handmade twist that adds charm and meaning to your Valentine giving. Bring your favorite teacup. Enrollment opens in August.