There’s a quiet kind of magic in noticing what’s right in front of us—a lemon, Seasonal fruits, the colors of a memory.
In these gentle, two-hour workshops in Denver, we gather not to become masters, but to remember. To pause, to play, and to let our creativity breathe again. We use gouache—an in-between kind of paint, not quite watercolor, not quite acrylic—to explore everyday objects and witness the beauty in their imperfection. Like us, they are layered and luminous, and never quite the same from one moment to the next.
This isn’t about painting “well.” It’s about painting honestly.
About showing up as you are, dipping your brush in color, and watching something unfold.
All levels are welcome here. Whether you haven’t held a brush since school days or you’ve filled journals with sketches, there’s room for you. Ages 10 and up can join, making it a sweet moment for mothers and daughters, aunties and nieces, or anyone wanting to share space and create alongside someone they love.
You’ll learn a few basic techniques—composition, color mixing, how to guide gouache across the page—just enough to get your hands moving and your mind to soften. We’ll talk about embracing our own unique style and letting go of the need for perfection. I’ve found over and over again: the moment we stop performing and start playing, the real art begins.
I know this because I’ve lived it.
Painting has carried me through so many seasons—when I lost myself in the whirlwind of my twenties, I painted to feel steady again. When I became a mother, I picked up my brush to remember who I was beyond the diapers and the feedings. Not to escape the beauty of motherhood, but to hold it gently in one hand while reclaiming my own soul in the other.
Art has always been how I come home to myself.
And I’ve come to believe this deeply: you were born creative. We all were. Sometimes we just forget.
What People Are Saying
Workshop
Details
- 2-hour Denver Painting Workshop
- All professional-grade painting supplies provided
- Explore everyday objects through gouache
- Ages 10+ • All levels welcome
You’re welcome to bring snacks or a drink (just make sure your drink has a lid—trust me, I’ve dipped a brush in mine more times than I can count!)
Come as you are—messy, tired, inspired, unsure.
Leave with a heart that feels more like you.
And maybe, just maybe, a painting you’ll want to frame.
Celebrating Life’s
Beautiful Thresholds
These workshops are also a meaningful way to mark life’s sacred transitions.
Come celebrate a bride-to-be with a slow, laughter-filled afternoon of painting as an alternative bachelorette party.
Honor a daughter stepping into womanhood with a gentle, guided creative experience.
Or gift a new mom the sweetest kind of time—two quiet hours to remember herself as more than what she gives.
There’s no pressure to create a masterpiece. You may walk away with a painting you proudly hang on your wall, or one that reminds you to try again. Either way, you’ll leave with something deeper: a spark, a memory, a reconnection to your creative fire.
Your Seat Is Waiting
Upcoming Workshops
Join me at Yetman Farms for a painting workshop in their magical greenhouse.
- Thursday, September 18th
- 5:30-7:30 pm
- $75 (all professional grade supplies included)
- You’ll leave with a 5×7 gouache painting of pumpkins
Denver Painting Workshop
Workshops are $75/person for my public events. This covers the cost of the professional grade materials as well as the rental cost for the space. I also offer Private workshops for you and your community.
Yes! I love that you are already ready to frame your piece. Check out my framing guide here.
Talk to me
Have questions, concerns or want to book a private event? Send me a message and let me know what’s going on.