My intention is to inspire creativity, nurture connection, and empower transformation through mindful retreats that honor wisdom, spark joy, and celebrate the art of renewal.
Sunshine and art in beautiful Italy - a vintage travel workshop on the shores of Lake Como at the base of the Italian Alps.
Join me for a week of creativity in Italy inspired by the beautiful Lake Como, back roads and serene lifestyle, creating a gorgeous travel diary that you’ll treasure always. I’ve partnered again with Jeannette and Suzy of The Blue Walk to create a fabulous week creating, sightseeing, and exploring the history, art, and culture of our home base at Lake Como at the base of the Italian Alps, plus Milan, Varenna, Bellagio, and other lovely areas.
We’ll collect found objects, papers, ephemera, and other treasures throughout the week that will become the layered pages of our vintage travel journals. I’ll show you my process for putting together my signature vintage travel journals. I’ll show you how I source materials and ephemera from these inspiring locales to use in a keepsake artist book that you’ll treasure long after you return home. We’ll create these bespoke art journals and fill them with found objects and collected memories from our time together in Italy.
In this workshop you will learn:
Foundations & Gathering – Finding and preparing vintage materials
Marks & Meaning – Creating unique marks with found objects
Layering & Textures – Building depth using ephemera, gesso, and fabrics
Storytelling & Composition – Arranging elements to tell a story on the page
Trusting Your Intuition – Making bold choices
The Poetry of Layers – Experimenting with textures
Creative Play & Serendipity – Letting go of control
Whether you’re an experienced artist or new to journaling, this workshop is designed to spark your creativity and bring the magic of France into every page. Throughout our time together, I will guide you through my favorite mixed media techniques utilizing vintage materials, gathered papers, paints, and ephemera. My teaching style is rooted in the belief that there are no mistakes in making art—only opportunities for discovery and growth. I offer gentle guidance, encouraging you to set aside expectations so your creativity can flow freely. Together, we’ll create an open, supportive space where experimentation is celebrated, and the magic of the process can truly unfold. My goal is to help you trust your instincts, embrace imperfection, and find joy in the unique beauty of your artistic journey. Leave with not only a beautiful journal, but also unforgettable memories and newfound artistic inspiration!
“Tammy makes exploring such a delightful adventure. I hated the tour to end! I LOVE reliving the week every time I open the journal I made in her workshop.”
Diane H.
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