Daisy Yellow Online Workshops
1. Take a workshop.
2. Get inspired.
3. Go create stuff.
In my art journaling workshops, you'll dive into your journal and create with the open-ended, exploratory ideas that I share with you. The process includes gathering ideas and creating in your journal. They include prompts, essays, points to ponder and options for taking each lesson on your own tangents.
Online, self-paced workshops taught via video tutorials on a private website. With 24/7 access, you can work at your own pace & schedule. To register, select a workshop(s) and add to your cart. After payment via PayPal, I'll send login/password information within 48 hours of registration.
Workshop Sale Ends June 26, 2017
Explore the groovy world of mixed media art journaling in a hardback book, creatively combining those yummy collage papers you have in your stash with heavy body acrylics. Discover a fresh, playful approach!!!
➸ 30+ sections. 4+ hours of video tutorials + ideas galore.
➸ Taught via video tutorials on a private workshop website.
➸ FB discussion group.
➸ Students at any experience level welcome!
Workshop access thru 12/31/19.
Workshop Sale Ends June 26, 2017
Explore the groovy world of mixed media art journaling in a hardback book, creatively combining those yummy collage papers you have in your stash with heavy body acrylics. Discover a fresh, playful approach!!!
➸ 20 sections. 2 hours hours of video tutorials + ideas galore.
➸ Taught via video tutorials on a private workshop website.
➸ FB discussion group.
➸ Students at any experience level welcome!
Workshop access thru 12/31/19.
Painting peaceful, playful abstract designs and patterns in watercolor or gouache.
➸ 18 sections including 3+ hours of video tutorials.
➸ BONUS! 29 page Watercolor Expansion Pack ebook!
➸ Taught via video tutorials on a private workshop website.
➸ Students at any experience level welcome!
Workshop access thru 12/31/19.
Start, revamp, refresh + reinforce your daily creative practice and generate more creative ideas. Emphasis on kick-starting, encouraging + supporting YOUR daily creative work.
➸ 61 sections including 1+ hour of video tutorials.
➸ Taught via prompts, essays, insights & video tutorials on a private workshop website.
➸ Students at any experience level welcome!
Workshop access thru 12/31/18.
Groovy Grunge
For fans of mixed media art journaling. We will explore open-ended, intuitive, playful mixed media techniques using a hardback book as an art journal. I'll show you how to paint and layer acrylics and intermingle them with papers that you collect from everyday life. We'll work on the process of generating ideas and bringing them into your journal, "diving" in while refining and exercising your creative thinking skills. In other words.... loosening up and getting INTO your journal rather than worrying about the perfect page, the composition, the outcome. The techniques are all fresh & new. Brighter and more bouncy, working that graffiti grunge vibe. In addition to the painting and collage techniques, we will actively work through the process of incorporating words on pages. All in a positive environment designed to support artists to create more openly and intuitively.
Fabulous feedback from Groovy Grunge artists!
"Wow, wow, wow!! These exercises are absolutely magical!!" Sooz
"I am a BIG fan of Tammy's Novel Approach and Groovy Grunge classes! Well worth the investment as I have used many of the techniques I learned in art pieces I created afterwards. I find I often go back and repeat specific exercises that I really love. But it doesn't stop there! I get so inspired by what my new class "mates" come up with - so many creative takes on Tammy's original ideas. I recently took another online class by another instructor and was constantly comparing them to Tammy - she wins hands down for well planned, structured and awesomely delivered classes." Julie
"Tammy's workshops are pure delight - she is very thorough in her approach and always leads you down wonderful and imaginative paths. I highly recommend them!" Patricia
Click thru the little slide show to see the pages we'll create in Groovy Grunge!
This workshop is about no-rules, free-spirited, intuitive art journaling. We'll build expressive pages in our journals, finding inspiration in graffiti and retro 1960's & 1970's art. Our ideas and materials intersect, interact & intermingle in the grooviest way! And along the way, I'll teach you a variety of techniques using acrylic paints and all of those luscious papers that you have collected for your collages.
The workshop is open! We'll create 6+ unique art journal pages that incorporate flexible alternative techniques that you can apply to your entire book. With variations and options galore.
This is an online, self-paced workshop with video tutorials & resources on a private workshop website, so you can access when it is convenient to you. The video content will be approximately 4 hours, concisely edited to make the absolute most of your valuable time.
You'll find pep talks & prompts & insights for getting words on your pages. Plus we'll talk about fear of the blank page and tips for WORKING in your journal. Art journalists with any level of experience welcome - including absolute beginners.
Plus! I'll share several bonus tutorials including a mini-book and hand-lettering. I'm also working on several index card art tutorials for June/July 2017 as a hat tip to the Index-Card-a-Day Challenge.
Art Materials? Upon registration, I'll provide a list of art materials and answer questions. You are encouraged to purchase as few materials as possible, but invest in good quality paints! For both Groovy Grunge and Novel Approach you'll need a hardback book, heavy body acrylic paint {Golden Heavy Body Acrylics or Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics}, a few brushes, a liquid adhesive {fluid matte medium or soft gel/gloss}, magazines, index cards and a handful of Neocolor II water-soluble crayons. The materials are the same as those for Novel Approach, with a few small additions.
The only prerequisite is a desire to work with acrylics and collage in your art journal. You can start where you are and apply and expand upon the concepts. The workshop will not cover color theory or conceptual aspects of design, value studies etc. It will be a warm, positive, inviting introduction to the art of altering a book and creating playful pages.
Workshop access thru 12/31/19.
Novel Approach
We will explore open-ended, intuitive, playful mixed media techniques using a hardback book as an art journal. I'll show you how to paint and layer acrylics and intermingle them with papers that you collect from everyday life. We'll work on the process of generating ideas and bringing them into your journal, "diving" in while refining and exercising your creative thinking skills.
Art Materials? Upon registration, I'll provide a list of art materials and answer questions. You are encouraged to purchase as few materials as possible, but invest in good quality paints! In general, you'll need a hardback book, heavy body acrylic paint {i.e. Golden Heavy Body Acrylics or Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics}, a few brushes, a liquid adhesive {fluid matte medium or soft gel/gloss}, magazines, index card artwork or painted papers, a stack of index cards and a handful of Neocolor II water-soluble crayons.
The only prerequisite is a desire to work with acrylics and collage in your art journal. You can start where you are and apply and expand upon the concepts. The workshop will not cover color theory or conceptual aspects of design, value studies etc. It will be a warm, positive, inviting introduction to the art of altering a book and creating playful pages.
Details: Self-paced online workshop taught via video tutorials with creative prompts, tips & tricks. 13 videos, concisely edited to 2 hours of viewing time. Folks with any level of art journaling experience are welcome to join!
Private Facebook group to share your work, if you feel comfortable, ask questions and talk about techniques.
Workshop access thru 12/31/19.
Fabulous feedback from Novel Approach artists!
Check out the amazing student work from Novel Approach!
"I find Tammy Garcia's online workshops to be very organized and so inspiring. Full of the details I need, but with the freedom and permission to be me. Tammy inspires me to try so many things I would not try on my own and she attracts a lot of fun & creative people to her workshops. It is a joy to participate!" Lenna
"This fun workshop is reasonably priced for the lessons, encouragement and new-found friendships I've developed with other women all over the world and I highly recommend it to everyone, regardless of how much or how little your experience in this field." Barb
"This was such a fun workshop that I am going to do it again." Jane
"I can totally recommend Tammy's workshops, she is so giving of herself, her ideas and techniques - and they are such FUN!" Jo
"I love the class as all the lessons are there and you can work at your own pace, dipping into them randomly. If you're interested, join in!" Frieda
"I’ve learned ever so much and enjoyed every minute of it – as well as everyone else’s work – hurrah!" Julie
Click here ☞ Page examples and a video peek into Novel Approach.
Click the little slideshow below to see some of the pages we create in Novel Approach!
The Circle
I have long wanted to create a workshop where I guide folks through creative experiments, curious explorations and the mental gyrations & gymnastics that refresh the way that you SEE your art and your creative work. This workshop will help you break through perfectionistic tendencies and help you move through an imaginary or real creative block. The Circle is a deep dive into the daily creative habit. We'll work on small format art with creative exercises, explorations, tutorials and resources that you can use as launching points for index cards or the pages of your art journal.
"I've taken several Daisy Yellow courses and participated in ICAD three times, but joining The Circle this year was exactly what I needed to push past the "perfectionistic procrastination" that has plagued me when it comes to making art. The prompts and the questions led to many creative wanderings (both tangible and intangible), and seeing all the exciting work that was shared is a constant reminder that "it's all good." I am so grateful for Tammy's inspiration and encouragement -- I heartily recommend her classes, especially The Circle." Melinda
"This year I joined the Circle and this took me on a fun but also deeper experience, with more in-depth suggestions for techniques, questions to stimulate my thinking about creating and art, and more support and encouragement to explore in a smaller group. I also found Tammy's videos a great visual experience and loved her easy banter with the participants." Susan
"The Circle workshop has enriched my creative process by helping me to dive deeper into my art making. The discussion topics are thought provoking & encompass many different aspects of the creative process. There is a wonderful camaraderie among group members as well! I highly recommend this workshop!" Patricia
"I've only been part of The Circle for less than two weeks, but it's already made a huge difference to me. Yes, I've learned new techniques and made and/or deepened connections with others whom I knew from Daisy Yellow and ICAD, but more than that, I feel really encouraged to break out of limiting patterns of creativity and thinking! I'm PLAYING, and reaping the benefits. I feel like you made this "event" just for me." Jamie
Start + revamp + refresh + reinforce your creative practice. Where can you take it? How do you stay motivated? Where do you find ideas? How can you take an idea and explore it in a series? How can you take a concept and expand upon it? How do you develop experiments to pursue? Creatives at any skill level can incorporate a daily art habit. It's not about making perfect art, but exploring creative ideas via art.
There are sixty-one (61) sections in The Circle including 12 videos about collage & lettering, ideas to ponder, prompts and 140+ guided discussion topics... all designed to kick-start your creative endeavors.
Access to a small, private Circle Facebook discussion group to discuss the creative process, art journaling, index card art and everything from pencils to perfectionism.
Workshop access thru 12/31/18. Facebook group access until 05/20/18.
Tiny Museum
Learn how to generate ideas and transform those ideas into watercolor or gouache; develop the ability to "dive in" and exercise creative thinking skills. We create tiny abstract designs, doodles and patterns with pencil and watercolor or gouache paint. We start the workshop with blending exercises and build to techniques that you can use in your art journal or on loose watercolor paper.
Art Materials? Upon registration, I'll provide a list of art materials and answer questions. You are encouraged to purchase as few materials as possible, but invest in good quality paints! You'll need watercolor paper, a good quality watercolor brush, artist quality watercolor or gouache paints and a handful of Neocolor II water-soluble crayons.
Taught via video tutorials on a private workshop website. This is a beginner level workshop. Students at any experience level are welcome. 19 videos, concisely edited to 3.5 hours of viewing time.
Workshop access thru 12/31/18.
Check out the student work from Tiny Museum.
"I LOVE the art I've made for Tiny Museum. I've bought more watercolor journals because it's such a lovely medium and I just want to keep doing more! I love how Tammy puts her workshops together - everything is very clear and easy to follow and she provides great feedback. The video tutorials are wonderful - they're beautifully produced and an absolute joy to watch." Rebecca
"Labor Day I had the house to myself {heaven} and had so much fun playing with the inspiration grids. I could keep going forever. Color and pattern are my happy place." Carlene
"A warm-up grid where I focused on exploring the relationship of water & paint, not so much on patterns. For me it was about noticing the tiny interactions between colors, how the paint hits the water. This was incredibly relaxing to do!" Patricia
"That lady could motivate a snail to stand up and do the tango! Watercolor and gouache are certainly dancing together in my journal as I work through the many videos in this class. I'm sure everyone has their own approach but I enjoy working while listening to the videos, listening and following along very loosely while Tammy describes what's she's doing. Her enthusiasm is contagious and helps cut through the painful haze I am swimming through every day." Michelle
Crossroads at 21 Secrets Spring 2015
Crossroads is an art journaling workshop at the intersection of journaling, ink, thread & watercolor. This self-paced mixed media workshop is available only as part of the 21 Secrets Spring 2015 Series. It is one of twenty-one journaling workshops called 21 Secrets... a great introduction to the work of a bunch of fabulous teachers, and you can hop around and explore each of the workshops at your own pace. Teachers are paid via affiliate link. If you register for 21 Secrets via the link above, I'll receive a percentage of your purchase. Thank you for supporting Daisy Yellow!
The Fine Print
Workshop fees are for one participant and cannot be shared or transferred. The private Facebook groups are open to women only. Technical support is not provided to workshop participants. Workshop fees are non-refundable.
A bit about the workshops. Taught via video tutorials on a private website. They are self-paced with 24/7 access so that you can work at your own pace.
Videos are posted via Vimeo and are not downloadable. You'll need basic computer skills, a high speed internet connection, the ability to login to a website using a userid/password and navigate a website.
Although I do not offer "forever" access, I have extended every workshop by at least a year and in most cases multiple years. This is something that I determine on an on-going basis. The reality is that technology changes, website hosting services change terms, hard drives & back-up hard drives crash and video technology improves. Further, my ability to support the workshops can change and I want to provide the best possible experience for students.
Painted Paper Paradise & Watercolor Playground: Registration closed.
Workshop access thru 12/31/18.
About Tammy
I'm Tammy Garcia, a self-taught mixed media artist with a background in quantitative analysis and I've been art journaling since 2007 and blogging since 2008. My artwork has been published in the book A World of Artist Journal Pages. My articles & artwork have been published in Featuring Magazine and Create Mixed Media. I've developed a bunch of online, self-paced art journaling & creativity workshops including 3 teaching gigs at 21 Secrets!!!
Workshop content Copyright ©2011-2017 Tammy Garcia. Registration does not convey copyrights. Please know that I am an independent artist and put an incredible amount of time, energy & love into developing a unique series of workshops and as such I pursue copyright violators. You may not teach or redistribute the content of this workshop in any format. You may not reproduce the process steps or content of this workshop except for your own private use. You may not publish or redistribute any portion or content from my workshops in any paper or electronic format. If you do share your work from the workshop, I respectfully ask that you attribute the idea source to Daisy Yellow.