Feeling burnt out? At a crossroads? Let's make art about it.
I guide people through life's transitions using creative workshops, ritual, and soul-centered art-making. If you're navigating change, grief, or simply need to reconnect with yourself, there's space for you here.
You’re stretched thin and searching for something more
Maybe you’re a nurse facing burnout. An empty nester rediscovering who you are. A professional in recovery, awakening spiritually. Someone who left corporate life and is wondering what's next.
You know your enneagram number, dabbled in tarot, and consider yourself more spiritual than religious. You buy organic (mostly) but grab chicken nuggets after stressful meetings. You're smart, caring, and somewhere between existential dread and secret dreams of becoming a burlesque dancer or lion tamer.
You value peace of mind, friendship, and integrity. But right now you're dealing with:
Aging parents or adult children struggling with the tough stuff of life
Loneliness and longing for connection
The gap between who you are and who you want to be
Feeling powerless about the state of the world
You've been treading water. Now you want to flourish.
Creative workshops that help you process, heal, and reconnect
I offer intimate gatherings in my home studio where small groups use art-making, story, and ritual to navigate what's real right now.
What We Do Together
Paint, draw, journal, and create without needing to be "good at art"
Use metaphor and meaning-making to name deeper truths
Practice rituals that honor transitions, grief, gratitude, and new beginnings
Build community with others who get it
What You’ll Leave With
★ A sense of "yes, I can" that comes from creating with your hands.
★ Practical tools for resilience you can use on your own.
★ The confidence to follow your calling, whatever that means for you.
★ And connection - to yourself and to others who care about what matters.
Three Steps to Get Started
Choose a workshop
Browse upcoming sessions focused on transitions, burnout, grief, gratitude, or creative awakening. Each workshop is limited to small groups for intimate connection.
Show up as you are
Bring your whole self. No art experience needed. I provide all materials, guidance, and a judgment-free space to explore.
Take your practice home
Leave with creative tools, ritual practices, and the confidence to keep tending your soul between sessions.
Hi, I’m Michelle
I'm a teacher, artist, and certified spiritual director. I believe creativity is for everyone and that expressing the tough and tender of life through art makes the world a better place.
My training includes:
BA, MA, and Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Certified Spiritual Director
Jewish Studio Process Facilitator
UCLA Social Emotional Healing Arts Certificate
Paint Fearless Mentorship Program
My practice includes:
Daily photo practice for over 10 years
Writing group three times a week for 5+ years
Guiding hundreds of folks exploring things that matter with words, ritual, and presence
Two decades mentoring graduate students
I've lived in a castle, told stories on stages small and large, and survived the Blizzard of '78 (IYKYK). Big life learnings came from reading tarot cards on the beach in Maine, exploring sacred text and art therapy in Berkeley, and weaving textiles in those lockdown days.
My superpowers include intuition and ritual making. Metaphors and meaning-making are languages I know well. I'm sharp and serious, but I don't take things too seriously. And if I can connect you with a better resource, I will.
Ready to tend your soul through creativity?
Join me for an intimate gathering where we make art about life's real challenges and joys.