Journey with me on a pilgrimage
of creativty and self-discovery
I offer contemporary textile and mixed-media workshops for beginners through advanced makers. As an expressive arts educator and contemplative artist, I create welcoming spaces where participants can slow down, experiment, and enjoy the creative process without the pressure of perfection. More than learning techniques, these workshops are an invitation to explore creativity as a form of self-expression, reflection, and renewal. I love sharing colorful, innovative techniques and encouraging playful exploration. Whether you are new to stitch and visual journaling or have years of experience, you will leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and work that reflects your own creative voice.
If you are a group or organization looking for a workshop, please get in touch. I can travel
to a venue of your choice to host a group workshop
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The Contemplative Artist's Path
Visual Journaling + Poetry as Expressive Practice
Discover the relationship between contemplative practice, inspiration and creativity using the expressive arts as you follow the creative thread of your own intuition. Each of us is born with an innate capacity for creativity and self-expression. Through poetry and a visual journal practice you will cultivate a creative way to express and record experiences, feelings, and emotional reactions. As we enter into the creative process as a meditation practice the contemplative mind is opened resulting in a flow of ideas and inspiration offering ways of expressing contemplative insight through the combination of meditation and artistic practice.
Online course coming soon!
Contemplative Stitching
Mark Making with Thread
Contemplative Stitching invites a slower way of being—one that unfolds through the quiet rhythm of needle and thread. Each stitch becomes an opportunity to pause, notice, and listen, creating space for reflection, presence, and creative exploration. Rooted in the practice of mindful making, contemplative stitching offers a gentle path toward deeper self-awareness and connection. As thread moves across cloth, thoughts settle, attention softens, and simple marks become expressions of memory, intuition, and meaning. More than a creative practice, contemplative stitching is an invitation to slow down, cultivate wonder, and discover the wisdom that emerges when hands, heart, and imagination work together.
The Mindful Studio
Cultivating Creativity and Well-Being
Whether you're a teacher, homeschooler, or simply seeking personal growth, you’ll explore creative and practical techniques to find calm and cultivate a more inspired mindset. Through a blend of guided meditation, reflective practices, and artistic expression, these workshops offer a meaningful way to connect with mindful creativity and develop greater self-awareness. You'll leave not only with creative work and fresh inspiration, but also with simple practices to support well-being and nurture creativity in everyday life. These accessible approaches can be woven into your personal practice, classroom, or community with confidence and ease.
For more information visit: www.janedalton.com
"Jane taught visual journaling using a variety of creative techniques and gently introduced mindfulness without ever forcing participation. Even in moments of doubt, she brought the workshop to life with her positive, encouraging presence and made the material feel accessible and engaging."
— Kaitlyn, Workshop Participant
“This workshop was deeply engaging and freeing. I learned to trust my creativity, let go of perfectionism, and feel more confident in my art-making. I would highly recommend Jane’s workshops for anyone wanting to reconnect with their creativity in a supportive, inspiring space.”
--- Elizabeth, Workshop Particpant
