Here you can find my online courses, which you can follow at your own pace. No perfectionism as the end goal. Just making something that is yours.
I make courses the way I paint. Layer by layer, without knowing in advance where it's going.
What you find here is what I keep needing myself.
These courses are only available here. Each course has its own page so you know exactly what to expect before you begin.

Draw four flowers using your favourite materials.
Mindful, calming, and surprisingly beautiful.

Short, playful exercises that instantly spark your creative flow.
Perfect for when you're stuck or don't have much time to create.

Not a traditional course, but a creative podcast: honest, personal, and full of inspiration to get stuck creativity moving again.

Watch over my shoulder in real time.
Raw studio footage, experiments, no script.
On my blog I share my process, experiments and what I discover along the way.
Most posts include a video so you can watch and read at the same time. No algorithm, no rush. Just what I found worth sharing.

I stand next to you, not above you. What I teach you is what I keep discovering myself. Layer by layer, trial and error, and everything in between.
These courses are on Skillshare. Already a member? You can start right away. Not yet a member? The first month is free, and you get immediate access to all my courses and those of thousands of other teachers.

Happy Accidents
Learn how to turn messy accidents into art.
Playful, unexpected, and healing for your creative mindset.

Rules of Abstract Art

Paint to Print
Give your Gelli Plate a new role.
No precision, just challenging techniques.
Paint and print to your heart's content.

Draw to Print
Combine drawing with gelli printing: loose, playful, and exploratory.
A new way to discover your own style.

Solar Ink Making
Solar energy + nature = your own unique pigments.
Learn to make colours using sunlight and simple materials.

Mindful Grid Art
Rhythm, structure, and relaxation with simple grids.
Art that calms and inspires.

Christmas Baubles
Decorate your own festive baubles with acrylic paint.
Original handmade ornaments that give your tree a personal touch.

Class Planning Made Simple
Perfect if you want to set up an online course.
Organise your ideas, build your structure, and stay on track (incl. Notion template).

Canvas Prep
Preparing a canvas is more than a technical step. It is the beginning of your creative story.
Together, we explore how to lay the foundation with gesso, colour, collage, and how to give old canvases new life.

Paper Patchwork
A creative collage course in which you learn how to build your own patchwork composition using small pieces of paper, colour, and pattern.
"This is a fun, fun class - highly recommend!"
-Susan B.-
Happy Accidents
"This course is a hidden gem."
-John O.-
Rules of Abstract Art
"I really enjoyed this class. I found that I love making patterns!"
-Shanna I.-
mindful grid art
"A wonderful class that meets all expectations and offers a fantastic overall view with plenty of opportunities"
-Bianca.-
draw to print
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