Calm with Art
Slow down and enjoy abstract art making
Taught by Kasia Avery + 5 Guest Artists
In a world that never stops, art becomes your pause
Wouldn't it be wonderful to slow down, breathe, and find a gentle way to nurture your creativity? In a culture that celebrates busyness, taking time for yourself can feel like a luxury you can't afford. But what if self-care didn't have to be complicated? What if it could be as simple as picking up a brush, tearing a piece of paper, or letting colour flow across a page?
Calm with Art is more than a collection of art lessons — it's a pathway to peace. Through art journaling and mixed-media, you'll discover a sustainable self-care practice that quiets the noise, reconnects you with yourself, and unlocks the creative potential that's been waiting inside you all along.
No experience is needed. No talent is required. Just a willingness to show up, breathe, and let the process carry you somewhere calmer. Kasia Avery and five talented guest artists will be with you every step of the way.
Six reasons to begin your calm
- Embrace a Sustainable Self-Care Practice — art journaling becomes a gentle, repeatable ritual you can return to whenever life feels overwhelming, building resilience one page at a time
- Reconnect with Yourself — through mindful art journaling, you'll learn to listen inward, process emotions on the page, and rediscover what brings you joy
- Express Your Unique Voice — this isn't about talent or technique; it's about putting something on the page that's authentically, unapologetically yours
- Discover Peace through Art — each lesson focuses on present-moment awareness, turning the creative process itself into a form of quiet meditation
- Ignite a New Passion — a welcoming, beginner-friendly space where curiosity is the only supply you truly need to get started
- Develop Skills with Support — Kasia's warm, encouraging guidance helps you grow at your own pace, free from pressure or judgement
A glimpse of what you'll explore
Introduction to art journaling
Begin with the basics — learn what art journaling is and how it becomes a personal sanctuary for self-expression and calm.
Collage + Observe
Combine mindful observation with intuitive collage work — let your hands guide you while your mind finds stillness.
Breathe + Create
Pair simple breathing techniques with art-making — a powerful combination that calms the body and frees the imagination.
What students are saying
I didn't expect an art course to change how I feel at the end of my day. The breathing exercises paired with journaling have become my evening ritual. I sleep better and worry less. Truly a gift.
Calm with Art Student
As someone who always said "I'm not creative," this course proved me wrong in the most gentle way. Kasia makes you feel safe to just try, and the guest artists each bring something unique and inspiring.
Calm with Art Student
The gratitude jar lesson with Christine was life-changing for me. I now have a beautiful, tangible reminder of everything good in my life. This course is so much more than art — it's self-care that actually works.
Calm with Art Student
11 lessons designed for stillness
4+ hours of video across 17 lessons, 3 sections, and a complete journey into mindful art-making.
Art journaling & mixed-media explained
Kasia introduces art journaling as a practice — what it is, why it matters, and how mixed-media becomes a vehicle for calm and self-discovery.
Kasia's Story
Hear Kasia's personal journey with art journaling and how it became the foundation of her own self-care practice over more than a decade.
Prepare Your Art Journal
Set up your journal with confidence — supplies, pages, and the mindset you need before you begin creating.
Breathing + Art Journaling
Guest artist Robyn McClendon guides you through combining breathwork with art-making for deep, centred calm.
Listening to Yourself
Kasia leads a reflective session on tuning into your inner voice and translating feelings onto the page with honesty.
Pattern Play
A generous 51-minute session with Kasia exploring the meditative rhythm of patterns, repetitive mark-making, and creative flow.
Mindful Observation
Amy Maricle teaches you to see the world more carefully and channel that quiet awareness into your art journal.
Mindful Collage
Claudette Hasenjager shows how intuitive collage becomes a meditative, hands-on practice in letting go of control.
Calm with Watercolours
LaQuisha Hall brings gentle watercolour techniques that embrace flow, colour, and the beauty of imperfection.
Creating a Gratitude Jar
Christine Karpiak leads an expansive 57-minute session crafting a beautiful gratitude jar — a tangible keepsake of thankfulness.
Developing a Self-Care Plan
Kasia wraps the course by helping you build a personal self-care plan that keeps art and calm woven into your daily life.
Kasia Avery
Kasia Avery is an experienced art journaling and mixed-media educator with over 10 years of guiding creatives through the transformative power of art-making. Her warm, encouraging style makes creativity feel accessible to everyone — regardless of skill level or artistic background.
In Calm with Art, Kasia is joined by five talented guest artists — Christine Karpiak, Amy Maricle, Robyn McClendon, Claudette Hasenjager, and LaQuisha Hall — each sharing their own unique approach to finding peace and mindfulness through creativity.
What makes this course special
- Six different artists, six unique perspectives — a rich tapestry of creative approaches to mindfulness and calm
- Breathing exercises woven into art-making — not just technique, but genuine wellness for body and mind
- No art experience needed — every lesson meets you exactly where you are with warmth and patience
- Over four hours of unhurried, generous video content — no rushing, no pressure, just presence
- Tangible takeaways like a gratitude jar and self-care plan you'll use long after the course ends
- A practice you can return to again and again — lifetime access means calm is always within reach
Everything inside Calm with Art
Questions? We've got answers.
The calm you're looking for is already inside you — art simply helps you find it.
A mindful art journaling journey with Kasia Avery and five guest artists. 17 lessons, 4+ hours of video — at your own pace, in your own way.
Begin Your Calm JourneyExample Curriculum
- Breathing + Art Journaling with Robyn McClendon (28:54)
- Nature and Art with Kasia and Ruby
- Listening to Yourself with Kasia Avery (8:44)
- Pattern Play with Kasia Avery (51:06)
- Emotion Mapping with Kasia and Ruby
- Mindful Observation with Amy Maricle (14:28)
- Mindful Collage with Claudette Hasenjager (16:14)
- Calm with Watercolours with LaQuisha Hall (15:50)
- Gratitude with Kasia and Ruby
- Creating a Gratitude Jar with Christine Karpiak (57:16)
- Developing a Self-Care Plan with Kasia Avery