Wanderlust 2025 Teacher Line Up
Brew a cup of your favourite tea, and get to know the brilliant Artists coming together to shape Wanderlust 2025.
In alphabetical order...
Kasia Avery - The Host
Capturing the moment and sensations is everything to me - my language is art. I paint, collage and art journal to figure out my past, my present and future. I scribble, spill, tear, paint and write to let the emotions out. I ask questions and work out my answers through colour, texture, patterns and dynamic connections between contradictions. My work is a perfect reflection of my everyday reality - the colours and subjects reveal the connections that I make between my past and now.
I have taught mixed-media in-person and online since 2011 and everyday I'm grateful for this opportunity to have my dream job. I run Everything Art Ltd together with my husband Jamie.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Kasia will be sharing 7 videos including 4 live streams.
Aimee Irel Bishop
Aimee is a lifelong creative and maker. Finding solace and healing within the pages of her own journal she decided that sharing this most precious process with others was one of her greatest passions. She has hosted in person gatherings and workshops, taught online and built 2 beautiful and nurturing public studio spaces where people could come and explore mixed media art and community as a healing modality. A self professed “art cheerleader” she is gifted at making art accessible to all. Aimee believes Art is a sacred form of self expression and in its purest form it is your truest emotion and a most powerful act of self love.
I am a gatherer. A creative. A lover. A beauty seeker. I think the act of expressing ourselves through making is one of the most powerful and important parts of being human. Art making is healing, grounding and expanding. It builds connection and truth. Let’s explore together this most beautiful gift.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Aimee will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Aimee Irel Bishop
Ali Brown
I have journaled expressively my entire life, but only started exploring the world of art in 2015. I had always thought my musical/singing gift was the extent of my creativity. Thankfully, through encouragement of teachers online and the willingness to become vulnerable, I decided to nurture my visual arts creativity. What I have discovered is another beautiful realm where I can heal. I paint florals, figures, and portraits in my art practice but my main-squeeze-love is abstracts!!! I’m humbled and grateful that I am now able to contribute to others, encouraging them to nurture their creative selves. I teach online classes, in-person workshops and am excited to teach here for Wanderlust 2025.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Ali will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Ali Brown
Andrea Okeson
I am an Artist and Designer living, working, and exploring in the Twin Cities.
My artistic journey began in sketchbooks, thick with glued ephemera and secrets, lept off the page onto large canvases, and now happily bounces between the two substrates.
I would love to hear from you!
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On Wanderlust 2025 Andrea will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Andrea Okeson
Ayozie Pollendine
I am an artist and singer living in the UK. I discovered art journaling over 10 years ago and find it to be such a beautiful way of processing, play and exploration. I love bright colours and I especially love roses. I am mum to two adult daughters and they bring me so much joy. I share life with my husband of 30 years and we currently live in Hertfordshire. For many years we lived in an old library in Central London and this fostered my love of old books and the stories they carry. I love creating journals and documenting my life’s stories through art.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Ayozie will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Ayozie Pollendine
Birgit Koopsen
Hi! My name is Birgit and I am a mixed media print maker and art journaler who loves color and experimenting with paints and inks and all kinds of mediums. My art is mostly bright and colorful, with a lot of layers.
From 2014 to 2023 I had my own product line with the French company Carabelle Studio. I’m a Lead Brand Ambassador for Gelli Arts® and teach regular online live classes for Gelli Arts® and Michaels Stores. Besides that I offers my own online workshops and had the honor to be a guest teacher on many online events like Creative JumpStart, Wanderlust, Life Book, Gratitude Junk Journal and more.
I live in the Netherlands and am a mom of 3 beautiful kids and a proud grandma. I live with my long term love Erik (since 1986) and cat Izzie.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Birgit will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Birgit Koopsen
Carolyn Dube
Come join me for the play as we explore the colors of the rainbow, avoid rules whenever possible, and let the little kid inside each of us free! On this colorful journey you can find me sharing the message of O.O.P.S. through YouTube videos and my blog, aColorfulJourney.com as well as designing stencils for StencilGirl Products, and teaching workshops.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Carolyn will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Carolyn Dube
Claudette Hasenjager
I am Claudette Hasenjager, a mixed media artist living in sunny South Africa. My art reflects the many facets of my inner landscape and gives expression to my multi-passionate personality. It is a deep calling from within that has fuelled my passion for exploring various forms of creative expression. I believe that art has the power to heal and nurture the soul. Through my art and my creative process, I strive to inspire others to heed the call of their own unique creative yearning, free their artist soul, and find comfort and healing through developing their own art practice.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Claudette will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Claudette Hasenjager
Danielle Mack
Hello, My name is Danielle Mack and I'm an illustrative portrait painter based in San Marcos, Texas. In addition to working in my art journal, I enjoy designing products for artists to use in their own practice. My art celebrates the feminine spirit and our connection to Earth and one another. My style is soulful, whimsical, and free spirited. I find inspiration in nature, afros, jazz, and handmade jewelry. I enjoy sharing my process with others through online classes and Youtube videos. It's a beautiful way to connect and invite others into my world of creativity.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Danielle will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Danielle Mack
Dina Wakley
Dina is a mixed-media artist and teacher. She loves everything about art: creating it, thinking about it, looking at it, and teaching it. She has been scrapbooking since 1995, stamping since 1996, and art journaling since 2004. She believes in writing yourself down, expressing yourself, and making your mark on the world. As a Ranger Signature Designer, she designs a line of mixed-media art supplies that includes acrylic paints, mediums, brushes, rubber stamps, stencils, and more.
Dina lives in Arizona with her husband, two cats, and awesome dog, Piper. With a love of teaching and traveling, she travels the world to teach and share her art passion with students on every continent. Dina is an Open Water Scuba Instructor, affiliated with the wonderful Phoenix Scuba.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Dina will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Dina Wakley
Dyan Reaveley
I'm a mixed media Artist & I teach and demo, known for my creativity with layering color, images and thought-provoking collages. My unique eclectic style comes through in my vibrant color combinations of inks and paints, using text as an insightful design element and the clever use of imagery in my artwork. I am a Ranger Signature Designer, and also own and operate a teaching and design studio Art from the Heart in Harrogate, in the north of England. My mission is to introduce everyone to the fabulous therapy that is art journaling and creating mixed-media art.
Artwork by Dyan Reaveley
Finnabair
You might know me as Finnabair, but my real name is Anna Dabrowska-Pekocka, and I'm a mixed-media artist, teacher, and product designer. Transforming and upcycling everyday objects is the cornerstone of my craft. Between textures and paint, my love for dimensional artwork shaped my distinctive style.
What had started as a hobby in 2011 transformed into teaching in-person mixed media classes, and now also offering online courses via Patreon and my own website. Since 2013, I have been one of the most active product designers in the mixed-media world. The products I created with Prima blur the line between craft supplies, home décor, and fine art. Finnabair brand is visible and dynamic, full of creative energy, with just the right pinch of quirk; our focus lies in workshops and new techniques and product development.
My mission? To continue this magical, artistic journey and teach and encourage as many creative souls as possible on their path of self-discovery. Art is always the answer.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Finnabair will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Finnabair
Francisca Nunes
I'm a passionate mixed-media artist explorer from Portugal. My creative journey revolves around nature, vibrant colors, rich textures, collages, and flowers. As an artist and teacher, I lead online classes, workshops, and retreats, guiding people on an exploration of their inner voice through Art Journaling and mixed media. I firmly believe that creativity knows no bounds, and you only need to immerse yourself in nature to find boundless inspiration. Creativity, in my view, has no limits, and I strive to create judgment-free spaces for self-discovery and playful artistic expression.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Francisca will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Francisca Nunes
Helen Colebrook
Helen Colebrook is an author, Patreon creator, online teacher and product designer. She did not think of herself as creative until she found her ‘thing’ – creative journaling - and began her blog Journal with Purpose.
The freedom and lack of rules made journal-keeping the perfect hobby for her and creativity has now become a very important part of her everyday life, leading to a whole new career path. Helen is a published author and is also featured regularly in newspapers, magazines and podcasts.
She collaborates with many stationery and craft brands, to show ideas and inspiration for how their products can be used in creative journaling. Helen has attracted a large social media following, where she shares her passion for all things journal-related. She also has her own range of journaling products, including stamps, stencils, dies, paper pads and washi tape.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Helen will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Helen Colebrook
Iris Fritschi-Cussens
Hi, I’m Iris! I’m a queer Dutch mixed media artist, teacher, vlogger & podcaster based in London, UK. I’m passionate about art and art journaling for self-expression and self-discovery. My art style is raw and colourful and in it I try to express my feelings. My hope is that others will see, share and feel understood in the emotions that I express in my paintings.
Online I love to share my art, outlook and creative life through pictures, writing & vlogs. I co-host a podcast called (NOT) A Real Artist. It’s important to me to share real life, not just a polished ‘social media version’, so apart from the happy times I also address the harder feelings and struggles like creative block and perfectionism. I really hope that authentically sharing my creative life will inspire YOU to be creative and make more art!
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On Wanderlust 2025 Iris will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Iris Fritschi-Cussens
Jeanne Oliver
Jeanne is married to her dream maker, Kelly, and the mother of three funny and creative children. She homeschools her children even though she has tried to get out of it a few times. You can often find her hiking, creating in her studio and finding an excuse to have another cup of coffee. She speaks and teaches all around the country and abroad. She was told that she needed to find that one thing but she doesn’t like listening to directions so she embraces many loves and that has given her a sweet mash-up of family, art, and travel. Connecting with women and sharing that each of us has been creatively made is one of her passions.
Jeanne is also a best-selling author, creator of the online art school jeanneoliver.com with over 80,000 members from around the world, creator of the Creatively Made Business curriculum, and podcaster.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Jeanne will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Jeanne Oliver
Jerney Marisha
Jerney is an Antwerp based, Dutch artist who enjoys spreading inspiration around like pixie dust. She loves designing creative exercises to help her students overcome fear, self doubt and artist block, and help artists to dive within and make authentic and meaningful art.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Jerney will be teaching 1 lesson in total.
Artwork by Jerney Marisha
Joy Ting Charde
Drawing has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. All through school, I found myself drawing and lettering for classmates and teachers. After a career in elementary education (nine splendid years of teaching art!) I now work as an artist and teach art to people of all ages . Throughout the day and in the wee hours of the morning (I'm a mom to two wonderful boys), you can find me drawing or painting to continue my daily practice.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Joy will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Jo Ting Charde
Kate Crane
I’m Kate, a maker and creator of all things colourful and messy from my rural home in Yorkshire in the north of England. I have always been a creative type but discovered mixed media art in 2008 followed by art journaling a little later, and my enthusiasm for colourful expressive art continues to this day. I have taught many mixed media and art journaling classes over the years both in person and on line. I am also passionate about printing, rubber stamping, drawing and book making. Over the years I have designed rubber stamps, stencils and printing plates for both Stampotique Originals and Carabelle Studio. My art can be recognised by my love of colour and also a touch of whimsy. I am at my happiest when surrounded by acrylic paints, watercolours, crayons, pencils and rubber stamps, and you can usually spot me by the paint up my sleeves.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Kate will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Kate Crane
LaQuisha Hall
I began my creative journey in my early teen years. I engaged in a lot of journaling and drawing because I had no outlet or safe place to reveal that I was sexually abused. Being creative was an escape for me--an opportunity to see myself in a better place. I found that this was a therapeutic way to release stress and give a visual voice to my darkest secret. I am now the Confident Canvas God called me to be--a masterpiece!
Since starting my brand, Confident Canvas, I have created, taught classes internationally and co-authored a book to support others in finding their own creative voice. I am skilled at bible journaling, mixed media, hand lettering, journaling, drawing, painting and more! I work with many creative brands and platforms.
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On Wanderlust 2025 LaQuisha will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by LaQuisha Hall
Mary Beth Shaw
I am so lucky to be living my dream. I worked in the insurance industry for many years and finally quit in 2000 to explore my creativity. I have never looked back and today fill my days with teaching, managing my company (StencilGirl®Products) and making my own art. Mixed media is thrilling to me because of the freedom it offers; I feel like a mad scientist playing with all the options. My process is a dance between spontaneity and intent and mistakes allow me to detour into new territory. I am proud to be an educator for Golden Artist Colors and Silver Brush, LTD. I founded StencilGirl® Products in 2010.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Mary Beth will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Mary Beth Shaw
Melissa Fink
I am Melissa Fink, a painter living in Western New York, creating in my home studio in our old 1870s farmhouse. I enjoy a good cup of coffee, value deep conversation, and feel alive when I have a brush in my hand. Most days you can find me doing life with my husband Jesse and with our four young children.
I believe beauty has great power to kindle hope. I am deeply inspired by nature and am often reminded that in spite of all that can go wrong in the world, some things can go so right. Nature is evidence of this reality – that beauty can emerge from barren places and broken things can be made new. This is why I paint and why nature deeply inspires me.
My work is an invitation to see beauty in the unfolding moments of life, to offer a glimpse of hope and joy.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Melissa will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Melissa Fink
Nicole Warrington
I create watercolour paintings and mixed media art journals. My art is deeply inspired by my connection to the landscape and natural world. I’m passionate about using my creativity as a practice in mindfulness and self-care. I enjoy running, hiking, yoga and meditation, and exploring the forests, mountains and beaches with my husband and two daughters. Trained in Fine Arts, Art History, and Elementary Education, I love teaching online classes and in-person workshops, connecting to both local and international communities.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Nicole will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Nicole Warrington
Olga Siedlecka
My name is Olga and I have always been into story-telling, nature, and history. I find inspiration in whatever mother nature has to offer – be it beautiful sunset over mountain range, minerals, birds, or poisonous plants. I try to wrap them all around my imagination and build stories based on the images that wilderness feeds me with. I have always had the feeling that my mind and the natural are intertwined and that they converse with each other. More often than not, I will also use various memorabialia and ephemera that I come across to complete my stories. Add to it the taste for history, which often seems to transpire through my works, and you will have the mixture of my artistic creativity - the fruit of this peculiar meeting. I invite you to my imaginarium!
On Wanderlust 2025 Olga will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Olga Siedlecka
Rae Missigman
Meet Rae Missigman. I am a mixed media artist, author and instructor who is known for my vivid colors, intricate layering and signature repetitive art marks.
As an artist, I believe that creativity can be accomplished in small moments during even the busiest days. My work focuses on distinctive marks, bringing my unique viewpoint and love of layering to each piece, leaving no doubt of its creator.
As an instructor, I strongly encourage all artists to trust themselves to fearlessly do what they love. I champion a bold voice, continuing education and finding inspiration in the everyday.
I authored Paint Play Explore: Expressive Mark Making Techniques in Mixed Media which details my journey into Art Marks. My work can be found in countless publications including Faber-Castell industry catalogs, Where Women Create, Somerset Life, Art Journaling, and Romantic Homes.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Rae will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Rae Missigman
Roben-Marie Smith
Hey! I'm Roben-Marie! I'm a mixed media artist and instructor. My mission is to serve others, helping them to create without the need for perfection while having fun. I believe anyone can cultivate their creativity.
I teach artists from beginners to those who are seasoned through my blog and popular online courses. My art has been featured in countless books and industry magazines and I have shared my creativity teaching in person courses both nationally and internationally. I live in Florida with my husband of 35 years and together we work with the youth in our church. I also have a heart for mission work, having served in Panama, El Salvador, Romania and Honduras.
I am the creator and host of the Create and Thrive Audio Summit and The Roben's Nest is where I gather with my art friends to create and connect.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Roben-Marie will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Roben-Marie Smith
Shawn Petite
Hi, I’m Shawn Petite. I’m a mixed media artist living my dream of creating for a living. I’ve been teaching and painting for over 30 years in many different mediums, but found my art soul mate in mixed media.
I produce my own line of stencils and create soulful and informative workshops in all kinds of fun mixed media ways. But most importantly, I try everyday to encourage and inspire and to show love with my paint brush. To hopefully leave my little corner of the world a better place.
I can’t wait to create with you!
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On Wanderlust 2025 Shawn will be teaching two lessons.
Artwork by Shawn Petite
Shay Michelle
Hi! I’m Shay. I’m a mixed media artist and teacher living in Tampa, Florida. I love to teach art workshops that help artists find self-love in their practice by making art feel approachable, open, and free. My students say it feels like a spa for their creative souls. Creativity has always felt like a friend to me. I invite you to come to class, where you can let go, explore, and have some fun with art.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Shay will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Shay Michelle
Shemi Dixon
Shemi is a Mixed Media Artist/Teacher based in Denver CO.
She believes the process of creating art is healing and deeply important. She is inspired by color, texture and up-cycling.
Her favorite art techniques are collage, doodling and mark making. Shemi hopes to be an inspiration to others and to inspire them to create art from their hearts.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Shemi will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Shemi Dixon
Tania Ahmed
Tania Ahmed is an artist, and multi-passionate creative who lives in the UK with her little family which includes Alina the Toddler and Billi the Cat. She is passionate about gel printing, art journals and mixed media and loves to demystify what she has learnt through trial and error! Born in Pakistan, she draws her inspiration from her rich heritage and love for eclectic patterns, graphic design and bold colours. Tania strives to share the blueprint of what is possible so that you have the shortcuts that you need to get your creativity up and running. She is also the host of The Craftermath Podcast and loves sharing videos of her art process in her social media.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Tania will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Tania Ahmed
Toni Burt
I am a mixed media artist living in Queensland, Australia. I typically describe my art as messy, exploratory, and often whimsical. I love to experiment and challenge myself with different techniques, materials and subjects - splashing paint around is my favourite thing to do! My main objective in creating art is to capture emotion and charm.
I studied Interior Design at university which helped me to develop an understanding and passion for colour. Clay is also an obsession of mine! My ceramic vessels and forms feature a myriad of designs inspired by my art practice. Including colourful motifs, imagery and vibrant glazes.
I love to share my passion for creativity by teaching others and sharing with my online community.
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On Wanderlust 2025 Toni will be teaching one lesson.
Artwork by Toni Burt
