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Matryoshka-Making Workshop

$60.00

An immersive, hands-on workshop exploring themes of self-discovery, hidden layers, and lineage through the Matryoshka (nesting doll). Participants will design and hand-paint their own custom set of wooden nesting dolls while engaging in guided reflection and modern myth-making. Each doll layer represents a different facet of the self - past, present, and aspirational - blending intuitive art creation with meaningful personal ritual.

Sunday, December 13 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Art Generators Gallery, Maplewood NJ (address + parking details shared directly with registrants)

What’s included: all materials - wooden nesting dolls, paint, stencils

Investment: $60

Spots are limited.

An immersive, hands-on workshop exploring themes of self-discovery, hidden layers, and lineage through the Matryoshka (nesting doll). Participants will design and hand-paint their own custom set of wooden nesting dolls while engaging in guided reflection and modern myth-making. Each doll layer represents a different facet of the self - past, present, and aspirational - blending intuitive art creation with meaningful personal ritual.

Sunday, December 13 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Art Generators Gallery, Maplewood NJ (address + parking details shared directly with registrants)

What’s included: all materials - wooden nesting dolls, paint, stencils

Investment: $60

Spots are limited.

FAQs

  • Not at all! This workshop is designed for complete beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. We focus on Tarot as a intuitive, creative mirror rather than a rigid system of memorization.

  • If you have a deck that you love or one that’s been sitting on your shelf waiting to be opened, please bring it along! If you don’t own a deck, don't worry—we will have decks available to borrow or work with during class.

  • Nope! Each workshop is designed for creatives on a continuum - allowing for multiple mediums and entry points. Whether you’re looking to finish a project or simply know that you have creative fire that needs some direction, you’ll find something generative here. :)

  • We recommend attending all four dates to get the full elemental journey (Earth, Air, Fire, Water). However, if life happens and if you miss a class, you will receive session recaps and exercise guides to help you stay connected with the material.

    We have also made a few ‘À la carte’ spots available, for those who are called to particular elements/dates. Inquire about availability: isabel@theoptimystic.me

  • Bring a journal or notebook, a favorite pen, sketchbook etc., your Tarot deck (optional), and an open mind.

  • The series is hosted at The Art Generator’s (TAG) brand-new gallery in Maplewood, New Jersey. Detailed directions, parking options, and venue access details will be emailed to you upon registration.