Yes. You'll be scraping paint, tearing paper, and working with your hands—but there's no talent test, no 'right way' to do it. The art emerges through the process, not through technical ability. If you can spread gesso with an old credit card, you can do this work.

Perfect. This program is designed as an introduction to The Visual Journaler™ method. You'll learn the basics through doing—with me guiding you step by step. By Day 4, you'll have a completed spread and the confidence to continue on your own.

All sessions will be recorded and available in the Wisdom Keepers Community for 30 days. That said, the live experience is where the magic happens—working alongside others, being guided in real time. I encourage you to protect those four days if at all possible.

Ideally, a mixed-media journal (at least 140lb paper), white gesso, 2-3 acrylic paint colors you're drawn to, plus black, an old credit card or palette knife for scraping, baby wipes, glue stick or gel medium, scissors, and a black fine-tip pen. For collage: a focal image, a few supporting paper pieces, and optionally alphabet stamps or letter stickers for your crown layer. You'll receive a complete supply guide when you join.

Practically, use what you have and what you're willing to invest in.

During the first call, we'll talk about materials. I suggest specific materials that work with acrylic paints because of how they interact when layered. Water-based products can be used, but the drying and layering process will differ from what I demonstrate.

Use what you have. Kids' craft paints work. Magazine pages work. The only essentials are a journal, gesso, a couple of paint colors, and something to glue with. The wisdom you're excavating matters far more than any supply list.

When you join, you'll receive a curated collection of printable images—focal images, supporting collage pieces, and stencil patterns—designed specifically for this program.

You can use these, supplement with your own found images from magazines or old books, or mix both. The kit gives you a starting point, so you don't have to search for materials before Day 1.

Not at all. I provide a color palette so you can follow along exactly if you want to, but you're welcome to choose colors that resonate with your own story. One warm, one cool, and you're set.

It's our free online home—off social media, away from the noise. A gathering place for women using creative practice to navigate the second half of life. No algorithms, no ads, no distractions. Just a real connection.

You'll have your completed spread, the skills to continue, and ongoing access to the Wisdom Keepers Community. If you want to go deeper, I'll share information about my paid programs—but your community membership continues regardless of whether you ever purchase anything.

It's really free. The "catch" is that I hope you'll fall in love with this practice and want to keep doing it. I have paid programs for those who want to go deeper—but there's no obligation, no pressure, and no bait-and-switch. This is a genuine, complete experience.

Welcome to The Wisdom Keepers Community! On March 10th, the digital toolkit will be released and you'll have everything you need to prepare for the program: a supply list, your Story Palette worksheet, Reading Your Spread worksheet, and the Collage Kit. Allow about an hour before Day 1 to review the prep materials and gather your supplies. I'll send reminders as we approach our start date.

This program runs in cohorts a few times a year. You can register anytime during an open cohort—join us for the live sessions, or catch the recordings if you come in later. You'll have access to the Digital Toolkit and session recordings through the cohort end date, with plenty of time to complete everything and download what you want to keep. After the cohort closes, the materials reset for the next group, but you keep your community membership and can continue sharing your work in Reflections & Questions.