Creativille 2026
Creativille: A Creative Gathering
Thursday-Sunday, April 16-19, 2026
Community Creative Center
505 W Spring Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Workshops and Activities
Opening Reception
Thursday 5pm-8pm
Thursday night we'll have party snacks and beverages while we get to know each other! We'll talk about the upcoming workshops, meet our instructors, and address any questions you might have.
Captured by The Light with Rosemary Morris
Friday 9am-1pm
This workshop will be an introduction to Cyanotype Printing.
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. It was invented in 1842 by Sir John Herschel and is known for its simplicity and distinctive blue color.
We will be printing on various surfaces and create an art journal made with our prints.
Rosemary Morris from Fort Smith, AR discovered mixed media and junk journals 9 years ago. She realized she could incorporate her background in home construction and architecture into this art form. You can see that influence when she uses wood, plaster, and metal in her bookmaking and art.
Rosemary’s Kaboodle Kit Facebook Group
Caught the Creative Bug with Amy Hucks
Friday 2pm-6pm
We will be sculpting with polymer clay over pipe cleaners to create a whimsical posable ladybug!
Amy Hucks from Indianapolis, IN is a self-taught artist specializing in whimsical, hand-sculpted characters using mixed media and polymer clay. She is a proud member of the Indiana Polymer Clay Guild and is published in Polymer Café and Passion for Polymer magazines. Amy is an experienced international instructor through Polymer Clay Adventure and Curious Mondos Polymer Symposiums. She is a former Sculpey Design Squad member and is dedicated to transforming everyday objects into fine art sculptures. Amy is passionate about spreading the joy of quirky, Halloween-inspired art and traveling the world with her wife, Jennifer, to teach and inspire others.
Super Sculptor’s Facebook Page
File Folder Folio with Shannon Green & Donna Joy
Saturday 9am-1pm
You will learn not only the construction of the folio but also the gel plate techniques used to achieve gloriously grungy backgrounds!
Shannon Green is a self-taught artist and maker, creating stuff out of other stuff for the past 33 years.
She is passionate about repurposing materials that might otherwise be discarded. Shannon loves to share her techniques and inspiration with others through workshops, retreats, live demonstrations and her YouTube channel.
Donna Joy is a mixed media artist from Fort Worth, TX. She has been making stuff ever since she could hold a crayon, needle and thread, scissors and paper. She did every fad craft in the early 70s which all led to her current favorite handmade mixed media books. Donna has no formal art training but has learned through a lifetime of classes starting with ceramics at the local rec center while in elementary school.
Flag Book Workshop with Helen Kwiatkowski
Saturday 2pm-6pm
The Flag book, originally developed by Hedi Kyle, is a sculptural book structure that is perfect for both writers & visual artists. For writers, flags may contain words only or incorporate both words and visual elements. For visual artists, flags may be either (exclusively) decorative or narrative. Mediums might include photographs, painting, drawing and/or collage.
When read page by page, the viewer will see disjointed fragments of the intended story or image. When the spine is pulled fully open, these fragments will reveal a more complete story or message. Front and back covers provide additional decorative opportunities, imagery, or message. This workshop will cover both the basic flag book structure and creative ways of handling the flags. Completed book size is 3 ½” x 5 ¼”.
Helen Kwiatkowski is a retired Art Professor and full-time artist living in Fayetteville, AR. She is primarily a painter but also works in mixed media and book arts. Her work is best described as narrative art and her work has been included local, regional and national exhibitions. She is a 2021 recipient of a Mid-America 3 60 Grant and currently on the roster of the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. In addition to making art, she teaches a variety of adult and children’s workshops and plays the ukulele.
Paper Peony Trio with Shannon Torgerson
Sunday 9am-1pm
We will make three varieties of paper peonies, using french and italian art papers. All the pieces are cut out, and I will teach you a variety of techniques to shape and assemble the flowers. You should walk away with a small bouquet of paper peonies.
Shannon Torgerson is a self-taught paper artist and a creative late bloomer. The is entering spaces that fear and perfectionism kept her out of for far too long. Turning flat pieces of paper into dimensional objects fills Shannong with life. She also loves exploring the meaning behind the flowers she makes. Shannon has taught workshops for Crystal Bridges, Dayspring, Gingiber, and the Little Craft Show.
Windblown Ideas YouTube Channel
Mixed Media Notecard Set with Stacy Spangler
Sunday 2pm-6pm
Learn a variety of mixed media techniques to create a collection of your own handmade cards. Learn basic techniques for stamp carving, collage and painting to create happy greeting cards for your favorite occasions. Leave with your own set of hand crafted folded notecards complete with envelopes, a hand carved stamp and bag of fodder perfect for card making!
Stacy Spangler is a mixed media artist from Goshen, AR. She has a love for creating fun, colorful art with lots of texture and layers. Her playful style has been greatly influenced by over a decade of teaching art to children. She has a passion for teaching and encouraging others to grow their artistic ability, embrace their own style, and use their creative talents to bring more joy into the world, and intentionally serve and glorify the hope we find in Jesus. She currently sells her artwork online and in retail boutiques and galleries in the South. She also teaches mixed media courses online, and in person through workshops and retreats.
Stacy and her husband Shannon have three adult children and a grandson. In her spare time she enjoys entertaining family and friends, outdoor activities, reading, art journaling, attending sporting events and Bible studies.
Stacy’s YouTube Channel
Venue
Community Creative Center in Fayetteville, AR is a 501(c)3 arts organization with 6900 square feet of studio and exhibition space. Our retreat workshops will be held in the largest classroom area with plenty of tables and chairs to spread out. The adjacent classrooms are available for us to use as overflow space for meals, snacks, vendor tables, etc.
Registration
Your registration fee is $600 and includes 6 half day workshops, all the tools and materials you’ll need for those workshops plus meals, snacks, drinks, and more! You are responsible for your own travel and lodging but we will help with recommendations.
PayPal: shannon@byshannongreen.com
Refund policy
Registration will close on March 15, 2026 or when all 24 spots have been filled, whichever comes first. Your registration fee includes a $50 non refundable administrative fee. If you must cancel your reservation, the remainder of your prepaid fees can be refunded up until March 15. There will be no refunds after that date but you may transfer your reservation to someone else.