Kaleidoscope PA

05/27/2026

This Sunday, May 31, will be a special fundraising workshop. The workshop, titled “Growing Through What We’re Going Through: A Maternal Mental Health Art Workshop” will be held at 1:30 pm at Little Lion’s Playden in State College.

Through guided art-making, participants will engage in a calming, supportive experience that honors the complexity of the maternal journey, holding space for both challenge and growth. $25 of each ticket sold will go to Potstpartum Support International (PSI), a non-profit that supports maternal mental health awareness and education.

To sign up, the link is in the bio! Come paint with us and support this wonderful foundation!

05/18/2026

This week, I’ll be speaking at a human resources conference at Penn State on creative wellness.

As part of the experience, I created a large-scale piece of neurographic art that conference participants will help complete together, section by section, person by person.

I love the symbolism behind this. Individually, each person contributes their own lines, colors, patterns, and creativity. But collectively, those individual pieces become part of something much larger and more connected.

There is growing research showing that art-making can support mental health by reducing stress, calming the nervous system, encouraging mindfulness, and creating opportunities for self-expression. But there is also something uniquely powerful about creating in community. When we create alongside others, we build connection, belonging, and shared experience — all things that are incredibly important for our well-being, especially in a world that can often feel isolating and overwhelming.

I’m excited to see this artwork evolve throughout the conference and to witness how creativity can bring people together in meaningful ways. 💙

05/17/2026

There is something so special about watching people connect with creativity in their own unique way.

At our Paint Your Plant watercolor workshop at Smith + Front in Bellefonte, each person hand-selected a plant to take home and then created a watercolor painting inspired by it.

I loved seeing how differently everyone interpreted their plants — from bold colors and loose brushstrokes to delicate details and soft washes. Every piece reflected the personality and creativity of the artist behind it.

A huge thank you to Staci for being such an incredible host and for creating such a warm and welcoming space for our community to gather and create together!

05/06/2026

Coming soon………

04/26/2026

Kaleidoscope PA and Smith and Front are partnering for a “Paint Your Plant” watercolor class on May 17 at 1 pm. Each participant will get their own houseplant and then paint a watercolor of it. Join us for this relaxing and creative experience! Link to register in bio.

04/22/2026

Plans are in place for our next watercolor class will be…at a new location! Anyone have a guess where we will be painting? 🤩

04/20/2026

Hi everyone! If you’re signed up for Saturday’s tulip watercolor class at Burket Farm, I have some sad news! We have to cancel the class because of Mother Nature! The weather has just been too warm and the tulips are past their peak. It’s a sad decision because I know how many of you were looking forward to painting among the tulips this weekend. I didn’t think you’d have quite the same experience without the tulips. I’ll be sending out an email and processing refunds tonight!

Stay tuned for other outdoor watercolor classes this summer!

04/17/2026

Last chance to order tickets for our Watercolor Flowers for a Cause workshop to benefit . $25 from each ticket sold will go right to Unbounded Abilities to support their mission of empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment creating handcrafted goods. The workshop will be tomorrow (Saturday, April 18) at 6 pm at the Rivet. Link to register is in bio.

03/27/2026

A mandala, start to finish ✨

I’ll be honest—there were moments in this piece where I wasn’t sure it was going to come together. But I kept going… and in the end, I really love how it turned out.

That’s the thing about mandalas—they invite you to slow down, stay present, and trust the process. Creating them brings me a deep sense of calm and peace.

And no, it’s not perfect. But that’s the beauty of hand-drawn mandalas. If you want perfection, use an iPad. If you want art, presence, and wellness… this is it 💛

11/23/2025

Just a couple spots left!

We have one spot remaining for our December Sip & Paint!

Join us at University Wine Company on Sunday, December 7 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. for a cozy and creative afternoon of painting! In this festive workshop, you’ll create a collection of beautiful, personalized watercolor holiday cards.

Visit our website to learn more and to reserve your spot: https://www.universitywineco.com/sippaint