2013 calendar

Taking inspiration from my books Collage Unleashed and Doodles Unleashed along with my artful journey as a mixed media artist, I have created fun and inspirational mixed media workshops that bring out the playful artist and child-like spirit in everyone. The approach to making art in my workshops is fun, spirited and funky. Your creative spirit will be guided through inspirational idea jumpstarts and aRt! exercises! I might have a few more events added..so check back. Come and pLaY! Please contact store/event directly for registration. (updated 6.6.13)

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TBA- graffiti GLAM stamp demo & mixed media OPEN STUDIO
{studio 323*7} Danville, CA

I'm hosting a fun afternoon of mixed media PLAY. I'll start with a 1/2 hour demo using my NEW graffiiti GLAM art stamps then the studio will be open for two hours to experiment and play with various mixed media supplies and my NEW stamps. just bring your journal. details soon...

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AUGUST 24, 2013 - art journal play date {mixed media faces}
{studio 323*7} Danville, CA

Join me for an afternoon of art journaling & mixed media PLAY at my new studio. This workshop focuses on creating colorful layers and stylized faces! all supplies included. details here

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Traci Bautista Play Parties at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Grand Openings!
Join me for an afternoon of PLAY...we'll be painting GRAFFITI CANVASES and experimenting with my FAVE iLoveTo Create products!! coming to a JoAnn store in these locations...

Summerville, SC ~ June 1, 2013
Fresno, CA ~ June 22, 2013

Athens, OH ~ August 10, 2013

call the store for detals
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September 4 & 5- Sacramento Center for the Textile Arts, Sacramento, CA
Join me for a lecture and mixed media workshop at Sacramento Center for the Textile Arts! details soon...
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color+journal LOVE retreat AUTUMN 2013

September 13 - 15, 2013 ~ {studio 323*7} Danville, CA

Join me for a mixed media weekend of workshops in plexiglass printmaking, art journaling, book-binding, color inspiration and exploring at my studio! ALL supplies included.

SPACE is limited at my studio workshops! register early

color+journal LOVE retreat registration + more details here
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October 26, 2013 ~ Stitch Craft Create, Charolotte, NC
I'll be teaching an art journaling workshop! details soon...
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Special art + mixed media workshops

Looking to host an artful creative weekend or workshop for you and your friends weekend or workshop? Contact me to discuss and plan a special your event! I am available to do art workshops for group meetings, girlfriend get-togethers, wine & cheese or team building,
..happy creating!
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more workshops will be added soon...stay tuned!

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SELF GUIDED e-courses

If you can't make it to a LIVE in-person workshop, take a self-guided e-course! I have 20 mixed media, collage, painting, art journaling, book binding and creative business e-courses with over 280 videos available to choose from.

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digitalCANVAS e-course | Explore the world of digital art journaling, drawing and painting! This online class will explore a variety of digital app mashups and incorporate digital drawing, painting, collage, stencils, stamps, photo layers and creative letterforms all using the iPad! I'll also share ways to use the digital canvas as tool for creating visual color storyboards and how to incorporate the digital art into your handmade creations. details & register here

REDEFINE the Doodle: Girlie Glam FACES online workshop

Take a creative mixed media journey to explore all about my Girlie Glam faces. Play with a variety of mediums from paint, canvas to markers and brushes while you create your own stylized faces. I share numerous background techniques including collage, watercolor, graffiti tissue paper and art journal prompts.

REDEFINE the Doodle: TYPE + letters online workshop

Explore and develop your unique lettering style and personal graffiti. Throughout this mixed media workshop you will be creating a TYPE & lettering sketchbook. Daily posts encourage you to draw and sketch your very own unique styles of letters. This is class is both exploration and design. You will study letterforms and use them in different ways to design your personal graffiti.

traci teaching photo by karen michel

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BALI bliss 2013 ~ I would love to take another group to Bali in 2013 for a week of mixed media workshops, art tours and sight seeing. If you are interested please email me. .bali BLISS. -->This was an AMAZING week-long aRt! intensive...mixed media workshops...excursions...shopping... journaling in BALI at APA KABAR VILLAS in Indoneisa sponsored by Arcangelo Productions. Check out photos from my 2008 Bali workshop.

***********PREVIOUS Events/Workshops/Speaking Engagements**************

I have traveled the world teaching mixed media workshops for the past 10 years. Here are the amazing events & places I have had the privelage to teach...Artfest, Art Unraveled, ArtFiberFest, Kripalu Center for Yoga, International Quilt Festival, Valley Ridge, Crafty Chica Cruise Mexican Riviera, Art & Soul, Daniel Smith, The Creative Connection, Aaron Brothers, Hancock Fabrics, Fresno Fiber Arts, Art Opera, Olive Hyde Gallery, CHA, Maker Faire, Stitch, BALI Bliss workshop abroad in Bali, Artistic Journey in Melbourne, workshop abroad in Vancouver, Palo Alto Art Center, Sillman Center, City of Fremont, Great American Scrapbook Convention, The Art Bar, Scraplovers, Scrapbook U, Stampers Warehouse, Red Lead, Scrapbook Territory, The Artist's Nook, The Paper Studio, More Than Memories, Great Amerian Scrapbook Convention

The CREATIVE CONNECTION ~ St. Paul, MN

TCC was an amazing event where I taught FOUR creative and business workshops to over 120 people. It was a fabulous time of networking, visiting artsy friends and making connections. I taught TWO art marketing business workshops, the DREAM BIG art journal/mixed media workshop and artJOURNALING daily workshop! The Creative Connection for info.

Valley Ridge Art Studio, Muscoda, WI
One of my favorite places to teach. It's a treat to go out to this wonderful workshop space and studio. Check out photos from my 2008 Valley Ridge Workshop.

Int'l Quilt Festival - Houston, TX -
I've taught at Quilt Festival for six years, it's a FABULOUS event with a wonderful art show. Check out photos from my 2009 and 2010 IQF Long Beach workshops!

The Visual Storytellers Journal workshop

Artfest Annex - Seattle, WA
The Visual Storytellers Journal--->This was a special collaborative workshop with Karen Michel. It was an amazing 3-day workshop that included a fun art journaling party and three days of mixed media, painting, collage and book binding workshop. See karen's story & photos from our event here. see teesha's story & photos here. This is a must see venue if you love mixed media! Visit Artfest Annex for info.

Email me if you are interested in planning an international workshop.

visit my workshop photo galleries here.