Your Path from Maker to Artist
LET'S DO THIS!ARE YOU READY TOÂ BECOME THE ARTIST YOU WERE BORN TO BE?
Imagine making work -- ART-- that looks like you.
What if instead of bouncing around in your hobby, you created a body of work that reflects YOU-- your uniqueness, your style, your YOU-NESS.
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Here's the Problem with the Art/Craft World
There are 2 huge problems that hinder most creatives from making art that is a true reflection of their style, their uniqueness:Â
- The paint-by-numbers approach to art & craft education -- you are taught the steps to a technique, rather than how to become an artistÂ
- The ping-pong syndrome most creatives suffer from: bouncing between projects, not being able to build a body of work they are proud of.
STOP DUPLICATINGÂ OTHER'S ART AND MAKE YOUR OWN.
CAN YOU IMAGINE?
Create a body of work that looks &Â feels like you
You’ve walked through life gathering experiences, emotions, and insights that no one else has, so why should your art look like everyone else’s?
What if you could weave your personality and stories into your work, creating something deeply personal and true? That’s exactly what Art School for Makers is designed to help you do.
Art isn’t just about technique. True art—the kind that takes your breath away—comes from within. But most people don’t know how to tap into that magic.
That’s where Art School for Makers comes in.
Without the overthinking, comparison, and lack of focus...
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NO MOREÂ feeling inadequate to making something original
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NO MORE feeling tied to using patterns
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NO MORE bouncing around, unfocused, without purpose
STUDENTÂ LOVE
"Shannon has opened the door to the concept that I am a creative person with fresh ideas. I am starting to hear and listen to my creative inner voice. I am paying attention to the whispers of ideas that pop into my head. Instead of ignoring them I am writing them down and letting them develop....lead the way."
– Laurie S.
IT ALL STARTS HERE...
Develop your unique style as an artistÂ
The Art School for Makers will guide you through exploring techniques, learning about design, and weaving your own voice into everything you make.
INTRODUCING
Art School for Makers
Your Path from Maker to Artist
A guided path to find your artistic voice
- Choose your major and be guided through the journey from maker to artist
- Meet your tribe: connect with other likeminded artists-- our work gets better when we share and grow together
- Stay focused and inspired with our monthly meet-ups
- Choose your favorite piece to exhibit at our End of Year Exhibition!
EARLYBIRD BONUS
Enroll today & you'll receive my digital Ultimate Color Tools:
Color Palette Guide & Neutral Palette Guides
- 24 Essential Hues: A rich spectrum of timeless neutrals, that will take you all the way around the color wheelÂ
- 40 Shades & Tones per Hue: Explore subtle shifts in tones of the spectrum of neutrals to deep, dramatic tones to light, airy tints—find exactly what you need to bring your vision to life.Â
- 144Â Classic Neutral Palettes: Beautifully curated combinations that inspire harmony, creativity, and sophistication in any project.
- 96 Classic Color Palettes: Curated combinations for each hue that inspire balance, harmony, and boldness in your designs.
"I was starting to focus on adding more creativity to my structured engineering brain. A stretch so to speak. Now I feel more confident with individual design, testing ideas, and building creativity into quilting challenges that inspire me."
– Virginia
First things first...
Choose Your Major
MAJOR 1
Applique Artistry
The Applique Artistry path is for those wanting to explore and become proficient in all areas of Applique, understanding the mechanics of how each technique works, how to design your own, how to combine techniques and weave your artistry throughout. You will leave this program a true Applique Artist.
MAJOR 2
Color Mastery
The Color Mastery path is for those of you who want to take a deep dive into color and print mixing. You will gain the confidence in your color abilities, transform your relationship with color, & develop and discover your own personal style.
MAJOR 3
Quilting Artistry
The Quilting Artistry path is for those who want to refine and develop their unique quilting style. You will learn to become proficient in the different quilting technqiues with an emphasis on free motion quilting. You will learn how to design your own quilting motifs by hand or using technology.
MAJOR 4
Fiber Dyeing
The Natural Fabric Dyeing path is for those looking to create their own materials using nature. You will partner with the natural world around you to create vibrant, color on cloth, yarn, thread, paper, and even make your own paints. You'll also develop your unqiue color palette based on your preferred dye materials.
MAJOR 5
Interdisciplinary
The Interdisciplinary Path is for those who just can't draw in the lines and are looking to combine different media together into something all your own. This is a guided path to help you bring your vision to life and make art that is, right now, a vague idea in your head. You can select techniques you will learn and you will weave together these techniques and complete the program with your own artist series that is the intersection these different techniques to represent your style.
SUCCESS STORIES
Hear from our students...
"After taking your series the light bulb has turned on. I had a blinding flash of insight. What has been missing all these years throughout my crafting journey has been ME! The missing piece has been being vulnerable enough to give a piece of myself to my art. I am excited to tackle the next stage of art and creating.
– KIM
"Thanks for helping me remember what “Sparks my Joy”. You helped remind me what techniques and visuals I love. And how it’s ok to experiment and not worry about how my art will be received!"
– GERRIE
"You have fed my creative self and the new ideas for artistic expression are exciting and motivating! Thank you for your unique approach to feeding the artistic soul."
–DEBORAHÂ
The End of Year Exhibition
You will choose 1 piece to showcase in the end of year exhibition. Imagine seeing your work -- the culmination of a year of exploration, inquiry, play, bravery, and creativity for all to see and celebrate!
See Our 2025 ExhibitBONUS 01
Meander Membership
Access a decades worth of workshops to guide you through the techniques you'll be learning
You'll have access to dozens of craft and art workshops to master your chosen techniques, and to explore when you want to try something new.
You'll be able to participate in all new workshops and live events added each month.
BONUS 02
Monthly Artist Calls
Get inspired by and learn from many different artists in our monthly calls.
Once a month Shannon will host a live artist call where all Art School for Makers students will come together to spark your inspiration and expand your artistic horizons.
These are the calls that will help keep you accountable for creating the work you want to create and provide the momentum to keep moving forward.
BONUS 03
Artist Community
Meet your tribe, make friends with like-minded creatives.
We become the average of the people we spend time with. In our private Art School for Makers Community, you'll be able to connect with artists from all around the world, share what your working on, get feedback, and get inspired by everyone's individual art journeys.Â
BONUS 04
Workbook Bundle
Receive 3 of my digital workbooks!
Learn to master color and fabric through my technique workbooks. In Scrappy Appliqué, you’ll explore a fun, fast, and approach to appliqué while discovering how to select fabric palettes that add texture and visual interest. In Portrait Quilting, you’ll learn to transform photos into stunning quilt patterns—no drawing skills required—while choosing fabrics that create realistic depth and dimension. Finally, my Color Confidence workbook you through step-by-step exercises and interactive projects to understand hues, shades, and tones, making color theory simple and helping you confidently combine colors in both harmonious and unexpected ways.
Choose Your Payment Option
BEST VALUE
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$480Â
Get 2 months free with a annual membership!
- Becoming an Artist Curriculum ($997 value)
- Meander Membership ($240 value)
- Live Online Artist Calls ($1997 value)
- In depth Design-Focused Craft Curricula ($11,997 value)
- Monthly Challenges ($397 value)
- End of year exhibition (priceless)
- Community Connection & Networking Site (priceless)
- Accreditation Certificate through The Art School for Makers (upon completion)
- Earlybird Bonus: Digital Color Palette Guides: Color & Neutrals
- Enrollment Bonus: Digital Scrappy Applique, Portrait Quilting, & Color Confidence Workbooks
 TOTAL VALUE: over $15,388 USD
$480 per year
JOIN NOW →MOST FLEXIBLE
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$48
A budget friendly membership plan.
- Becoming an Artist Curriculum ($997 value)
- Meander Membership ($240 value)
- Live Online MasterClasses ($1997 value)
- In depth Design-Focused Craft Curricula ($11,997 value)
- Monthly Challenges ($397 value)
- End of year exhibition (priceless)
- Community Connection & Networking Site (priceless)
- Accreditation Certificate through The Art School for Makers (upon completion)
- Earlybird Bonus: Digital Color Palette Guides: Color & Neutrals
- Enrollment Bonus: Digital Scrappy Applique, Portrait Quilting, & Color Confidence Workbooks
TOTAL VALUE: over $15,388 USD
$48 per month
JOIN NOW →
100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Join us, Risk Free
We want to support you on your creative journey, and make sure you are thrilled with this program. You may cancel at any time during your monthly membership after 3 months. For the annual membership, you may cancel at any time and get a full refund within 14 days of purchase.
Hi, I'm Shannon.
Artist, Quilt & Fabric Designer, Author, and International Art Teacher & Speaker
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I've taught thousands of makers from all over the world, helping them explore their creativity, master design, and grow a style that is unique to them. I'd love to join you on this journey.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Frequently Asked QuestionsÂ
I'm a beginner, is this right for me?
Are the lessons pre-recorded or live?
Can I choose multiple majors?
How is this different than Meander?
How much time will I need to devote each week to the Art School?
I don't see myself as an "artist", is this for me?
But what if I don’t have much time?
I work during the day or live in a different time zone, is that a problem?
ARE YOU READY?
Create Art that Looks like YOU
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- Move from Maker to Artist
- Connect with, learn from, and become best friends with likeminded creatives from around the world
- Share your work with the world at our End of Year Exhibition
"It pushes you out of your comfort zone and encourages experimentation."
This group goes beyond the standard techniques to challenge you in ways you may have never imagined. I love everything about it.
— JULIET A.
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Still have questions?
No problem. Just reach out at [email protected] and we'll be in touch right away to help you figure out if Art School for Makers is a Good Fit.
