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With the free ticket you will get access to the relays during the event 26 - 30 May.
If you'd like to keep the recordings of the workshops and have ongoing access you can do that with the VIP Pass 👇
If you're excited about the Making Zen Online Retreat, you will LOVE the VIP Pass!
$3,300.00+ worth of exclusive gifts, guides, extended workshops and resources to help you reignite your creativity!
This offer is only available for a limited time - the cart closes on May 30 at midnight!
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Don’t let a busy life keep you from making the art your heart is calling you to create.
Elevate your skills and turn this experience into one that sparks joy and nurtures mindfulness long after the summit ends.
With ongoing presentation access and exclusive gifts, the VIP Pass gives you the time, tools and inspiration you need to keep stitching, exploring and reconnecting with your creative self - on your own schedule.
Why Upgrade? Because Your Creativity Deserves Space to Breathe.
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UPGRADE FOR $147 USD!"Thank goodness I purchased the VIP Pass.Â
I've taken 3 classes so far and already have many ideas to try out. I plan to try a new class each week to be able to absorb it into my work. I can see that even classes that I didn't think applied to me will have valuable tips to teach me."
-Â Jane Ebone
Here's what you get when you upgrade your ticket...
Early & Ongoing Access to Workshops
Valued at $1600.00
Enjoy lifetime access to every class, presentation, and tutorial from the retreat - starting on 12 May! When you fall in love with these resources, you'll be sew glad to be able to revisit favourite techniques, deepen your learning at your own pace, and keep building your skills whenever inspiration calls!
Premium Gifts from the Artists
Valued at $900.00
Unlock exclusive gifts, to you from our artists! Discover downloadable templates, in-depth tutorials, unique project guides, curated materials lists, and bonus mini-workshops. These resources ensure you’ll have fresh inspiration and expert guidance long after the retreat. You can see the full list below! 👇
Live Daily Creative Gatherings
Valued at $247.00
There's a lot happening this week, and sometimes starting is the hardest part!
Join host Kate Ward on Zoom every day of the Retreat for a short and informal live gathering to help you actually put needle to fabric.
Private Podcast of Artist Interviews
Valued at $97.00
Dive deeper with exclusive conversations with many of the artists from this retreat delivered via a private podcast to listen to whilst you create.Â
We chat about all sorts of topics including how to find inspiration, rituals and habits to get into the creative flow, and how to balance making art with the demands of everyday life. Listening to their processes will bring you so much inspiration.
Edited Transcripts
Valued at $549.00
Note-taking made easy! Typed and edited transcripts for every workshop make it easy to follow along, revisit techniques, or read at your own pace.
Making Zen eBook
Valued at $267.00
The Making Zen eBook collects all the resources in one beautiful, easy-to-access place—so you can spend less time clicking and more time making.
This offer is only available for a limited time - get it before May 30!
Plus, Over $900.00 of ✨ VIP ✨ Premium Gifts Â
Along with ongoing access to the summit sessions and materials, you’ll also get over $900 worth of additional resources from our artists!Â
EXTRA SPECIAL GIFT: 30 Days in the Sashiko Stitch Club
Kate Ward | Zen Stitching
Join our vibrant community of stitchers aiming to slow down, learn about Sashiko, and connect with our creativity and each other. We learn a new Sashiko stitching pattern every month, gather often for a virtual stitch and chat, and learn from guest artists regularly - and so much more.
Valued at $898.00
FREE GIFT
Make a Simple Sketchbook for Mixed Media | Online CourseÂ
Karen Turner
Make three simple sketchbooks for mixed media, with lots of ideas for filling them. Learn how to banish the fear of the blank page with some simple painting and collage techniques. Discover ways to use tags, text and mark-making to create a unique single-signature sketchbook into which you can paste or staple your zero-waste samples.
Valued at $39.00
FREE GIFT
Daily Art Practice for Self-Care – 14 Days of Messages To Yourself
Jessica Swift
This class is about listening toyour intuition and the unique and powerful messages it has for you and then translating those messages into images. This class is for anyone who is looking for a creative way to process all the information coming at you each day in the busy-ness of life in this modern world of ours.
Valued at $27.00
FREE GIFT
Plant Hanger WorkshopÂ
Ruth Woods | Craft School Oz
In this workshop you’ll learn how to craft a unique plant hanger using sticks and easy-care succulents. you'll discover how to select and prepare materials, build a sturdy frame, and attach plants securely.Â
Valued at $20.00
FREE GIFT
Stitching on Handmade Felt Balls
Mirjam Gielen
An elaborate tutorial with several links to videos teaches you to make your own felt balls in different sizes and shows how you can stitch on them. A tutorial on how to make a needle minder, a pincushion or a tassel from a felt ball is also included.Â
Valued at $14.00
FREE GIFT
Awaken Quilt Pattern
Andrea Tsang Jackson
The Awaken quilt pattern is a little slice of optimism-like the sun breaking over the horizon. The pattern is a gentle introduction to improv techniques, with exclusive video tutorials to help you along the way. You will be guided through the process of completing your quilt top with Andrea's accessible and easy to follow instructions.
Valued at $16.00
FREE GIFT
Bird Templates
Ann Smith
Bird templates for creating appliqué and hand-stitched House Finch, European Robin, and Warbler. This is an exclusive opportunity only to Making Zen VIP Access participants. These templates are not available for sale any where else.
Valued at $70.00
FREE GIFT
Journals and Jewelry Course
Casey Turner
In Journals and Jewelry, you'll learn how to create mini journals and turn the into earrings and necklaces. You'll see how to create within the journal and then how to use a mixed media mastersheet to create an already filled journal as jewelry.
Valued at $35.00
FREE GIFT
Slow Stitched Tiny Fabric Scraps Journal
Giovanna Zara
In Journals and Jewelry, you'll learn how to create mini journals and turn the into earrings and necklaces. You'll see how to create within the journal and then how to use a mixed media mastersheet to create an already filled journal as jewelry.
Valued at $15.00
FREE GIFT
The Summer Macrame Bundle
Isabella Strambio
Dive into summer with this macrame bundle inspired by sunny days and fresh fruits like cherries and lemons. These easy-to-follow tutorials are perfect for adding a splash of seasonal joy and creativity to your crafting time.
Valued at $15.00
FREE GIFT
Creative Spirit Scroll & Geological Gems
Lisa Agaran
Create a small scroll by blending materials like collage papers, fabric scraps, and driftwood with inspiring quotes. Also, create abstract art using watercolor and gelli printing that reflects geological gems. In this 2-for-1 course, I also show you how to create and alter your own materials (tea dyed printouts, painted driftwood & geological gelli prints).
Valued at $47.00
FREE GIFT
Mini Mixed Media Accordion BookÂ
Lisa Goddard
Learn to make a mini accordion journal with me with a stitched binding and a recycled fabric cover. These little journals are such a pleasure to make and are fun to fill with your memories and stories.
Valued at $47.00
FREE GIFT
Pockets Please! Zine
Liz Haywood
A zine containing zero waste pocket patterns to add to your clothes: kangaroo pouch pocket, pen pocket, back pockets and in-seam pockets. It comes with a pdf of the patterns if you don't wish to draft your own.
Valued at $5.00
FREE GIFT
Mindful Colorwork: Craft an Eye Pillow, Practice Pranayama, and Embrace Restorative Yoga!
Liza Laird
Learn techniques for colorwork knitting in the round, practice breathing exercises, and rest in restorative yoga postures. Liza Laird is your guide and author of the award-winning book Yoga of Yarn A Knitter’s Handbook for Self-Discovery.
Valued at $260.00
FREE GIFT
The Art of Medicinal DyesÂ
Rebecca Desnos
Infuse your fabric or clothing with the healing power of plants. Discover the rich history of herbal dyes from around the world, and learn how to create your own naturally dyed, plant-infused textiles. You’ll also explore dyeing with indigo — a remarkable herbal dye with its own array of healing benefits.
Valued at $75.00
FREE GIFT
Sashiko bunny PDF pattern | digital download
Selina Ben
Stitch some sweet Sashiko bunnies following 19 pages tutorial with illustrated instructions designed by Selina Ben at Unwritten Stitch.
Valued at $15.00
FREE GIFT
Earth Dyed Course
Tiffany Smith
Earth Dyed Course gives you the steps to create botanical dyed prints on fabric and paper. We also create a unique fabric cover journal in this course.
Valued at $62.00
FREE GIFT
Sew the Seasons Hand Applique Pattern bundle
Yasmeen Branton
Spend the year sewing a unique collection of beautiful cushions to decorate your home by celebrating each of the seasons. This pattern bundle contains 4 hand applique cushion patterns with designs to represent Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer and little things we love about them. You will receive 4 separate files for each of the cushion patterns, so can work your way slowly through each one.
Valued at $37.00
FREE GIFT
Free Month MembershipÂ
Liz Kettle
Hundreds of fun tutorials and lessons for you to explore including my Free Motion Stitching mastery course. Enjoy a free month of membership at the Creative Explorer level which includes the Maker and Meditator tiers.
Valued at $20.00
FREE GIFT
Willowynn animal doll sewing pattern bundle
Margeaux Davis
Three PDF sewing patterns for making six animal dolls - a rabbit, fox, bear, wolf, elephant (trunk up and trunk down) - to download and print at home.Â
These vintage-style soft toys are the perfect companions for a baby or small child. Designed to be endlessly carried around or nestled in amongst a child's pillows. This is the perfect project to use that fabric you've been saving for something special.
Valued at $40.00
FREE GIFT
Visible Mending Mini CourseÂ
Victoria Martinez Azaro
In this mini course, you will be introduced to the beautiful and calming practice of visible mending. After you have altered your jeans, you can carry on embellishing them by mending rips, holes or covering stains.Â
Valued at $47.00
FREE GIFT
Soft Jewellery: Fabric Necklaces and Brooches to Stitch and Wear
Ellie Beck
Using simple techniques and your own creative instincts, you’ll explore the art of fabric jewellery, combining textures, colours, and stitches to make wearable pieces of art. Perfect for slowing down and craft something unique with your hands; this course is a relaxing journey into textile-based jewellery making.
Valued at $37.00
FREE GIFT
Embroidery Stitch Tutorial Library
Erin Eggenberg
Gain free access to a growing embroidery stitch tutorial library. From simple to more complex stitches, learn by watching video tutorials.
Valued at $10.00
FREE GIFT
Parasol Mushroom Booklet
Pippa Haynes
The Parasol Mushroom booklet will walk you through some embroidery techniques and how to make a 3D mushroom. You can alter the instructions to create whatever sized mushroom you want!
Valued at $20.00
FREE GIFT
Sew Your Own Super Hero Softies!
Trixi Symonds
Sew your own super hero family! Because sometimes we just need a super hero on our side.
Valued at $9.00
FREE GIFT
Zen and the Art of Nature Weaving online course
Emma Freeman
Learn to create beautiful, simple weavings with natural threads and yarns and gathered natural objects that will act as the loom. Through this slow, meditative process, we'll explore peaceful principles of Zen Buddhism and Japanese wabi sabi philosophy as we create to deepen the experience.
Valued at $45.00
FREE GIFT
Sunny Skies: Mini-Medley Embroidery PDF pattern
Betz White
Stitch colorful felt appliqués and simple embroidery to create a cheerful piece of home decor. Display your stitching in the hoops or embellish another project such as a pillow or mini quilt.
The 10 page printable PDF instructions include a color photograph, detailed diagrams, stitch glossary and assembly directions.
Valued at $12.00
FREE GIFT
Chicken Scratch Sampler
Blair Stocker
Grab some gingham and embroidery threads, and get ready to learn 9 different hand embroidery patterns all inspired by the vintage craft of Chicken Scratch embroidery.
Valued at $40.00
FREE GIFT
Making Fabric Stitch Books
Jen Strauser
Learn how to turn a collection of your small compositions into a charming fabric book. Using the slot and tab construction you will create a playful little work of art to enjoy.
Valued at $50.00
FREE GIFT
What It Was Exhibition Catalog
Jody Alexander
A catalog for the solo exhibit by Jody Alexander entitled "What It Was" at Sonoma Academy. The exhibit includes textile works by Jody inspired by her trips to Japan.
Valued at $35.00
FREE GIFT
8 Floral Designs for Easter Eggs | Embroidery PDF Pattern + Complete Video Course
Natalia OlefirenkoÂ
This downloadable PDF includes 8 unique floral embroidery designs, each perfect for creating charming handmade Easter decorations and gifts. 🌸💛 These versatile designs can also be used to embellish clothing or any other fabric project you’d like to make more beautiful with hand embroidery.
Valued at $16.00
FREE GIFT
Phulkari Pattern InspirationÂ
Saima Kaur Â
This sheet includes a variety of designs taken from antique figurative Phulkaris to inspire you to create your own samplar.
Valued at $20.00
FREE GIFT
Thats over $900.00 USD in exclusive gifts!
The total value of the VIP Pass, including the incredible speaker gifts, lifetime access to the presentations, audio recordings, transcripts, cheat sheets, and VIP sessions is over $3,300.00 but you can get it for just $147 USD.
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for just $147.00 USD - only until May 30!
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"Thank you so much for the amazing Zen Online Retreat.
The timing was perfect for me and helped me deal with a stressful week. It provided me with so many ideas and encouraged me to make everyday. Thank you, I can’t wait to watch everything available on the VIP Pass and find pockets of creativity everyday."
-Â Rachel Irving
Give yourself the gift of time and space to truly absorb the inspiration.
Rather than rushing to catch every session before they disappear, the VIP Pass allows you to move at your own pace—without pressure and overwhelm.
You’re not just unlocking videos and resources. You’re creating space in your days for creative nourishment, calm reflection, and meaningful learning—whenever it suits you.
Whether it’s an early morning with a warm cup of tea or a few quiet moments after dinner, the VIP Pass is here and waiting for you to create on your terms.
This offer is only available for a limited time! Get it before the cart closes May 30!
UPGRADE FOR $147 USD!
Here's what people love about the VIP Pass
This offer is only available for a limited time! Get it before the cart closes on May 30!
Plus, you get a lifetime of access to ALL these workshops
Valued at over $1600, these 32 workshops provide 16+ hours of viewing and making pleasure - you'll be so glad you've got a lifetime to access them!
Eco-print paper with pressed flowers & onion skins
Rebecca Desnos
Transfer the natural colours and shapes of flowers and onion skins onto paper. Discover how to create crisp, vibrant eco-prints using steam and a few simple tools.
Embroidered Arch Cushion
Ruth Woods | Craft School Oz
This course guides you through creating a beautiful embroidered cushion featuring nine hand stitched squares using blanket stitch.
Zero-Waste Stitching
Karen Turner
Learn to create layered zero-waste samples that use every tiny scrap of fabric and thread. It's easy, it's fun, and you get to use all those tiny scraps that you might otherwise have discarded.
Intentional Knitting + Restorative Yoga
Liza Laird
Uncover the amazing power of intentions, nurture your creativity, and dive into restorative yoga. Liza Laird is excited to guide you through a fresh and inspiring perspective on your knitting journey!
Paint, Paper, and Journal Making
Casey Turner
We will create a fun, mixed media mastersheet with paint and paper, then use if for journal covers as we make our very own art journal.Â
Mini Felt Pumpkin and AppleÂ
Mirjam Gielen
You will learn how to make small felt balls with a very easy method. You can then make a mini pumpkin or apple with such a ball.Â
Colouring with Your Scraps
Andrea Tsang Jackson
Turn your fabric scraps into a striking colour composition as the basis for your next quilt!Â
Stitch a Hummingbird
Ann Smith
Learn how to appliqué and hand stitch a hummingbird from fabric scraps.
Fabric Scraps Funky BraceletÂ
Giovanna Zara
Make a stunning, unique, and quirky textile bracelet from fabric scraps while mastering a technique that can be used for any coiled fabric creation.Â
Macrame Butterfly NecklaceÂ
Isabella Strambio
Create a mindful macrame butterfly necklace that blends the calming art of knotting with the soothing benefits of aromatherapy.Â
Mindful Mountain Stitch Pincushion
Kate Ward
Learn the sashiko mountain stitch (yamagata), a traditional Japanese pattern symbolizing strength and resilience to create a pincushion.
Weaving With Intention
Lisa Agaron
Create an artistic weave by pulling together different materials like collage papers, gelli prints, fabrics, dried foliage, and more.Â
Unwritten Scrap Puzzle Pouch
Selina Ben
Stitch a fun puzzle pouch with scrap fabrics and ancient Chinese worm knot.
Doodle Darning: Needle Felt Mending with Embroidery
Betz White
Choose from a variety of charming motifs to needle felt onto your sweaters, jeans and more. Cover stains, mend holes, or just add some zhuzh to an otherwise ho-hum garment.
Mini Landscapes in Fabric and Thread
Jen Strauser
Get inspired to capture the world around you with free-hand cut shapes and simple, meditative stitches.
Art-Making & Your Intuition
Jessica Swift
This workshop covers my intuitive, spontaneous approach to making art in my sketchbook without a plan and how I use it as a way to tune into my inner voice and strengthen my relationship with myself.
Book + Bag: A Traveling Kit
Jody Alexander
Create this special sketchbook kit for your upcoming travels, or daily wanderings. This workshop includes demonstrations on how to bind a pamphlet book, a ledger book, and how to hand sew a Japanese tsunobukuro style bag.
Recycled Fabric Bracelets
Lisa Goddard
In my class I will show you step by step how to make a completely unique bracelet out of reclaimed fabrics and use an image transfer technique to create interchangeable buttons for your bangle!
Zero Waste Humpty Dumpty
Liz Haywood
Sew a Humpty Dumpty toy for a young child, using a zero waste pattern. The toy can be sewn by machine or hand.
Patch Pockets with Fabric Scraps
Victoria Martinez Azaro
Create beautiful, practical patch pockets using minimal-waste sewing techniques. Perfect for adding a stylish touch to existing garments or incorporating into your new sewing projects.
Chickenscratch Embroidered Needlebook
Blair Stocker
Create your own needlebook and stitch the cover with this fun, easy-to-stitch embroidery motif on gingham!
Up-Cycled Belt Bag with Printed Fabric
Tiffany Smith
Creating a unique belt bag with recycled materials and guiding you through step by step of printing your own fabrics.
Botanically dyed silk & felt project pouch
Ellie Beck
Hand-stitch a soft, one-of-a-kind roll-up pouch using felt and silk complete with a gusset for extra space, it's perfect for storing sewing supplies, jewellery, or keepsakes.
Deepening Your Creative Practice with Oracle Cards
Emma Freeman
Discover how to use oracle cards to spark fresh ideas, deepen your connection to your inner wisdom, and expand your creative expression.Â
Chance & Choice Embroidery
Erin Eggenburg
Let's play a game of Choice & Chance Embroidery, a fun way to practice embroidery stitches and create a one-of-a-kind, whimsical sampler.
Easy Tray Dyeing
Liz Kettle
Tray dyeing fabric is low mess and allows you to create incredibly beautiful textured fabrics that are unique to you.
Fabric Mushrooms
Margeaux Davis
Learn to sew fabric mushroom hanging ornaments with realistic pleated underside gills, withÂ
Embroidered Traditions: Stitch & Assemble a Ukrainian-Inspired Pysanka Egg
Natalia Olefirenko
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Thread Painting: Creating movement in your stitching.
Pippa Haynes
Stitch a three-dimensional looking embroidery whilst only using flat stitching.Â
Phulkaris from Punjab
Saima Kaur
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Spirit Owls
Trixi Symonds
We all need a reminder to trust our own intuition. In this workshop I'll be showing you how to sew your own Spirit Owls.
Create your own unique floral hand applique pattern
Yasmeen Branton
Create a beautiful, floral hand applique cushion. The perfect project to fall in love with this wonderful, calming technique.
"I'm so glad I purchased the VIP package,
as it gives me more time to watch and rewatch videos. I always catch something new I missed the first time.Â
- Becky F.
Worried you'll miss viewing your favourite session? Don't be!Â
Get VIP Access to watch every workshop at your own pace... so you can savour every workshop and practice while you are learning!
Treat yourself to some creative time to slow down and inject fresh inspiration into your day.
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❤ Early and ongoing access $1600+ in workshops beginning 12 May so you can start creating even sooner, and come back and watch any time you need a dose of inspiration.
❤ $900+ worth of special gifts from the presenting artists like additional courses, ebooks, templates and patterns so you can dive even deeper with the artists you love.
❤ Extra special gift trial of the Sashiko Stitch Club valued at $898+ full of bonus workshops and lessons that you can start right now
❤ Extended playback options to control the speed and quality of video play so you can watch and learn at your own pace.
❤ Resources to help support your learning like edited transcripts and the Making Zen ebook, so you can save time on tech and spend it making instead
❤ Captions available in English, French, German, and Spanish
❤ Daily live creative sessions with Kate Ward to get your 'sew-jo' on
❤ Edited transcripts for each workshop so you dont have to take copious notes
❤ Private podcast of conversations with the artists to listen to whilst you create
❤ The collated Making Zen project eBook to keep all your downloads safe in one place
❤ Extended playback options so you can learn at your own pace
❤ $900+ in exclusive speaker gifts to keep you creating all year long
❤ 30 days access to the Sashiko Stitch Club to continue learning with an active community
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A percentage of the profits from Making Zen are donated to Care International, a global confederation working to fight poverty and social injustice in the world, with a specific focus on the empowerment of women and girls.
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