Two afternoons. Eight hours. So much inky goodness.

Ready to go beyond the basics?

Join me for the Inktoberfest Inky Retreat, a two-day online creative intensive dedicated entirely to inks, techniques, experimentation, troubleshooting, and discovering new ways to use the products already in your craft room.

There is no kit for this retreat.

Instead, this weekend is about learning.

We’re going to slow things down, take a proper deep dive into some of my favorite techniques, compare products, experiment together, answer your questions, and explore all those little tips and tricks that can make such a huge difference to your results.

Saturday, October 24

12:00 PM–4:00 PM EST

Sunday, October 25

12:00 PM–4:00 PM EST

WHAT WE’LL BE DOING

Across the two days, we’ll explore a huge variety of inky techniques and ideas.

Expect plenty of:

• Ink blending
• Stamping techniques
• Resist techniques
• Reinkers
• Sprays and liquid color
• Stencils
• Embossing
• Background techniques
• Specialty inks
• Metallic and shimmer effects
• Layering
• Color combinations
• Mixed-media applications
• Product comparisons
• Troubleshooting
• Creative experiments
• Some of my personal favorite ink techniques

And, knowing me, probably a few unexpected experiments along the way!

This isn’t about completing one specific project.

It’s about understanding your products, seeing what they can really do, and adding more techniques to your creative toolbox.

BRING YOUR QUESTIONS!

One of the things I want to make really special about this retreat is the opportunity to ask questions as we go.

Wondering why one ink behaves differently from another?

Not sure which surface to use?

Struggling with blending?

Have an ink pad sitting in your craft room that you have absolutely no idea what to do with?

Bring it.

This is your chance to ask questions, see demonstrations, and really dig into the why behind the techniques.

NO KIT REQUIRED

There is no physical kit included with this retreat.

Use what you already own.

You can craft along with the supplies you have, substitute similar products, take notes, watch the demonstrations, or simply sit back with a cuppa and soak up the inspiration.

You do not need to own every product I use to enjoy the retreat.

In fact, part of the fun will be talking about substitutions and different ways to achieve similar effects with what you already have.

PERFECT FOR INKTOBERFEST — BUT OPEN TO EVERYONE

You do not need to be an Inktoberfest VIP to attend the retreat.

If you are already joining us for Inktoberfest, this is the perfect opportunity to take everything we’ve been exploring throughout October and go even deeper.

And if you’re not an Inktoberfest VIP? You are still absolutely welcome to come get inky with us!

INKTOBERFEST INKY RETREAT 2026

Saturday, October 24 | 12–4 PM EST
Sunday, October 25 | 12–4 PM EST

Two days of:

Techniques • Demonstrations • Experiments • Questions • Troubleshooting • Inspiration • Lots of Ink

No kit.
No pressure.
Just eight hours of seriously inky crafting.

Come ready to experiment, ask questions, make a mess, and discover some new favorites.