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“MB would be neck & neck for #1 teacher. She is funny, gentle, and somehow makes you make good art. ”
Journal page with mixed media collage, watercolor and stitching
In-Person Teaching Schedule
Mixed Media Art Workshop in Portugal - September 13th - 19th, 2026
On this 6-night mixed media art workshop in Portugal you will be immersed in equal parts travel and art program.Expect to hunt, gather and preserve experiences that stimulate all your senses. Students will work with Mary Beth to process their daily experiences into personal artistic expressions. These form the basis of your unique, handmade journal. Each page is created from personal experience and infused with memories of your mixed media art workshop in Portugal. Your travel journal is an irreplaceable souvenir of your journey.
Artful Adventures: Mixed Media Art Workshop in Spain- September 20th-26th, 2026
Join Mary Beth Shaw’s uniquely inspired, mixed media art workshop in Spain. Spontaneous and fun, experience travel while cultivating your creative side. Capture it all in your personal travel journal. Laugh and adventure with friends new and old on this leisurely paced, small-group vacation. Enjoy a vacation workshop in Spain with the perfect balance of big city Barcelona and off-the-beaten-path Costa Brava. Each day our small group walks and Mary Beth’s art classes will show you the best of both.
Mixed Media Art Workshop in Sicily, Italy - April 13th - 21st, 2027
Experience springtime creativity on an inspiring art workshop in Sicily with mixed‑media artist Mary Beth Shaw. Spend three nights in vibrant Palermo, then settle into the baroque beauty of Ragusa Ibla for five days of art‑making, gentle walks, and Sicilian flavors. With Mary Beth’s guidance, you’ll capture the island’s colors, textures, and rhythms while exploring unforgettable destinations. The journey concludes with a group transfer to Catania Airport, sketchbooks full and spirits renewed.
Mixed Media Art Workshop in Paris, France - September 18th- 25th 2007
Discover Paris with a small group of artists and travel companions on a mixed‑media travel journal workshop with Mary Beth Shaw. This urban walking vacation blends creative exploration with the city’s everyday magic. Wander charming streets, gather inspiration in real time, and transform your Paris experience into a richly layered, personal art journal.
Online Classes:
StencilGirl Studio Online Courses ~ Click on the name to learn more.
LAYERS OF STENCILS - OPPOSITES REALLY DO ATTRACT
MAKE A SPLASH - WITH MARY BETH SHAW AND RAE MISSIGMAN
“Loved the pacing of this class. Filled with useful information but not too hectic. Mary Beth’s informal style and ability to laugh at herself helped everyone relax and learn well.”
“Just an email to tell you how much I loved taking your class! You have such positive energy and really helped me learn lots about mixing colors. ”
“I watched the course nonstop because I couldn’t stop looking. The instruction was clear and inspiring. It was beautifully filmed and a visual feast. I thoroughly enjoy watching Mary Beth work and am mesmerized by the magic she creates with color, shape, and pattern. ”