“Coming to your workshop was some of the best money I spent...”
“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
The South of France
Mixed Media Art Workshop in France October 19-26, 2025
Join us for a perfect blend of inspiring travel and fun, mixed-media art classes. Be a part of the journey on Mary Beth Shaw‘s art workshop in France.
Start each day in art class with Mary Beth in our private studio space. In the afternoons we will set off by rail to visit a nearby village market or to walk a coastal trail overlooking the sea. Each art class will be inspired by and include content from the beautiful locations we visit. Learn to incorporate each day’s adventures and collections into your unique travel journal. Click here to learn more.
Art on the Nile
Mixed Media Workshop on the Nile February 27th - March 9th, 2026
Join us on this trip of a lifetime. Can you imagine having a painting experience while sailing down the Nile? What an enchanting and awe-inspiring place Egypt is! Imagine the gentle breeze caressing your face as you glide along the timeless waters, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of ancient Egyptian landscapes. Click here to learn more.
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.
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. ”