Welcome, my name is Michelle, and I'm glad you're here! A little about me, if we haven't met yet...
I've been a practitioner and teacher of holistic health and the healing arts for over 40 years. As the founder of Holistic Menopause in 2004, I empowered women to "Embrace the Change" with personalized wellness programs for the last 22 years.
I recently retired after 27 years in the Natural Products Industry and decided to offer uplifting, restorative experiences in my own community, after working with women virtually for so long. I hope to see you at my SW Portland studio!
Pour Painting Playshops
Pour Painting Playshops are small-group painting experiences for women who want to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating something beautiful.
When life feels uncertain, heavy, or overly busy, creativity offers a pause, a shift in perspective, and a light-hearted energy. There is no right way to paint, no pressure to perform, and no expectation to be anything other than yourself.
Playshops in SW Portland!
You’re invited to Pour Painting Playshops in Portland! A warm and welcoming space where creativity is a way to unwind, connect, and feel more alive. You only need curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy. No experience necessary!
You'll create a beautiful work of art, even if you've never painted before. And you will have learned a wonderful craft without watching countless YouTube videos or wasting money on trial-and-error flops the way I did.
Get step-by-step guidance as you create your own painting. You'll notice the sense of calm that comes from focusing on color, movement, and the simple act of making something with your own hands. It's so much fun!
What You’ll Take Home
- An 11"x14" abstract painting you created yourself!
- You'll know the basics of acrylic pour painting to build upon
- A sense of accomplishment from trying something new in a supportive setting
- Genuine connection with other women in a small, welcoming gathering
- Time away from daily demands, responsibilities, and screens
- The calming effects of focusing on color, movement, and creative expression
- A boost in confidence from creating something you may not have thought possible
- Space to laugh, share, and enjoy meaningful conversation
- The satisfaction of spending time doing something just for you
- A refreshed sense of calm and emotional ease
- Inspiration that often carries into other areas of life
- A renewed sense of creative energy