Unleash joyful artistic expression with Liz Constable
Invitation to Play
A Brand New Online Creativity Journey into Spontaneity, Expression, and Artistic Play
“I’m not doing this to make my best art… I’m doing this to make my most experimental art.”
-Liz Constable
What if getting unstuck doesn’t start with a plan… but with a playful invitation?
Not to perform. Not to perfect. But to explore.
To experiment. To surprise yourself.
Whether your mind feels blank, your art feels too much like someone else’s, or you just need a breath of fresh air in your creative life—this course is for you.
Led by the wildly inventive Liz Constable of Book Arts Studios in New Zealand, Invitation to Play is a joyful, live, Zoom-based experience that encourages curiosity over control, expression over expectation, and freedom over formulas.
Liz is a creativity muse.
Let Liz hold your hand as you totally let go of the pressure to make “perfect” art and discover the joy of creative exploration in this playful, process-focused course for creatives. Designed for artists of all levels, Invitation to Play invites you to show up with curiosity, a handful of simple supplies, and a willingness to experiment.
In this LIVE Zoom-based series (don’t worry, you can always watch the recordings and PLAY right along at your convenience), we’ll guide you through creative prompts and intuitive exercises that encourage bold expression and open-ended play—freeing you from expectations about how your art should look. Each session will focus on using five or fewer materials, making it easy to dive in without overthinking or over-preparing.
What’s New in Round 2?
This time, we’re adding a special layer of inspiration:
Four guest artists will join us live on Zoom.
They’ll play right alongside everyone else, responding to Liz’s prompts in real time. Afterwards, you’ll get to witness their unique approaches and hear how they navigate their own creativity and challenges.
It’s a beautiful reminder that there’s no one “right” way to make art — only your way.
BTW: You don’t need to have participated in Round 1 (Summer 2025) to enjoy all that we have in store for Round 2 (Fall 2025)!
Liz is our Ringleader, and we’ve got some very special guests in store for this new season!
Jack Ravi
Colleen Attara
Tracey Wozniak
Aimee Bishop
A Perfect Companion to Any Willa Workshops Course
Invitation to Play fits seamlessly alongside any and all Willa Workshops classes.
Bring Liz’s suggested supply list — or don’t! You’re free to show up with whatever project you’re currently working on. Use Liz’s invitations to help unlock your creative voice, overcome obstacles, or simply open up to more play in your practice.
Can’t make the live Zoom sessions? No worries! We’ve got you covered. The recordings of our sessions will be in a Teachable classroom and waiting for you to enjoy within 24 hours of the live session.
Together, we’ll build a space where freedom, surprise, and imperfection are the heart of the process. Whether you’re feeling creatively stuck or just craving a looser, more expressive way to make, this course will help you reconnect with your art—and yourself.
All you need to do is show up with a few supplies, your sense of humor, and a willingness to play!
Six Live Zoom Sessions guided by Liz Constable for 3 months (see dates below)
Each session will go for approximately 90 minutes (but may go longer)
Sessions will be recorded and you will have lifetime access to the recordings
A short supply list (7 or fewer materials per session)
Prompts and exercises that prioritize play over perfection
A supportive community of like-minded creatives
Room to take risks, break rules, and find what feels good to YOU
Here’s what you can expect:
Let’s make art without a map—and see what we discover.
What Invitation to Play Is (and Isn’t):
This is NOT a Project-based course
You won’t be building a book project, following a formula, or completing a series of assignments that all lead to a “finished” product. Each session stands alone—a playful, creative experiment designed to expand your imagination and loosen your grip on outcomes.
Think “free-range artists”
This is NOT step-by-step Instructions
Think of it as an open door, not a set of directions. Invitation to Play is your chance to unlearn rigid methods and explore fresh, unexpected approaches to making art.
This is NOT a space for perfection
You’re not here to create your “best” art—you’re here to create your most curious, bold, and experimental art. This is where mistakes become discoveries and freedom takes the lead.
This is not about making art that looks like Liz’s
The goal isn’t imitation—it’s transformation. You’ll stretch into new territory, uncovering sparks that make your art uniquely yours. And while stepping outside your comfort zone can feel daring, you won’t be doing it alone. We’ll be right beside you, cheering you on as you uncover the raw gems hidden in your creative process.
Why This Course Is Different
You'll be invited into the creative mindset of a radically different and wildly inventive artist. You’ll start by following along step-by-step. It won’t be long before you begin discovering your own style. Liz will guide, encourage, and challenge you to follow your own curiosity — not someone else's blueprint. This is a space to get weird. Get messy. Get bold. And most importantly — to get you onto the page.
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When will we be meeting on Zoom?
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 @ 3 p.m. EDT (12 noon PT, 8 pm BST, Monday October 6th @ 7 a.m. NZST)
Sunday, October 19th, 2025 @ 3 p.m. EDT (12 noon PT, 8 pm BST, Monday October 20th @ 7 a.m. NZST)
(Daylight Savings—Time “stays the same” for U.S./U.K., and changes for NZ!)
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 @ 3 p.m. EST (12 noon PT, 8 pm GMT, Monday November 3rd @ 9 a.m. NZST)
Sunday, November 16th, 2025 @ 3 p.m. EST (12 noon PT, 8 pm GMT, Monday November 17th @ 9 a.m. NZST)
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 @ 3 p.m. EST (12 noon PT, 8 pm GMT, Monday November 24th @ 9 a.m. NZST)
Sunday, December 7th, 2025 @ 3 p.m. EST (12 noon PST, 8 pm GMT, Monday December 8th @ 9 a.m. NZST)
No worries if you cannot make it live!
A recording of each session will be available within 24 hours in our Invitation to Play classroom within Willa Workshops on Teachable. You get lifetime access to these recordings.
You can log into all of your Willa Workshops classes at willawanders.com.
We would love to see you there!
(P.s. The Early Bird rate ends on September 16th 2025. The regular rate will be $137 USD plus tax. Don’t miss the chance to join in on all the fun AND save $40 just by registering early!)