Exploring the meditative magic of stencils, color, marks and pattern.
A brand-new creative adventure with Francine Dunigan!
What happens when stenciling, mixed media, and doodling have a baby?
Something pretty darn MAGICAL!
Welcome to the wonderfully colorful, endlessly creative world of Francine Dunigan, where pattern, texture, color, and intricate hand-drawn details come together to create artwork that is almost impossible to stop looking at.
You know those pieces of art that make you lean in a little closer?
The ones where your eyes keep discovering something new, and you find yourself wondering, "How on EARTH did she do that?"
THAT is the magic of Francine's work.
Her art journal pages are bursting with unexpected combinations, mesmerizing patterns, and delicious little details that somehow come together in the most extraordinary ways.
And in Paint, Pattern & Possibility, Francine is inviting you into her wonderfully imaginative world to discover how she makes it all happen.
But be warned…
You may never look at a stencil the same way again!
Welcome to Paint, Pattern, & Possibility
Our Early Bird Special Is Here!
For a limited time, you can join this brand-new course for just $117 USD + tax instead of $147 USD + tax!
That's a savings of $30 when you enroll before [EARLY BIRD DEADLINE].
⬇ YES! I WANT TO MAKE SOME MAGIC! ⬇
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There's More Here Than Meets the Eye!
At first glance, Francine's artwork can seem almost impossibly intricate.
There are patterns within patterns. Surprising little details. Gorgeous combinations of color and texture. Layers that seem to dance with one another. You could spend ages exploring a single page and STILL find something new to admire.
But here's the exciting part:
You don't have to be an expert artist to create something this beautiful.
Francine has developed her own wonderfully inventive approach to combining some of our favorite mixed media materials and techniques. And she's going to share it with YOU!
You'll discover clever ways to work with stencils, exciting possibilities for combining color and pattern, and the secrets behind those marvelous hand-drawn details that make her artwork so distinctive.
You'll begin to see creative opportunities where you might never have noticed them before.
And perhaps most exciting of all, you'll discover how to take what Francine teaches you and make it completely, gloriously YOUR OWN.
Because this isn't about reproducing Francine's artwork.
It's about learning to see the possibilities that are hiding in plain sight.
A Creative Practice That's Good for the Soul
Can we talk about how GOOD it feels to get completely lost in making art?
You know that delicious feeling when your hands are busy, your mind gets quiet, and suddenly you realize that two hours have gone by?
That's a HUGE part of what makes this process so special.
There is something deeply satisfying about working with repeating patterns, playing with color, and adding all those delightful little marks and details.
It's rhythmic. It's intuitive. It's wonderfully absorbing.
And it can be every bit as relaxing as sitting down with a favorite watercolor palette and simply letting yourself play. There's no need to rush. No pressure to get everything perfect. No requirement to know exactly where you're headed.
Just the simple pleasure of making marks, exploring possibilities, and watching something beautiful emerge. One little creative decision leads to another, and before you know it, you're completely immersed in the experience.
It's the kind of art-making that makes the rest of the world disappear for a little while.
And couldn't we ALL use a little more of that?
An Entire Handmade Journal of Gorgeous Possibilities!
Now, here's where things get REALLY exciting.
In this course, you're not just going to experiment with Francine's wonderful techniques.
You're going to create an entire handmade journal filled with your own colorful, patterned, wonderfully intricate artwork!
Francine will guide you through creating a beautiful handmade book that becomes your very own playground for artistic exploration.
Think gorgeous pages, unexpected details, intriguing little surprises, and delightful connections from one spread to the next.
Every turn of the page reveals something new.
And the best part?
No two journals will ever look alike.
Your colors. Your patterns. Your creative instincts. Your imagination. All coming together in a book that is uniquely, unmistakably YOURS.
Imagine holding that finished journal in your hands, flipping through page after page of gorgeous artwork, and feeling that wonderful little thrill of knowing YOU MADE THIS.
And here's something else we love:
You can take everything you learn in this course and use it in practically ANY art journal or handmade book.
The journal you create with Francine is just the beginning of what we suspect will become a long and happy love affair with this creative process.
Ready to Fill a Journal with Gorgeous Possibilities?
Join Francine for just $117 + tax and save $30 before our introductory offer disappears!
⬇ COUNT ME IN! LET'S GET CREATIVE! ⬇
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Oh, the Things You'll Discover!
Throughout this creative adventure, Francine will introduce you to a wonderful world of artistic possibilities, including:
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Color that captivates.
Explore beautiful combinations, unexpected relationships, and ways of bringing richness and visual excitement to your pages.
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Stencils like you've never seen them before.
Discover just how versatile these marvelous creative tools can be, and how to get so much more from the stencils you already own.
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Patterns that practically dance off the page.
Learn to combine shapes, designs, and textures in ways that create extraordinary visual interest.
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The magic of mark-making.
Discover how even the simplest hand-drawn details can add personality, intricacy, and a whole new dimension to your artwork.
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A handmade journal to treasure.
Create a beautiful home for your artistic discoveries, filled with pages that invite you to linger and explore.
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Creative confidence that keeps on growing.
Develop your own instincts for combining materials, colors, and designs, so that every new project becomes another opportunity to play.
And perhaps the most wonderful discovery of all?
That creating something visually extraordinary can also be incredibly relaxing and FUN.
A Whole New World of Creative Possibilities Awaits!
There's no better time to jump in! Our introductory Early Bird Special is available for a limited time.
If you've experienced Francine's teaching in Fodder School or at Fodder School Live, you already know that this woman has a very special way of looking at the world.
Where the rest of us might see a stencil, Francine sees a universe of possibilities!
Francine is also a talented stencil designer for Joggles.com, where her distinctive collection of designs offers an almost irresistible invitation to experiment and play. And OH BOY, are there some fabulous designs to explore!
But what makes Francine's artwork so special isn't simply the stencils themselves. It's what she DOES with them.
Her imaginative combinations of pattern, color, texture, and hand-drawn details have a way of transforming familiar materials into something wonderfully unexpected.
Her work is intricate without feeling fussy, playful without feeling chaotic, and full of those marvelous little surprises that make you want to look closer.
And now she's ready to share her creative approach with you.
Meet Your Teacher: Francine Dunigan
You'll start looking at your stencil collection differently.
You'll see opportunities for pattern and embellishment everywhere.
You'll find yourself wondering, "Ooooh, what would happen if I tried THIS?"
And THAT is when the real fun begins.
Because the magic isn't just in what Francine can teach you to make.
It's in all the wonderful things you'll dream up once she's shown you what's possible.
Your Next Creative Obsession Starts Here!
Here's what we love most about Paint, Pattern & Possibility.
It's not about learning to make ONE beautiful journal.
It's about discovering an entirely new way to PLAY.
Once you've explored Francine's techniques and begun to understand the creative thinking behind her artwork, a whole world of possibilities opens up.
So gather your favorite art supplies, clear a little space on your creative table, and prepare to fall head over heels for a process that's as enjoyable as the artwork is beautiful.
Come for the gorgeous art, stay for the mesmerizing, wonderfully relaxing experience.
And leave with a beautiful handmade journal and a whole new world of creative possibilities.
Let's make some magic together!
Don't Miss Our Early Bird Special!
EARLY BIRD PRICE: $117 USD + tax
Regular price: $147 USD + tax
You save: $30!
But don't wait too long! This special introductory price disappears on [EARLY BIRD DEADLINE].
After that, the course will be available at its regular price of $147 USD + tax.
⬇ YES! I'M READY FOR PAINT, PATTERN & POSSIBILITY! ⬇
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Willa Workshops General FAQs
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There are no refunds on online courses
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You will have “Lifetime” Access to all classes unless otherwise mentioned—"Lifetime" is relevant to the lifespan of the Willa Workshops business (I don't plan on leaving anytime soon!) or the longevity of the technology.
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This class includes captions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Hindi, and Hebrew
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All Willa Workshops lesson content is prerecorded video. Once your purchase is complete, you will have instant access to the classroom, and are free to work through the content at your own pace
You can access Teachable and watch the lessons in your browser (PC, Mac, Android) or the Teachable app for iOS (recommended for iPhone and iPad)
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No, at least not available as local downloads to your device. The Teachable app for iOS may allow you to download lessons for offline playback.
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No. One student per registration. This is an honor system that if violated will result in your removal from the course with no refund.
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Please do! Always tag @willa.wanders and mention the course in your post description
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Yes! Please keep them for yourself, give them as a gift, or sell them.
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That's a hard no.
There's an endless amount of incredible art tutorial content in every Willa Workshops course. For some creatives, it's tempting to want to use these videos as a well of inspiration for their own creative enterprise, YouTube channel, brand, etc.
Willa Workshops Courses are not sold with permission for anyone to use it in this way--specifically, as a source of inspiration for any one's free how-to social media tutorial content, whether that be on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or any other social media platform.
If you are a creative who loves to share your work with the world, that's wonderful! I love it when participants share their finished projects in photos and videos on social media. Please tag me @willa.wanders, I'd love to support you!
But making how-to videos of yourself while creating from the lesson content or obviously inspired and derivative of Willa Workshops course content, and then posting those tutorials on any free social media platform, will get you banned from Willa Workshops with no refund issued.