Learn
ART RETREAT
IN ITALY
Interactive Paper Art
June 6 - June 20, 2027
Monte Castello Academy, Umbria, Italy
Learn and create in this hillside medieval village with chef-catered, gourmet meals, and gorgeous Italian scenery!
In this 2-week course you will create an entire interactive art book. We will dive into paper engineering in my own unique approach. Throughout the workshop, participants will be housed in the remarkably well-preserved Umbrian hill town of Monte Castello di Vibio. Your workshop package is all-inclusive, providing welcome and departure services and airport transfer from the airport. Enjoy our comfortable private bus, single occupancy accommodations, almost every meal catered, and multiple day-excursions!
MONTHLY TUTORIALS + SKETCHBOOK TOURS
Join my Substack Club
Join my Substack Club for $10 a month, and you'll get:
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monthly video tutorial on how to create moving art through a variety of pull tabs, spin wheels, and other interactive elements!
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monthly sketchbook tour for an insider-view of my creative process with: hike-paintings, figure studies, interactive art concepts, random-ass doodles, and more!
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access to all previous tutorials and sketchbook tours
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First dibs on art retreats, special deals, and more!
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DOMESTIKA ONLINE COURSE
Interactive Sketchbooks: Create Moveable Paper Art
In the course you’ll learn:
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Paper engineering basics and supplies
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Basics of paper-cutting
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Basics of watercolor (yours doesn’t have to be watercolor if you prefer other media!)
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How to make spin wheels
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How to make lift flaps
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How to make pull-tabs
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How to make prototypes to start bringing your idea to life
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Final Project: how to make an entire interactive piece with a lift flap and pull tab, from start to finish