Craftonians! ✨ Welcome to Episode 83 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast. When Minnesota dropped 12–18 inches of snow and knocked out guest Jamie’s power, we pivoted to a cozy solo studio session at Big Raven Farm. I share updates on brewery craft nights, cyanotype and eco-print retreats, and take you step-by-step through a Robert Hunt–inspired collage technique, plus tips on mixed media, image transfers, and creative layering. The heart of the episode? Grab, create, and don’t overthink it—keep crafting happy!

Guest Update

Jamie (joining us from snowy northern Minnesota!) will absolutely be back once the power — and the 18 inches of snow — settle down. Stay tuned for that rescheduled knitting conversation!

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 04:29] Welcome + Minnesota Snowstorm Update
[04:30 – 09:14] Brewery Craft Night Project Reveal
[09:15 – 18:39]Cyanotype & Eco Print Retreat Details
[18:40 – 25:09] Swatch Books & Substrate Experiments
[25:10 – 42:29] Robert Hunt Collage Technique Demo
[42:30 – End] Next Week’s Guest Announcement

Quotes from the Episode

“Grab and go. That is the advice of the day.” — Joleen Emery
“Sometimes we just have to learn about technique before we start getting worried about outcome.” — Joleen Emery
“Take an idea, find what you like, and then turn it into your own.” — Joleen Emery

Resources and Links

 💛 Try the Robert Hunt collage technique and share your results
 💛 Check out thrift books / used bookstores for older art resources
 💛 Join a retreat at Big Raven Farm

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Welcome back, Craftonians! In Episode 82 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen welcomes tattoo artist and muralist Audra Grosz, for a vibrant, inspiring conversation about color, craft, and community. They explore Audra’s 11-year journey in tattooing, evolving techniques, mural design with digital tools, and how creativity shows up everywhere—from skin to walls to everyday life.

Guest Bio

Audra Grosz is the owner of Tattoo Zuzu in Viroqua, Wisconsin, and has been tattooing professionally for over 11 years, previously co-owning Wayward Tattoos in Madison — the city’s first women-owned tattoo shop. A Driftless-area native and lifelong art enthusiast, Audra blends fine art, craft, and community in her work, creating tattoos, murals, and mixed-media projects while continually exploring new techniques both on and off the skin.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 10:14] – Welcome & Retreat Updates from Big Raven Farm
[10:15 – 11:59] – Introducing Audra Grosz
[12:00 – 15:29] – First Impressions of Being a Tattoo Artist
[15:30 – 21:59] – How the Tattoo Industry Has Changed in 11 Years
[22:00 – 26:29] – From Art School to Tattooing
[26:30 – 29:59] – Dabbling in Multiple Mediums
[30:00 – 34:29] – Tattoo Techniques: Stipple & Fine Line Shading
[34:30 – 39:59] – Murals, Procreate & Designing for Walls
[40:00 – 44:59] – Creativity at Home & Playing with Tools
[45:00 – End] – Community, Craft & Staying Curious

Quotes from the Episode

“Tattooing is such a great blend of fine art, craft, and community.” — Audra Grosz
“Creativity kind of does whatever is in front of our hands.” — Joleen Emery
“Art isn’t just what you make — it’s how you live and connect with your community.” — Joleen Emery
“Sometimes the best inspiration comes from playing and exploring without expectations.” — Joleen Emery
“Instagram completely changed how we connect, share, and inspire in the tattoo world.”  — Audra Grosz

Resources and Links
🎨 Learn more about retreats at Big Raven Farm
🖌 Support Audra's tattoo community 

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Craftonians! Joleen is back for Episode 81 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craft Cast, sharing updates from Big Raven Farm, the newly released 2026 retreat schedule, and some festive holiday project inspiration. She’s joined by watercolor artist and instructor Emily Marie for a warm, encouraging conversation about watercolor basics, creative confidence, supplies, and letting go of perfection. From pet portraits to paper talk, the big takeaway is simple—art should feel joyful, freeing, and accessible to everyone.

Guest Bio

Emily Marie is a full-time watercolor artist and instructor based in Wisconsin. A former elementary teacher, Emily now specializes in custom pet portraits, botanical watercolor, and beginner-friendly watercolor instruction. Her teaching mantra, “create gently,” shines through her classes, workshops, and online tutorials. Emily teaches both in-person classes and online through Skillshare, and she’s passionate about helping adults use watercolor as a stress-relieving, joyful creative practice.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 05:29] — Welcome to Happy Time 🎉
[05:30 – 14:29] — 2026 Retreats Are LIVE! 
[14:30 – 19:59] — Meet Today’s Guest: Emily Marie 
[20:00 – 34:59] — What It Means to Be a Full-Time Artist 
[35:00 – 54:59] — Watercolor Paper, Paint & Brushes 
[55:00 – End] — Wrap-Up & What’s Next 

Quotes from the Episode

“You don’t have to be good at art for it to be meaningful.” — Joleen Emery
“A lot of people think they’re not artistic, but art doesn’t have to be beautiful for everyone—it just has to be meaningful for you.” — Emily Marie
“Paper matters. It really, really matters.” — Emily Marie
“Practice gives you confidence, and watercolor takes practice.” — Emily Marie
“There is such a thing as too many layers, and that’s often where mud happens.” — Emily Marie
“Art can be joyful and therapeutic—it doesn’t have to be perfect or productive.” — Emily Marie
“You don’t have to turn your creativity into a career to let it change your life.” — Joleen Emery

Resources and Links

Emily Marie / Emily Watercolors

🌐 Website
🐾 Custom Pet Portrait Commissions (when open)
🖌️ Beginner Watercolor Kits (with Arches paper!)
🎥 Online Classes & Digital Downloads

💸 Listener Discount:
Use code GETMOREART for 10% off anything in Emily’s shop (kits, downloads, commissions & more!)

📖 Book Mentioned
Art Journal Freedom by Dina Wakley (2013)

🏡 Big Raven Farm Retreats: 2026 Retreat Schedule is LIVE!

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Well hey there, Craftonians — welcome to Episode 80 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this heart-centered, creatively rich episode, I’m checking in from the farm with gratitude, a few real-life adventures, and a reminder that creativity can be a powerful anchor during uncertain times. I’m joined by Minnesota artist, educator, and Little Fish Studios founder Lisa Ackerman, and we talk about resilience, slowing down, and the healing magic of making art with your hands. Lisa shares her journey into felting, how fiber became a meditative, painterly practice for her, and why intentional, nature-inspired work can help calm the nervous system and reconnect us to ourselves. The takeaway is simple and heartfelt: keep creating, use your hands to find joy, and let art be part of your healing.

Guest Bio

Lisa Ackerman is an artist, educator, and founder of Little Fish Studios, creating nature-inspired work in fiber, paint, photography, and collage. She is a former Executive and Artistic Director of the Crossing Arts Alliance and a passionate advocate for creative community-building. Lisa’s work has been featured and sold nationally, including at the Walker Art Center and Art-o-mat, and she is known for her beautifully hand-felted stones and fiber pieces that invite touch, reflection, and mindfulness.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 06:30]  — Welcome, gratitude, and finding calm through creativity
[06:30 – 15:00]  — Life updates from Big Raven Farm & retreat announcements
[15:00 – 18:30]  — Introducing Lisa Ackerman and discovering her work
[18:30 – 25:00]  — Lisa’s artistic journey and philosophy of art as healing
[25:00 – 34:00] — Felting as meditation: process, patience, and intention
[34:00 – 41:00] — Working across mediums and embracing slow art
[41:00 – End] — Teaching, community, maker spaces, and creative joy

Quotes from the Episode

“Art heals and provides me a voice.” – Lisa Ackerman
“Using your hands can calm the nervous system and bring you joy.” – Joleen Emery
“Felting is slow, intentional work—and that’s part of the magic.” – Lisa Ackerman
“Even in uncertain times, it’s our job to keep finding happiness where we can.” – Joleen Emery

Resources and Links

Explore Lisa Ackerman’s work at Little Fish Studios
Learn more about Big Raven Farm Retreats (2026) — limited spots available
Visit Big Raven Yoga for artist-designed yoga mats and creative community
Try felting as a mindful, low-mess art practice at home

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Welcome to Episode 79 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this cheerful and cozy episode, Joleen Emery shares her favorite collage techniques and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming Holiday Craft Retreat at Big Raven Farm. She joyfully demonstrates how to turn everyday scraps into meaningful art — from button trees and felt ornaments to folded paper and salvaged-fabric gift tags, all made with love and upcycled materials. Using her simple collage formula — three neutrals, a focal point, and a pop of color — Joleen encourages everyone to play, create, and let go of perfection. With her signature warmth and “don’t be too precious” mantra, she makes crafting approachable, joyful, and full of heart.

Guest Bio

No guest today — just our favorite creative spirit, Joleen Emery, owner of Big Raven Yoga and Big Raven Farm, a visionary artist, crafter, and joyful teacher who believes that creativity is self-care.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 02:09] — Welcome & Happy Time Happenings
[02:10 – 05:39] — Sneak Peek: Holiday Craft Retreat
[05:40 – 10:59] — Craft Prototypes: Buttons, Felt, Paper, and Pom-Poms
[11:00 – 14:24] — Joleen’s Collage Formula Explained
[14:25 – 17:59] — Adhesives That Work (and Why)
[18:00 – 24:29] — Hands-On Demo: Layering Backgrounds & Balancing Color
[24:30 – 29:59] — Creative Mindset: “Don’t Be Precious!”
[30:00 – End] — Live Chat + Community Craft Love

Quotes from the Episode

“Don’t be precious — being precious slows you down!” —  Joleen Emery
“If you overthink your collage, you miss the joy in the mess.” —  Joleen Emery
“Old receipts and handwritten notes are my favorite ingredients — they tell a story.” —  Joleen Emery
“You don’t need perfect — you need play.” —  Joleen Emery

Resources and Links

🌲 Retreat Info: Holiday Craft Retreat at Big Raven Farm – November 2026 (details coming soon!)
🧴 Supplies Mentioned:
✨ Pritt Glue Sticks (Joleen’s fave!)
📜 Salvaged Paper, Old Books, Felt Sheets
🕯️ Candlesticks, Buttons, Crystals for embellishments
💫 Join the Community: Subscribe to Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast on YouTube 🎥
🎁 Share Your Art: Tag Joleen on social with your collage creations! 💖

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Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 78 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast. Joleen is back from a little break and feeling refreshed after Broadway adventures, NYC strolls, and a heart full of gratitude. This week, Joleen chats with Minnesota artist E.J. (Eric) Klepinger, whose journey from graphic design to fine art is as inspiring as it is authentic. They dive into what it means to answer the creative call — that quiet pull to “make something beautiful” even when life says otherwise — and how E.J. turned burnout and big life shifts into a joyful, purpose-driven art career.

Guest Bio

E.J. Klepinger is a professional artist, teacher, and president of Voyager Artists. Based in Two Harbors, Minnesota, he creates stunning acrylic and monochromatic wildlife paintings inspired by nature and emotion. His work is featured in local galleries, breweries, and public art spaces including Castle Danger Brewery and the Two Harbors Public Library, where he also serves as Artist in Residence. He’s exhibited across Minnesota and teaches workshops to help others reconnect with their creative spark.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 06:00] — Joleen’s life update
[06:00 – 10:00] — Introducing E.J. Klepinger
[10:00 – 18:00] — E.J.’s evolving journey through mediums
[18:00 – 24:00] — Finding freedom in color and falling in love with acrylics
[24:00 – 33:00] — Growing up with “art as a hobby” — how early beliefs shape our creative path
[33:00 – 40:00] — Losing everything in 2009 and rebuilding a life through art
[40:00 – 47:00] — Balancing art, business, and heart — what it takes to live creatively
[47:00 – End] — Joleen and E.J. reflect on creative callings, courage, and the joy of answering the muse

 Quotes from the Episode

“Those beliefs get planted in us so young — whether they’re true or not, we follow them almost blindly.” – E.J. Klepinger
“Art was my calling. And if I don’t answer that call, I’m just not happy.” – Joleen Emery
“You can rebuild your life through creativity. Sometimes losing everything gives you space to start painting again.” – E.J. Klepinger
“Creativity isn’t optional — it’s how we process, heal, and connect.” – Joleen Emery

Resources and Links

Follow E.J. Klepinger’s work and upcoming exhibitions at Voyager Artists
Visit Castle Danger Brewery in Duluth, MN to see his current gallery pieces
Learn more about Joleen’s retreats at Big Raven Farm
Check out Joleen’s yoga-inspired art mats and creative community at Big Raven Yoga

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Welcome to Episode 75 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, Craftonians! In this delightful episode, Joleen welcomes the effervescent Dari Litchman, founder of The Craft Salon in Brooklyn, NY — a vibrant art space built on creativity, chaos, and community. Dari shares her journey of opening a craft studio right at the start of the pandemic, transforming challenge into joyful creation. Together, she and Joleen dive into the power of art to connect people, the beauty of imperfection, and the magic of “chaos crafting” — where glue guns, sequins, and laughter meet pure self-expression.

Guest Bio

Dari Litchman is the founder and owner of The Craft Salon in Brooklyn, New York — an arts-and-crafts studio offering after-school programs, ceramics, and joyful creative experiences for all ages. Known for her bright personality and “everyone’s invited” energy, Dari calls herself an Arts & Crafts Sommelier (and we couldn’t love that more). When she’s not teaching, she’s crafting wearable art, chaos-beaded badges, and “love bombs” filled with sparkle and self-celebration.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps
 
[00:00 – 05:14] — Welcome & Announcements 
[05:15 – 09:59] — Meet Dari Litchman 
[10:00 – 15:19] — The Craft Salon’s Origin Story
[15:20 – 20:39] — Teaching Kids & Building Community
[20:40 – 28:29] — Self-Congratulatory Badges & Love Bombs
[28:30 – 33:44] — The Glue Gun Deep Dive 
[33:45 – 39:59] — Chaos Crafting & Creative Freedom 
[40:00 – 44:59] — Tools of the Trade – Dari’s favorite tools and hack
[45:00 – End] — Joyful Reflection & Call to Create

 Quotes from the Episode

“Creativity isn’t about perfection — it’s about joy, glitter, and a good glue gun.” – Joleen Emery
“My studio is basically my craft closet that exploded into a business — and I love it.” – Dari Litchman
“You don’t wait for the perfect moment to make art; you just start gluing.” – Dari Litchman
“The world needs more people willing to make messes with love.” – Joleen Emery
“Chaos crafting is where the real magic happens.” – Dari Litchman

Resources and Links

Visit The Craft Salon in Brooklyn
Learn more about Big Raven Farm Retreats 2026 — limited spots available!
Explore Big Raven Yoga mats featuring guest artists
Try Beacon Adhesives Gemtac Glue for your next beaded masterpiece
Pro tip from Dari: Grab a wax pencil for precise gem placement — a total game changer! 

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Welcome to Episode 74 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! Broadcasting straight from her delightfully “messy” workshop, Joleen shares retreat-season updates, fresh Big Raven Yoga art, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer. She’s joined by Minnesota artist Naomi Christenson—a painter, dancer, and teacher inspired by nature’s colors, patterns, and quiet rhythms. Their conversation is a warm, art-filled wander through everyday creativity—mushrooms, leaves, family traditions, and the tiny details that make life feel magical. Naomi also reflects on balancing a multi-disciplinary creative life and how nature continually shapes her process, reminding us that creativity—like the outdoors—is ever-changing, imperfect, and full of wonder.

Guest Bio

Naomi Christenson is a painter, educator, and dancer based in Duluth, Minnesota. With a BFA and current MFA studies in painting, she draws inspiration from the natural rhythms of the world—color, movement, texture, and form. When she’s not creating in the studio, Naomi teaches tap dance and explores how motion, intuition, and nature influence her art.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 02:29] —Welcome from Joleen’s studio and retreat season reflections
[02:30 – 05:44] — Big Raven Yoga Mats
[05:45 – 07:59] —  Guest intro: Naomi Christenson
[08:00 – 13:19] — Naomi’s creative journey
[13:20 – 18:59] — Multidisciplinary art and the challenge of defining yourself as a maker
[19:00 – 22:14] — How nature inspires Naomi’s work
[22:15 – 25:59] — Mushrooms as natural art forms—unexpected beauty and texture
[26:00 – 32:59] — Capturing inspiration: using photos, color references, and nature walks
[33:00 – 35:59] — The joy of imperfection and working intuitively
[36:00 – 41:59] — Community questions: favorite natural patterns, mushroom magic, and process
[42:00 – 44:59] — Lessons from nature about growth and transformation
[45:00 – End] — Final reflections

Quotes from the Episode

“I create from the rhythms and patterns I see in nature—color and movement are my language.” – Naomi Christenson
“You don’t have to be perfect to be creative; you just have to start.” – Joleen Emery
“Mushrooms are the best teachers—constantly changing, always surprising.” –  Naomi Christenson
“Art is how we connect to the world and to each other.” – Joleen Emery

Resources and Links

Big Raven Yoga Mats
Big Raven Farm Retreats
Book Nook for Makers: Cut Paper Pictures by Clover Robin

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Craftonians! ✨ Welcome to Episode 73 — and it’s one I’ve been so excited to share. Fresh off a whirlwind retreat season — and after delivering Thanksgiving with a very grateful heart — I sat down with two incredible full-time artists, Beau and Kara Lasiewicz, to chat about what it means to live creatively every single day.

From painting and pottery to woodworking and photography, these two do it all (and do it beautifully). We dive into life as makers, how they navigate burnout, what it’s like to create side by side as a couple, and the joy of discovering your own artistic truth.

Guest Bio

Beau & Kara Lasiewicz are a husband-and-wife team of full-time artists based between the Twin Cities and Green Bay. Beau crafts delightfully “weird tables” through woodworking and furniture design, while Kara brings her magic to painting and photography.

Former art and shop teachers, they now pour their creative energy into making, teaching workshops, and inspiring others to explore their own artistry.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[0:00 – 05:14] — Welcome + post-retreat gratitude
[05:15 – 06:59] — Introducing guests Beau & Kara Lasiewicz
[07:00 – 10:19] — Life as full-time makers
[10:20 – 13:44] — How to avoid overwhelm and stay creative
[13:45 – 20:24] — Working together as a creative couple
[20:25 – 23:59] — Advice for taking the leap
[24:00 – 30:14] — Community questions
[30:15 – 33:44] — Building a creative business
[33:45 – 38:59] — How community shapes creativity
[39:00 – 41:29] — Balancing art, marriage, and rest
[41:30 – 43:49] — Creative ruts & how to get unstuck
[43:50 – 45:59] — The courage to keep saying yes to art
[46:00 – End] — Final reflections & gratitude 💫

Quotes from the Episode

“Creativity isn’t a job — it’s a way of living.” – Joleen Emery
“We thrive in the chaos of making. It’s where the magic happens.” – Beau
“You don’t wait for inspiration; you build a life that invites it in.” – Kara Lasiewicz
“Living creatively means embracing uncertainty with gratitude and grace.” – Kara Lasiewicz
“Art connects us — to each other, to ourselves, and to the world around us.” – Joleen Emery
“Art isn’t about perfection. It’s about joy, process, and connection.” – Kara Lasiewicz
“You just learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable — that’s where the growth is.” – Kara Lasiewicz

Resources and Links

🪷 Big Raven Farm 2026 Retreats
🎁 Gift Certificates
📖 Book Nook for Makers Recommendation: Handmade Collage with Seiko Kato
📖 Kara's Book Recommendation:  Art and Fear by David Bayles

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Join Joleen for a cozy solo episode filled with gratitude, holiday cheer, and creative inspiration. Fresh off an 11-week retreat season, she shares her favorite crafty books—from abstract watercolor to playful doodle guides—perfect for gifting or sparking your own creativity. Warm, fun, and totally Joleen, this episode is your holiday inspiration boost.

Guest Bio

No guest this week — just your favorite creative cheerleader, Joleen Emery, beaming positivity and practical art wisdom straight from her studio.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 02:29] – Post-retreat gratitude and holiday energy
[02:30 – 05:59] – A quick catch-up: reflections on 11 amazing back-to-back retreats.
[06:00 – 07:29] – Surprise! No guest today — instead, it’s all about Joleen’s favorite crafty resources.
[07:30 – 10:14] – Book #1: Creative Abstract Watercolor by Kate Rebecca Leech
[10:15 – 14:44] – Book #2: Learn to Watercolor by Lacy Walker (Rebel Unicorn Crafts)
[14:45 – 17:59] – Book #3: The Big Book of Watercolor by Mallerie Jane
[18:00 – 21:29] – Book #4: Painting Happiness by Terry Runyan
[21:30 – 24:59] – Book #5: Kawaii Doodle Class (from Five Below)
[25:00 – 30:59] – Book #6: 20 Ways to Draw a Tulip
[31:00 – End] – Wrapping with love & laughter

Quotes from the Episode

“I thought I’d feel relief… but I mostly just feel grateful.” – Joleen Emery
“Creative Abstract Watercolor makes you feel successful really quickly — and who doesn’t love that?” – Joleen Emery
“Let’s start with blobs, add more blobs… friends, we can do this!” – Joleen Emery
“Art isn’t about perfection — it’s about joy.” – Joleen Emery

Resources and Links

📚 Books Mentioned:
Creative Abstract Watercolor by Kate Rebecca Leech
Learn to Watercolor by Lacy Walker (Rebel Unicorn Crafts)
The Big Book of Watercolor by Mallerie Jane
Painting Happiness by Terry Runyan
Kawaii Doodle Class (available at Five Below or online)
20 Ways to Draw a Tulip 

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