Is your organization looking for more ways to create community?
Workshops and classes are a great way to bring people together in a fun shared experience, to strengthen team bonds, and deepen connections or to simply bring some fun and creativity to student’s everyday lives. Workshops can create leads for other events and sales at your space or just liven up a party or celebration.
As a lifelong artist, trainer, and teacher, having taught at Sacramento City College since 2006, I offer many types of workshops, trainings, and classes.
I LOVE sharing the tools, techniques, and processes involved in creating a piece of art or design. I promise to embrace your creative experience with patience, humor, and acceptance of all skill levels. I have taught classes and workshops in relief printmaking on paper and fabric, design and print stickers, heat press sublimation collage, upcycled jewelry assemblage, set design, tie dye and ice dye, waterslide decals, gelli plate printing, weaving goddess eyes, laser cutting and engraving and more.
I’ve taught at:
- City of Sacramento, Office of Arts & Culture
- Sacramento Library
- Broadcloth Studio
- Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community,
- Meadowview Pannell Community Center,
- WordPress (WordCamp) conferences,
- Girl Scout camps, troop meetings and more.
Contact me to talk about the workshop ideas for your group.
Carve & Print Your Own Stamp Workshop
Learn to design and carve your own lino block stamp for cards, art prints, or clothing.
Cut Paper Collage Workshop
Spend time creating a collage background and applying laser and machine cut creations.
Sublimation Collage Printing
Sublimation collage printing is the ultimate mashup of hands-on crafting and modern maker magic, letting you piece together vibrant, analog designs and heat-press them straight into fabric
Trace a Mixed Media Portrait
Bring your own family photos that we will transform into line drawings and collage into finished artworks.
Let’s Paint a Mural Together Workshop
Learn how to digitally design your mural, select colors and paints, trace the image, and paint by numbers. Great for teams, families, or parties. Murals can be on canvas or an indoor our outdoor wall.
Assemblage Magnets or Broaches
Bring your collection of junk drawer broken toys, jewelry and random stuff to turn into a magnet, broach or holiday ornament.
Get Setup to Gig: All you need to know to start your side hustle
Get started freelancing! We will cover the basics of setting up your sole proprietorship. Learn ways to secure business permits and/or licenses, insurance, set your rates, deal with taxes, and write a contract and proposal. Tips for selecting a business name, keeping track of your time, money, and client’s needs will be covered.
Photograph Your Artwork
Great photos of your artwork and products are possible with cell phones and free editing software. We’ll cover easy an accessible photography tips that will help you share your work in the best light.
Get Your Website Ready Lecture
An online presentation on what you need to get started with your own website; what system to use, the content you’ll need to have ready, and how to do it yourself or who to hire.
Artist Website 2-Week Intensive Workshop
Build, edit, update your website with hands on, in-person help and peer accountability.
Whether you need to build a new website from scratch, update an existing one, or add fresh features, you don’t need months of tech stress—just a clear plan, dedicated time, and professional guidance.
Market Your Art Show Online and in Print
You did the work, you finished, framed, and hung the work, and the show will open soon! Congratulations! Here are 5 marketing techniques to get people to your show. We will create a look and feel for your show or event promotions, craft graphics and language around the event and schedule web postings, social media sharing, and printed promotions to get folks to your event.
eCommerce Options for Artists
Are you ready to open your online shop but you have no idea where to start? In this workshop we’ll discuss 3-4 online ecommerce models and the pros and cons of each. We’ll discuss packaging, photographing, writing about your works, shipping and fulfillment.
What our customers say
“Heather Hogan’s mentorship is one of the primary reasons I went back to college to pursue a career in the arts. She understands what her students need and what buttons to push to set them on the right path. Heather is beyond helpful, encouraging, inspirational, and an outstanding member of the art community in Sacramento.”
Nathan Coldwater
Makerspace Student, 2024
“Heather was extremely knowledgeable about printmaking and she shared her knowledgeable very effectively. She is also enthusiastic about art and encouraged us to explore our own artistic path. She gave kind and thoughtful feedback on our pieces. I will definitely take another class from this instructor.”
Workshop Student, January 2020
“When I signed up for the Intro to Making class at SCC, I had no idea how much potential it would unlock in me. Heather did an incredible job guiding us through the basics of sublimation printing, sticker making, laser cutting, stamp making, heat transfer vinyl, and so much more. Beyond the core curriculum, I got to explore soldering, sewing, embroidery, woodworking, and 3D printing.
Heather was always there to answer questions and connect us with experts when we wanted to dive deeper. She balanced teaching foundational skills to the whole class with supporting individual passion projects. Hands down, this has been one of my favorite classes ever. I’ve already recommended both the course and Heather to so many people!”
Jason Chase
Makerspace Student, 2026
“Thank you for sharing so much information about you and your business. I felt you were very open and really want me to succeed. I felt so disconnected before and not able to get my feet off the ground. I feel so much better and that I will be able to do my passion in the near future! 2021 is going to be a great year! I am happy I found your class! Thanks again!”
Web Design Student, Fall 2020
Workshop Experience
- Sublimation Collage Make-and-Take, City of Sacramento Office of Arts & Culture with Counselmember Lisa Kaplan, Natomas, CA 2026
- Relief Printmaking Workshops at Sac Library, Sudwerk Brewing Co, Amatoria Fine Art Books, Sierra 2 Center, 2024
- Workshops for Artists, City of Sacramento, Office of Arts & Culture, 2023
- Makerspace Sacramento City College, 2023
- Goddess Eyes Workshop, Faith Presbyterian Church, 2022
- Community Mural Paint Days, Around Sacramento 2021-2022
- Tie Dye Workshop, Faith Presbyterian Church after school program, 2021
- Graphic/Web Design professor, Sacramento City College, since 2006-Present
- Tie Dye, Collage, and Goddess Eyes Workshops with teens at Meadowview CC, 2021
- Tie Dye with Girl Scout Troop 1224, 2019
- Tie Dye and Ice Dye at Weekend of Workshops Girl Scout Troop Leaders Convention, 2019
- Lino block class at Sierra 2 Center, 2018
- WordCamp Speaker and Presenter, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
- Assemblage Workshop, 5th grade student at LdV eK-8, 2018
- Cyanotype instruction Open Studios 2018 at Sierra 2 Center, 2018
Schedule a workshop
Interested in a workshop? Yey! Let’s talk!
We can discuss the needs of your group; timing, facilities, registrations, options, and budget. I’ll need at least a week to prepare materials for your event. Once we come to an agreement, I’ll put it all in writing and hold the dates on my calendar for you.
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