Join Giselle and Doug for a week-long workshop in Giselle’s spacious studio in Helena, Montana. We will spend the week working together in the studio, balancing individual projects with guided exercises designed to refine your creative voice and cultivate a sense of play and discovery. Through writing prompts, collaborative group exercises, demonstrations, and thoughtful conversations, we will meet you where you are and help guide your work to the next level. This workshop is open to previous Cultivating Creativity artists as well as new participants.

Located in the picturesque pasturelands of the Helena Valley, just 2.5 miles west of the Archie Bray Foundation, Giselle’s home studio offers an inspiring setting to reflect, create, and push your practice forward under Montana’s expansive ‘Big Sky.’

We’ll continue our conversations about studio practice and personal growth throughout the week while engaging in hands-on work. We will also visit the studios of regional artists and take field trips to the Archie Bray Foundation.

Please submit a brief application below to let us know you are interested in joining our program. Applications due March 1, 2026 for 12 available spots.

TUITION (includes lunches and 3 dinners): $2,250 FIRST PAYMENT DUE: April 1, 2026 PAYMENT IN FULL DUE: June 1, 2026

REGISTRATION FEE DUE UPON ACCEPTANCE: $250 (non-refundable, non-transferable towards tuition)

HOUSING: There are plenty of local hotels and Airbnb options in Helena. Please feel free to reach out to Giselle for recommendations. The Lamplighter is a popular place with great rates and small kitchenettes.

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