Taught by internationally recognized sisters and full-time Northwest Coast artists Lily Hope and Ursala Hudson, this workshop series offers transformative tools for artists at every stage of their career. Raised within Indigenous Southeast Alaskan art and culture and working across global platforms, Lily and Ursala bring unique yet complementary perspectives: Lily as a culture bearer, educator, and community-art project facilitator with a background in storytelling; Ursala as a scholar, innovator, and community activist with a background in marketing.

Together, they invite artists into a space that blends reflection with hands-on skills. Over the course of the week, participants will explore frameworks for building sustainable art practices, curating cohesive bodies of work, strengthening professional visibility, improving public speaking, and sustaining spiritual and physical health. Designed to uplift both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, this series challenges conventional approaches to art-making and career-building, offering pathways toward true prosperity, resilience, and community strength.

Cost & Investment

Workshops are designed to be affordable while offering high-level, practical tools from full-time, internationally recognized artists.

• Individual sessions

  • 60-minute midday workshops: $30 (early registration $20)

  • 90-minute evening workshops: $40 (early registration $30)

• Full series (all 7 weekday sessions)

  • $200 flat rate (save $50 compared to $250 if booked individually)

  • ✨ Early Registration Rate: $150 (25% off, available through Friday, September 13)

• Optional Add-On

  • Awakening Creative Juices Photo Session

    • $130 when paired with the weekday series

    • $150 a la carte

*  These sessions are most impactful in community. To keep the learning environment engaging and interactive, workshops will run once at least 5 participants are registered

Access Options

All sessions will be held in-person at Lily Hope Weaver Studio, 221 Seward St., downtown Juneau, Alaska. Participants may also join live virtually, and all workshops will be recorded and shared with registered participants so you can revisit the material at your own pace.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Monday, September 29 • 5:30-7:00PM AKDT
Visioning Your Long-Term Art Career

Aligning passion, practice, and sustainability

Gain clarity on the type of artistic practice that best supports your unique passions, personality, and long-term goals. Through case studies and guided exercises, you’ll explore how to define your audience, identify the platforms and opportunities that serve you, and envision an art career that is both sustainable and fulfilling. This session offers practical tools for mapping your artistic trajectory while keeping your values, well-being, and creativity at the center.

You’ll leave with:

• A clearer vision for your long-term career as an artist

• Insight into aligning your practice with your personal strengths and values

• An understanding of audience and platform options that fit your goals

• A draft roadmap for your next steps in building a sustainable practice

Tuesday, September 30 • 5:30-7:00PM AKDT
Sustaining Spiritual and Physical Health for Creatives

Holistic practices for balance, longevity, and joy

Take time to reflect on the practices that nourish your body, mind, and spirit. In this session, you’ll rediscover what brings you joy and learn how to weave those practices into your creative life. Together we’ll explore holistic approaches—movement, rest, nutrition, ritual, and mindfulness—that support both artistic growth and physical longevity. Practical tools for planning, tracking, and accountability will also be shared, helping you align your well-being with the demands of your creative career. Open to all creatives, not just artists.

You’ll leave with:

• Renewed awareness of practices that sustain your well-being

• Tools for integrating body, mind, and spirit care into your creative process

• Simple rituals and techniques to reduce burnout and foster joy

• Strategies for setting intentions that align health with career growth

• A personalized self-care framework to support longevity in your creative work

• Practical approaches to nutrition and fitness planning, tracking, and accountability to support resilience

Wednesday, October 1 • 12:00-1:00PM AKDT
Public Speaking & Presenting Your Artistic Practice

Sharing your story with clarity and confidence

Learn how to craft engaging artist talks and presentations that resonate with audiences. This session will guide you through identifying key talking points, designing an effective slideshow, and understanding what audiences want to hear about your process and background. Together we’ll discuss and critique different presentation styles with real-world examples, and explore how to approach intimidating elements such as Q&As, unrehearsed moments, and networking engagements. You’ll leave with greater clarity and confidence in speaking publicly about your art.

You’ll leave with:

• A framework for structuring a compelling artist talk

• Practical tips for creating engaging, visually supportive slideshows

• Insight into what audiences value most in an artist presentation

• Strategies for handling Q&As, improvisation, and networking with confidence

• Feedback on different presenting styles and how to find your own authentic voice

Wednesday, October 1 • 5:30-7:00PM AKDT
Curating a Cohesive Body of Work & Annual Planning

Strategic tools for focus, balance, and growth

Discover how to shape a cohesive body of work that reflects your practice and supports your long-term career goals. This session explores planning methods for managing major projects while balancing opportunities such as grants, residencies, gallery representation, and continuing education. Through practical exercises and frameworks, you’ll learn how to create focus in your creative output and structure your year for both sustainability and growth.

You’ll leave with:

• A clearer understanding of what makes a body of work cohesive and compelling

• Tools for balancing long-term projects with short-term opportunities

• Methods for annual planning that align with your goals and resources

• A personalized framework to guide your next year of creative practice

Thursday, October 2 • 12:00-1:00PM AKDT
Social Media Marketing

Authentic strategies to grow your creative presence

Glow up your creative confidence and career with cutting-edge tips and tricks for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to clarify your offerings, shake off fear around visibility, and create content that feels authentic to your voice and practice. We’ll cover efficient editing techniques, platform-specific strategies, and ways to streamline your posting so that marketing supports your creativity instead of draining it. You’ll leave with a planned month of content designed to authentically connect with your audience and grow your artistic reach.

You’ll leave with:

• Confidence to share your work without fear or hesitation

• A clearer understanding of your offerings and how to communicate them online

• Platform-specific strategies for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube

• Time-saving editing and scheduling tools to reduce overwhelm

• A month-long content plan tailored to your art practice and audience

• Techniques for authentic engagement that can lead to stronger opportunities (sales, residencies, collaborations, commissions)

Thursday, October 2 • 5:30-7:00PM AKDT
Branding, Packaging & Market Displays for Retail and Markets

Presenting your work with clarity and impact

Learn how to brand and present your work in ways that feel authentic to you while drawing your audience in. This session covers practical strategies for packaging, signage, and marketing materials, along with tips for styling both retail and in-person market displays. We’ll also touch on how to create replicable merchandise and prepare digital files for multiple formats. From promotional photos to booth layout, you’ll gain strategies to present your work with confidence, consistency, and impact.

You’ll leave with:

• A clearer understanding of how to align branding with your personality and practice

• Resources for sourcing packaging, signage, and promotional materials

• Practical tips for styling promotional photos and market displays

• Guidance on creating replicable merchandise and preparing digital files for production

• A framework for building cohesive, professional presentations across retail, markets, and products

Friday, October 3 • 12:00-1:00PM AKDT
Crafting Compelling Grant Applications

Writing with clarity, confidence, and impact

The best grant applications are clear, concise, and memorable. In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for writing narratives that help reviewers connect with your work and remember your application long after reading. We’ll explore how to identify what funders are really asking for, how to “speak their language” while staying true to your voice, and how to structure responses for maximum clarity. With practical tips and examples, you’ll leave more confident in your ability to secure funding for your projects.

You’ll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of how funders review and evaluate applications

• Strategies for tailoring language to align with grant criteria without losing authenticity

• Tools for writing clear, compelling narratives that stand out

• Practice in editing for concision and focus

• A checklist to strengthen future grant applications and improve your chances of success

Saturday, October 4 • 6:00-9:00PM AKDT
Awakening Creative Juices: A Playful Photo Session

Ignite confidence. Embrace sensuality. Create in community.

Session highlights include:

• A welcoming, discreet secret location—three hours of immersive, creative ritual.

• A 15-minute personalized mini shoot, plus group imagery that captures collective playfulness.

• Five edited images delivered in 30 days—keepsakes of your radiant confidence.

• Playful styling, light libations, and supportive encouragement (“cheerleaders”) to foster ease and expression.

• Professional photography that centers empowerment and presence.

Details:

• Who: Womxn and queer men only

• Capacity: 10 spots

• Price:

  • $130 as an add-on to the week-long workshop series

  • $150 for a la carte booking