Turn your favorite recipes and food experiences into art! In this open-ended, creative workshop, you'll learn to combine hand lettering, whimsical sketches, and watercolor techniques to craft a unique illustrated recipe book or journal. Whether you're inspired by recipes and dishes from the morning’s cooking class or simply eager to capture the beauty of your surroundings, this workshop offers a fun, flexible space for exploration. Use your artistic flair to:

• Sketch fresh ingredients, prepared meals, or memorable moments
• Add vibrant color with watercolor, markers, or colored pencils
  
• Design borders or decorative elements inspired by flowers, doodles, or nature
• Incorporate photographs from the cooking session into your pages

You'll leave with an enchanting start to a personalized recipe journal or a collection of artwork that celebrates your creativity. All skill levels welcome – no limits, just imagination!

Meet your Instructor

Annie Thayer

Annie is a watercolor artist based near Boulder, Colorado, where the ever-changing beauty of the natural world inspires her art. As an avid biker, hiker, and skier, she draws on her connection to the outdoors to create expressive paintings that capture the beauty around her.

Known for her intuitive brushwork and harmonious use of color, Annie’s work celebrates the spontaneous interplay of water and pigment to evoke emotion.
For over 25 years, Annie has studied with award-winning watercolorists in inspiring locations such as Greece, Guatemala, New Zealand, and Italy. Recently, she has expanded her creative practice to ceramics, exploring form, texture, and glazes, which mirrors the spontaneous nature of her watercolor work.

Annie’s teaching philosophy centers on play, experimentation, and building confidence in students of all ages. Her workshops offer a relaxed, supportive environment that encourages creativity and embraces the joy of artistic discovery. Her upcoming Creative Art Week workshop invites participants to illustrate a recipe book or create a personalized sketchbook journal, blending visual storytelling with personal expression.

Annie’s work is currently on display at Kaleidoscope Gallery in Nederland, Colorado. Visit  www.rockyknob.net to explore her artwork, workshops, and events.