In-Person Workshops

dakari MoonCreative Studios · Fayetteville, Georgia

Make room for
your imagination.

Explore color. Bring a character to life. Make something you didn’t know you could. Find your next creative experience in our adult classes and teen camps.

Adults 18+Teens 16–18Three-evening campsAll times Eastern

Adult classes · Ages 18+

A little curiosity.
A whole lot of possibility.

Start with coloring foundations, experiment with unexpected materials, or take your art beyond the page. Each camp offers three evenings to learn, practice, and play.

In person · Monday–Wednesday · Proposed time: 7–9 PM

Adult camp 01$129

Camp Colorway

Build your confidence with coloring tools, blending, and ideas that make a page your own.

February 8–10, 2027May 10–12, 2027
  • Monday · Materials, tools and mark making.
  • Tuesday · Blending, skin, lips and hair.
  • Wednesday · Backgrounds, techniques and original ideas.
Adult camp 02$149

The Color Lab

Try reverse coloring, oil and soft pastels, gel sticks, paint sticks, stencils, and washi tape.

December 7–9, 2026March 8–10, 2027June 14–16, 2027
  • Monday · Reverse coloring and pastels.
  • Tuesday · Gel sticks and paint sticks.
  • Wednesday · Stencils, washi tape and layered experiments.
Adult camp 03$179

Beyond the Page

Explore wood, cloth, fabric, and larger surfaces with paint pens and other compatible materials.

January 11–13, 2027April 12–14, 2027
  • Monday · Wood and paint pens.
  • Tuesday · Cloth, fabric and unconventional surfaces.
  • Wednesday · Giant-format work and finishing.

Dates, tuition, and adult camp hours are proposed. Planned materials are included; premium oversized surfaces may cost extra.

Camp Kaleidoscope · Ages 16–18

Big ideas deserve
a place to begin.

Develop original characters, explore earning from art, prepare work for publication, and build a creative portfolio. Choose a single camp or follow the full four-camp pathway. Previous enrollment is not required.

In person · Monday–Wednesday · 7 PM start, proposed 9 PM finish

Teen camp 01$149

How to Create & Draw Characters for Books

Turn an idea into an original character with personality and a story to tell.

December 28–30, 2026
  • Monday · Purpose, personality, shape language and visual research.
  • Tuesday · Expressions, poses, outfits and identifying features.
  • Wednesday · Create a character sheet and sample book scene.

Your takeaway: An original character concept and first character sheet.

Teen camp 02$149

How to Make Money from Your Art

Explore practical ways to earn from creative work and shape a realistic first offer.

February 15–17, 2027
  • Monday · Originals, prints, products and commissions.
  • Tuesday · Introductory pricing, positioning and customers.
  • Wednesday · A first offer, promotion plan and starter budget.

Your takeaway: A starter art business plan and one developed offer.

Teen camp 03$149

How to Publish Your Work

Discover what it takes to move creative work toward publication.

April 5–7, 2027
  • Monday · Publishing pathways and audiences.
  • Tuesday · Page layout, file preparation and production basics.
  • Wednesday · Production decisions, cost questions and a realistic launch path.

Your takeaway: A small sample layout and personal publishing roadmap.

Teen camp 04$169

Building a Creative Portfolio

Choose and present work that tells the story of your creative direction.

June 7–9, 2027
  • Monday · Select work and define portfolio purpose.
  • Tuesday · Presentation, captions, project descriptions and format.
  • Wednesday · Present a draft, receive critique and plan revisions.

Your takeaway: A cohesive starter portfolio and development checklist.

Teen camp dates and tuition are proposed. The 7 PM start is established; the 9 PM finish remains proposed.

After camp · Optional teen online labs

Keep your ideas moving.

Return for feedback, questions, and continued creative development. Each track begins after its corresponding in-person camp.

Proposed time: Thursdays, 7–8:30 PM Eastern

1st Thursday each month

Character Studio

First proposed session: January 7, 2027

Registration coming soon

2nd Thursday each month

Art Entrepreneur Lab

First proposed session: March 11, 2027

Registration coming soon

3rd Thursday each month

Publishing Studio

First proposed session: April 15, 2027

Registration coming soon

4th Thursday each month

Portfolio Studio

First proposed session: June 24, 2027

Registration coming soon

Proposed membership: $29/month for one specialty track or $49/month for all four. Full four-track access begins July 2027. Online membership is separate from camp tuition; platform and billing terms are to be confirmed.

More ways to create · Adults 18+

Saturday Studio Series

Make time for coloring, painting, and connection. Explore Saturday studio experiences and booking options on our Creative Studios page.

Explore Creative Studios

A little planning before the play. Dates, tuition, availability, payment and cancellation terms, and booking details require studio confirmation before enrollment opens. Use the dated booking buttons to view workshop availability in Acuity. Use the bundle buttons to explore the full camp pathways. Online labs are coming soon.