Finding Flow
Seattle
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A 4-day in person workshop for a calmer, looser, more consistent art practice
April 20 – June 23, 2026
Starts April 20 · Early bird tuition $1500
Regular tuition: $1800
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You don't want to work
to look better. You want it to feel alive.
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If your work feels tight, stiff, or overworked, it’s usually not about skill.
It’s what happens when pressure sneaks into the process.
Finding Flow is about learning how to show up free, loose, and responsive—so your work has movement, energy, and breath. Not forced. Not uptight. Not frozen.
This workshop helps you create from flow instead of control.
Flow isn’t magic. It’s built.
Work that feels alive comes from the right combination of:
- Â Techniques that invite movement
- Â Art supplies that support looseness
- Â Mindset that keeps you open instead of guarded
When these ingredients work together, your work naturally becomes more fluid, expressive, and honest.
Over four days in Seattle, we’ll explore process, color, composition, and mindset in ways that feel natural and sustainable for your practice. You’ll work small to large, letting rhythm and clarity emerge over time.
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What You Can Expect
- A supportive, calm, and focused studio environment
- Exercises that help you loosen up and trust your process
- Guided sessions that help you see what’s working in your work
- Time to experiment, reflect, and move intuitively through your pieces
- Emphasis on flow over perfection and momentum over pressure
All-Inclusive Experience
- Materials provided — no need to bring supplies
- Lunch and snacks included every day
- A relaxed environment where you can focus fully on your work
Tuition & Dates
- Early Bird Tuition: $1,800
- Regular Tuition: $2,000
- Dates: April 20–23, in Seattle
Who This Is For
This workshop is ideal if you:
- Want to make work that feels freer and more alive
- Are tired of stiffness or overthinking in your process
- Want to deepen your consistent art practice
- Enjoy working in community but value your own pace
- Want dedicated studio time with gentle structure
Daily RhythmÂ
Day 1 — Arrival & Opening
- Welcome and orientation
- Warm-up exercises to loosen up
- Demo, short guided session to set the tone
Day 2 — Exploring Movement & Process
- Morning session: Demo, mark-making, colors & composition
- Afternoon session: Small to medium, repeated studies and momentum
- Group reflection
Day 3 — Color & Composition
-Â Demo, working large, pivot
- Play with color relationships and surface dynamics
- One-on-one studio time
Day 4 — Integration & Forward Practice
-Â Titles, stories, abstraction.
- Personal reflection
- Closing group conversation
(This schedule is flexible and responds to the group’s energy.)
What to Bring
Just your curiosity and willingness to experiment, all art materials, lunch, and snacks are included.
Q&AÂ
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for artists at different stages who want to work more freely and consistently. You don’t need to be a professional artist—just open to abstraction, experimentation, and process-based work.
Do I need prior experience with abstract painting?
No. The workshop is guided and adaptable. If you’re open to trying new approaches and letting go of perfection, you’ll be supported.
What materials do I need to bring?
Nothing. All materials are provided, including surfaces, paints, tools, lunch, and snacks.
You’re welcome to bring a sketchbook if you enjoy having one.
What does a typical day look like?
Each day includes guided studio sessions, open working time, and group conversations.
The structure is gentle and flexible, designed to support flow rather than pressure.
Will I get feedback on my work?
Yes. Feedback is offered through group conversations and optional one-on-one check-ins. The focus is on helping you see what’s working, not fixing or judging your work.
Is this about finishing polished pieces?
Not necessarily. Finished work may happen, but the main goal is building a practice that feels loose, alive, and sustainable—something you can carry forward.
What if I feel stuck or overwhelmed during the workshop?
That’s completely normal, especially when trying something new. The workshop is designed to support you through both high and low moments.
How many participants will there be?
8-10 total. The group is intentionally small to allow for connection, focus, and individual attention.
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I'm Nino.
I’m an abstract artist and designer with over 27 years of experience, dedicated to exploring authenticity through the balance of creativity and design. My work thrives on curiosity, experimentation, and a deep sense of freedom—pushing boundaries while staying true to artistic intuition.
I love helping others discover their unique artistic voices, whether through my original artwork, prints, or immersive workshops. My goal is to make the journey of self-expression both inspiring and joyful, encouraging artists to create fearlessly and embrace their own creative flow.
This workshop is an extension of my own process—blending intuitive mark-making with thoughtful composition, allowing freedom while embracing structure. It’s an experience designed to help you break through creative limitations and create work that feels alive, exciting, and uniquely yours.
What Artists Are Saying
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" I learned the real importance of doing things again and again to develop confidence in mark making and process.
This workshop reminded me how fun and experimental the painting process can be - just try something, if it doesn't work, add something else. It's just paint!"
- Darlene Laguna
"I feel a lightness and more joy has been brought back into my practice."
-Â Barbara Helton
"If you feel in a rut with your painting, this is the class to experiment, have fun, make connections, and get inspiration as well as learning a new way of painting.
Also, found doing a live class with other artists can add a lot to the painting experience in terms of learning, inspiration, and enjoyment.. And that includes having a great and relaxed instructor."
- Marla Brandt
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"I think when we put ourselves in situations where we find others in a like-minded community, we can connect on really beautiful levels, build bridges, find our tribes, find other "weirdos" willing to bare insecurities, self doubt, and help each other to stretch boundaries.
I really enjoyed how Nino mixes his paints together to blend on the canvas, showing thick and thin textures, colors that might be completey different, yet somehow come together cohesively. I also loved the little pre painting exercises to get creativity and ideas moving.
- Tiffani Wetherbee
“With Nino guidance, painting the area over that I thought was perfect but was Improved by the chance. The laying out the paints ahead of time gave me a freedom terrific.”
- Carol Prior
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“Nino’s Workshop was such a treat on so many levels. The small group format allowed for a relaxed and supportive environment. Nino did demonstrations everyday to get us going and also sparked discussions about why we create, and how we overcome obstacles and maintain our curiosity as artists. The depth of instruction was incredible and the variety of exercises gave us the opportunity to look at many different approaches to our own work. Can’t wait for the next one!”
- Jen Brannon
Refund PoliciesÂ
Enrollment and Payment:
Your spot in a workshop is confirmed when you register and pay in full.
Minimum Number of Students:
We need at least 8 students in each workshop for it to happen. If we don't reach this number 10 days before the workshop starts, we might have to cancel it. We'll send you an email if this happens, and you'll get a full refund. It's a good idea not to book non-refundable travel or lodging until 10 days before the workshop.
Cancellation by Nino Studio:
If we have to cancel a workshop for any reason, you'll get a 100% refund.
Student Cancellations:
If you need to cancel, send us an email at [email protected]
Cancellations Within 10 Days:
If you cancel within 10 days of the workshop, you won't get a refund unless someone else takes your spot from a waitlist. If that happens, you'll get a full refund, minus $100.
No Refunds After Workshop Starts:
We can't give refunds, credits, or make-up classes once the workshop has started.
Missed Days:
If you miss a day, we can't give refunds, credits, or make-up classes.
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We appreciate your understanding and following these guidelines, which help us run our workshops smoothly. If you have questions or need more information, please let me know.
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