Dream Keeper: Create a Surrealist Inspired Mixed Media Deck

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Dream Keeper: Create a Surrealist Inspired Mixed Media Deck

with Jesse Petersen

September 12 -14, 2025 | Friday- Sunday| Fri: 10 am – 5 pm | Sat & Sun: 9 am – 4 pm

Experience: All Levels of experience are welcome in this workshop.
Registration: Each student must enroll individually. Click the Cancellation Policy tab above for more info.
Materials List: Supplies list to be announced later.
Location: Sedona Arts Center, Theatre Studio

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking red rock landscape of Sedona for a workshop that blends art history, introspection, and playful experimentation. In Dream Keeper, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind Dream Deck—a collection of mixed media art cards infused with personal symbolism, hidden meanings, and surrealist inspiration using collage and experimental painting and printing techniques.

Together, we’ll explore the world of Surrealist art, drawing from the works of Sedona’s very own Max Ernst, and various other artists who challenged reality and embraced the unexpected. Inspired by their dreamlike imagery and provocative juxtapositions, you’ll craft a deck that bridges fantasy and the everyday, transforming ordinary moments into portals of imagination.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a fully realized Dream Deck—an artful tool to spark inspiration, nurture your creative practice, and keep you connected to your dreams. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to mixed media, this experience will invite you to see your art and your world through a fresh, surrealist lens.

Join us in Sedona, where the energy of the landscape and the spirit of Surrealism will awaken your imagination!

All levels welcome—no formal drawing skills needed.

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Jesse Petersen

Jesse Petersen is an artist and entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of creativity and well-being. With a deep passion for painting and empowering others to create, she believes that art is a powerful tool for mindfulness, helping us slow down, take a deep breath, and truly notice the world around us. Jesse offers online courses in art journaling and mixed media, as well as in-person workshops for all skill levels. Her teaching goes beyond technique—through themed projects and insightful prompts, she encourages you to cultivate creative habits, grow as an artist, and embrace art as a form of self-care. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, Jesse is here to support your creative journey.

Materials List Coming Soon

Cancellation Policy

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Registration

Each student must enroll individually
Students may register online or by calling the Sedona Arts Center’s Administrative Offices in the Art Barn, toll-free at 888-954-4442 or locally at 928-282-3809
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours at the Art Barn

In-Person and Online Workshops

Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
There is a $125 Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before August 12, 2025. Remaining balance will be refunded.
There are no refunds after August 12, 2025.
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full

Important Message

The Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless the Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.