Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. Sprig + Stone is not an art class. Sessions are exploratory and curiosity-based. You work at your own pace with the tools provided, and there's no technique instruction, no critique, and no comparing your work to anyone else's. People who haven't touched a paintbrush since grade school walk in and walk out genuinely surprised by what they made.

A guided creative experience is a structured session where you're led through a watercolor painting process from start to finish. The guidance removes the pressure of a blank page so your mind can settle into the work itself.

This isn't a paint-and-sip. Those events are built around socializing, with painting as the backdrop. Sprig + Stone is designed the other way around. The creative process is the experience, and it's grounded in something real: focused creative activity has been shown to reduce cortisol and activate a state of relaxed attention that's hard to access any other way. You're welcome to enjoy a drink at a venue that offers one. But the painting is the point, not the prop.

You'll create an original watercolor painting during the session. Subjects vary by workshop but are always approachable and fully guided. The goal isn't a gallery piece. It's yours to keep, and most people are genuinely surprised by what they produce.

Community workshops are typically 90 minutes to two hours.

Corporate and private sessions can be customized in length depending on your format, goals, and schedule.

All supplies are provided. Paper, paints, brushes, water, and any session materials are ready when you arrive.

You bring yourself. Nothing else is required.

Community workshops are hosted at partner venues throughout the Green Bay / Fox Valley area, including local studios, apothecaries, wellness centers, and co-working spaces.

Corporate and private sessions come to you. Sprig + Stone can work within your:

• Office or conference space

• Retreat or event facility

• Community center or library

• Outdoor or non-traditional venue

If you need help securing a location, that's part of the planning conversation. Any venue rental fees are factored into the event investment.

Community workshops are kept intentionally intimate. Smaller groups allow for more personal guidance and a room that actually settles into the experience together.

Corporate and private sessions can scale depending on your event format and objectives. Reach out at hello@sprigandstone.co and we'll talk through what makes sense for your group.

Community workshops are open-registration sessions where individuals sign up to attend. They're designed for anyone seeking a personal creative reset or a meaningful way to spend a few hours.

Corporate events are designed for organizations investing in their people: employee wellness days, team-building experiences, leadership retreats, and workplace mental health initiatives. The format is guided and approachable at its core. The framing is tailored to your audience and goals.

If your people are running hard and could use a genuine reset, this was built for them. Organizations that have found a home here include:

• Businesses and corporations

• Healthcare teams and caregiver organizations

• Chambers of commerce

• Women's professional groups

• Nonprofits and community associations

• Schools and educators

• Senior living communities

• Faith-based organizations

• Community Inclusion Programs

Yes. Session length, themes, and framing can all be shaped around your goals and audience.

The paint palette is part of that conversation too. Whether you're thinking a seasonal theme, a holiday palette, or colors tied to your brand or event, there's room to make it specific to you.

The foundation stays the same: guided, inclusive, grounded in presence. Everything around it is a conversation.

Pricing is customized based on group size, session length, travel, and any specialty materials.

Community workshop pricing is listed with each event registration.

For corporate and private sessions, reach out at hello@sprigandstone.co to start the conversation.

Yes. Private sessions are available for author events and book launches, client appreciation gatherings, organizational milestones, and other occasions where you want the experience to belong entirely to your group.

Reach out at hello@sprigandstone.co with what you have in mind.

Yes. The Still Point is the Sprig + Stone monthly newsletter, where new workshop dates are announced first. If you want a low-commitment way to get a feel for what Sprig + Stone is about before booking, this is a good place to start.

Subscribe to The Still Point.

For community workshops, registration is available through the venue hosting and shared on Sprig + Stone’s website and socials.

For corporate or private events, reach out directly at hello@sprigandstone.co. Just send a note with what you're thinking and we'll take it from there.