Meet Jennie Lou

Artist. Maker. Teacher. Writer.

Dear creatives,

I’m a lifelong artist, educator, and creative guide with a passion for helping people reconnect with their hands, minds, and inner sense of calm through art and making.

Whether I’m teaching a child to use a saw for the first time or guiding an adult through a mindful drawing exercise, my work is rooted in respect for the learner, joy in the process, and faith in creativity as a healing experience.

My work has been shaped by living with muscular dystrophy and years of teaching people with a wide range of abilities. Projects I share are developed with universal design and accessibility in mind, whether you’re:

• a child excited to use tools

• a busy adult looking to relax through creative expression

• an older adult building skills while rediscovering your sense of play

I’m also the creator of JP (Josephine Priscilla), a creative, kind, curious, 7-year-old character who pops up throughout the site and in some of my classes. She helps remind all of us—especially grownups—that play, wonder, and trying new things matter at every age.

Whether you're here to take a class, explore the Fantastical Forest, or read—I’m so glad you found your way here. You are welcome just as you are.

Warmly,

Jennie Lou

P.S. I hold an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and an MA in Early Childhood Education and have spent over 30 years developing creative programs for learners of all ages, helping them find joy in making —through art, woodworking, mindfulness, nature, and writing. You can see my books here.