Amy Graham has taught art classes to people of all ages & abilities for over a decade, as well as working as a professional mural artist & face painter. Amy is a momma of three boys whom she adores—and she spends much of her time keeping them from destroying the house, & each other. During the baby/toddler parenting years, Amy found herself struggling with severe depression & anxiety. After seeking help & getting to a stable place, she began an epic mental health journey which led her to her life’s mission: helping other overwhelmed women experience more happiness through Playful Creativity, Meaningful Connection, & Joy-filled Faith Practices.
Jenna Layton is a mixed media artist drawn to bold colors, rich textures, and elegant lines. Growing up in North Ogden, Utah, her love for art bloomed when her dad taught her to paint. This passion led her to become the Art Sterling Scholar at Weber High School and later earn a bachelor’s degree in Art from Weber State University.
For over 20 years, she’s continued to refine her craft, teaching others to discover their own artistic voice. Her commissioned works are featured in various professional spaces and private collections worldwide.
Sarah Williams is the owner of Enchanted Events, a business designed to create unforgettable themed tea party experiences for women and girls. she started this business because she felt that women and girls needed more opportunities to dress up and create memories. When you meet her, you’ll soon realize that she’s a fancy person. The name Sarah means Princess and that meaning fits the bill! Dressing up is one of her favorite things to do—especially if it’s a costume!
When she’s not party planning, you’ll find her behind the computer writing romance novels and querying publishers. In the midst of all her career ambitions, she’s a boy mom, home decorator, wife to her personal prince charming, traveler, bike cruiser, and bookworm.
Graphic Designer and mother of four, Jeana Atkison has always had a love of picture books, delicious food, and volunteering. In fact, she started writing picture books because she didn’t have time to volunteer at all the organizations she wanted to help and now the books help for her. Kind of like a small helping book army;).
She has published three picture books with a fourth releasing this October and loves the opportunity to be creative and connect with amazing people in her community.
Vanessa Thurgood is an Amazon bestselling author with each of her books earning the coveted #1 new release banner. Her writing career took off with the debut of her first novel, The Earthspark, book one in her young adult epic fantasy series, The Comstock Chronicles.
A farmer’s wife by day and writer by night, Vanessa still finds time to explore in the rugged mountains of Idaho that inspire her rich worldbuilding. When she’s not roaming the wilds that build the worlds in her books, you will find her selling produce in a roadside stand with her family.
Holly Evensen is a local photographer who especially loves the family documentary style—which means no posing, no retakes, no touching up. She has a gift with capturing the real, raw beauty that’s found in the seemingly mundane.
Holly has 14 years’ experience, including wedding, birth, portrait, landscape, real estate, product, and still-life photography.
When she’s not behind her camera, you’ll either find her in her yard wielding power tools or in the kitchen baking bread—always with one ear glued to an audiobook. Kids’ fantasy books are her favorite!
Nicole Packer is passionate about living life to the fullest. She is a Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT and YACEP, and experienced Sound Facilitator. She has a broad base of experience in exercise, movement, meditation, music, dance, and yoga integrating traditional practices with modern evidence based approaches.
Nicole organizes retreats and festivals and presents worldwide. She is also the Founder and Director Yoga Wellness Connection Studio and Event Center in Idaho Falls on the Greenbelt.
Alaina Portmann: Arranging flowers doesn’t have to hard! Alaina has loved putting together bouquets since she was a little girl and can turn a simple bloom into a stunning arrangement.
