✨ Creative Easel LIVE 2026 ✨
The 2-Day Business Conference for Paint Party Owners & Creative Entrepreneurs
March 23–24, 2026 • Riverview, FL
Get the strategies, skills, and support you need to grow your business with confidence.
I’m sorry you’ve been told the only way to grow your creative business is piecing together free tutorials, sitting in endless Zooms, and hoping something finally clicks.
That’s not how it should be.
Your business should be scaling with confidence, your events should be filling, and you should be surrounded by people who get it.
Your audience shouldn't be waiting until the last minute to book their spot at your latest event. They should be snatching those seats up like it was the last ticket to a sold-out Taylor Swift Concert.
Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss Creative Easel LIVE 2026
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Game-Changing Strategies – AI, automation, and marketing tools tailored for creative businesses.
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Hands-On Workshops – Procreate, AI, memberships—learn by doing, not just listening.
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Your People, Your Network – 150+ creative entrepreneurs to collaborate, connect, and grow with.
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Insider Secrets – Proven, in-the-trenches strategies you won’t find on Google.
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Breakthrough Energy – The “aha!” moments and spark you can’t replay on a screen.
Event Schedule Preview
What’s Happening at Creative Easel LIVE 2026?
Day 0: March 22 – Cocktail Mixer (Optional)
Kick off with drinks, laughs, and networking before the actual event begins. (location TBA)
Day 1: March 23 – Connection + Growth
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Swag bags & photo ops
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Opening kickoff with Lori Miller
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Roundtable: Why We Do What We Do
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Networking Breakouts
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Scaling Strategies Roundtable
Day 2: March 24 – Workshop Deep Dives
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Procreate for creatives
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AI for business growth
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Guest Speaker: Moneek Pines
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Membership Workshop
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AI Integration + Q&A
Closing Dinner → Celebrate your new ideas and new friendships over one last meal together (optional, but trust us—you’ll want to be there).
✨ Here’s the truth: you could keep trying to piece it all together on your own… or you can be in the room, surrounded by creative business owners just like you, learning the exact tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that will change your 2026..
👉 Miss this, and you miss the breakthroughs.
Moneek is living proof that resilience fuels success. She’ll share how she built and rebuilt and scaled her creative business.
Moneek Pines
Guest Speaker
We currently have 50 women signed on - and why are they choosing to come?
✅ Real strategies, not fluff
✅ Hands-on workshops with practical takeaways
✅ 50+ creatives in one room
✅ Industry leaders who’ve been where you are
✅ A spark you can’t replicate online
Your Ticket to Transformation
Don’t wait—pricing goes up soon.
Lori Miller – Artist, Business Coach, and Heartfelt Leader for Creative Women
Lori Miller is an artist, creative business mentor, and the founder of Rare Bird Art Studio and The Creative Easel — two vibrant spaces built to empower women in the paint party and creative business world. With over eight years of experience teaching others how to paint and grow, Lori has dedicated her career to helping women turn their creativity into confidence and their passions into profit.
After successfully growing her own business from scratch — not once, but twice — Lori knows firsthand what it takes to build something beautiful out of nothing. She also knows how isolating it can feel to try and figure it all out on your own.
Over the years, Lori watched as many creative business communities were led by strong voices — but often in ways that felt out of reach or closed off. Leadership sometimes came with barriers, gatekeeping, or the unspoken rule that only certain people got to grow.
She believes it’s time for a new kind of leadership — one that brings everyone to the table.
That belief is what inspired her to create Creative Easel LIVE, a two-day business conference coming to Tampa in March 2026. This event is built for women in the paint party, DIY, and creative business industries who are ready to grow — whether they’re just getting started or have been doing this for years and are craving what’s next.
Through hands-on workshops, honest conversations, marketing and AI trainings, and mastermind-style support, Lori is building the kind of community she wishes existed from the start — one where no one is left out, and every woman’s success lifts the others higher.
Because Lori doesn’t just teach business.
She builds belief.
And she knows: when creative women support each other fully, without competition or comparison, everyone wins.
Miss this, and you miss the breakthroughs.
You can keep trying to piece it all together alone…
Or you can be in the room, surrounded by 50+ creative entrepreneurs, learning the exact strategies and mindset shifts that will transform your 2026.
Which sounds better?
Lodging Near By:
Here are some great places to stay within a short drive of The Regent:
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Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Riverview – modern and comfortable
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Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon – full-service hotel with on-site dining
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East – Brandon – free breakfast and easy access
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa Brandon – convenient and affordable
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Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Brandon – great for business travelers
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Residence Inn Tampa Brandon – suites with kitchenettes for longer stays
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Brandon – perfect for a little extra room
Average Hotel Rates in March 2026:
Expect to pay between $89–$159 per night, depending on the hotel and how early you book. Rooms will fill fast for that week, so we recommend locking yours in ASAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Event
Q: What exactly will I learn at Creative Easel LIVE?
A: You'll get specific, actionable strategies including pricing formulas that increase your per-party revenue, AI tools to streamline your business operations, and proven templates for client communication. Each session includes worksheets and implementation guides you can use immediately.
Q: Is this conference only for paint party businesses?
A: While paint parties are our primary focus, the business strategies work for any creative entrepreneur including pottery painting, crafting workshops, art classes, DIY events, and creative coaching. The marketing, pricing, and scaling principles apply across all creative service businesses.
Q: I've been in business for years - will I learn anything new?
A: Absolutely. Our advanced sessions cover scaling to 6-figures, building teams, licensing opportunities, and creating multiple revenue streams. Many established business owners tell us they wish they'd learned these strategies years ago.
Q: What's the format? Will it be mostly lectures?
A: This is highly interactive! Expect hands-on workshops, small group masterminds, live Q&A sessions, and networking breaks. You'll leave with completed worksheets, personalized action plans, and new business connections.
Logistics & Practical Details
Q: What's included in my ticket price?
A: Your ticket includes all conference sessions, workshops, materials and workbooks, networking.
Q: What's NOT included?
A: Travel, hotel, meals are not included. Hotel rates range $89-159/night at nearby locations.
Q: What should I bring?
A: A notebook, laptop (if you want), pen, and business cards to network with.
All materials, workbooks, and supplies are provided. Dress is casual.
Q: Can I bring a friend or business partner?
A: Each person needs their own ticket to access all materials and activities.
Investment & Payments
Q: Why are tickets non-refundable?
A: We invest heavily in venue, speakers, materials, and catering based on confirmed attendance. However, if you can't attend, you can transfer your ticket to someone else.
Follow-Up & Support
Q: What happens after the conference? A: You'll get lifetime access to our private attendee group, quarterly bonus trainings, and our monthly newsletter with new strategies. Plus, you'll have a network of creative entrepreneurs to connect with ongoing.
Q: Can I get one-on-one help with my specific business?
A: While the conference doesn't include individual consulting, you'll have opportunities to get feedback during mastermind sessions. We also offer optional VIP add-ons for extended support.
Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Email us at lori@rarebirdart.studio or message us through our website contact form. We typically respond within 24 hours and love talking about creative businesses!
Disclaimer: Individual results may vary based on factors including but not limited to local market conditions, pricing strategy, marketing efforts, and business experience. Success with the provided painting designs depends on your determination and location-specific demand. All conference ticket sales are final - no refunds will be issued.