Artability Workshops
Tap Into Creativity
Workshops Accessible to All
People Incorporated offers free Artability Workshops in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, providing a welcoming space to explore creativity, regardless of experience or ability. Workshops include shared art materials, guidance from a teaching artist, and the opportunity to create with others. No mental illness diagnosis is required, and participants must be 18 or older. Artability aims to foster art as a healing tool for self-expression and personal growth.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up for updates on workshops, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page under “Join our mailing list.”
The Artability program hosts an annual art show and sale for the general public to promote mental health in our community.
People Incorporated Northside Community Support Program
Minneapolis, MN 55411
People Incorporated York Mental Health Clinic
317 York Ave
St Paul, MN 55130
Please go to the front entrance on York Avenue and ring the doorbell; the workshop is in the conference room at the end of the hallway to your right after entering the building.
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2026 Workshops
If you want to be added to the email distribution for updates on workshops, please fill out the “Join Our Mailing List” form below. For all other questions, email artability@peopleincorporated.org.
Tessa Weyhe
I have been a teaching artist both in and out of educational settings for ten years. Although I dabble in many different mediums, my very favorites are acrylic painting and darkroom photography. The best part about art is that it is a catalyst for releasing hard emotions and a process for feeling good ones. We are so lucky to live in this beautiful world where there is always something more to explore and appreciate, and the Artablity program is an excellent resource to that end!
Jenny Stice
Jenny ( she/they) has been a teaching artist in Minnesota and Wisconsin for over 11 years. They’re skilled in numerous art techniques but specialize in watercolor and fiber arts. Jenny believes that a meaningful art practice can’t be limited by a person’s age, ability, or experience and enjoys guiding students to recognize their creative potential. In their spare time, Jenny loves to create artwork influenced by cephalopods and other water creatures.
Mike Conroy
Mike is primarily a watercolor artist, and a long time client and teaching artist for Artability. Mike has been working on establishing subject matter and style that involves semi-abstract, conceptual, and realistic components that culminate with mostly watercolor techniques.
At this stage in Mike’s development, most of what he’s learned and applied has come to a style involving small dots interspersed on paper completely throughout each painting he does. It is a way to incorporate all that he has done up to this point, including the use of motifs, and common elements of variable ideas.
Colin Chambers
Colin Chambers is a lifetime reader and writer. He studied creative writing at Augsburg College and the University of Minnesota. Over the years, he has won various poetry competitions at the state and national levels. His chapbook “Gladly We Are Made Clumsy And Unwise” was published as the 2009 Florence Kahn Memorial manuscript competition winner. He has worked as a freelance writer contributing his copywriting and editing skills to businesses and periodicals in Southern Minnesota. He currently works as a marketing manager at an IT company in Mankato.
Andy Landy
Andy is a queer art enthusiast from North Minneapolis who uses they/them pronouns. When they’re not working, you can find them with their foster cats or singing goofy songs at karaoke. They love tattoos and are always down for suggestions of what to get next. They’re excited to meet you!
Debra Ripp
I am a native Minnesotan born in Mankato and based in the Twin Cities. I welcome you to come visit my studio in the Dow building and the Creative Zone of St. Paul. I am a Mixed Media artist, which means I am willing and love to explore all possible media, anything that will make the image emerge stronger and obtain the voice it is meant to have. My favorite thing is to vacillate between media and observe how the image can transform and mature as it is manifested in different clothes, so to speak.
Sarah Riley
MA, Teaching Artist (On-Demand)
Sarah received her MA in Visual Arts & Art Therapy from the UW-Superior and has 10+ years of experience teaching visual arts techniques and facilitating various healing art groups. Sarah holds the belief that art IS therapy and that engaging in creative processes is innately cathartic and deeply healing. She is also a professional artist; art is a tremendous part of her life, and she takes great pride in making it available and approachable to others.
Melody Schuldt
MA, MT-BC (Music Therapist – Board Certified), Teaching Artist (On-Demand)
Melody began working with People Incorporated in 2017 and currently works as a board-certified music therapist. Melody holds a Master of Arts degree in Music Therapy from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music (minors in psychology and mathematics) from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. Melody believes in the innate power of music as an avenue for healing, hope, self-exploration, self-expression, and building community and connections with others. Melody is passionate about mental health and holistic wellness, striving to adapt creatively to the needs of diverse clientele through music and other artistic mediums.
Corilyn Wagner
BA, LPCC Candidate, ATR (Art Therapist – Board Certified) Candidate, Teaching Artist (On-Demand)
Corilyn was with People Incorporated and the Artability program from 2014 to 2022. She is currently pursuing a Master of Art Therapy at Adler Graduate School, working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a board-certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR). She received her Bachelor of Arts from Hamline University in Psychology and Fine Art. Corilyn believes that everyone has the ability to engage creatively to find healing, bring balance, or make changes in their lives. Corilyn strives to integrate authentic and exploratory artistic expression that allows clients to honor their experiences, create their own narratives, and explore more adaptive ways of living.