Hi Reader,

Fall is here! 🍂

That means cozy colors, creative energy, and a brand-new HobbyScool challenge to help you paint something you’ll be proud of.

This week we’re celebrating with artist Jackie Partridge—who just released her Crowned in Fall acrylic workshop, plus a 3-day Fall Painting Challenge happening inside our Skool group starting Monday.

Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, there’s something new for you this season.

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🍂 FALL PAINTING CHALLENGE IN SKOOL GROUP

We’re kicking off the season with a fun, beginner-friendly challenge hosted by Jackie Partridge, our featured expert.

📍 Where: HobbyScool Skool community (free to join)
📅 When: Sept 29 – Oct 1 (prize draw on Oct 2)

Challenge Flow:

• Day 1: Inspiration → Meet Jackie + introduce yourself. Share a fall photo that inspires you (pumpkins, leaves, cozy scenes). Jackie will show her cow painting and ideas for customizing your crown.
• Day 2: Color Mixing → Learn to mix warm fall colors like oranges, browns, and greens. Post your color test page!
• Day 3: Mini Painting → Create a small sketch or painting based on your inspiration. Just one fun detail is enough.
• Day 4: Giveaway! → Random winners will receive:
  🎁 A free month of HobbyScool Craft & Create Club Membership​
  🎁 Jackie’s Mixing Browns & Oranges resource
  🎁 Bonus links to Jackie’s YouTube tutorials (pumpkins, acorns + more)

​Join the Fall Challenge in Skool (free). ​

When you’re ready, unlock the Craft & Create Club: just $7/month, or $70/year with exclusive bonuses​

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🐄 MOO-VE OVER, PICASSO!

Isn’t she the cutest?

In her new Crowned in Fall workshop, Jackie shows you step by step how to paint a whimsical floral-crowned cow with acrylics. It’s colorful, cozy, and totally beginner-friendly.

You’ll learn how to:

• Mix colors for warmth and depth
• Add details like eyes and hair texture
• Build a painting from blank canvas to finished masterpiece

Get Jackie’s full workshop + our complete library inside the Craft & Create Club.

​Start for $7/month—or go Annual for $70/year and unlock all bonuses.​

🎨 KEEP THE INSPIRATION ALIVE

Want to level up your acrylic painting? Jackie also created a FREE 16-page guide to help you avoid beginner mistakes and transition to confident intermediate painting.

Inside you’ll discover:

• 10 beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them)
• Tips for improving techniques
• The must-have supplies that make painting easier
• A road map to grow from beginner → intermediate

👉 Grab Jackie’s Free Guide Here​

🌟 COMING SOON!

​See the entire 2026 event schedule here »​

Creativity is better when we share it. Whether you join monthly or annual, you’ll get instant access to today's featured workshop inside the Craft & Create Club.

​Start Creating Today →​

Here’s to a season filled with color, creativity, and community. I can’t wait to see what you’ll make next!

💛 Destini

Dr. Destini Copp Creator at HobbyScool