Create + Capture Workshop with Dionne Woods of the Turquoise

DIONNE WOODS - THE TURQUOISE IRIS, AND THE CREATE + CAPTURE WORKSHOP ARE COMING TO MCKINNEY! 

REGISTER HERE: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262956958638076

JANUARY 18-20, 2027 | MCKINNEY, TEXAS

This is an EXCEPTIONAL opportunity for McKinney, North Texas—and creatives from across the United States! 

We are thrilled to welcome Dionne Woods of The Turquoise Iris to McKinney for an unforgettable creative experience designed to help artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals create, capture, share, and grow. Dionne Woods is an artist, writer, speaker, publisher, creative entrepreneur, creative wellness advocate, digital creator, and social media influencer whose work has built an extraordinary community around creativity.Her YouTube videos have received more than 3.2 million views, her Instagram accounts have more than 100,000 followers, and her Facebook communities have grown to more than 200,000 followers. But Dionne's real gift is much bigger than numbers.She understands how to take the creative beauty we make in the 2D and 3D world and translate it into the digital world in ways that are authentic, beautiful, engaging, and successful. And now, she is coming to McKinney to share those strategies with YOU!

A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH DIONNE     

$75 for workshop participants and spouses/partners

$125 for non-workshop participants

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 | 6:00-9:00 PM

We are kicking off the experience with an exclusive private dinner and special program at Rick's Chophouse Wine Room on the Historic McKinney Square.Guests will enjoy: 

• A wonderful dinner and creative conversation
•A special program featuring Dionne Woods of The Turquoise Iris
• A conversation with Dr. Trina Harlow of Artist by the Creek and President of the Art Club of McKinney
• Inspiration, ideas, and practical strategies for growing your creative practice and presence

Dinner registration is limited to just 34 people!

CREATE + CAPTURE: THE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP  $287 per person

JAN. 19-20, 2027

On January 19 and 20, Dionne will lead 20 participants through an immersive, hands-on, device-using creative content workshop in the beautiful The Grand Hotel at Rick's 110 on the Historic McKinney Square. This isn't simply a workshop about social media.It's about learning how to see, create, capture, tell your story, and share your creative work with confidence. Whether you are an artist, photographer, maker, creative entrepreneur, small-business owner, designer, writer, teacher, or simply someone who wants to bring more creativity into your life, there will be something here for you.

Photography fundamentals
Working with light
Composition and color
Flat-lay styling
Creating engaging video
Visual storytelling
Creating content with your smartphone
Building a library of beautiful, authentic content
Practical strategies for marketing and promotion
Using digital platforms to share your work
Developing a sustainable creative practiceDionne will help you discover ways to find, renew, or rejuvenate your creative life and creative practice—while giving you practical tools you can begin using immediately.

WHY YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Imagine leaving the workshop with more than inspiration.Imagine leaving with actual photographs, videos, ideas, strategies, and a new way of thinking about your creative work.Imagine finally feeling like creating content doesn't have to be overwhelming.Imagine having the tools to turn the beautiful things you already create into a powerful digital presence. 

That's what Create + Capture is all about.

And the possibilities extend far beyond artists.

Everyone who participates—regardless of their creative or professional field—will discover ideas that can strengthen their marketing, promotion, storytelling, and personal brand.

CREATE + CAPTURE

Join artist, photographer, and creative entrepreneur Dionne Woods for an immersive two-day workshop designed to simplify content creation and help artists and creatives confidently share their work with the world.Through hands-on demonstrations, photography fundamentals, flat-lay styling, video creation, visual storytelling, and practical content strategies, you'll learn how to create beautiful, authentic images and videos using the tools you already have—including your smartphone. Together, we'll explore how light, composition, color, and your unique creative voice work together to build a library of engaging content that reflects your art and connects with your audience.You'll leave inspired, equipped, and ready to create—with practical skills you can use immediately and a simple, repeatable approach to creating content that feels natural rather than overwhelming. 

FOLLOW DIONNE! 

Want to see what Dionne is creating before you join us?

Facebook: The Turquoise Iris
Instagram: @theturquoiseiris
Website: The Turquoise Iris

MORE ABOUT DIONNE WOODS

As the founder of The Turquoise Iris, Dionne Woods built her business on the art of transformation—first through restoring and reimagining furniture, and later through helping women recognize the transformative power of creativity in their own lives.What began with a paintbrush and a vision has evolved into a thriving creative ecosystem that includes workshops, retreats, online communities, publishing, documentary storytelling, mentorship, and meaningful creative experiences. 

Founder & Editor-in-Chief — The Turquoise Iris JournalDionne is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Turquoise Iris Journal, a nationally distributed publication celebrating the stories, artistry, and creative spaces of makers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.

Host — The Motivatarian ExchangeShe is also the host of The Motivatarian Exchange podcast, where conversations explore creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and the courage required to navigate life's many seasons of change.

Curator — Artfully Transformed for Where Women CreateAs curator of Artfully Transformed for Where Women Create, Dionne invites readers beyond beautiful studios and inspiring spaces to discover the deeper stories behind them. Through each feature, she explores how creativity, perseverance, and transformation shape not only the places we create—but the lives we lead.

CREATIVITY AS TRANSFORMATION

Through retreats, workshops, publications, podcasts, and creative communities, Dionne has witnessed thousands of women experience transformation through creativity.Again and again, she has seen creativity become a catalyst for:

Renewed confidence
Meaningful connection
Personal growth
Creative renewal
Empowerment

These experiences continue to shape her mission and reinforce her belief that transformation isn't a destination—it's an ongoing process of becoming.

Dionne lives in Oklahoma, where she continues to create, write, teach, publish, and champion a future where creative wellness is recognized as an essential part of a thriving life. 

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Register early, and please SHARE this post far and wide! 

We want artists, makers, entrepreneurs, photographers, designers, educators, and creatives from McKinney, all of Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and across the country to know about this extraordinary opportunity.

Come create. 

Come learn. 

Come connect. 

Come capture your story.

REGISTER HERE: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262956958638076

JANUARY 18-20, 2027 | MCKINNEY, TEXAS