In addition to teaching in the Illustration Department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Katia Wish has developed and taught a variety of workshops and presentations.

WORKSHOPS: Length - 2 day workshops (8-10 hours). The workshops could be adapted to a shorter length if needed.
MAKING CREATIVITY A HABIT
URBAN SKETCHBOOK
CHARACTER DESIGN FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS
DRAWING COMICS ABOUT EVERYDAY LIFE
DRAW ME A STORY

SHORTER WORKSHOPS: Length - 2-3 hours.
CREATIVITY BREAK: Playing with Watercolor
CREATIVITY BREAK: Playing with Shapes
CREATIVITY BREAK: Urban Sketchbook

PRESENTATIONS : Length - 1 hour: presentation and Q and A. Length - 2 hours: presentation, Q and A and a short workshop.
FROM INSPIRATION TO PUBLICATION: PROCESS OF CREATING A PICTURE BOOK
DRAWING COMICS ABOUT EVERYDAY LIFE

The workshops and presentations are offered throughout the year at different organizations. If you would like to schedule a workshop or a presentation for your organization or event, please reach out to Katia at Katia.Wish.Studio@gmail.com.

"Making creativity a habit was a very enjoyable class. I was so excited to take a course in my subject area. I loved the sketchbook format and will be trying to do more art in it after the class. I liked the variety of the materials and formats that were introduced. Also acknowledging that many have fears about creating art and then creating strategies to use to get over your fears."
Marie, teacher, participant of Making Creativity Workshop with Teachers as Scholars

"Thanks Katia! It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with colleagues, and I appreciated hearing what my peers said in regards to the struggles that we face with trying to be more creative in our lives with all of our many responsibilities. I also appreciated seeing your work and how you have made your creative pursuits such a huge part of your life. It was very inspiring!”
Teacher, Participant of Professional Development Workshop with Cambridge Public Schools

" - short exercises to start and finish in 1 sitting are creatively challenging and fun
- great sense of accomplishment after each challenge
- sparks ideas for introducing Elements of Art with my high school students
- comfortable, supportive atmosphere with other creative perspectives
- great materials
- love the accountability of having a scheduled check in with Katia on Jan. 2025
- knowledgeable, supportive and inspiring teacher"
Jennifer, teacher, participant of Making Creativity Workshop with Teachers as Scholars

"I could directly connect the exercises in the workshop to my teaching, and just as importantly, I could use what I learned in my own life. This was the perfect time to think about this - after the school year is over and at the start of the summer, so I can work on making my creativity a habit before all of the teacher responsibilities come back around. The creative exercises were useful and had a variety of "ways in" for different people's comfort zones. I appreciated Katia's encouragement along the way and the other educators in the class. I felt like I wasn't alone in the struggles I can sometimes face with my making."
Melissa, teacher, participant of Making Creativity Workshop with Teachers as Scholars