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Events & Learning Experiences


Being a detail-oriented, thorough researcher has benefited Cheryn in more than just her art. As a career association management professional specializing in instructional design, she has worked to organize dozens of large-scale professional conferences nationally and internationally, and there is nothing more rewarding than seeing those efforts come to life through the enjoyment of those attendees.

 

A former Disney Cast Member, trained historical reenactor, and true grown-up theater kid, she has always loved to throw community parties and find excuses to celebrate the little things. She has extended her event planning capabilities into local functions, planning everything from free theme parties in Richmond and D.C. to kids' birthday celebrations to convention panels and workshops. 

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Cheryn has taught classes and workshops to all ages since 2010 and is professionally trained in instructional design and dialogue education for adult learning. She is also a certified Virginia Master Naturalist.

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Cheryn is currently taking on new projects, starting with a pay-what-you-can consultation. Inquire here!

 

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Parties & Events

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Kids' Birthdays & Parties

  • Pay-what-you can party consultation

  • Provides a craft or learning experience of your choice - We love a theme!

  • Take-home projects as party favors for your guests

  • We come to you!

  • All craft materials are supplied by Cheryn

  • Groups of 5-10 kids need at least 1 adult or guardian present; larger groups negotiable.

DIY & Theme Parties

  • Pay-what-you can party consultation

  • "Big kid" birthday parties or just parties with a fun theme

  • Bachelorette/bachelor parties

  • Baby showers

  • Small merchant events/craft fairs

  • Option for craft(s)/learning experience(s) of your choice

  • Certain materials provided by Cheryn

Costume Rental & Consulting

  • Pay-what-you can consultation

  • Costume building/design pull from Cheryn's fantasy, sci-fi, vintage, and more costume library 

  • Fitting and approval

  • Rent, wear, return!

  • "Costume Trunk" also available to rent for kids' parties!

Learning Experiences

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Spring Bacchanal Theme Party - five women in romantic period costumes, holding their watercolor paintings and smiling

Kids' Crafts

  • Great for kids ~4+

  • Pick a craft or theme and Cheryn provides the materials and instruction

  • Timeframe of experience determined based on age, location, etc.

  • Everyone goes home with their project!

  • Choose from:

    • Nature Painting (with Non-toxic watercolors)​

    • Paint Your Favorite Animal

    • Creepy Crawly Critters!

    • Fossil & Rock Dig (ages 6+)

    • Totebag Design

    • Dinosaur Time!

    • Wand-Making (ages 6+)

    • Costume Box!

    • Fairy or Critter Terrariums (ages 6+)

    • Lego Challenge

    • Easy Peasy Book-Making (ages 6+)

    • Bead Lizards (ages 6+)

Adult Workshops

  • Pick a craft or theme and Cheryn provides the materials and instruction

  • 1.5 to 2 hours, based on workshop chosen

  • 15 learner limit

  • "Wine and design" option - You provide the wine, Cheryn provides the design

  • Everyone goes home with their project!

  • Choose from:

    • Nature Painting​

    • Everyone Can Paint! - Painting 101

    • How to Paint ____? (You decide!)

    • Whatever-You-Wanna-Watercolor

    • Art for Mindfulness

    • Designing a Medieval Book Page

    • Floral Design 101

    • Basic Gothic Calligraphy

    • Totebag Design

    • Wand-Making

    • Fairy or Critter Terrariums

    • Lego Challenge

    • Making a Saddle Stitch Book

    • Make Your Own Fantasy Map

Teambuilding

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​Is your team struggling with burnout? Communication issues? Just looking for another way to connect and understand each other? Teambuilding exercises are a great way to see new sides of your teammates and refresh your brains and your relationships.
 

  • All crafts and workshops can be converted to teambuilding opportunities for small businesses and teams.

  • Cheryn is also able to design a unique project or game based on your team's needs.

  • Available in-person (Cheryn travels to you!) or virtually, depending on experience.

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Instructional Design

Learning should always be engaging, and learning environments should be safe. Safety allows for curiosity and growth. Teachers are just another kind of learner, and this informal, communicative, and often a little goofy style is how Cheryn prefers to interact with all the folks that she works with. 

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Thoughtful instructional design follows the same process as creating a new game - setting expectations for what you are doing together, what to expect from the course/game (including timing and external commitments!) - and it should be responsive. Breaking learning down into digestible chunks that can be examined, discussed, and practiced is just another way to tell a story. If you design those chunks effectively, you've got a memorable story and a new skill.

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Applying this process to create training manuals and SOPs can be especially effective for small businesses.

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