My Story
Hey, I’m Stacy Vajta
I’m an intuitive artist, teacher, and guide working at the crossroads of creativity, story, and inner listening.You might see doll making. I see empowerment through intuitive creativity.
I work primarily with women in their fifties, sixties, and beyond who feel a quiet pull toward creativity again—not to make “art,” but to reconnect with themselves through making.
My work is rooted in the belief that creativity is an intuitive practice. When we make with our hands, we access wisdom that lives beneath words.
You Might See Dolls. I See Something Else.
You might see dolls, rituals, or mixed-media art. I see a doorway into self-trust, insight, and embodied wisdom.
I’m not here to fix you or tell you who to become. I’m here to offer a creative space where your hands can show you what your heart already knows. I guide, you explore. The wisdom that comes forward is yours.
Whether we’re working with a spirit doll, an intuitive exercise, or an imaginal conversation, the creative process is the teacher.
How I Got Here
For years, I lived by the rules and roles I thought I was supposed to play. Then, turning fifty, cracked something open: a now-or-never call to live from truth and curiosity. Creativity became my way to listen for the new stories calling me forward and to heal the parts of me that never had room to grow.
At first, that listening showed up through art—especially doll-making, which became a way to give form to inner voices, questions, and transitions.
And in the making, something powerful happened. I found my voice again. I found my art.
Over time, I realized I wasn’t just making objects. I was practicing a way of listening.
The Role of Art (And Why I Teach)
As I continued working intuitively, people began to notice—not just the art, but the energy and insight it carried.
They’d see a piece and feel something—recognition, curiosity, even healing. Before long, I was creating work for others, guided by intuition to bring forward the stories they most needed to hear.
Sometimes I made a piece for a specific person. Other times, someone would find a guardian whose story resonated deeply. Either way, something meaningful always happened. My art became a mirror—unlocking what was ready to be seen, releasing old stories, and inviting play back into places that had gone quiet.
That experience is what led me into teaching.
Today, I offer workshops, retreats, and guided experiences that help people access their own intuitive knowing through creative process. This includes hands-on art experiences, imaginal practices, and my Imagination Lab—a space devoted to inner dialogue, insight, and creative wisdom.
Creating those spaces—and witnessing what emerges when people trust themselves creatively—is one of my favorite things.
Ways to Work With Me
You can explore my workshops and retreats here on the website. The Artful Crone is a wonderful place to begin.
You’ll find a range of ways to work with me here on the site—from intuitive art workshops and private retreats to Imagination Lab offerings and custom spirit dolls.
The Artful Crone is a beautiful place to begin if you’re looking for ongoing creative practice and a community rooted in wisdom, play, and lived experience.
Where I Write
You’ll also find me on my Substack, The Feisty Crone, where I share stories, creative insights, and behind-the-scenes musings. And if you’d like to stay in touch, you can sign up for my email list to get the latest updates and inspiration.
You’ll find me on Instagram:
@stacyvajta
