Where Creativity Comes to Play

The Artful Crone:

A digital creative circle for soulful women in their third act—making spirit dolls, talismans, and soulful projects that reconnect you to your creativity.

Over the years, life has a way of pulling our creativity to the sidelines. We care for others, work hard, and keep everything moving. Then, when space opens up again, it can feel overwhelming to know where or how to begin. What we long for isn’t just something to make, but something that matters.

The Artful Crone offers a gentle and joyful way back into meaningful making.

See How It Works

The Artful Crone is your monthly creative circle for making soulful spirit dolls and sacred creations—projects shaped through intuition, story, and quiet magic. Each month brings a small but meaningful experience that holds intention, invites play, and helps you listen inward as you reconnect with your creative spirit.

No art experience required. Just your hands, a bit of curiosity, and openness to surprise.

Think of it less as a course, more as a creative circle, a steady rhythm where insight, imagination, and magic unfold one project at a time.

It starts at $9, but don’t mistake that for low value.

I designed The Artful Crone to be an easy yes—a simple, affordable way to keep your creative spirit alive. Each month brings a soulful, hand-picked project with clear, grounded guidance and plenty of space to explore in your own way.

You’ll play, create, and make without the pressure of perfection, discovering how even small, meaningful moments of art-making can shift how you feel and see yourself.

Handmade green yarn-wrapped doll with a serene face and a crystal wrapped on its front. Made by Stacy Vajta

Maybe you’re wondering if this kind of making is for you.

I get it; most of us are used to thinking of creativity as something to hang on a wall or tuck into a journal. But what we make inside The Artful Crone is different. These dolls, talismans, and small sacred pieces are meant to be lived with.

They become touchstones for what’s unfolding in your life—quiet guides that hold your stories, your intentions, and your energy. They remind you of where you’ve been, and help you navigate what’s next.

And you won’t be left to do it alone. You’ll get gentle weekly “soulful nudges” to spark your creativity and keep your hands moving, plus our Sacred Studio gatherings offer soulful conversation and encouragement that keeps your momentum alive.


What You’ll Receive Each Month

  • A new soulful project each month—simple in form but rich in meaning

  • A story or message to spark your creative process

  • Connection and community with others, making and growing together

  • Optional live Zoom gatherings to create and share in real time

Whether you prefer to create quietly on your own or join us live, you’ll find a rhythm that fits.

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Laptop showing a doll sculpting tutorial, surrounded by yarn, art tools, and a cup of tea on a rustic table.

What We’re Making This Month: Worry Dolls

Worry dolls have been around for generations. Children in Guatemala whisper their worries to them at night, then tuck them under their pillows so the dolls can do the heavy lifting. I love that image.

The ones we make inside The Artful Crone go a little deeper. They’re filled with herbs, crystals, notes, and intentions—soulful talismans that help you release what’s heavy and call in something new.

  • “I love these classes, I'm on board for them all!”

    — Kim

  • “I love being a part of this group!”

    — Mary

The Quiet Maker

$9/month or $90/year

A gentle rhythm of inspiration for those who love self-paced creating and soulful prompts.

You’ll receive:

  • One recorded project per month (exclusive for three months)

  • Short studio tutorials

  • Weekly creative nudges

  • Discounts on classes and retreats

This is a cozy rhythm of making, on your own time, in your own way.

Two Ways To Join:

Choose the rhythm that fits your creative life.

The Quiet Maker tier will increase to $10/month in January, but you can still join at the current $9/month (or $90/year) when you sign up now.

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Sacred Studio

$14/month or $120/year

The Sacred Studio is where we gather for deeper connection, soulful conversation, and creative companionship.

You’ll get:

  • Everything in The Quiet Maker

  • Monthly live Zoom make-alongs

About the Sacred Studio Zoom Gatherings

We meet live on the third Sunday of each month, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET. These sessions aren’t recorded… being there in the moment is part of the magic. When you join in, you get a little something extra that only happens live.

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Whether you're creating quietly on your own or gathering with us around the Zoom table, you'll be part of something welcoming, wise, and real.

  • “Stacy’s work is both grounded and spiritual, both playful and powerful; and what could be better than that?!! I recently took one of her workshops, and though I pondered whether my artistic abilities could deliver anything of healing value, I was amazed at what was unveiled. Even beyond the workshop’s conclusion, as I continue to meditate on my works of ‘art,’ the revelations and a-ha’s continue. I remain deeply grateful for the many gifts Stacy has imparted on my journey.”

    — Joyce

  • “WOW! I always love working with Stacy. The way she works with and describes energy is like no one else I've ever met. Her instructions and visualizations are unique and very unusual and provide me so much depth and insight into my own body, my reactions, and the information I receive. Combining this with art is so cool because it lets my subconscious deliver wisdom. Last night's class did that in spades — and the layers of information and instruction kind of blew my mind. I'm so grateful!”

    — Angie

  • “Working with Stacy is like no other counseling or coaching I’ve ever experienced, and I’ve experienced everything imaginable in my 59 years. I am grateful beyond words for Stacy’s gentle way of blowing my heart, soul, and mind wide open to a whole new way of being in the world.”

    — Catherine

Hands painting the face of a handmade spirit doll using soft pastels and a small brush. The doll’s body is wrapped in fabric and twigs, symbolizing the soulful, tactile process taught in The Artful Crone creative membership.

Why It Matters

Creativity isn’t about perfection. It’s about coming home to yourself.

Creativity is more than a pastime; it’s a conversation with your inner world. These projects aren’t about making something perfect—they’re about keeping your hands moving, your curiosity awake, and your spirit engaged.

Month by month, you’ll build a rhythm of playful, soulful making. Some projects will feel light. Others will surprise you with their depth. Through this practice, creativity shifts from something distant to something woven into your everyday life.

Here at The Artful Crone, art becomes a way to hear yourself again—to transform energy into form and story. Each project offers a doorway into your imagination, reminding you that creativity is yours, always, even in the most ordinary moments.

Ready to begin?

Join The Artful Crone and rediscover the joy of making.

The Quiet Maker:

A cozy rhythm of making, on your own time, in your own way.

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The Sacred Studio:

The space for more conversation, more soul, and more creative companionship.

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Please note:
All offerings inside The Artful Crone are digital, so purchases are non-refundable. You can cancel your membership at any time—your access will continue through the end of your current billing period (monthly or yearly).

FAQs

  • Not at all. You don’t need to know how to make dolls. I’ll walk you through each project in a simple, approachable way. Everything is beginner-friendly and meaningful.

  • Each month brings a new soulful doll/guardian project with personal symbolism, storytelling, and sacred play.

  • No stress. Everything is recorded and available anytime. There’s no such thing as falling behind—only returning to what matters when you’re ready.

  • The Quiet Maker is self-paced with recorded projects, a short monthly inspiration video, and weekly prompts. Sacred Studio adds live Zoom gatherings for those wanting more connection and creative community.

  • Absolutely. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime. No pressure, no fuss.

  • All content lives inside the membership portal. Videos are not downloadable and are accessible as long as your membership is active.

  • Supply lists are provided in advance, using things you likely already have. Occasionally, optional kits or face molds may be available for purchase—but nothing is required.

  • Yes! You’ll get access to the current month’s project and everything that came before as soon as you sign up.

  • Because everything inside The Artful Crone is digital and accessible right away, memberships are non-refundable. You’re welcome to cancel anytime—your access will continue through the end of your billing cycle (monthly or yearly).

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