Floral & Event Designer

Karen Baba – Plan Decor

Karen Baba, founder of Plan Decor, has been crafting unforgettable floral experiences for over 30 years. Her arrangements — both timeless and imaginative — have graced prestigious events like Bouquets to Art, the San Francisco Antique Show, and Flowers at Filoli. Known for her lush, seasonal designs and her eye for bringing natural beauty to life with unique vessels, lighting, and props, Karen has earned a reputation for elegance, creativity, and heart. Whether whimsical or classic, her floral artistry reflects the soul of the space and the spirit of the occasion.

Painter

Carrie Clayden

Carrie Clayden is a California-based painter known for her expressive, semi-abstract florals and evocative brushwork. With roots in Los Gatos and a B.A. from UCSC, her work radiates light, emotion, and movement. Layer by layer, Carrie builds a dreamlike atmosphere — drawing, painting, and even finger-marking her canvases with joyful abandon. Inspired by impressionism and driven by intuition, her art celebrates femininity, rebirth, and the beauty of the untold story. Carrie’s paintings have shown in galleries across the U.S. and Europe, each piece a reflection of soul and spontaneity.

Sculptural Furniture Artist

Jorge Martinez – Wine Country Decor

Jorge Martinez is a visionary furniture artist whose pieces blur the line between functional design and fine art. Raised in a family of makers in Mexico, Jorge brings generations of craftsmanship and soul into every creation. Now based in Santa Rosa, CA, Jorge works primarily with reclaimed wood and natural materials, crafting one-of-a-kind tables, mirrors, mixed media sculptures, and large-scale decor. His work is rich with texture and cultural depth, inspired by nature, memory, and legacy — built to last, and made to be felt.

Sculptor & Mixed Media Artist

Laura Garcia

Laura Garcia creates deeply intuitive, textured pieces that reflect both the human experience and the rhythms of nature. With a background rooted in lifelong creativity, Laura’s art spans painting, drawing, ceramics, and assemblage — often incorporating foraged and found materials. Her studio is both sanctuary and stage, a space to process, play, and connect. Laura’s figurative sculpture and organic palettes explore themes of transformation, connection, and emotional landscapes. Each piece is layered, lived-in, and grounded in the present moment.

Ceramicist

Nikki Ballere Callnan – NBC Pottery

Nikki Ballere Callnan NBC Pottery — a beloved ceramic studio nestled in the mountains above St. Helena. Her handmade pottery, inspired by Napa Valley’s rugged beauty, features raw edges, earthy textures, and sculptural form. Nikki’s work honors the art of utility, crafting pieces that elevate the everyday — from chef-collaborated tableware to nature-imprinted vessels. Deeply connected to family, land, and local community, Nikki invites others to share in the joy of shaping clay, storytelling, and creative living.

Painter & Multimedia Artist

Alexander Smirnoff

Alexander Smirnoff is a Calistoga-based artist whose work spans painting, sculpture, fashion, and performance. Whether through a richly layered canvas or a theatrical runway show in his own driveway, Alexander creates immersive worlds full of symbolism, texture, and transformation. His pieces often explore identity, imperfection, and reclamation — turning discarded materials into vessels of beauty and meaning. Rooted in community and bold vision, his work is a love letter to resilience, individuality, and the unexpected.

Cyanotype

Tanja Kopper

Tanja Kopper is a photographer who has fallen in love with the timeless process of cyanotype. Drawing inspiration from the quiet beauty of nature, she creates sun-printed works using flowers and other botanicals. Each piece is a meditation—a slow, intentional collaboration with sunlight and the natural world. Her art invites viewers to pause and reconnect with the delicate, often unnoticed details of life growing around us.

Artist and Teacher

Hannah Jo Shanley

Born and raised in Sonoma county has  worked in the hospitality business for 28 years and loves it. She has a passion for the creative art world. Dying is a specialty of hers, with special techniques and a wide range of color and fabric knowledge. She’s has a love for functioning art, turning your everyday home decor or clothing into a colorful one of a kind piece. Also loves working with acrylic paint pouring, stained glass and miniatures. She’s a super fan of all creatives and looks forward to teaching workshops and taking them.

Kate Rogers

Painter

Jon Leafstedt