Dream Canvas Academy and Gallery

20 Broad Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

Services

Event Space

9 hrs··$500

Classes

Talk Nerdy to Me: ChatGPT 101 for Everyday Life

1 hr 30 mins··$50

Ever wondered what the big deal is with ChatGPT—but felt too shy (or too skeptical) to ask? This 90-minute crash course is your backstage pass to the world of AI, taught by Maribeth Woodford, owner of Dream Canvas Gallery & Academy. For just $50, you’ll unlock how to actually talk to ChatGPT so it talks back in ways that make sense for real life.

We’ll cover the essentials in a way that’s simple, funny, and practical:

How to access ChatGPT (yes, it’s easier than you think)

What it can do (and the cool ways it makes your life easier)

What it cannot do (no, it’s not your psychic ex)

How to begin without feeling overwhelmed

The secret to writing great prompts (aka how to “speak its language”)

Using it ethically (because nobody wants to be “that person” misusing AI)

You’ll leave this class ready to chat smarter, not harder—with a clear understanding of how to make AI work for you, not replace you.

Class Length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $50

AI Prints for Fashion Workshop

2 hrs 30 mins··$200

Discover how AI and Adobe Illustrator can transform your fashion print workflow. From drawing motifs to finished design.
This hands-on, technical workshop is modeled directly on the proven daily workflow I use across 12 brands, making it a powerful and practical experience for fashion professionals and artists at any level who want to elevate their skills with Illustrator, AI, and MidJourney. Participants will begin with a motif creation warm-up, sketching simple motifs by hand and digitizing them to get comfortable with Illustrator. From there, they’ll dive into building repeat patterns, scaling motifs, and learning the difference between hero and secondary prints. Next, we’ll explore AI integration, using MidJourney to generate original ideas, textures, and references that complement Illustrator work rather than replace it. The focus will then shift to refinement, where participants will transform their AI inspiration and motifs into polished, production-ready print files that meet industry standards. Finally, we’ll connect the entire workflow to real-world applications in fashion, showing how this process streamlines design, speeds up ideation, and opens up exciting new creative directions