Let’s Create Something Together
Beginner-friendly creative workshops, private events, and DIY kits throughout the Chicago suburbs.
Whether you’re celebrating, connecting, or simply making time to create,
we make it easy to enjoy a memorable hands-on experience.
Creative Experiences for Every Occasion
DIY Craft Kits
Thoughtfully prepared kits with the materials and instructions you need to create at your own pace.
Public Workshops
Join a beginner-friendly workshop at a local winery, brewery, library, or community space.
Private Events
Bring a creative experience to your birthday, girls’ night, team event, fundraiser, or program.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Whether you're planning a cozy gathering of friends or an event for 50 guests, we make creativity simple, welcoming, and stress-free.
We bring everything.
From supplies and setup to cleanup, we handle every detail so you can simply enjoy creating together.
Beginner friendly.
No artistic experience? Perfect. Every project is designed so anyone can create something they're proud of.
Personalized for your group.
Choose from dozens of projects or work with us to create an experience that fits your celebration, season, or organization.
Modern, beautiful projects.
Thoughtfully designed workshops that feel fresh, creative, and display-worthy—not just another craft.
More than a craft.
Guests don't just take home a finished project that they are proud of, they leave with memories they created together.
Meet Lisa
Persistently Present began with a simple belief:
Creating helps us slow down.
As a former educator, I've spent years helping people discover that they don't have to be experts to learn something new. That same philosophy guides every workshop I teach.
Whether I'm leading a class at a local winery, bringing a project to a senior community, or helping a family celebrate a birthday, my goal is always the same:
To create a welcoming space where everyone feels successful, connected, and proud of what they've made.