Vision · Collaboration · Craft
Workshops & Talks
I lead creative experiences that help groups think visually, tell better stories, and make something meaningful together. I offer lectures, hands-on workshops, book readings, and large-scale community art projects for kids, teens, adults, and seniors.
What I Bring
I combine an artist’s vision with a teacher’s clarity. My programs are structured, welcoming, and designed to meet people where they are. Groups leave with a shared experience, a tangible outcome, and a clearer way of seeing.
iWork Fest Charlotte, Spray paint art demo and safety.
Offerings
Choose one format or combine them into a half-day, full-day, or multi-session program.
Lectures & Artist Talks
Story-driven talks that connect art, design, and culture. Great for campuses, community events, and conferences.
- Keynotes and faculty or staff sessions
- Artist talk + Q&A
- Talk + short creative activity
Small Creative Workshops
Hands-on sessions designed for participation and reflection. I adapt materials and complexity for every age group.
- Individual or paired projects
- Guided prompts and making time
- Share-out and simple critique
Large-Scale Community Art Projects
Big communal builds that make a visual statement and strengthen connection. Ideal for schools, congregations, and civic partners.
- Collaborative murals
- Community mosaics or installations
- Multi-day programs with a final reveal
Book Readings & Creative Programs
Readings and presentations connected to my books, paired with an activity that helps the audience engage the ideas through making.
- Book talk + signing
- Reading + guided creative prompt
- Community discussion + making
Corporate Training
Workshops for teams that want clearer communication, better ideation, and shared alignment through visual thinking.
- Creative problem-solving
- Storytelling and message clarity
- Design thinking for non-designers
Graphic Facilitation
Live visual capture for conferences and meetings. Helps groups see what’s being said, find alignment faster, and leave with usable artifacts.
- Live scribing (digital or physical)
- Workshop mapping and synthesis
- Post-event visual summaries
Who It’s For
I tailor content, pacing, and materials for the room. Programs can be designed for a single age group or built as intergenerational experiences. Sensory and neurodivergent-friendly options available.
Kids
Playful making, clear steps, and a proud final result.
Teens
Creative challenge, personal voice, and projects that feel real.
Adults
Insightful frameworks, meaningful making, and community connection.
Seniors
Accessible materials, memory and story, gentle pacing, and joy.
Liberty Teen Group Rosh Hashana Mural Painting Night @ Temple Beth El, Charlotte, NC
Sample Program Builds
These are starting points. I can adapt to your goals, group size, and time frame.
60–90 minutes
- Talk or reading
- Short guided activity
- Share-out and Q&A
Half-day
- Keynote or lecture
- Hands-on workshop
- Group reflection and documentation
Multi-day
- Co-created concept and planning
- Community making sessions
- Final reveal or installation
Let’s Build the Right Experience
Tell me what audience you’re serving, what you want them to feel, and what outcome you want at the end. I’ll suggest a format and a clear plan.
If you’re planning a conference or leadership retreat, ask about graphic facilitation and live visual synthesis.
Sukkot Time Tapestry.- Temple Shir Tikvah, Wayland, MA
Mike Wirth offers hands-on creative workshops that blend art, design thinking, storytelling, and Jewish learning. Workshops range from visual art and interactive design to creative spirituality, Jewish futurism, and ethical creativity. Each workshop is experiential, discussion-based, and designed to meet participants where they are.
Workshops are designed for a wide range of audiences, including educators, students, artists, Jewish communities, synagogues, JCCs, camps, universities, and professional organizations. Programs can be adapted for teens, adults, intergenerational groups, and professional development settings.
Many workshops are rooted in Jewish ideas, texts, and creative traditions, including Torah, Mussar, Kabbalah, and Jewish futurism. However, Mike also offers non-denominational creative workshops focused on design thinking, creativity, ethics, and storytelling that work well for secular or interfaith audiences.
Jewish futurism is a creative practice that explores how Jewish memory, ethics, and imagination shape the future. Rather than predicting what comes next, these workshops focus on designing the future with intention, accountability, and cultural continuity through art, technology, and storytelling.
They are highly hands-on. Participants actively create, draw, write, prototype, collaborate, and reflect. Short lectures or prompts are used only to frame the experience. The emphasis is on making, conversation, and personal insight rather than passive listening.
Yes. All workshops can be customized to align with your community’s goals, age group, time frame, and themes. Custom options include integrating specific Jewish texts, community values, historical moments, holidays, or creative disciplines.
Workshop length is flexible. Options include 60-minute sessions, 90-minute workshops, half-day intensives, full-day programs, or multi-session series. Mike can help you choose a format that fits your schedule and audience.
No prior art or design experience is required. Workshops are intentionally accessible to beginners while still offering depth and challenge for experienced creatives. The focus is on process, meaning, and exploration rather than technical skill.
Yes. Many workshops are designed specifically for educators and faculty, focusing on creativity in the classroom, ethical use of AI, design thinking, accessibility, and experiential learning. These sessions work well for in-service days, conferences, and faculty retreats.
Yes. Mike offers workshops exploring AI as a creative tool, ethical considerations, and how AI can support ideation, accessibility, and design thinking without replacing human creativity. These sessions are especially popular with educators, designers, and institutions navigating AI thoughtfully.
Both options are available. Mike offers in-person workshops across the U.S. as well as live virtual workshops via Zoom. Some programs also combine in-person creation with digital or interactive components.
Most workshops use simple, accessible materials such as paper, markers, post-its, or digital tools. When specialized materials are needed, Mike provides a clear supply list in advance or can adapt the workshop to what you already have available.
Yes. Workshops can be designed for small groups, classrooms, or large audiences. For larger groups, activities are structured to encourage participation through breakout discussions, collaborative creation, or gallery-style sharing.
You can book a workshop by contacting Mike directly through the website. After learning more about your goals, audience, and timeline, Mike will recommend a workshop format and provide next steps.
These workshops combine professional design practice, fine art, Jewish learning, and education into a single creative experience. Participants don’t just learn concepts, they make meaning. The goal is to leave people inspired, grounded, and equipped to keep creating long after the workshop ends.