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, corporations, 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 secular and 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.