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    Hybrid Learning at Josie Mae Creative Lab

    Practical, Guided Courses for Creatives & Entrepreneurs

    Learn at your own pace online, then practice hands-on in our Matteson, IL studio. No overwhelming tech jargon, no expensive required gear—just clear steps to real skills.

    Beginner-FriendlyHybrid (Online + Studio)Small Groups & Live Guidance

    Featured Programs

    Choose Your Learning Track

    Explore our current hybrid offerings. You can dive right into course materials or reserve your seat for the next cohort.

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    NEW • 4-WEEK HYBRID COURSE
    4-Week Hybrid Course

    Press Start

    How to Start a T-Shirt Business With Ready-to-Press Transfers

    Start a small T-shirt business without buying a DTF printer, sublimation printer, vinyl cutter, screen press, or any expensive machinery. Learn how to create or legally license artwork, order professionally printed ready-to-press transfers, press them with confidence, and sell finished products profitably.

    Ideal for:

    Aspiring apparel entrepreneurs, makers, side-hustlers, and creatives who want to start an apparel brand without spending thousands on printers or complicated equipment.

    What you'll explore & accomplish:

    • No printer required — just a heat press
    • Six steps from customer idea to sold shirt
    • DTF transfers first, plus screen printed, sublimation, HTV, & patches
    • 12 comprehensive curriculum modules with fillable worksheets
    • Finish with a completed sample shirt, pricing, & launch plan
    • Bonus instructional videos on Sublimation and Cricut
    Josie Mae AI Academy Hybrid Cohort educational training preview
    FOUNDING COHORT • 12-WEEK HYBRID
    12-Week Hybrid Experience

    Josie Mae AI Academy Hybrid Cohort

    Learn AI Online. Practice In Person. Apply in Real Life.

    A beginner-friendly, guided 12-week AI learning journey. You'll learn online at your own pace across 11 AI platforms, then come together each Tuesday evening at Josie Mae Creative Lab in Matteson, IL for hands-on practice, troubleshooting, and real-world project application.

    Ideal for:

    Adults, professionals, small business owners, and creative explorers who feel curious about AI but may feel overwhelmed, non-techy, or unsure where to begin.

    What you'll explore & accomplish:

    • Training across 11 leading AI platforms (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Canva, Suno, Gamma, etc.)
    • Weekly 90-minute Guided Implementation Sessions at the Lab
    • CPD-accredited Professional AI Course included for founding members
    • Video recaps of every in-person guided session
    • Three structured phases: FAB 5, SPECIAL OPS, and LEVEL UP
    • Concludes with an exciting AI in Action Showcase and Open House

    Not sure which course fits your goals?

    Whether you want to build an apparel brand or unlock practical AI for your everyday life and work, we're happy to guide you to the right learning experience.