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A new Year is coming! 2026 Events List

12/17/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, it is time to rest, restock, and recharge for the coming year. I will be spending the end of the year focusing on completing commissions and preparing for 2026 so look forward to completed artwork and updates coming soon!

It has been such an incredible year of fantastic events and amazing people from another year at Argren Faire and being a part of the exciting Cream City Clash III with Milwaukee Iron Stags Armored Combat to wonderful meetings and opportunities with the West Allis Arts Collective and conventions all over the Midwest! Thank you to everyone who has bought artwork, supported or shared my work, and been waiting so patiently through the busy fall season. I am excited to be home!

Check out the updated Events List available now! Come back to see new events as they are added.

Bold Journey Follow-up Interview is out now!

10/21/2025

I am happy to announce that the Shoutout Colorado follow-up interview is now available over on Bold Journey!😁 This article explores a bit more about the motivation and joy behind my work so please feel free to check it out and learn more about the artist behind Twining Tree Creations.

Read it here: https://boldjourney.com/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-shawna-gardner-of-milwaukee-wi-highlight/ 🥳

Read the original article here:
https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-shawna-gardner-a-multi-media-fine-arts-artist/

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Witches Faire and Aquatifur Guest of Honor

10/16/2025

The Witches Faire is THIS Sunday, Oct. 19th at Kochanski's Concertina in Milwaukee, WI! A FREE event with good drinks, great music, a performance by the talented group of dancers Tamarind Tribal Belly Dance, and a variety of artists and spiritual readers! Dress in your best and join us for an amazing evening!

Stop by my table for brand new Spirit Homes, paintings, Oracle Readings, and more!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17BbGzCSae/

Mark your calendars and set the date!

I am extremely excited and honored to announce that I have been asked to be Guest of Honor for the upcoming convention Aquatifur 2025!

This convention is coming up Nov. 7th-9th in the Wisconsin Dells! Get your registration now to enjoy a weekend full of artwork, community, and all sorts of amazing fun from panels and dances to an arcade, indoor water park, outdoor hot tub, amazing hotel restaurant, and more!

Stop by the Dealer's Den to check out my table for brand new acrylic paintings, Spirit Homes, and so much more! Including special items created just for this convention.
https://aquatifur.org/

2025 Events Schedule

6/4/2025

Want an easier way to find my booth for brand new artworks and in person Animal Oracle Readings?

Check out the brand new 2025 Events Schedule below! From spiritual fairs and renaissance reenactments to community events and furry cons, mark your calendars to join for these incredible, upcoming events!

Next Vending Events (April 25th, 27th, & May 3rd)

4/17/2025

A free to

Stalley Cats Gallery Night April 25th

Stop by Stalley Cats bar in West Allis,WI on April 25th from 8pm - 11pm for a night of music and artwork! A FREE to attend evening event to make your Friday fantastic!

Explore the booths of amazing local, handmade artwork including brand new paintings and Spirit Homes at my table. Grab a drink, enjoy the music, and support local small businesses!

NerdWaukee April 27th 11am-5pm

Come by this FREE to attend single day convention to explore a day of pop culture and art! Stop by my booth for prints, stickers, and a wide variety of traditional arts! Located at the Pilot Project Brewing in Milwauke, WI.

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/17sZRVQqPZ/

Milwaukee Spiritual Fair May 3rd 12pm - 5pm

Indulge in your spiritual self by coming by the Milwaukee Spirit Fair in South Milwaukee, WI to get your very own Animal Oracle Reading or peruse my traditional artworks to find the perfect piece just for you! Featuring a variety of educational and spiritual handmade artworks.

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569054840161

Oracle Animal Readings and Guided Meditations

3/17/2025

Looking to explore your journey in life, to connect with Spirit Guides, or find practical applications for spiritual messages?

Stop by Ascended Gifts, LLC, THIS Wed (3/19) to choose a Guided Meditation and/or Oracle Reading! Anytime between Noon and 6pm. Walk-ins Welcome. $40 for 15 mins and $80 for 30 mins.

Find your Animal Spirit Guide through a peaceful, guided meditation that will allow you to discover and connect with your personal guide. Each Meditation includes an informative discussion exploring the spiritual meanings of your guide and practical applications on how your guide can aid you in both every day life and long term health.

Looking for specific answers? Choose an Oracle Reading that uses divination through the biology and spirituality of animals in order to dig into questions you have or to explore the journey you are on. Using a Celtic Cross spread, this reading will allow you to see how your past has developed to your present and what that means for your future.

Event link here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18g2gQmE85/

Spirit Guide Illustrations are also available! Order a hand drawn, graphite illustration of your very own Spirit Guide.

Paracon and Witches Faire

10/10/2024

The next two events for October are coming up! And they are going to be fantastic!

Join me for a day of supernatural fun at Paracon, Oct 19th, where you can stop by my booth for specialty ghost-themed artworks created just for this event!
Paracon Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/185b7CPqvT/

Can't make it to Paracon? Don't worry!
Join me and a variety of incredible artists and spiritual readers for the Witches Fair on Oct 20th! Music, Magic, and more at this fantastic event!
Witches Fair Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AzDTkNnLd/

Pagan Altar Sets

7/1/2024

I am extremely happy to announce that Pagan Altar Sets are now available! These are brought to you by a grouping of amazing Pagan Artists of a variety of paths coming together under the name Pagan Collective.
The Pagan Collective is a group of Pagan creators who have come together to provide travel-ready Pagan Altar Sets that focus on educational, quality items made by hand, by Pagans.

Check out the page to see them here: twiningtree.com/pagan-altar-sets.html

The first set available is the Elemental Altar Sets! Featuring Water, Fire, Air, and Earth themed boxes.
Available for $250 with options on custom boxes and art!

Each box includes:
Element Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Element Themed Blend of Loose Incense
Nag Champa Stick Incense
Loose Incense and Stick Incense Burners
Elder Futhark Rune Set w/ bag
Intention Candle w/ Saucer
Crystal Necklace w/ bag
Altar Cloth
An info zine full of information on each item
A travel-ready box with fitted foam inserts

Meet the Creators!
Acrylic Painting - Twining Tree Creations
Incense Set - Boho Bog Witch https://www.bohobogwitch.com/
Elder Futhark Runes - WitchRunes https://www.etsy.com/shop/witchrunes/?etsrc=sdt
Intention Candle - Hazel's Harvest https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084396977055...
Crystal Necklace - Arcane Aesthetics

twiningtree.com/pagan-altar-sets.html

Upcoming events, Animal Oracle Readings, and Big News!

5/29/2024

Many thing have been coming together behind the scenes! Commissions being completed, new artworks made, and a brand new secret project I am excited to announce soon. :D For now, however, check out the next events that you can find me at!

Interested in an in-person Animal Oracle Reading? Come by Ascended Gifts in Milwaukee every 3rd Wed of the month from noon-6pm to get your very own! These in-depth readings divine messages using animal spirituality and facts about how your past has influenced your present and how these will develop into your future.

The next upcoming event where you can find me will be the Magical Market on June 15th in Milwaukee, WI!

This event has FREE entry, a fantastic location with drinks and a beautiful outside area, a ton of amazing spiritual readers, music, art, and more! Participate in the raffle to win prizes donated by the vendors. All raffle proceeds go to our local Charity. See the event page for more info!
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/380131154387483/

Next Events!

7/25/2023

I am happy to announce the next three upcoming vending events you can find me at!

My next event is a single day, local pagan event hosted by Ascended Gifts and Milwaukee Pagan Unity Community. The Magical Market on Sat, August 12th located in Milwaukee, WI at Kochanski's Concertina.
Stop by for music, spiritual readings, and amazing artwork with a raffle event whose funds go to one of our local animal shelters. A facebook event page will be posted soon with additional information!

My next two Dealer's Den tables will be at Indy Fur Con and Furry Migration! Visit me in Indianapolis on August 25th-27th all weekend long! Followed swiftly by Furry Migration September 8th-10th in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Check out more information on these conventions on their websites!
https://indyfurcon.com/
https://www.furrymigration.org/

And if you interested in any of the Therian Tumbler sets for discounted pick-up order at any events, email or Dm me while supplies last! The Deer with tan background has officially sold out! If interested, special orders can be made.
Each purchase includes one metal tumbler, metal straw, straw cleaner, matching sticker, and an info packet detailing information on the animal, crystal, element, and plant in each illustration. Each tumbler holds 24 oz of hot or cold liquid and has a QR code to scan for a link to my linktree page.
Available for $60
Order a pick-up for any upcoming vending event for a $10 discount!