NatterDoodle Studio
Joy, Creativity and Connection designed for your campus.
College programming should feel electric, joyful and unforgettable.
That’s exactly what NatterDoodle brings to campuses across the country and around the world.
BRING JOY TO YOUR CAMPUS
BRING JOY TO YOUR CAMPUS
Led by Artist, Educator and Joy-dealer Natalie Keller Pariano
NatterDoodle college events are colorful, hands-on and intentionally crafted to build community, support well-being and create a space where every student feels welcome. Before launching NatterDoodle, Natalie spent 12 years working in higher education with roles ranging from Director of Campus Leadership & Involvement to Dean of Student Life, so she deeply understands student engagement, learning outcomes and the magic that happens when students connect through creativity.
Why Colleges Love NatterDoodle
- Proven attendance and repeat engagement
- Turnkey experiences with minimal lift for your team
- Excellent fit for wellness, belonging, creativity and stress-relief programming
- Ideal for Welcome Weeks, Residence Life, Student Leadership, Orientation, Campus Traditions, Late Nights and more
- Scalable for small groups or large-scale campus events
- Designed by a former Dean who knows how to meet students where they are
- Packed with creativity, color and connection
What We Offer
Facilitated Creative Workshops
Upbeat, inclusive, wildly fun and accessible for every student. Workshops include everything from Paint Your Pet to Calligraphy Canvases to seasonal crafting to intro courses in creativity and lettering.
Leadership + Personal Development Programs
Bring Natalie’s educator experience to your RAs, student org leaders, ambassadors and orientation teams. Topics may include emotional intelligence, communication, creative problem-solving, confidence and content creation.
Personalization Stations
Students receive a hand-lettered item like ornaments, luggage tags, notebooks or keepsake tags. Perfect for Welcome Week, traditions, conventions and student life events.
Self-Guided + Virtual Programs
Flexible, accessible formats perfect for commuter campuses, hybrid learning, high-volume groups and stress-relief initiatives during peak times.
A little BTS from our Personalization Station
Trusted by Campuses Nationwide
With More than 200 College Partners, NatterDoodle has Worked with a Wide Variety of Institutions, Including:
- The Ohio State University
- University of Maryland, College Park
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- Denison University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Emerson College
- University of Tampa
- University of Nevada, Reno
- Xavier University
- Ball State University
- Columbus State Community College
- Sinclair Community College
Explore the Full Program Menu
Your complete program guide includes dozens of workshops, leadership offerings, personalization activations and drop-ship options.
Most Popular Programs
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Paint Your Pet
A campus phenomenon. Students create a custom portrait of their pet (or your Mascot) using Natalie’s step-by-step guidance. Zero experience needed, maximum joy delivered.
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Hand Lettered Mugs Workshop
A mega-popular hands-on session where students choose their mug, learn Natalie’s approachable lettering techniques and create a custom drinkware piece they’ll use every day. Cozy, creative, and wildly engaging.
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Intro to Hand Lettering
A joyful, beginner-friendly dive into lettering techniques that boosts confidence and creativity. A perfect kickoff to the school year or a mid-semester mental health breather.
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Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
A signature leadership session blending creativity, reflection and personal development. Perfect for RAs, ambassadors, peer mentors and student org leaders
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Personalization Station
Natalie hand-letters items on-site — luggage tags, notebooks, ornaments and more. High traffic, huge excitement and unforgettable keepsakes.
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Campus Coloring Party: How to Find Joy in Times of Uncertainty
An interactive coloring party where students color custom campus-specific coloring pages and engage in meaningful conversation. Together, we explore the 10 qualities of joy and how to put yourself in the path of joy without overhauling your life.
