Learn the Art of Pyrography. One Thoughtful Burn at a Time.
Whether you're holding a wood burner for the first time or returning to your creativity after years away, Pyrography Academy gives you the tools, guidance, and support to turn blank wood into something meaningful.
Inside the Academy, you’ll find beginner-friendly tutorials, nature-inspired patterns, and a calm, welcoming space to grow your skills at your own pace. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about building confidence, learning new techniques, and reconnecting with your creative self through fire, focus, and intention.
Feeling burned out by life?
Maybe it’s time to burn something beautiful instead.
You don’t need to be an artist. You don’t need fancy tools or a lot of free time.
You just need a love of nature, a bit of curiosity, and a place to begin.
That’s what Pyrography Academy is here for. We’ll guide you from your very first burn to creating art that reflects your wild and wonderful spirit.
It’s not about perfection, it’s about process.
It’s not about performance, it’s about peace.
Pyrography Academy is for you if:
You love nature, hiking, and peaceful moments in the woods
You’ve always wanted to try wood-burning, but didn’t know where to start
You’re tired of feeling stuck in a routine and crave a creative ritual
You want to create meaningful art that reflects your soul
You’re not interested in hustle culture; you want peace, purpose, and presence
From Burnout to Purpose.
Hi, I’m Petra—artist, coach, trail walker, and founder of Smoky Wood Studios and Pyrography Academy.
I didn’t come to this work through art school. I came through exhaustion and the need to feel alive again. Pyrography gave me that spark.
Today, I teach how to burn through fear, perfectionism, and overwhelm, and create something real.
If you’re feeling called to reconnect with yourself through fire and wood, I’d be honored to walk that path with you.
Let’s make something beautiful, together.
Petra Monaco
Founder, Pyrography Academy
Looking for a Specific Project?
Check out our standalone workshops for detailed, beginner-friendly tutorials you can do at your own pace.
- Whimsy Halloween
- Woodland Mushrooms
- Forest Creatures
- Textures & Techniques
Every week, I share pyrography tips, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes videos on YouTube to support your creative journey. Whether you’re a beginner or deep in the craft, you’ll find inspiration, encouragement, and practical techniques to help you burn with confidence.
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