Studio 127

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-09-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-09-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates
If you have a journal you’re working in, bring it with you…I also have starter kits here if you want to pick one up.
There is no instruction, just time to work on our journals! If you have some supplies you’d like to bring for a swap, that would be wonderful but not required.

Art Journaling 101 - July
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00
If you have been wanting to try Art Journaling, this is for you.
In this complete introduction to Art Journaling, you’ll learn some great techniques and have plenty of time to work in your journal. This is a 2-hour class.
Includes a mixed media, lay-flat journal, a deck of writing prompts, art supplies to use in the class and a “to-go bag to take home. You don’t need any experience with art journaling! Be sure to stop and get a treat from Good Company Café just across the way from the new studio. This is going to be awesome!

Altered Book - Music Theme
2024-08-03 12:00 - 14:00
Start with a chunky board book (provided for you), and learn creative ways of adding fun layers to the pages to create a music themed Art Journal, which you can keep adding to at home. Use the lyrics to a favorite song, or song titles from a favorite group, or just make it a general music theme. I provide paints, papers, including sheet music and song books, and ephemera. No experience is needed and all supplies will be ready for you, including a “To Go Bag” you can take home.
This is really a fun project that is perfect for anyone 12 and up.

Artist Trading Cards Autumn Make & Swap
2024-08-03 15:00 - 16:30
We meet, make as many 2.5×3.5 (the official size) Artist Trading Cards as we can in 1.5 hours, then swap or keep them. You can paint, draw, or do mixed media on your cards, which we will then trade with each other – or keep, whatever you choose!

August Creative Latte & Learn
2024-08-09 14:00 - 15:00
This month we’ll make flowers using papers of all kinds, tulle, napkins and yarn. Simple and fun! What can you do with all the flowers you’ll make? Add to mixed media, journal covers, gift wrapping, just to name a few ideas!
Your class ticket includes your choice of a latte or bottled water.

August Open Art Journaling
2024-08-10 13:00 - 14:30

Drawing for Beginners - 4 Weeks
2024-09-07 11:00 - 12:00
Four part drawing class for beginners (or those who have not drawn in a long time)

Each week we will build foundational drawing skills while learning best practices for tools and materials. Using graphite and charcoal, students will learn how to use lines, shading and create volume and depth. Part of the class will be spent working on a full drawing using the techniques as they are learned.

Sept 7- Papers, pencils and charcoal intro. How to fit the right tool to the job.
Sept 14 – Shading using hatching and blending. Understand values.
Sept 21 – Adding texture and detail. How much is too much.
Sept 28 – How to add depth, and highlights.

P lease bring an 8.5×11 black and white print of something simple you would like to draw. Suggestions: an object, something from nature, an animal. Pick something you care about or that interests you. We’ll be working on the drawing of this print each week.
I keep the class small so you get as much out of the class as possible. Ages 12 and up.

September Creative Latte & Learn
2024-09-13 14:00 - 15:00
This month we’ll make Envelopes to put in your art journals. I’ll have papers and stencils and scissors…make as many as you can! Your class ticket includes your choice of a iced tea, cold brew, latte or bottled water.

September Open Art Journaling
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:30

Fall Silk Flowers
2024-09-21 13:30 - 15:00
Want to learn how to make a simple yet beautiful flower arrangement? I’ll have lots of silk flowers and foliage for you to use to make a Fall themed arrangement. I’ll show you some easy ways of designing the arrangement to suit the container. You’ll leave with something you’ll be proud to decorate your home with or give as a gift.

Mixed Media Autumn Theme
2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:30
Using paint, paper and other heavenly things we’ll create an Autumn themed mixed media on a canvas board. It’s simple and fun, and of course, creative! As in all our classes, you’ll get guidance and creative freedom. And always great conversation among everyone! It’s a fun activity for ages 5 to 105, and no experience is needed.

October Creative Latte & Learn
2024-10-11 14:00 - 15:00
If you have never tried gel plate printing because it seemed a bit much, then this is for you! And if you just want to come in and make a ton of papers using the studio paints, stencils, stamps and paper, then this is also for you! It’s just a REALLY fun time!
Your class ticket includes your choice of a latte or bottled water.

Open Card Making
2024-10-12 10:30 - 12:00
I’ll have plenty of materials on hand, including card stock, ephemera, stencils, stamps, and envelopes, but you are also welcome to bring anything you would like to use. We’ll spend the 1.5 hours making as many cards as you like. There is no specific instruction or pattern we will use, it’s just a great time making cards with friends!

October Open Art Journaling
2024-10-12 13:00 - 14:30
The Monthly Saturday Open Art Journaling happens on the second Saturday of every month. If you have a journal you’re working in, bring it with you…I also have starter kits here if you want to pick one up.
There is no instruction, just time to work on our journals! If you have some supplies you’d like to bring for a swap, that would be wonderful but not required.

"The Artist's Way" Art Journal Course
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:30
Art Journal your way through “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron

The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron is more than a book; it’s a life changer. This course – it’s an experience not just a class – is an agent of creative awakening! We will meet for 2.5 hours on October 26, and instead of meeting weekly, we’ll meet in the studio once month for a whole year. Although her book is set up for 12 weeks, we’ll take our time and dig deep!
You will get:

A copy of the book (if you purchase that option)
A fresh new art journal
A lovely lined writing journal for your Morning Pages
A smooth writing gel pen
A large Creativity Bundle to take with you
Art Journal Primer
Access to 12 videos showing techniques

We start with a 2.5 hour class on Saturday, October 26 and jump right into the book for a short overview and discussion, pick up supplies, learn some techniques to get you started with the art part of journaling, and spend time creating. After this class, you’ll be granted access to the videos.
For those who choose the “all classes” option, we will meet for the following 12 months, on the last Saturday of the month from 2-3:30pm for discussion, use studio materials to work in your journals, and try new techniques and tools. You can sign up in advance for all the monthly sessions or pay as you go. Each single session is $15.
So you can take this course in one of 4 ways:

Just do the October 26 class with the book, materials + access to videos
Just do the October 26 class with NO book (if you have a copy), materials + access to videos
All Access -October 26 and twelve monthly classes w/ book materials + access to videos
All Access- October 26 and twelve monthly classes NO book (if you already have a copy) materials + access to videos

REVIEWS
I absolutely loved the Art Journaling through the Artist’s Way course at Studio 127! There was so much to explore through the book that I actually took it twice. Monica is a gem and the open studio sessions are always inclusive and fun. I have enjoyed meeting some wonderful ladies and am grateful for the sense of community in the studio. The Artist’s Way is a revelation and not just for artists. Anyone who wants to explore their creativity will benefit from the class. I cannot recommend this course enough! – Beth

In her course on Art Journaling through the Artist’s Way, Monica Yother introduced me to a whole new world of creativity and self-discovery. She is a gentle, empathetic teacher, who introduces techniques with practical, easy-to-follow demonstrations. I came to her class with only a tiny notion of what art journaling could be, but in the year since I took her course, I have continued to do my “morning pages” and give myself “artist’s dates.” I credit Monica with helping me learn this new practice that can feed my creative soul every day. This is not a “paint-by-number” class where everyone follows a formula to turn out the same product in the style of the teacher. Monica, even as she journals alongside her students, encourages everyone to explore and find what works for them! – Susan

Beginner Painting Class
2024-11-01 16:00 - 17:00
This 3-part class will help you get started with painting. We are using acrylics and will be painting on canvas. Each week we will practice basic techniques and put them to use in a painting you’ll work on each week. Class includes all materials. When you sign up you’ll have the chance to pick the photo you work on each week.

Week 1: Intro to the materials and tools, and image transfer
Week 2: Blocking in colors.
Week 3: Working in details.
