Abstract Winter Painting
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Instead of painting a “thing” we work with other art elements: colors, shapes, textures and patterns. It’s a great class for any level of experience, including absolute beginners, since you’ll work at your own pace. Grab a cup of inspiration from Good Company Cafe, just across the way, and join us in the studio!

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2025-02-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-02-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-02-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:30 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.

Oil Painting 201
2025-02-05 13:00 - 14:00
This 4-part class will help youbecome more comfortable painting in oils. We will paint an animal (or pet) and learn about painting fur, textures and glazing. Each week we will practice basic techniques and put them to use in an animal painting. Class includes all materials. When you sign up you’ll have the chance to pick the photo you work on each week.

Week 1: Image selection, canvas prep and composition
Week 2: Image transfer, block in first layer of color
Week 3: Add more color layers and texture
Week 4 Add details and finish up

Artist Trading Cards Winter Make & Swap
2025-02-15 11:30 - 13:00
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!

February Open Art Journaling
2025-02-15 13:30 - 15:00
The Monthly Saturday Open Art Journaling happens one Saturday every month. If you have a journal you’re working in, bring it with you…I also have starter kits and single art journals 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.
Did you know, you can purchase a pack of 10 Open Art Journaling sessions for $120? That’s like getting 2 free! You can use them anytime, and I’ll keep track with a punch card in the studio.

Abstract Bird Painting
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:30
Instead of painting a realistic bird, we’ll paint an abstract bird by focusing on colors, shapes, textures and patterns. It’s a great class for any level of experience, including absolute beginners, since you’ll work at your own pace. Grab a cup of inspiration from Good Company Cafe, just across the way, and join us in the studio!

Somerset Challenge
2025-03-08 13:30 - 15:00
We’ll take one of the projects included in a Somerset Studio magazine and do it from start to finish – together! A week before each class I’ll send out 3 choices in my weekly letter. You get to vote on which project we do, and I’ll have all of the materials ready for us in the next scheduled class. If you are not already on the email list, click here to join.

March Creative Latte & Learn
2025-03-14 14:00 - 15:00
This month we look at using words in art. Whether you are an art journaler, mixed media, or other artist, there’s a tool that may be gathering dust in your toolbox or studio. WORDS. I’ve asked Susan Davis to share five easy starts for incorporating this sometimes overlooked tool in your work.

March Open Art Journaling
2025-03-15 13:30 - 15:00

Drawing Your Pet - 4 Week Class
2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Please bring an 8.5×11 black and white print of the pet or animal you would like to draw.
I keep the class small so you get as much out of the class as possible.

Art Journaling 101
2025-03-22 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!

Abstract Landscape Painting
2025-03-28 11:30 - 13:00
Paint your favorite landscape in an abstract style. Bring a print out of an outdoor scene you really love, and we’ll start with that. It’s a great class for any level of experience, including absolute beginners, since you’ll work at your own pace. Grab a cup of inspiration from Good Company Cafe, just across the way, and join us in the studio!

Abstract Painting Class Series
2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:00
Each week we will explore a different approach to abstract painting with acrylics. All materials supplied. Suitable for ages 12 and up, and you do not need any experience with abstract painting.
Class 1: Bold and Expressive – Abstract Expressionism
Capture emotion through movement and color! In this class, you’ll explore the spontaneous, energetic techniques of Abstract Expressionism. Learn to use sweeping brushstrokes, layering, and intuitive mark-making to create paintings that express feeling rather than form.
Class 2: Simple and Striking – Minimalist Abstraction
Master the art of “less is more.” In this session, you’ll create sophisticated abstracts using limited color palettes, clean lines, and plenty of open space. We’ll focus on balance, subtle contrast, and creating a strong visual impact with simplicity.
Class 3: Broken and Beautiful – Cubist-Inspired Abstraction
Take inspiration from Cubism! We’ll explore how to break down real-world objects into geometric planes and rearrange them into fresh abstract compositions. Expect lots of angles, overlapping shapes, and creative reinterpretation of familiar forms.
Class 4: Depth in Simplicity – Monochromatic Abstraction
Discover the richness of a single color family. You’ll work with one main color (plus black and white) to explore value, texture, and subtle tonal shifts. This class focuses on creating emotional, atmospheric abstracts through careful layering and contrast.

May Creative Latte & Learn
2025-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
We’ll make portable sketchbooks using mixed media paper. So fun and easy, you’ll want to make several! Enjoy a beverag from Good Company Cafe while you learn a new creative skill!
You can choose from the following: (I’ll be in touch the week of the class to get your order)

Cold brew
Ice Tea (Sweet or unsweet)
Mocha Latte
Honey Latte
Bottled water

Spring Silk Flowers
2025-05-10 12:00 - 13:30
Just in time for Mother’s Day! Make a silk flower arrangement with lovely spring colors, and incorporate some ribbons and papers.
Want to learn how to make a simple yet beautiful flower arrangement?
I’ll have lots of dried and silk flowers and foliage for you to use to make a Spring 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

May Open Art Journaling
2025-05-17 13:30 - 15:00
AND NAPKIN SWAP! Bring your stash of decorative napkins (we all have one) and swap them out!!
The Monthly Saturday Open Art Journaling happens one Saturday every month. If you have a journal you’re working in, bring it with you…I also have starter kits and single art journals 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.
Did you know, you can purchase a pack of 10 Open Art Journaling sessions for $120? That’s like getting 2 free! You can use them anytime, and I’ll keep track with a punch card in the studio.
