Studio 127

Celebrate Your Creativity Mini Retreat in Florence
2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Kennedy Douglas Arts Center, 217 E Tuscaloosa St., Florence, 35630, United States
Spend the whole day or just half the day celebrating the joy of making! Junk Journals in the morning, gel plate printing in the afternoon!

Join us on Saturday, April 11 at the Kennedy Douglas Center for the Arts in Florence to celebrate 50 years of arts! And what better way to celebrate than by creating!
This retreat is actually two workshops, one in the morning and one if the afternoon. Do one or both, whatever your schedule allows!
JUNK JOURNAL MAKING: 9:00am – 12:00pm
We’ll be taking old papers, book pages, painted and stained pages and putting them together to make a journal. I’ll show you a simple way to sew the books into the covers, and then we’ll have time to start filling it. You are welcome to bring any papers you have been “stockpiling” (we don’t use the word “hoarding”). This is a fun way of creating a journal that has character built into every page!
GEL PLATE PRINTING & OPEN ART JOURNALING: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
If you’ve been wanting to try gel plate printing but are not sure how to start, this is the perfect class. And if you are already familiar and just need time and space to make your prints, then this is also the perfect class! I’ll have gel plates, bryers, stencils, stamps and loads of paper to help you scratch that creative itch!
And if you just want to bring an art journal and fill some pages with all the goodies I’ll have then you can do that, too!
You can register for just the morning or just the afternoon, or the whole day. There will be an hour in between sessions to grab lunch. {Lunch is not provided, but we can place an order with a close by restaurant and have it delivered for those who want to.}
Bring a friend and save $20! There is a ticket option to buy two tickets with a $20 discount!

(New) Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-01 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:30
STARTING MAY 2026, 12:-00-1:30pm
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday we will have Open Art Journaling inside Huntsville Art Supplies on the 2nd floor of Lowe Mill A&E. Bring your journal and use Studio 127 supplies. Our host and owner of HAS, Stephanie, has a little coffee bar – or try something from Dragon’s Forge just down the hall. I still offer the 10 pack for Open Art Journaling, and if you have a balance on your card, you can use it like normal.
To get to Huntsville Art Supplies, park in the Smokestack Parking lot, and go up the covered stairs to door 16. It is the first studio on the left.

Stories on the Edge: Painted Book Bundles
2026-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Inside Mill Kat Healing Arts, 806 Governors Drive SW, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
In this creative class, we’ll take a small bundle of books and transform their page edges into a continuous work of art.

Working with simple techniques and a gentle approach, you’ll learn how to paint across the edges of stacked books to create a cohesive design. You might choose a flowing pattern, delicate florals, subtle color blending, or a repeating motif—something that feels natural and unforced. Patterns work beautifully here, allowing each book to carry part of the design while still feeling complete on its own.
You’ll leave with a finished bundle that can sit on a shelf, tied with twine—a quiet piece of art that holds its story along the edges.

Art Journaling 101
2026-05-16 11:30 - 13:30 | Inside Mill Kat Healing Arts, 806 Governors Drive SW, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
If you have been wanting to try Art Journaling, this is for you.
What is Art Journaling? It’s the same idea as a written journal or diary, but instead of writing everything, we use paint, pieces of colored paper, scraps from book pages, tissue paper…and the list goes on. You can write in your art journal…or not. It can have a theme…or not.
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, art supplies to use in the class and a “to-go” bag to fill with creative goodies you can take home. You don’t need any experience with art journaling!
This class takes place inside Mill Kat Healing Arts just off Governor’s Drive and Monroe.
Be sure to stop and get a treat from Scooter’s just across parking lot from Mill Kat Healing Arts. This is going to be awesome!

A Garden Within: Altered Book Art Journaling
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | C² Counseling LLC, 701 Ward Avenue Northeast, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Layer pages with paint, collage, floral imagery, and textures, turning each spread into a miniature garden of color and inspiration. This playful and creative workshop encourages experimentation, surprises, and the simple joy of making something uniquely yours.
Please note that this workshop will be held at the beautiful, historic home that is now
C² Counseling LLC
701 Ward Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801

Art Journal Your Life Story
2026-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Dogwood & Magnolia Bakery, 25062 North Saint Southeast, Mooresville, AL, 35649, United States
Tell your life story in a visual journal. This two hour class will get your started on a rewarding and creative journey that you can share.

This is not a scrap book, and it’s not an auto-biography…it’s something much more interesting! Art Journaling your life story is a wonderful way to record those meaningful moments in your life that goes way beyond a snapshot or just fact recording. You can creatively capture the emotion or meaning using collage. Not only will you have a fascinating book your family will love, but you’ll enjoy the process of creating it.
This course is perfect for beginners or those who are already journaling but would like guidance on the theme, “Your Life Story.” We’ll spend the 2 hour class time learning some quick techniques to help you jump in and start creating pages you will love.
The class includes:

Premium blank mixed media journal
Guided writing prompts
Art Journal Primer
To go bag to take materials home to keep working

Colored Pencils 1 - A Flower
2026-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Inside Mill Kat Healing Arts, 806 Governors Drive SW, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Not your kids coloring pencils
Well maybe they are. But we are going to elevate the humble colored pencil to a new level of creativity! Learn the basics about colored pencils, the differences between the types, best papers to use, and some techniques for blending and shading that will surprise and delight you!
This is a two hour class. All supplies are provided.

Nurture Your Creative Soul Tiny Retreat
2026-06-13 09:00 - 16:30 | C² Counseling LLC, 701 Ward Avenue Northeast, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Immerse yourself in a whole day of creativity. It includes 4 class sessions, lunch, a supply swap, and more!

Imagine having the whole day to just be creative. This day is packed with opportunities to unblock your creativity, try new things, enjoy a warm and relaxed atmosphere, and receive creative guidance from someone who will encourage you and help you find and nurture your own creativity.
This experience begins on Saturday, June 13 at 9 am, doors open at 8:30am.
Our retreat space includes a beautiful outdoor “classroom” as well as stations inside the lovely historic home where you’ll be able to find a cozy corner to write or draw. There’s also a swap room, where you can trade any supplies you would like to bring for something new to you!
Lunch is provided, and refreshments will be available throughout the day. There is a special price if you buy two tickets.
We’ll start promptly at 9am. Here’s the schedule:

Class time: 9:00am-10:30am
Break 10:30am-10:45am
Class time: 10:45am-12:15pm
Lunch: 12:15-1:30pm
Class time:1:30pm-2:45pm
Breakout 2:45- 3:00pm
Class time:3:00pm-4:30pm
Finish up: 4:30pm

Your packet includes:

Art journal
Handmade notebook
To Go Bag for creative goodies
Certificate for one free “Open Art Journaling” in 2026
Art Journaling Primer

Please note that this workshop will be held at the beautiful, historic home that is now
C² Counseling LLC
701 Ward Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801

Colored Pencils 2 - Birds
2026-06-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Inside Mill Kat Healing Arts, 806 Governors Drive SW, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Color layers of feathers for a realistic look
We are going to use layers of colored pencil to create a natural look of soft feathers. This is ideal for absolute beginners as well as those with some experience using colored pencils. The focus will be on layering, blending and burnishing.
This is a two hour class. All supplies are provided.

Heart Journaling
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | C² Counseling LLC, 701 Ward Avenue Northeast, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Discover the joy of self-expression through Heart Journaling.
Explore color, texture, and mixed-media techniques while reflecting on your thoughts, memories, and moments of presence. Learn how to create pages that capture quiet stillness, flowing creativity, or mindful awareness. This class offers you a gentle, uplifting space to experiment, play, and reconnect with what matters most. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and an open heart.
Please note that this workshop will be held at the beautiful, historic home that is now
C² Counseling LLC
701 Ward Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801
