Studio 127

Advent Journal - Altered Book
2024-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
I started making these a few years ago, and absolutely love the time it gives me to reflect on Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy each week leading up to Christmas. Even if you just have a few minutes each morning, having this art journal gives you a place to collect thoughts, write a scripture or just add some color.
I n this class you will receive:

an “altered” book – with pages have been prepared to take paint
Creativity Bundle chock full of things to use at home
Art Journaling Companion
Writing prompts for Advent

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2024-11-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-02 11:00 - 12:30 and 6 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.

November Open Art Journaling
2024-11-16 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.

Artist Trading Cards Holiday Make & Swap
2024-11-09 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!

November Creative Latte & Learn
2024-11-08 15:00 - 16:00
We’re going to play with textured paste and stencils. This is a really fun and simple way to add interest to your art journal pages, acrylic painting, or mixed media. For this class we’ll use page sized sheets of paper, though you are welcome to bring a journal and do this right onto your pages.
Your class ticket includes your choice of a latte or bottled water.

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.

"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

Florence Open Art Journaling and Supply Swap
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00
If you have a journal you’re working in, bring it with you…I’ll have paints and lots of materials to use, and if you don’t have an art journal, I also have starter kits here.
There is no instruction, just time to work on our journals! PLUS – a SUPPLY SWAP! Bring that stuff you keep meaning to get rid of, and take home some new-to-you stuff!
Coffee and tea will be ready for you, and lots of great conversation, so bring a friend and spend the morning in the beautiful Kennedy Douglas Center for the Arts in Florence, AL!

October Open Art Journaling
2024-10-12 13:00 - 14:30

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Restoration Through Creativity
2024-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Kennedy Douglas Arts Center, 217 E Tuscaloosa St., Florence, 35630, United States
Restoration: the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.*
The benefits of creative activities are well recorded, and not disputed. Art journaling is a a form of art that is very personal, highly engaging, and can be beneficial in many ways. An art journal can be a place to record thoughts, ideas, emotions, memories or lessons learned. It can be a place to work through fear, grief, or a creative block. An art journal can be a place to explore new new ideas or places or new creative territory.
This workshop will introduce you to the practice of art journaling. You’ll be supplied with a new journal made especially for this purpose, materials to use in your journal, a primer, writing prompts, and instruction on some simple techniques to get your started. You’ll be able to take some materials home to continue.
No artistic experience is needed, it doesn’t matter if you have never picked up a paint brush or if you are a regular crafter. Art Journaling is a truly unique form of expression that each person makes. their own.
This workshop is being presented at Kennedy-Douglas Center for the Arts as part of their “Healing Through Art” programming.

Dictionary.com, https://www.dictionary.com/browse/restoration
