Art Journaling 101
2025-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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, 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!

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 and 5 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.

Artist Trading Cards Autumn Make & Swap
2025-09-06 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!

Paint a Bird in Oils
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
This 6-part class will focus on painting a bird in oils. Learn the basics of using traditional oil paints without using solvents. Bring a color AND a black and white print out of the bird you would like to paint. Be sure it fills an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. Each week we will practice basic techniques as we work on your painting. Class includes all materials.

Week 1: Overview of the materials and tools, base color, image transfer
Week 2: Mixing colors, and blocking in values
Week 3: Colors and textures
Week 4 Glazing
Week 5 Highlights
Week 6 Final details

Somerset Challenge
2025-09-13 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.

September Open Art Journaling
2025-09-20 13:30 - 15:30
The newly EXPANDED Monthly Saturday Open Art Journaling happens one Saturday every month for two hours! 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.

Stretch Beyond the Page
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Studio 127 A conservtory for Creativity, 7500 Memorial Parkway South #110, Huntsville, Alabama, 35802, United States
Are you ready to grow your creativity in a big way? If you enjoy art journaling and want to take it bigger, this is for you. We’ll spend the weekend creating a canvas that explores the topic “My Creative Journey.” Maybe the idea sounds appealing but also indimidating. This retreat is designed to walk you through the entire creative process from planning to painting a mixed media piece on canvas – but in a relaxed contemplative way.
Friday, September 26 from 4-6pm with packet pickup, meet and greet, in a “come and go” setting. Attendance to this is not necessary, it’s just an opportunity to get situated. For those who want a jump start, you can make your own name badge! If you can’t make it Friday, you’ll have the opportunity to make your name tag Saturday morning.
Our retreat space is in Studio 127, and we’ll spend most of our time here, except for when we go on our FIELD TRIP.
Saturday, September 27, 9am-5:30pm we open up at 8:00 for anyone who didn’t get their packets on Friday. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, find a seat, and make your name tag if you have not already. We’ll start promptly at 9am. Here’s the schedule:

Class time: 9:00am-10:30am
Break10:30am-10:45am
Class time: 10:45am-12:15pm
Lunch: 12:15-1:30pm
Breakout session: 1:30pm-2:15pm
Break 2:15pm-2:30pm
Class time:2:30-4:00pm
Field Trip to Thrift/Vintage store: 4-5:30pm
Meet for dinner at Luis’s at 6:00pm (on your own and optional)

Sunday, September 28, 9am-12pm

Breakout session 9:00am-10:30
Break 10:30-10:45
Class time 10:45-12:15
Finish up 12:15-12:30pm

Your packet includes:

Hand Made Sketch Book
Notebook
Large Canvas
Art Journaling Primer

Lodging:
If you are coming in from out of town, there are two hotels right next to the studio parking lot. Double Tree Inn and Hampton Inn.
Food:
Breakfast Muffins, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice Saturday and Sunday morning. (Good Company, across from the studio has a fabulous breakfast menu if you want something more hearty. But get there early as they are busy on Saturdays)
Lunch is provided at the retreat on Saturday.
Dinner is on your own, but we’ll have a table at Luis’s Mexican Restaurant (in the same complex as the studio) for those who want to join on Saturday night.
Snacks will be available for those who want to nibble through the day
Coffee will be available all weekend.

Fall Silk Flowers
2025-10-04 11:30 - 13:00
Want to learn how to make a simple yet beautiful flower arrangement? I’ll have lots of Autumn colored 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.

October Creative Latte & Learn:
2025-10-10 14:00 - 15:00
We are going to practice one line ink drawings, which look great over a painted background. This is a wonderful way to draw without worrying about the details. I’ll have painted papers for you to draw on, or feel free to bring your own…or your art journal to draw directly onto your pages.
Your class includes something to sip from Good Company Cafe.
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

October Open Art Journaling
2025-10-18 13:30 - 15:30

Paint a Flower in Oils
2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:00
This 5-part class will focus on painting a flower in oils. Learn the basics of using traditional oil paints without using solvents. Bring a color AND a black and white print out of the flower you would like to paint. Be sure the flower FILLS the whole 8.5×11 page. Each week we will practice basic techniques as we work on your painting. Class includes all materials.

Week 1: Overview of the materials and tools, base color, image transfer
Week 2: Mixing colors, and blocking in values
Week 3: Colors and textures
Week 4 Glazing
Week 5 Final details

Creative Affirmations Art Journaling
2025-10-25 13:30 - 15:30
This is more than just a journal
We slow down, pay attention to what is in front of us: beautiful paint colors, pages out of books, bits of ribbon and lace, poems, words, and pens to write out your own affirmations. You don’t need any experience with art journaling, or art at all. This is a lovely and personal way of making pages that you enjoy, and that will speak to you later when you look at it.
In this complete introduction to Art Journaling as a tool for practicing mindfulness, 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. I’ll have coffee ready in the studio, or you are welcome to stop and get a treat from Good Company Café just across the way from the new studio.

Mixed Media Autumn Theme
2025-11-08 11:30 - 13:00
We’ll create an Autumn inspired collage on canvas panels using paint, fabric, paper and other fun items. 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.

Artist Trading Cards Holiday Make & Swap
2025-11-08 14:00 - 15:30

November Open Art Journaling
2025-11-15 13:30 - 15:30

November Creative Latte & Learn:
2025-11-21 14:00 - 15:00
Always a favorite! Gel Plate printing is also called Monoprint. We’ll use acrylic paints, stencils, and your imagination to make beautiful papers you can use in your art projects. I’ll have a variety of papers to print on. Warning: Gel Plate printing is addictive!
Your class includes something to sip from Good Company Cafe.
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

Accordion Book of Gratitude
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00
Create beautiful colored backgrounds in your accordion book, and layer with words and images to celebrate what you are thankful for. The joy is in the making of this thoughtful little book which you can keep or give as a beautiful gift. All materials are supplied, and no experience is needed.

My Favorite Things – An Altered Book Class
2025-11-29 11:30 - 13:30
Each page invites participants to highlight one favorite thing in their life—people, places, hobbies, small joys, or an experience.
Start with a children’s board book I have prepared for you, and use paint, themed papers, pages, and ephemera to fill with your creativity. Each page can be a place to highlight one favorite thing in your life—people, places, hobbies, small joys, or an experiences. Add extras like small fabric swatches. or interactive elements like tags or pockets for extra journaling. All materials are supplied, but you are welcome to bring things you would like to include. No experience in art, or art journaling is needed.
