Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Word Candy - Making Writing Your Own
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00
Word Candy is not a reference to empty calories but a way of approaching writing in small bites to make it your own. In a single two-hour class, you will be introduced to both poetry and prose in a down-to-earth way that will leave you feeling more comfortable and confident playing with words in creative ways. First, you’ll learn how to make poems from poems, using basic building blocks to unleash work that will surprise you. Next, you will explore voice and point of view, the “who” at the center of your story, starting with some of the most common – and most personal – ways we use words to define ourselves: lists, letters, and deep reflection.
Warm-Ups: Exquisite Corpse, Make a Word Box
Poetry: Where Do Poems Come From
Sample Poems: “This Is Just to Say,” by William Carlos Williams
“Sleeping in the Forest” by Mary Oliver
Sample Prose: from The Book of Delights by Ross Gay selected letters

Open Studio
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00
This is the last class in this location! It’s an open studio time to come and work on a project and enjoy great conversation.

Enjoy one last afternoon in Main Street South before the studio goes completely mobile. Bring a journal or make some cards or tags…no instruction, just time to create and chat. There will be a drawing for a gift certificate for classes, some snacks and lots of friendly faces.

Celebrate Your Creativity Mini Retreat in Florence
2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Sip & Journal
2026-06-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Vine and Oak, 69 Martin Street, Madison, AL, 35758
What do you get when you mix a wine tasting with open art journaling? A REALLY fun afternoon at The Vine and Oak in Madison

Bring your art journal and spend a couple of hours truly relaxing as you sip wine and enjoy great conversation. I’ll have supplies for you to use, and evan some fresh journals for purchase if you need a new one. This is going to be so much fun! Invite a friend, but don’t wait, there is only room for 10!
(This is not considered a regular open art journal class, so you will need to purchase tickets).

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

Gift from the Sea Altered Book
2026-07-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Dogwood & Magnolia Bakery, 25062 North Saint Southeast, Mooresville, AL, 35649, United States
This little book by Anne Morrow Lindbergh is a gem, full of wisdom and observations about life. We’ll take a child’s board book and make it into an art journal that you can use with the words from Gift of the Sea as your inspiration. We’ll use paint, papers, napkins, old book pages and ephemera to make lovely pages you’ll enjoy looking at later as much as you enjoy making them in the class.
If you happen to have a copy of the book feel free to bring it to reference. I’ll have my copy and print outs of some pages. If you would like to purchase a copy of the book before the class, click this link to go to Amazon*.*
Though you will pay the same price whether you use this link or not, I will earn a few pennies if you do use the link. No pressure Lol! Just being transparent!

Abstract Landscape Painting
2026-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Inside Mill Kat Healing Arts, 806 Governors Drive SW, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Enjoy a relaxed approach to painting
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. We’ll use acrylic paint and some interesting mark making tools. All materials are supplied – other than the print out of your outdoor scene.
This class is inside Mill Kat Healing Arts.

Adult Art Camp - Florence
2026-07-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Kennedy Douglas Arts Center, 217 E Tuscaloosa St., Florence, 35630, United States
All art materials are supplied, including lunch. Plus bring a bag of supplies if you would like to participate in a supply swap. Also, if you buy two tickets you save!
10:00am: Tape, Tags & Gelli Rolls. During the morning part of camp you’ll have 3 stations to choose from. You can do all three or hang out at just one..your choice! The 3 stations are:

Tape: Using tape to make a grid on watercolor paper, you’ll use paints and different mark making tools to create a full page of colors-and when you remove the tape you’re left with 9 individual paintings!
Tags: make creative gift tags for Christmas (or another occassion) or just decorate them to use in a mixed media project or an art journal.
Gelli Rolls: I’ll have gel print supplies out as well, so you can print up some papers for your art stash.

12:00: Break for lunch. We’ll order from Lost Pizza Co. your choice of Chef Salad or a personal size pizza.
1:00pm: We’ll head over to a thrift store close by to find one item to use in a project. (You’ll purchase this)
2:00pm: Meet back at the studio and spend the rest of the afternoon using your found treasure in a project. We’ll spend the first few minutes sharing what we found and coming up with a plan for it. Coffee & tea provided.
4:00pm: All good things must come to an end, and we’ll end our camp at 4pm.

Abstract Flowers Painting
2026-07-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Inside Mill Kat Healing Arts, 806 Governors Drive SW, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Create a painting of flowers without even using a brush! We’ll explore different tools and techniques and enjoy the colors.

Another relaxing painting time
This time we’ll paing abstract flowers using a variety of tools and techniques. It’s a great class for any level of experience, including absolute beginners, since you’ll work at your own pace. We’ll use acrylic paint and some interesting mark making tools. All materials are supplied.

Kid's Art Book Camp
2026-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Dogwood & Magnolia Bakery, 25062 North Saint Southeast, Mooresville, AL, 35649, United States
Calling all creative kids age 5 and up! We’ll start by putting together an art book, then fill some pages with paintings, drawings, and collage. Finally, we’ll decorate the cover. Kids will be able to take their book home and continue to fill it. $55 per child, $5 discount for siblings.

Fall Silk Flowers
2026-08-13 09:00 - 11:00
Make colorful fall flower arrangement using silk flowers that will never fade.

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.

Fall Mixed Media
2026-08-14 11:00 - 13:00
Join me in the classroom at Dogwood and Magnolia in Mooresville! We’ll create an Autumn or Halloween inspired collage on canvas panels using paint, fabric, paper and other fun items.

Using paint, paper and other things we’ll create a Fall or Halloween mixed media piece. I have tons of stamps, stencils, paints and papers. 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 Make & Swap
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00
Artist Trading Cards (ATC)swaps have been around for a while. You can paint, draw, or do mixed media in an Autumn theme (though you don’t have to have a theme). Make as many cards as you like in 2 hours, and at the end we will then trade a card with each other (or keep, whatever you choose!) The cards are always the same size, 2.5×3.5 – I’ll have a ton prepared using different types of card stock. You can add them to a journal, a recipe box, or make up your own way of storing them. All materials are supplied, but you are welcome to bring whatever you like to use with your cards.
This class will be in the classroom at Dogwood and Magnolia Bakery in Mooresville. Be sure and pick up a delicious treat while you’re there, and wander around the attached ANTIQUE shop.
