Studio 127

Artist Trading Cards Autumn Make & Swap
2025-09-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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!

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-16 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.

Art Journaling 101
2025-08-30 11:00 - 13:00
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!

Abstract Painting in Monochrome
2025-08-22 14:30 - 16:30
We’ll paint in one hue with just white and black to create different values. You pick that one color and we’ll paint with acrylics. The theme is “The One Thing I can Count On.” Having a theme is very helpful with abstract when you are getting started, I’ll help you plan out your painting and coach you along so that you’ll finish with a painting you’ll enjoy looking at long after you leave the studio. This class is good for beginners to those who have experience. You’ll work at your own pace. All materials are supplied.

August Open Art Journaling
2025-08-16 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.

August Creative Latte & Learn: Image Transfers 2 Ways
2025-08-08 14:00 - 15:00
We are going to practice doing image transfer using two different methods. 1) Gel Medium. We’ll transfer an image from a magazine or laser printer directly onto a page or paper you can use in a journal or mixed media. Method 2) Packing Tape. We’ll transfer an image from a magazine to packing tape, which you can later add to your art journal or mixed media. Two methods = double the fun!
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

Paint an Animal in Oils
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00
This 4-part class will focus on painting an animal 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 animal 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: Intro to the materials and tools, image transfer
Week 2: Mixing colors, and blocking in
Week 3: Working in details.
Week 4 Glazing

Vintage Vibes - A Junk Journal
2025-08-02 13:30 - 16:00
We’ll make a junk journal using vintage papers, coffee stained papers, and ephemera. I’ll have a good supply of unique materials to give your pages that charming, timeworn look. This workshop is 2.5 hours long so we’ll have time for painting and layering onto the pages once the book is made. You are welcome to bring any old papers you would like to include in your journal as well. This is a great class for any level of experience!

Art Camp for Adults
2025-07-31 09:00 - 16:00
All materials are supplied, including lunch.
9:00am: 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.

11:30am: Break for lunch in the studio, provided by Good Company Café. Your choice of Avocado Toast, Veggie Wrap, Pimento Cheese Sandwich, or Chicken Salad Salad.
12:30pm: We’ll head over to a thrift store close by (tbd) to find one item to use in a project.
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 day in the studio at 4pm.

July Open Art Journaling
2025-07-19 13:30 - 15:30

Abstract Art Workshop
2025-07-12 13:30 - 16:30
This is a three hour class where we’ll create an abstract painting using acrylics and a bit of mixed media.
This workshop will give you a chance to create an abstract painting on canvas incorporating a bit of collage. The theme is “A Favorite Place.” This will be a thoughtful painting that will hold meaning for you when you look at it later. I’ll send an email to everyone who signs up with questions and prompts to consider before the class begins. Suitable for ages 12 and up, and any level of experience. All materials are supplied.

July Creative Latte & Learn: Pastes, Gels, Gesso, and Mediums
2025-07-11 14:00 - 15:00
Do you have a stash of gesso, gels, a couple of types of pastes and medium, but you’re not sure what to do with them? Then this class is for you! We’ll look at what each of them can do, and how you can incorporate them into your painting, art journaling or mixed media projects.
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

Drawing 201
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:00
This is a 4 week class focused on building upon the fundamentals of drawing. Ages 12 and up.
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, porportions, shading, and create texture. Part of the class will be spent working on a full drawing using the techniques as they are learned.
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. All materials are supplied.
I keep the class small so you get as much out of the class as possible.

Wonder & Curiosity – An Altered Book Class
2025-07-05 14:00 - 16:00
An artful exploration of the things that spark curiosity, wonder, and a sense of awe, and it all starts with a children’s board book I have prepared for you. Use paint, themed papers, pages, and ephemera to fill your book with your creativity. The pages can be a place to ask questions, capture moments of inspiration, or ponder “What if…” Writing prompts will be provided in your kit which also includes the book, a primer, and a “to-go”bag.

Somerset Challenge
2025-06-28 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.

June Open Art Journaling
2025-06-21 13:30 - 15:30

June Creative Latte & Learn - Intro to Gouache
2025-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
If you’ve never tried gouache, this class is for you! We’ll look at some simple ways to get started, and how you can incorporate it into your art journaling or mixed media projects, or as a stand alone medium.
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

Personal Storytelling Through Visual Art
2025-06-07 12:30 - 14:30
Your life is a work of art. In this class, we’ll explore how to use colors, symbols, images, and mixed media to tell your personal stories in a powerful visual format. Put together in small book, this can serve as a jumping off place for future works, or stand alone as finished piece. No writing necessary—just your heart, your hands, and a willingness to express.
