Studio 127

Abstract Art Workshop
2025-07-12 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-21 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.

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
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.

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.

Pastel Painting Class Series
2025-06-04 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a 4-part soft pastel workshop where you’ll learn to paint simple flowers even if you’ve never picked up a pastel before!
You’ll learn about materials, techniques, and simple mark-making to build confidence. Each week you’ll practice and build on your technique, then apply it to your piece which will be complete by the end of the class.
💐 No experience needed
🎨 All supplies included
🌿 Simple instructions
Spots are limited—reserve yours today and let your creativity bloom!

Painted Prayers Accordion Book
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00
Create beautiful colored backgrounds in your accordion book, and layer with words and images that become personal prayers. All materials are supplied, and no experience is needed.

Journal Through the Seasons
2025-05-24 13:30 - 15:30
Start with a sweet little booklet I’ve made for you, and use themed papers, pages, and ephemera to create art journal pages inspired by the rhythms of the seasons. Tuck it into an existing art journal or let it stand on its own. You are welcome to bring anything else you like, but there will be plenty of supplies in the studio.

May Open Art Journaling
2025-05-17 13:30 - 15:00
AND NAPKIN SWAP! Bring your stash of decorative napkins (we all have one) and swap them out!!
The Monthly Saturday Open Art Journaling happens one Saturday every month. 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.

Spring Silk Flowers
2025-05-10 12:00 - 13:30
Just in time for Mother’s Day! Make a silk flower arrangement with lovely spring colors, and incorporate some ribbons and papers.
Want to learn how to make a simple yet beautiful flower arrangement?
I’ll have lots of dried and silk flowers and foliage for you to use to make a Spring 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

May Creative Latte & Learn
2025-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
We’ll make portable sketchbooks using mixed media paper. So fun and easy, you’ll want to make several! Enjoy a beverag from Good Company Cafe while you learn a new creative skill!
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

Abstract Painting Class Series
2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:00
Each week we will explore a different approach to abstract painting with acrylics. All materials supplied. Suitable for ages 12 and up, and you do not need any experience with abstract painting.
Class 1: Bold and Expressive – Abstract Expressionism
Capture emotion through movement and color! In this class, you’ll explore the spontaneous, energetic techniques of Abstract Expressionism. Learn to use sweeping brushstrokes, layering, and intuitive mark-making to create paintings that express feeling rather than form.
Class 2: Simple and Striking – Minimalist Abstraction
Master the art of “less is more.” In this session, you’ll create sophisticated abstracts using limited color palettes, clean lines, and plenty of open space. We’ll focus on balance, subtle contrast, and creating a strong visual impact with simplicity.
Class 3: Broken and Beautiful – Cubist-Inspired Abstraction
Take inspiration from Cubism! We’ll explore how to break down real-world objects into geometric planes and rearrange them into fresh abstract compositions. Expect lots of angles, overlapping shapes, and creative reinterpretation of familiar forms.
Class 4: Depth in Simplicity – Monochromatic Abstraction
Discover the richness of a single color family. You’ll work with one main color (plus black and white) to explore value, texture, and subtle tonal shifts. This class focuses on creating emotional, atmospheric abstracts through careful layering and contrast.

PF Chang's Paint Party on the Patio - May
2025-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | P.F.Chang’s Bridge Street, 305 The Bridge Street #Ste 101, Huntsville, AL, 35806, United States
Studio 127 is bringing the paint party to the patio at P.F.Chang’s; all you need to bring is a friend or two and a thirst for creative adventure. We’ll paint a fun and friendly barn owl design on canvas which you’ll take home with you.
The painting starts promptly at 3pm, and ends at 5pm, so come early for a sip of inspiration. PF Chang’s will have special $5 cocktails,wine, and beer selections to help you find your inner Bob Ross.
Tickets are $45 per person, or buy two tickets for $80. Proceeds go to support North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS)

PF Chang's Paint Party on the Patio
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | P.F.Chang’s Bridge Street, 305 The Bridge Street #Ste 101, Huntsville, AL, 35806, United States
Studio 127 is bringing the paint party to the patio at P.F.Chang’s; all you need to bring is a friend or two and a thirst for creative adventure. We’ll paint a simple swan design on canvas to celebrate the upcoming production of Swan Lake. You may even spot a costumed ballet dancer or two.
The painting starts promptly at 3pm, and ends at 5pm, so come early for a sip of inspiration. PF Chang’s will have special $5 cocktails,wine, and beer selections to help you find your inner Bob Ross.
Tickets are $45 per person, or buy two tickets for $80. Proceeds go to support Huntsville Ballet Company.
*Huntsville Ballet operates under Community Ballet, a non-profit organization.
