Studio 127

Drawing for Beginners - 4 Weeks
2024-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2024-09-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-17 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.

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

August Open Art Journaling
2024-08-10 13:00 - 14:30

August Creative Latte & Learn
2024-08-09 14:00 - 15:00
This month we’ll make flowers using papers of all kinds, tulle, napkins and yarn. Simple and fun! What can you do with all the flowers you’ll make? Add to mixed media, journal covers, gift wrapping, just to name a few ideas!
Your class ticket includes your choice of a latte or bottled water.

Art Camp for Adults
2024-08-06 09:00 - 16:00
All materials are supplied, including lunch and up to $10 to use on one item at a thrift store.
9:00am: Jars, Tags & Gelli Rolls. First part of camp we’ll we’ll paint mason jars and while they dry, we’ll decorate tags for Christmas gifts (or you can decorate them to use in a mixed media project or an art journal), and I’ll have gel print supplies out as well, so you can print up some papers for your art stash.
11:00am: 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.
12:00pm:Head over to a thrift store close by (tbd) to find one item to use in a project…you’ll have up to $10 to spend.
1:30pm: Meet back at the studio and spend the rest of the afternoon using your found treasure in a project. We’ll spend the first 30 minutes sharing what we found and coming up with a plan for it. Coffee & tea provided.
3:45pm: All good things must come to an end, and we’ll end our day in the studio at 4pm.

Artist Trading Cards Autumn Make & Swap
2024-08-03 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!

Altered Book - Music Theme
2024-08-03 12:00 - 14:00
Start with a chunky board book (provided for you), and learn creative ways of adding fun layers to the pages to create a music themed Art Journal, which you can keep adding to at home. Use the lyrics to a favorite song, or song titles from a favorite group, or just make it a general music theme. I provide paints, papers, including sheet music and song books, and ephemera. No experience is needed and all supplies will be ready for you, including a “To Go Bag” you can take home.
This is really a fun project that is perfect for anyone 12 and up.

Paint & Potstickers
2024-07-30 19:00 - 20:30
Let’s celebrate the end of summer with a fun night out at PF Chang’s for Paint & Potstickers. Studio 127 is bringing the paint party to the bar; all you have to bring is a friend or two and a thirst for creative adventure. We’ll paint a very simple flowering tree and you pick your own colors to make it unique!
The painting starts promptly at 7pm, and ends right at 8:30pm, so come early for a sip of inspiration, and stay as long as you like after the art part. PF Chang’s will have select $5 cocktails and $7 wine selections to help you find your inner Bob Ross.

Art Journaling 101 - July
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00
If you have been wanting to try Art Journaling, this is for you.
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!

Art Camp for Kids (6-12 years)
2024-07-17 10:00 - 12:00
Ages 6-12
July 17, 18, 19
10am-12pm

All three days for $90
Sibling discount of $20, use code sibling during checkout. If there is more than one sibling, please call 256-520-4134.

We will create an art book, and fill it with mixed media each day. They’ll take the book home and have room to fill with more art all summer long! We’ll use paints, papers and other fun stuff to add to the books, and all materials are supplied. You can sign up for one, two or three days.

Art Camp for Adults
2024-07-15 09:00 - 12:00
July 15&16

July 15 & 16
9am-12pm
$95 for both days
All materials are supplied for each day, including up to $10 to use on one item at a thrift store.
Day 1: Jars & Tags. First part of camp we’ll we’ll paint mason jars and while they dry, we’ll decorate tags for Christmas gifts (or you can decorate them to use in a mixed media project or an art journal).
Day 2: Meet at a close by antique or thrift store (tbd) at 9am and shop for 45 minutes for one item. We’ll meet back at the studio at 10am to then use that item in an art journal or mixed media canvas project.

July Creative Latte & Learn
2024-07-12 14:00 - 15:00
July is Color Mixing 101. Learn the basics of mixing paint in this one hour class. We’ll be working with acrylics mainly, but will talk about the differences between mixing acrylics, water colors, soft pastels, oil pastels and pencils. This one hour could save you many more hours of frustration!
Your class ticket includes your choice of a latte or bottled water.

Painting For Two
2024-06-29 17:00 - 18:30
Share a canvas with a friend or family member and create something together. Enjoy your time together as you paint with brushes, sponges and stencils. No painting experience is needed, and you are welcome to bring a favorite beverage.

Mixed Media Angel
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:30
Using paint, paper and other heavenly things we’ll create an angel 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.

Accordion Book Making
2024-06-15 13:30 - 15:30
We’ll be making a sweet little accordion book using paint, paper, and assorted ephemera that leaves you room to write or add layers. You can make the theme anything you like. You can take a “to go” bag of materials with you to continue at home if you don’t finish. This is a two-hour class.
All materials are supplied. No experience is needed!

Beginner Painting Class - RESCHEDULED
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAYS, JUNE 13, 20, 27 IN THE NEW STUDIO SPACE
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.
Week 2: Blocking in colors.
Week 3: Working in details.

June Open Art Journaling
2024-06-08 13:00 - 14:30
