Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2025-12-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) 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.

December Open Art Journaling
2025-12-20 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.

Somerset Challenge
2025-12-20 11:30 - 13:00
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.

Vintage Christmas Altered Book
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00
Start with a board book (provided for you), and learn creative ways of adding layers to the pages to create a unique Art Journal, which you can keep adding to at home. Use vintage style ephemera, paint, book pages and much more to make a book that is full of character. No experience is needed and all supplies will be ready for you. This is really a fun project that is perfect for anyone 12 and up.

December Creative Latte & Learn:
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00
Using super easy methods we’ll make unique designs of washi tape. Perfect for your art journals, cards, or any other 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

Colored Pencils
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:30
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! You’ll get to choose your winter bird picture from several options.
This is a two week class (1.5 hours each class). All supplies are provided.

Holding Memories: A Heart Journaling Workshop for the Holiday Season
2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | C² Counseling LLC, 701 Ward Avenue Northeast, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
The holidays can stir both joy and sorrow, especially when someone dear is missing. In this gentle workshop, we’ll create a handmade journal using a mix of beautiful papers, envelopes, and pockets—each one a space to hold memories, letters, or small keepsakes.
As we work, you’ll be guided through quiet reflections and creative techniques that invite both remembrance and renewal. The process offers a calming way to honor your loved one while also giving yourself permission to move through the holidays.
No art experience is needed—just a willingness to explore, remember, and create something personal and meaningful.
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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.
