Studio 127

Art Camp for Adults
2024-08-06 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2024-07-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-12 11:00 - 12:30
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.

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

April Open Studio Art Journaling
2024-04-20 13:00 - 14:30
Join us in the studio one Saturday afternoon each month for 1.5 hours of time to just have fun with your art journal. Bring any art journal you are working on, and help yourself to the “creativity buffet” – also known as the studio stash. There is no instruction, just good company and conversation. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage with you.

April Creative Latte & Learn
2024-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
April is all about Acrylic Inks – In each one hour class we will focus on one technique, art element, or type of product that you can use in painting, mixed media, art journaling, card making, scrapbooking…whatever!

March Open Studio Art Journaling - Saturday
2024-03-23 13:00 - 14:30

Abstract Remix Painting
2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:30
We’ll start with a canvas that has been painted on (provided for you), and create a new abstract work over it using geometric shapes. This is a really fun and creative way to get a jump start on your painting. We’ll use circles, triangles and/or squares to make color blocks that use the original painting in interesting ways.

Altered Book - Spring Theme
2024-03-02 14:00 - 16:00
Start with a chunky board book (provided for you), and learn creative ways of adding fun layers to the pages to create a spring themed Art Journal, which you can keep adding to at home. I provide variety of writing prompts to add yet another layer of interest, or just stick to paints, papers 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.

February Open Studio Art Journaling - Saturday
2024-02-17 13:00 - 14:30

February Creative Latte & Learn
2024-02-09 12:00 - 13:00
February is Gel medium photo transfer – In each one hour class we will focus on one technique, art element, or type of product that you can use in painting, mixed media, art journaling, card making, scrapbooking…whatever!

Intermediate Drawing Class
2024-02-02 16:00 - 17:00
Three part drawing class for those with basic skills
This 3-part class will help you feel more confident in your composition, and be more accurate in what you draw. Bring a black and white print (letter size) of a photo you would like to draw. Each week we will spend half the class learning new skills and techniques, and the other half using them to create a final drawing based on your photo reference. Skills we’ll cover include proportions, grids, understanding values, shading and much more.
HOW TO FIND STUDIO 127 IN LOWE MILL
Studio 127 is located on the first floor of the South Building, just inside Door 17, and the closest parking is in the Smokestack Parking Lot. When you come through the gate (south of Trailhead Bike and the crosswalk), follow the gravel road around to the left and it opens to a larger parking lot. Go to Door 17; Studio 127 is the first one on the right.

Vision Board 2024
2024-01-26 17:30 - 19:00
At some point in life many of us have made a Vision Board of some kind. This is the creative kind!
We’ll pick words that inspire and encourage each of us, and gather colors, images and quotes that reflect our own mission and goals. Use the studio’s stash of magazines, old photos, books, papers and more. These can be personal or business goals, it’s totally up to you! We’ll put them on canvas boards which will be supplied along with all the materials we’ll need., but of course you are welcome to bring whatever you want to include!
The boards will be 11×14 flat canvas panels – not too big but not too small.
HOW TO FIND STUDIO 127 IN LOWE MILL
Studio 127 is located on the first floor of the South Building, just inside Door 17, and the closest parking is in the Smokestack Parking Lot. When you come through the gate (south of Trailhead Bike and the crosswalk), follow the gravel road around to the left and it opens to a larger parking lot. Go to Door 17; Studio 127 is the first one on the right.
