Sneak Peek- Felting Sunflowers

I wanted to share a wee little preview of my upcoming Making Lessons Class on felting Sunflowers. This class really excites me because it is like painting with a fiber medium! Those who are joining me, you are going to love it and I know you will want to start felting everything in site! I hope this picture speaks for itself.

 I used this Van Gogh painting as my model.

online photo from WikiArt

This one Van Gogh finished in 1888. He painted it while he was in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhone, France.

And below is just a peek at my version done in needle felted wool. I love working with wool in the winter, something about it just seems cozy and right. Can you tell I have Vincent on the brain? I have been preparing for a painting class in my Master Studies Series, along with two workshops I am giving for girls of the American Heritage Girls Club which I am really excited about.

FYI: Making Lessons are stand alone, evening classes for anyone who loves to spend time learning and making new things. Come and be creative with like minded folks for a couple of hours and recharge your creative heart. All Classes run for 2 hours and include materials.  Some classes will require common tools from home. Registration is required you can do this easily online HERE

You will be notified in confirmation letter. 

Begins Feb 3rd and runs first Wed. of the Month 7-9pm $20.00

  Held once a month with different projects each month:

♦ February: Felting Sunflowers 

♦April: Frame it-up-cycling like you have never seen before

♦ March: Leather Accordion Book Class -natural and beautiful

♦May:Painted Material Canvas-think spring    

Registration for Master Study Class: Van Gogh

Registration for Watercolor I and II is closed. 

But registration for my Master Study Series is still open!

In this course series students will be introduced to a Master Artist, learn some of their story and create works as they did using their techniques. Students will draw, paint and create three projects from the life of Vincent Van Gogh. This is a beautiful way to study and develop skill, practice and widen your artistic eyes.  For More Details click HERE

This class will run Feb. 11th, 18th, and 25th 7-9 pm

For more information or if you have questions about the class contact me 

via this website to the left. On-line registration is HERE 

Resolve to nurture your Soul in the New Year: DO ART!

I am not a resolution kind of gal, never have been.  However, I am a goal maker -weird I know, but that is the truth. So my secret...set myself up for success.  One way I nurture my soul is to spend time doing things that are worth doing AND having a plan.

So I have been making a plan and doing things worth doing! Are you in need of some soul nurturing in 2016? I've got an idea! Make beautiful things that are meaningful. Join me this year in the studio for Making Lessons~The Art of Making Meaningful Things! These are stand alone classes for 2 hrs. in the evening. All skill levels welcome, using all kinds of mediums.  This year through the spring I am offering a felting class, book making, mixed media, and even up-cycling from recycling. For more information click HERE for Winter Class List with all my winter offerings. Together, let's nurture our creative selves in 2016! Can't wait to get gesso on my hands with you in the New Year! ~Heather