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

On-line Registration is open for Winter Session

On-line Registration for Winter Session starts today! Click HERE for the form. Art Classes will begin in the New Year on Jan. 5th. I hope you will join us!

Announcing: New Classes for the New Year

I have been thinking and dreaming and I am excited to announce the NEW class list for the New Year at The Apprentice Art Studio... drum roll please!

Staring  Tues. January 5th, 2016 Eelementary Classes begin with Let's Paint! In this 8 week class students will explore all there is to know about paint, color, mixing and more. We will look at traditional methods, as well as, explore modern methods too. We will use a variety of mediums and did I mention, PAINT!

For Adults, more painting! I am offering 3 courses Watercolor Basics, Watercolor II and Master Study-Van Gogh. In Watercolor Basics. This class is for anyone who has ever wanted to try watercolor painting! Get ready to be amazed– you will love it.Watercolor II is for those who have done watercolor before but would like to continue to develop style and skill through the study of still life. This class offers my methodology but different technique and model. Students will choose their own palette to work from in this class. Students may bring own supplies, but not necessary. 

My NEW adult class is the first of  a new series called Master Study, aren't you excited already? In this course students will learn about a Master Artist, their story  and create works as they did using their techniques and mediums. This is a beautiful way to develop skill and practice and widen your artistic eyes. The first in this series of classes is my all time favorite: Van Gogh! I. Can't.Wait. 

And of course there is Making Lessons my stand alone 2 hour classes that give you the opportunity to come relax and do something creative for an evening. These run once a month and utilize all kinds of materials. Starting in February Felting Sunflowers-Van Gogh style. This is a great introduction to the art of hand felting. If you love the fiber arts or just want to learn something new this is the class for you!  To download class list click HERE

Making Lessons~Altered Books Class

I love old books, they are like old friends. I also love art. Imagine my inner happiness when I found that the two had married into an art form called Altered Books? Is it possible? Why, yes it is! I have been making altered books for about 6 years now. There is something unique and whimsical about each one. They are filled with artwork, dreams, and the things I love. This art form is like discovering a secret and hidden garden with only one bench just for you! If you would like to learn more about such a thing, then you are in store for a real treat at my:

 November Making Lessons~ Altered Books Class!

 November 17th, 7:00 pm,
at The Apprentice Art Studio!

On-line Registration HERE 

As always, space is limited so register early, thanks friends! 

Below are some photos from my books!

              

 

 Both of these pages are from a painted child's book with flaps

 This book is for the Birds, My Ode d'Oiseaux

This book is to capture some of the products, kits and patterns I created for my online business, 

The Patchwork Heart Co. retired in 2009. 

This was an individual page I made for an Altered Book swap called a "Tip-in" 

I hope you will join us Making Lessons~ Altered Books!

Making Lessons~ Collage Class: These Two Ladies are Quite a Pear

Imagine with me... sitting in a cozy art studio, soft music in the background, with a couple of friends. Happiness ensues while ripping, relaxing, tearing, giggling, gluing, blending, experimenting, laughing, sipping tea, encouraging... do I need to go on? 

Don't you just want to join us!
Well you totally can, because this is what happens at: 

Making Lessons~ The Art of Making Meaningful Things.

 I just had the pleasure of creating with these two lovely souls. Women who I don't see much but need to see more! We had the best time together. One of them said "it was like therapy....*relaxing sigh*" Agreed.
To recap I wanted to share with you their creations because there are stunning and uniquely theirs! We started with black canvases and collaged to our hearts content, then added words from Galatians 5:22 the Fruit of the Spirit verse.

Happy Making Lesson Students!

I sat with them and did a different design, same concept, on a thicker canvas that I will hang in the kitchen when I re-paint the walls and cupboards.

Kitchen Pear

Kinda excited about the color palette: slate gray, antique white, bright white, copper, and apple green. Think old Country French style. Hope you will consider joining us for Making Lessons Oct. 23th and Nov. 17th or the Holiday Design Workshop in November more info to come!

Watercolor Initials

Watercolor seems to be everywhere in the art world these days, which is so wonderful for me to see. I get excited seeing all the wonderful ways that watercolors are being used to create.  I am offering my Making Lessons Class on Watercolor Initials(see photo) Oct. 23th at 3:00-5:00 pm.

If you would like to try watercolor, this class is fun, relaxing, simple and affordable. In this two hour afternoon class for all ages you will get to try your hand and my favorite medium! 

Those of you who took my Adult Beginning Watercolor class and need something to tide you over till my next class, this could be the one for you.  If you were undecided and missed my first watercolor class and  have now decided yes, this is your chance! 
I have 3 spots left!

Making Lessons ~ The Art of Making Meaningful Things

This class came out of a desire to just create a project. Many of us don't have the time or finances to sign up for an art course so this was a simple answer. I wanted to provide an opportunity to make something with meaning and to enjoy the process with others, (think quilting bee or knitting circle) married to the idea of connecting faith and creativity. These are stand alone classes and you can come and try your hand at a project. This class is a great time out with friends or a non-threatening way to try something new. This is a multi-generational environment. Children 5- 9 need to bring their parent for quality time together. 

Watercolor Class was Pear-fect!

This was the class example I prepared

What a wonderful group of artists!

Many thanks to my first students of the year for making Art A La Carte Watercolor Class a success at The Apprentice Art Studio! I was absolutely tickled and amazed at the beauty that was created in just three sessions, yes three! WOW! You gals are becoming wonderful artists. We had Caramel Apple Tea  and Cranberry Vanilla Wonderland- delicious, and cozy fall tasting! We laughed and had warm friendly conversation! It was truly a great experience for me.
Here are some pictures of what we did:

Using 3 colors and value on gray scale pear

Students playing with color and being bold!

Focused students

Sarah working on her mid tones

Love the text Katie!

Lovely Marion!

Great start Michelle!

Here is what my students are saying:

 " I feel successful, thank you so much!" 

 " I painted that, wow, I really like it!" 

"This has been great! I have always wanted to learn how to do this and now I do!"

" When is your next class?"

Thank you for being brave and trusting me to guide you and share what I know and love. This has been a dream come true and I am so glad I got to share it with you all! A wonderful start to an amazing year of art!

As we look ahead...

 I still have room in my October 22nd and November 17th. Making Lessons Classes. Register HERE
More info and class description HERE. Space is limited register early, bring a friend!

NEW and Exciting! 

I will be offering a Holiday Watercolor Design Workshop. 2 workshops one for Adults and one for kiddos! This workshop is for anyone who would love to add that special whimsical, homemade magic to their holidays! More information is coming soon! I am finalizing dates as we speak!  Be on the look out for online registration beginning in October!