"A Place for Learning"

Pillows at Sewing Camp

August 4, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

We made pillows at Sewing Camp yesterday….and started our quilts. These girls are learning to use sewing machines and doing great!

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Create a beautiful floral “painting” using cut paper. These allow for many creative designs. You can choose from a rectangular or square format. All the supplies will be supplied. Just click here to register and come have fun on Saturday, August 22nd at 2 pm!

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6th Anniversary of The Studio

August 1, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

grand open Today is the 6th Anniversary of The Studio-A Place for Learning on Main Street in Front Royal. And while we have been in this location for 14 very good years (as Delilah’s Art & Gifts before The Studio) this year has been a wonderment. We started off the year in January and February with the best two opening months we have ever had and then the governor closed us down. I love The Studio and what I do. I love that people discover their creative sides here and come here for a much needed outlet for stress and frustration. But in the light of everything happening with the pandemic I wonder if we will see the 7th Anniversary. It’s difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel when people are fearful to attend classes. The income is slim but the bills keep rolling in. How long can we keep it up?! And when I say “we” I speak for other very small businesses like mine that are experiencing the same problems. We are not looking for handouts….we are looking to continue to make our livings! Business owners are trying to come together to promote and support one another but some of what is being done supports one type of business over another. I don’t think it’s intentional…it just is that way and it’s not a good situation. We don’t want to see any business fail….ever! I encourage everyone reading this, no matter where you are, to try to make an effort this week to support a small business or two. It doesn’t have to be a huge purchase. But just having someone come in and show support will do so much to boost the spirits of a small business owner that is beginning to lose hope. We have already lost three businesses on Main Street and if we lose more we will only have service businesses (law offices, non-profits, and real estate) along with restaurants on Main. It would be a shame not to have actual shops on Main Street. Having said all of that, let me say how much I have appreciated the support and friendship of so many who have come to The Studio over the past 6 years. And I truly hope that next year we can have a big Anniversary party with another round of “Make and Take” projects for everyone. In the meantime take a look here and here at some of the past celebrations! And thanks again!!!

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Make Metal Wall Flowers

July 31, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

We will be making these cool metal wall flowers next Saturday, August 8th. Create a beautiful “Wall Flower” that will look amazing hanging in your home. You can paint it in your favorite color. Make a daisy, a sunflower, a Gerber daisy or just leave it natural metal. We have two sessions….one at 10 am (click here to register for morning) and 2 pm (click here to register for the afternoon session). These are fun to make and beautiful! Join us and invite a friend to join you. Wall Flower collage March 2020

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Starry Night Jacket

July 30, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

We continue today with our Van Gogh Starry Night theme. Debbie came yesterday to complete the jacket she started painting on Sunday at our Fabric Painting Class. She put Starry Night on the back of her denim jacket and it looks AWESOME! Nice work Debbie! (See the other fabric painting creations here.)

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Van Gogh Starry Night with Campers

July 29, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

The Art Campers finished their session with Starry Night yesterday. Fabulous work!!!

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Kids with Van Gogh Sunflowers

July 28, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

The youngest artists painted just like Van Gogh yesterday as they created beautiful sunflower paintings. Lincoln liked them!

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Sunflowers on Fabric

July 27, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

At our Fabric Painting class yesterday we made some amazing creations. Mary’s jacket and Wilma’s bag are beautiful. We’ll do this again in the fall so gather up a jacket or jeans, etc. and be ready.

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Old Feed Mill Paint Party

July 26, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

We are continuing to paint local landmarks….this time it’s the Old Feed Mill….known as the Main Street Mill today. Join us on August 23rd at 2 pm and paint along with us. Click here for more info and to register.