Last night we had a belated Birthday celebration for Virginia. She invited here besties and we painted these beauties. Nice work everyone!

Posted in daily painter on August 12, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Last night we had a belated Birthday celebration for Virginia. She invited here besties and we painted these beauties. Nice work everyone!

Posted in daily painter, Sewing, tagged kids sew, pillows, sewing camp on August 4, 2020| Leave a Comment »
We made pillows at Sewing Camp yesterday….and started our quilts. These girls are learning to use sewing machines and doing great!
Posted in Art Class, Collage, daily painter, Flowers, Paint Party, tagged paper, paper flowers on August 2, 2020| Leave a Comment »
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!
Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Birthday, Studio Anniversary on August 1, 2020| 2 Comments »
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!!!
Posted in daily painter, tagged denim jacket, fabric art, fabric painting, Starry Night, Van Gogn Starry Night on July 30, 2020| Leave a Comment »
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.)
Posted in Art Camp, daily painter, Landscape, tagged Art Camp, Starry Night, Van Gogh on July 29, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The Art Campers finished their session with Starry Night yesterday. Fabulous work!!!
Posted in Art Camp, daily painter, Flowers, tagged Art Camp, blogging, sunflowers, Van Gogh, Van Gogh Sunflowers on July 28, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The youngest artists painted just like Van Gogh yesterday as they created beautiful sunflower paintings. Lincoln liked them!
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, Flowers, Paint Party, tagged fabric painting, sunflowers on July 27, 2020| Leave a Comment »

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.