Posted in Quilting, Serendipity, Sewing, tagged jacket, quilted jacket on September 4, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Who wants to make a really unique quilted jacket? And the best part is you can either design the blocks you love best for the jacket or use a quilt already made that you don’t mind cutting up! This class is going to help you learn a really easy way to make a jacket…..plus it’s super comfortable and fashionable! Take a look at the info here and be sure to register early as space is limited for this class. If you have done any quilt work at all, you can do this.
Posted in Animals, Art Class, Dogs, Serendipity on July 29, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Last week Dianne brought her grandson Ryan who was visiting for the week to paint with her at class. He did a great job. He had been to The Studio in November of 2022 when he painted a picture of Lincoln. He told me he had that painting hanging in his bedroom at home. Take a look below at how Ryan has grown in the last 2 1/2 years!
Posted in Animals, Art Class, Landscape, Serendipity, tagged Ducks, honeymoon, Turtle on June 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »
We love it when visitors from out of town schedule time to paint while they are visiting the area. I got a message this week requesting space in Wednesday evenings adult art class. Katie and Jake were visiting….on their honeymoon! They had kayaked on Wednesday morning and took photos, including the two that they used of a turtle on a log and 4 ducks in a row on a rock that they painted Wednesday evening. What a great rememberence of their time in our beautiful area. Congratulations again and enjoy your art!
Posted in Art Class, Portraits, Serendipity, Travel, tagged Frida, Frida Kahlo, Portraits, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, VMFA on May 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »
A group of students from The Studio’s Wednesday morning and evening classes went to Richmond to see the Frida exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art. It was a wonderful day of art, laughter and fellowship! The exhibit was very interesting and confirmed what a tragic life she led. We saw several of her paintings including several self portraits as well as some amazing photography. If you are in the Richmond area while the exhibit is underway it would be worth your time. See more information here.
Posted in Holidays, Paint Party, Serendipity, Wineries, tagged snowman on December 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The hardworking staff of the Humane Society of Warren County enjoyed their Christmas Party lunch yesterday afternoon at Reitano Vineyard. After lunch we led them in a paint party where they all painted these super cute little snowmen. Didn’t they do an awesome job? Many thanks to these folks for all they do to help homeless pets in our community. Keep up the good work.
Posted in Art Class, Holidays, Paint Party, Serendipity, tagged birthday, Candy Cane on December 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »
We painted these amazing Candy Canes at The Studio yesterday….and celebrated Jeff’s birthday all at the same party! What fun is that???!!!! It’s always a fun party at The Studio so why don’t you join us soon? Check out the upcoming events here.
Posted in Quilting, Serendipity, Sewing, The Studio/Classes, Workshop/Retreat, tagged quilt retreat, Quilting, sewing, Stitch and Bitch on December 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Another great day with a field trip to start off as we went to Warrenton to check out Quilting Essentials and More. It’s a small shop but they have gorgeous, quality fabric and the owner was super nice. Then we came back to quilting and sewing the rest of the afternoon. And of course, after dinner, we had our usual games plus a Christmas special. Katrina won again and Sherry, Sister (Suzanne) and Julie joined in the winner’s circle. Can’t wait to see what happens on our final night.
Posted in Art Class, Landscape, Serendipity, tagged birch, red barn, Winter scene on October 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »
One of my regular students, Dianne-second from the left, brought her family who are visiting from Buffalo to paint at The Studio. She often brings friends and family who are visiting to come paint something that they can take home as a memory of their visit. They did a great job!
Posted in applique, Block of the Month, Quilting, Serendipity, Sewing, The Studio/Classes, tagged apple, Back to School, banner, pencil on August 31, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Our first group of quilters made their September banner on Thursday morning. Aren’t they GREAT???!!! We love these banners. This was our final one as we started last October so we have created a whole year of beautiful banners. Take a look at all of them.
Posted in Serendipity, Small Town Life, The Studio/Classes, tagged Anniversary, Note on August 6, 2024| Leave a Comment »
I got the most beautiful Studio Anniversary surprise yesterday from my student and friend, Dianne. She put into words exactly what I had hoped The Studio would become – a place for people to gather and create and feel as if they are a part of the Front Royal community. Thank you Dianne for putting it in works…and “Keep up the Good Work”!
The Studio 