Posted in Abstract, Art Class, The Studio/Classes, tagged Abstract, abstract art, The Studio on November 3, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Abstract painting comes in so many shapes, sizes, colors, and designs. Most people either love it or hate it.
And often people look at an abstract work and thinks “anyone can do that”. The fact is it is not nearly as easy as it looks.
Tonight there is an abstract class at The Studio that will give some tips on how to create a successful abstract work of art. Come join us.
Posted in Drawing, The Studio/Classes, tagged Drawing class on October 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »
For the past few Mondays I have been taking the Drawing 101 class offered at The Studio. It has been good to refresh drawing skills. Our instructor is young and enthusiastic. And the good news is she is going to continue to offer some drawing classes so we can continue to learn more.
These exercises have been for study of the basics. More to come.
Posted in The Studio/Classes, tagged coloring books, Coloring for adults on October 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Coloring Books from Royal Oak Book Store
Coloring Book Display at Wal-Mart
Coloring has become the next big thing. Everyone is doing it. There are many articles on the benefits. Check out one here.
You know it’s hot when you see Coloring Books everywhere. I recently bought one at Royal Oak Book Shop on Royal Avenue in Front Royal, a wonderful little independent bookstore. I also saw this big display of coloring books and supplies at Wal-Mart. There everywhere!
We love coloring at The Studio and every 4th Tuesday we have Coloring & Cocktails where you can come and color with your friends and enjoy some stress relieving therapy. Join us on Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30. See more information here.
Posted in Small Town Life, The Studio/Classes, tagged Business After Hours, Chamber of Commerce, The Studio on September 16, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We had a huge turn out for the Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours at The Studio last night. Lots of networking, laughing and of course, creating.
We had two free “Make & Take” projects for people to try. FUN!
Thanks everyone for coming out to celebrate The Studio and thanks Java Media and Janet Michael for co-sponsoring this event with us.
Take a look at The Studio calendar and join us for a class or workshop soon.
Posted in Animals, Landscape, The Studio/Classes, tagged garden, Landscape on September 14, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The Garden Chair
The Garden Chair, acrylic, 12″x12″.
This is the demonstration painting from the September Paint Party last week. You can see the paintings that everyone did here….and the original painting here.
Posted in Collage, The Studio/Classes, tagged flamingo, Landscape, quotes on September 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
These are some “Make & Take” samples for the upcoming Business After Hours that we will be hosting at The Studio.
Join us next Tuesday, September 15th at 5:30 for networking, refreshments and some fun creative projects.
Posted in Serendipity, The Studio/Classes, tagged Coloring, Coloring for adults on August 24, 2015| Leave a Comment »
There is a new trend that has been gaining momentum for a little while now – Coloring Books for Adults. We are finding that coloring relieves stress and helps to focus the mind. We started “Coloring & Cocktails” at The Studio a few months ago and it’s a terrific time to slow down for a couple of hours and relax and color among friends…both old and new.
Join us each 4th Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 and color! Come see what the fuss is all about. Check out more info here.
(You can read more about Coloring in the national news here.)
Posted in Serendipity, The Studio/Classes, tagged Birthday Party, The Studio on August 1, 2015| 1 Comment »
Cake!
Gelli Printing
Tammy teaching Lotus Lanterns
Working on Lotus Lanterns
Butterfly Mask
Brothers with their Lanterns
Ruth, Sandra, Tammy & Cindy…terrific teachers!
Cutting the Birthday Cake
One year ago today we opened The Studio-A Place for Learning on Main Street in Front Royal. Hard to believe a whole year has passed.
We had a wonderful Birthday Party yesterday evening to celebrate. We made Gelli print bags, Lotus Lanterns, Masks, Decorated Frames and more.
Many, many people have come to classes and learned new arts and crafts this year. We want to thank everyone who has participated in making The Studio a success. Whether you taught a class or workshop or took one, offered ideas and encouragement or helped set up The Studio, we want to say a HUGE thanks. You made it happen.
The Studio is a fun place. People gather to learn but often find that they leave not only with a new skill but have made new and lasting friendships as well. We love that!
So plan to come to the Studio soon. We’d love to see you again (or for the first time)!
Posted in Serendipity, The Studio/Classes, tagged tin can art, tin can man, Yard Art on June 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Last week I needed a little something new and fun to hang on the door at The Studio. So I had a photo of a yard art tin can man that I had been wanting to make for my garden but decided he would look cool on the door too.
So here he is…my new doorman. I just used a heavy gauge wire to string him together and adjust his limbs to look right. If he were in the yard I would plant something in his head can but since he’s on the door I stuck silk flowers there. Someone suggested that I put paint brushes in the head can. Great idea. That will be next!
Posted in Crochet, The Studio/Classes, tagged Crochet, infinity scarf on January 12, 2015| 1 Comment »
We had our Beginning Crochet Class at The Studio yesterday with a full house. Everyone got a great start on their Diamond Lattice Infinity Scarf.
This is a super easy pattern for beginning crocheters and it’s pretty enough that long-time crocheters will want to do it too. Many thanks to Jen Keng of Classy Crochet for making this pattern available for us to use. I love that you can find wonderful patterns all over the internet to keep trying new and fun projects.
Here is the pattern (or you can see it on the site link above). This pattern works best with bulky yarn.
Easy Diamond Lattice Infinity Scarf
Chain 30. (You can chain 25 if you want a little smaller scarf.)
Row 1: Slip stitch into the 10th chain from the hook. Chain 5, count every 5 chains, slip stitch, repeat to the end.
Row 2: Chain 5, turn, and slip stitch into the middle of the chain 5 loop. Repeat: chain 5 and slip stitch into the middle chain of each loop.
End of row 2. Chain 5, turn, and repeat. Continue until scarf is desired length.
Join by laying the ends together and whipping them up with a large yarn needle.
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