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Folk Art

January 17, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

 

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Learning to Sew with Rag Quilts

January 15, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

One of the most FUN ways to learn to sew is to make a Rag Quilt….which is just what we did at The Studio yesterday afternoon.  Just sewing straight lines has never been so cool!!!  Look at what you can make even if you have NEVER used a machine before.  We can help you be so creative.  Why not give it a try?  We have another class coming up on Sunday, February 25th.  And the best part is you don’t have to bring anything…just show up and we’ll have it all ready to go for you.  Click here to register.

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Belle Grove’s Nanny Rocker

January 14, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

20180113_074950495727157While at Belle Grove this week I got a couple of photos of one of my favorite things there….a Nanny Bench Rocker.   “Nanny rockers” (in some cases called “mammy rockers”) are benches that have a place for the caretaker to sit while the baby lies beside her. There is a slat in front of the baby portion to prevent the child from rolling off as he or she is rocked gently back and forth.  Sometimes the slats are removable so the bench can be used by two people once it’s not needed for the baby.

True “nanny rockers” were most often made in the Windsor style and usually date to the first half of the 19th century.  The one at Belle Grove is estimated around 1820.  As luck had it there was a staff member with her baby there taking photos for their newsletter so I got a shot of how it really works.  And in the last photo you see the placement of the rocker….often in front of the fireplace.  Interesting things you’ll see at Belle Grove.

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Show at Belle Grove

January 13, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

I’m excited to announce that I have been invited to show my art at Belle Grove this June along with two other regional artists. We visited the house yesterday to meet and discuss the show.  It’s the first time they are going to display local art throughout the house.  I’m so excited.

This beautiful old home is a terrific place to show art and for people to see a wonderful example of a manor house.  We will keep you updated on all the details as we get closer to the show on June 22-24, 2018.  There will be an “Meet the Artists” Reception on June 23rd as well as classes and workshops on June 23rd and 24th.  It will be a great time to visit Belle Grove.

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Ice Skaters

January 12, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

20180110_184440263118299.jpgWe will be painting Ice Skaters at Shenandoah Senior Living to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.  Come join in on the fun.  Paint with us at Shenandoah Senior Living at 103 Lee Burke Road, Front Royal from 1-3 on Saturday, January 27th.  It’s a beautiful location with a lovely view while we paint skaters on ice. Everyone is welcome.
The $44 includes all supplies for one painting. Click here to register.

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Kids Study Folk Art

January 11, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

20180111_0751161443235035.jpgYesterday at our weekly Kid’s Painting class we learned about Folk Art and created our own folk art painting.  Nice work kids!

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Miner, Our Great-Granddog

January 10, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

Meet Miner.  He’s our Great-Granddog.  Our oldest granddaughter, Taylor, adopted him last year and he is a pip!  An adorable energetic boy who loves hiking with his mom.  Her mother commissioned me to paint this portrait for Taylor for Christmas and I wanted to share it now.  I love how he is looking at his portrait.  LOL!

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Morgan’s Wall Hanging

January 9, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

While visiting family after Christmas my niece,  Morgan, a graphic arts major in her last semester in college showed me some of her work.  She has a terrific imagination.  I loved this wall hanging with fish.  I wish you could have seen how they were 3D and popped off the fabric.  Beautiful!  Nice work Morgan.

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Winter Farm Scene

January 8, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

20180104_134524821005144.jpgComing up on Sunday,  January 21st at 2 pm, we will be painting this lovely scene at our Paint Party.  Everyone is invited to join us.  Click here to register.  

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Cold Winter Trees with Cardinal

January 7, 2018 by kellywalkerstudios

Our “Cold Winter Trees” paint party was a hit yesterday and everyone did a fantastic job!  Just look at these beautiful paintings.  And it seems that it sold out before everyone who wanted to do it could so we are scheduling it again on Sunday, January 28th at 2 pm.  Be sure to click here and register before it’s gone again.

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