Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class, impressionism, The Studio, The Studio for Learning on January 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Kathy with her Llama painting in Wednesday morning class
Leah’s first painting in the Thursday evening class
The adult classes have students producing terrific art every week. Each person works on the subject matter of their choice. I don’t always remember to get a good photo of their finished products but from time to time I do. Kathy and Leah both did really nice paintings in this week’s classes.
Adult Art Classes are Wednesday from 10:30-Noon or 5:30-7 or Thursday from 5:30-7. Come join us!
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, fruit, impressionism, miniature fruit, miniatures, Paint Party, The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning on January 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »
January 2015 1st Saturday Paint Party
The 1st Saturday Paint Party yesterday was painting fruit in miniature. And boy, did everyone do a great job! These turned out so good. We worked in acrylic on 6″x6″ stretched canvas.
Each month on the 1st Saturday we have a Paint Party where we try something different each time. The great part is that all supplies are included so all you need to do is make a reservation and show up. Then after a couple of hours you will go home with a wonderful completed painting! Why don’t you join us next time – February 7th at 3 pm?
Posted in Embroidery, Serendipity, tagged embroidery, gift certificate, The Studio, The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning on December 24, 2014| 2 Comments »
Skating Santa embroidered pillow. I am so glad that I rediscovered embroidery this year thanks to my friend and a wonderful teacher Sandra Charles. When we offered the “Learn to Embroidery” class at The Studio I decided to take it. I hadn’t done embroidery since I was a teenager. And I LOVE it!
If you still have someone on your Christmas list that you need to buy for consider a Gift Certificate to The Studio. One can be emailed to you so that you can have it in time for Christmas gift opening. Just email kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com with your Gift Certificate request. We know there is someone on your list that would love to discover their creative side in 2015!
Posted in Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged Paint Party, Pet Portaits, The Studio, The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning on December 21, 2014| 1 Comment »
“Martin”
“Lilly and Bella”
We had a fun Pet Portrait Paint Party yesterday with wonderful portraits created. I can share a few with you today but others will have to wait until after Christmas as they are going to be wonderful presents for friends and family.
Everyone did fabulous work. Martin was painted twice by this sweet girl and her mom. They did great paintings. And Rebecca and Vivian did beautiful paintings of their sweet kitties.
Good work everyone!
Posted in Animals, Workshop/Retreat, tagged sewing, sock monkey, The Studio, The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning on December 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Our Monkeys
Begin with socks and directions
Starting with legs
Body complete
Wonderful old Singer
Hat, Arms, and Mouth
Rebecca and Sandra
Last night I took a class at The Studio (instead of teaching one!) and we made a Sock Monkey.
He is so cute. Sandra Charles taught us and boy is she good.
Thanks Sandra for being so patient and making it so much fun! I can’t wait to try it again…this time it will be a “Sock Puppy”!
Learn more about the classes coming up at The Studio by clicking here.
Posted in Collage, tagged collage, paper painting, Shenandoah Artist, The Studio, The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning on October 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I mentioned yesterday that I had a few ladies come into The Studio for a collage class. It was spur of the moment but we had a great time working together and these are the unique pieces that they created. I think they were very pleased with them.
Collage is such a personal medium…especially when collecting the pieces to include. It can be very meaningful to the creator. I am hoping to do more with collage and paper painting in the very near future.
Posted in Art Class, Embroidery, Workshop/Retreat, tagged embroidery, The Studio, The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning on September 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Sandra Charles Sample
Kit provided for class
Practice piece for stitches we are learning
Art comes in all forms. This week I began a piece of embroidery in a class that I am taking at The Studio. I love the possibilities of working with thread and muslin. You can make any design that you can imagine.
We worked on learning different stitches as well as started a small little sampler where we are practicing the stitches we learned. Sandra Charles, our instructor, is a wonderful fiber artist and has so much patience helping us get it right.
This is the her sample of the piece we are doing for class. Hopefully I will have mine to share after we finish our last class next Monday. We’ll see.
And don’t forget that we have so many creative classes at The Studio. It’s not just painting! Check out the calendar here on our website for the most up-to-date information on upcoming classes.
Posted in Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting, The Studio, The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning, Virginia Artist on August 1, 2014| 2 Comments »
Today we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Studio-A Place for Learning with a Ribbon Cutting at 10 am. Please come!
We are very excited about the venture. We are offering classes and workshops for a variety of skill levels ranging from the absolute beginner exploring a new craft to the experienced and seasoned artist or craftsman.
You can learn all about what we have scheduled for August on The Studio website – www.thestudioforlearning.com – or click here.
If you have something creative that you would like to teach The Studio space is available for rent for small groups whether for workshops, classes or parties at a very reasonable rate.
If there is something you have wanted to learn to do and you don’t see it on our calendar just email us about it. We will try to find someone to teach a class.
We are excited about this new venture and hope we will see you at The Studio soon!
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning on July 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I am so excited that today I will have the first Paint Party at the new business – The Studio-A Place for Learning. I decided to open The Studio to provide opportunities for people to explore fine arts, crafts and other areas of personal development in a casual and recreational environment.
Classes and workshops will be offered for a variety of skill levels ranging from the absolute beginner exploring a new craft to the experienced and seasoned artist or craftsman. The Studio is available for people of all abilities to explore and create.
The studio space is available for rent for small groups whether for workshops, classes or parties at a very reasonable rate. Our ultimate goal is to help people overcome potential fears and discover their innate creativity by trying something new.
The full schedule for August classes and workshops will be published soon. I hope you will come and learn something new or improve on a skill you already have.
The Studio 