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January Technique Workshop WOW! Here it is, 2020 already. Not only a new year but also a new decade.  We had the first of our monthly technique workshops today with Let It Snow. We painted David Hoff’s Snowman with Friend. … Continue reading →

Happy New Year A Vision for 2020 We have already shared the list of things to do in the studio. Here are some of our goals for the New Year, 2020 Construction complete remodeling in the “kitchen” complete rearranging the … Continue reading →

As many of you know, our studio has been a disaster for a very long time. We have been trying to get the studio organized while still continuing our regular schedule of classes, technique workshops, Party Van workshops, and Etsy … Continue reading →

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Yesterday we held our traditional Christmas Eve Day Brunch where we celebrated with the family. Unfortunately, several of the younger generation did not get the day off so we were missing Amber & Dylan, … Continue reading →

Oh My Gosh, it’s Christmas and I’m not ready! It’s already Monday and I haven’t done Sunday’s blog, Didn’t clean the house and everyone’s coming tomorrow for brunch! Didn’t bake the banana bread (but Walmart had some I can buy). … Continue reading →

Some time ago we posted about underglazes. As  the name implies, they are used under a glaze. Today we talk about overglazes. Again, as the name implies, they are used over a glaze. A third firing is required: first the … Continue reading →

Technique of the week is Shading, more specifically, bringing out the detail in a piece. Acrylic Stains There are two ways of “shading” or bringing out the detail on a piece. Here we see a blue cap and skirt. It … Continue reading →

Update on Hours listed in last post: The MVCT meeting scheduled for Sunday, December 8th has been changed to Sunday, December 29th Sunday, December 8th will be the last Tree Time starting at 1:00 Stencils Whether cut from vinyl, cardboard, … Continue reading →

Some interested painters do not have Facebook and thus miss my posts. To keep up-to-date with the website blog, enter your email address in the box where it says to “follow” and you will get an email whenever I post. … Continue reading →

Technique of the Week The box can be either glazed or stained on the inside. In order to use the container for food, however, it must be glazed. If stained, you can only put wrapped candies inside. The outside finish … Continue reading →