Carolina Wren

We found a delightful wren design by Willow Wolf in the latest issue of Paint Works and just had to add it to our schedule. The first class will start painting this cute fellow on Wed March 4 at 10am. The surface that I painted him on is a great metal piece that I have just discovered.

Don't miss this opportunity to paint the Carolina Wren.

Butterfly Batik: Variegated Fritillary Class

Last Friday we had a great time painting the Butterfly Batik and the creations were outstanding. It was so much fun to see the finished product unveiled after we ironed out the wax. Be sure to check out some of the student's paintings on the student's blog page.

I've had individuals interested in painting the Butterfly but couldn't come during the day class. So, if you are interested in painting this batik at night, please email to let me know. If we get enough interest in a night class we'll schedule on. I have an interest list started.

Artful Endeavors Schedule

Our latest, revised, reorganized Winter Class Schedule is on our blog. Wait. You don't see it? That's right. I've added a new page where you can find the schedule easier. Any time that you would like to check the latest schedule, go to www.artfuleducation.blogspot.com or easier than that just click on the Schedule link on this page. You'll find photos and the latest schedule updates.

If you would like to know when the schedule is updated so that you don't miss anything new, like a new date or added class, just register for the updates on the schedule page and the info will come right to your computer and you can check to see what we have adjusted this time.

Be sure to check out the schedule page and watch as it developes. That's Artful Endeavors making life a little easier for you.

See you in class!

Jo Sonja's Potting Shed Class

Artful Endeavors News!

I’m teaching Jo Sonja’s Potting Shed again by popular demand!

The class is scheduled to start next Wed, Feb 18^th at 2p – 4:30p. This is a five week class.

We’ll have lots of options for colors, flowers, and pots so that you can customize. I have prep ready you and I’ll be at the studio Friday, Feb 13 and back next Monday. I’m expecting some new tin surfaces to arrive too!

Let me know if you would like to join us for this class starting next week. It’s one of my all time favorites and I’m looking forward to painting it again.

Decorative Painting Certification

As most of you know the Society of Decorative Painting offers two levels of certification. I have passed my Certified Decorative Artist entry with the board that you will see on the right.

This program is great for anyone who wants to further their skill in and understanding of art and painting. I learned so much through this program where you are critiqued on a painting you created to the best of your ability. You are given a line drawing and come up with your own color scheme, and using the theory and skills that you have learned, create your own unique painting. I didn't pass the first time or even the first several times I submitted. It took me six submissions to pass but I sure did learn.

The society has lots of information available to help with certification painting. Each issue of the Decorative Painter has an informative article on some element of painting plus photos of the year's passing boards. CDs of certification articles and samples are also available.

Even if you don't want to submit and entry this year these articles and CD's are wonderful learning tools. Here is the e-zine that the certification committee publishes with lots of great information. Check it out. Certification Happenings