Ginger Edwards Seminar 2012

Our seminar with Ginger is on hold for now. We will reschedule later.


If you are interested in an update, please make sure you are on our email list for seminar information.

 2011 has been and exciting year at Artful Endeavors. We've had great classes with our terrific students exploring new subjects and techniques; wonderful seminars with Ros, such fun as usual, and Kathie where we were introduced to exciting watercolor techniques including Tjap batik; and the opportunity to meet some delightful prospective students.

I'm looking forward to our upcoming painting adventures in 2012. Have a wonderful new year and I will see you soon.

Nov and Dec at Artful Endeavors were so busy with fun classes and events that I haven't had time until now to post photos.

Nov 18th Deal Saver class.

Dec 3 Deal Saver Class

Our paper painting class was such fun and the results were beautiful. You can see us in progress.

Completed papers side 1

Completed papers side 2

Holiday Schedule Dec 2011-Jan 2012

It's really here, the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 is coming quickly. We've had a great year of painting at Artful Endeavors with terrific students, classes, seminars, and what ever else we could get paint onto. We have some wonderful paintings to show for this year's creative exploits, including more exciting "paint your own" designs from our talented and adventure seeking students.

Fresh Snow by Dorothy Dent

Although our regular classes have ended for the year, we have a couple of classes we've added so that we can squeeze in as much painting as possible into 2011.  So here is my schedule for the holidays:

Next week:  I'll be in the studio Mon - Wed. If you would like to stop by, give me a call to make sure I haven't go out to run an errand.
Tue Dec 20 we will paint Trudy's Tree, with the snow bunnies, in Cary, 6:15p-8:30p.
Wed Dec 21 I'll have an open class in the Raleigh studio, 10a-12:30, and 2p-4P.

The studio will be closed from Dec 22-Jan 2.

Jan 4, 2012 is our Tjap workshop. 10a-2:30p.  Those of us with Tjap stamps will have them available to share more of the fun and exciting batik techniques that Kathie George introduced to us.  Join us for this play day!  Supplies and paper included.  $60 for those with out their own Tjap stamp.  I've added a pay on line link so that you can register now.

We've been glad to have new students join our happy band of painters this year.  Through our Deal Saver in the News and Observer I've met some "nice"( since this a boring word just by itself, I looked it up in the thesaurus and found the following adjectives of similar meaning which are all applicable) pleasant, kind, respectable, good-looking, accomplished, subtle, and fine individuals who are interested in painting and  I'm hoping we'll see these students return to join us in the new year.

 Plan ahead and join us for our Portrait Workshop in Feb. Start looking for that photo of someone that you would like to paint. You'll need to come talk to me about prep and colors before the class, so don't delay.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season filled with fun, family, and friends.  I'll look forward to seeing all of you in the new year.
Liz

Special End of Year Classes

Dec 14^th.  10a – 2:30p. Holiday Cone or shoes.  Even if you did not attend the paper painting class, you can still join us for the holiday cone or high heel shoe ornaments. I have painted paper or digital paper for you.  Supplies included except your special adornments if you would like to add them.  Register now.  $40.

Dec 21. 10a – 12:30p  Open class. Here is your chance to finish up your paintings before the end of the year.  Please let me know if you plan to attend so that I can plan ahead.  $25.

I'm in the process of updating our class schedule so check back soon for our exciting new year classes.
Liz

Buy Local For the Holidays

Please think of supporting your local small businesses when buying presents this year.

Remember to tell your family that we have gift certificates for classes and supplies at Artful Endeavors. And what could be better than receiving a seminar at Artful Endeavors.

Deal Saver Schedule

If you've purchased one of our special Deal Savers from the N and O don't forget to check our schedule and plan to join us. Last minute classes will fill so don't wait, register now by calling or emailing to schedule your class.

We've had such fun meeting new people and discovering new painters. I'm looking forward to seeing many of you back for more classes.

New Workshops added to our schedule for 2012

We've added some exciting workshops to our 2012 winter schedule. Plan ahead and join us. 
Please register and pay the class fees at least 1 week prior to the workshop. 

Jan 4. 10a-2:30p.  Tjap workshop. Those of us with Tjap stamps will have them available to share more of the fun and exciting batik techniques that Kathie George introduced to us.  Join us for this play day!  Supplies and paper included.  $60.

Feb 8 and 11.  10a - 2:30p.  Portraits.  Are you ready for our next portrait workshop? Start finding that special photo to work from. Register with Liz by Jan 18th so that you will be prepped and prepared for class.  $100.

Student Creations

Tom has his dog painting framed. A great finish.

Kay Cundy completed her Kids Bringing Home the Tree, a wonderful Helan Barrick design.

Kay and Tom paintings ready for the holidays.

Ginger Edwards Seminar 2012

It's time to register for our seminar with Ginger Edwards coming up in March. We are fortunate to once again have Ginger Edwards coming to teach us some of her wonderful flower designs. Ginger is an excellent teacher and so willing to share her vast painting knowledge. She is a published author/designer with articles in decorative painting journals and her own books.  We've chosen some of her graceful flower designs to learn for our next seminar.


Seminars make excellent Christmas presents. Tell your family!

Register Now!

Painting with Kathie George

Nov 20th:  Our seminar with Kathie was the best yet. The paintings turned out wonderful and everyone had a great time. Kathie was clear in her directions, helpful with adjustments, and patient will all of us.  And the Tjap workshop was the very best at encouraging our creativity. So many exciting options for using the stamps and batik techniques. 

We have Kathie scheduled for next Nov! I'll have dates for you when I get back to the studio.

Liz's On Line Class Special

How is your side loading? Are you proficient yet? Need to brush up or learn anew?

I have a special deal you will find at Creative Workshops, my on line classes. Purchase Mastering the Decorative Painting Basics, part 2 (side loading and floating), and receive part 1 free.

This deal runs Nov and Dec so take advantage of it now.  This could be a nice Christmas gift to yourself.
When you visit Creative Workshops and register for part 2, you will be automatically invited to join part 1 for free. It's easy.

Be sure to check out the other great classes at Creative Workshops.

Painting!

I'm back from a wonderful vacation and ready to paint. I have lots of good reference photos and can't wait to be able to do some creating.

Today I'm figuring out how to change gears and remember where I left off at the studio.  I'll check the schedule to see what we are painting this week.

And, Kathie George will be here in just 14 days! We'll be busy getting ready for our seminar fun.

More later when I figure out what it is. Liz

Vacation

I'll be out of the studio Oct 22 - 28th on vacation. Be sure to check the upcoming classes. We're in the holiday spirit.
Have fun painting with Carol and I'll see you on the 29th.

If you are looking for the Deal Saver dates look to the right column.
Liz

A Few Results from the NC State Fair

So exciting! Verna Foster place second in the NC St Fair arts and photography amateur painting division with her still life. Congratulations Verna.

Verna Foster's original still life.

I'm so proud of all our painters who entered their paintings in the fair exhibits. Congratulation to all who won ribbons. I'll have photos a little later.

Congratulations to Margaret Vopelak one of our local decorative painters who earned Best in Show Professional for patterned decorative painting at the NC State Fair. It was a beautiful floral. I hope you all go by to see these wonderful paintings if you live locally.

Dianne Wooldridge earned a red ribbon for her impressive south western still life at the NC State Fair. Congratulations to Dianne. Emiko earned a blue ribbon for her beautiful pink tulips and Mary Webb took blue with her wonderful mother goose child's table.

Dianne Wooldridge's original still life.

I'll have more results as I discover and remember them. Rick has photos that I'll post. There were many more wonderful entries.

Artful Endeavors October News

I’ve resisted changing email accounts for many years but now is the time.  We have a new email address at the studio.  artfulendeavors@raleigh.twcbc.com  Be sure to change us in your email addresses. The earthlink account will be active till the end of the month, but then it will pass away.

This summer and especially this fall have brought many changes to Artful Endeavors, technologically wise, and I’ve been busily keeping up with the updates. I love the new Droid that will do our credit card charges plus much more; I love my new computer, and now I have amazing high speed internet like the rest of the world; I now have a better phone system with long distance coverage; and we have a wonderful new studio in which to paint in Cary, Chambers Arts studio!  All of these changes were brought about by trials and tribulations, (sigh). Rick and I always believe that if we just pay attention, we will happen onto serendipitous occurrences that will turn out to be beneficial and sometimes even delightful.

Now about painting classes, we’re updating the schedule constantly with projects that catch our fancy. Look for holiday and winter themed projects as well as new techniques and ideas.  Check our schedule on line frequently for updates.

My watercolor rose class is coming up on Oct 29, that’s a Saturday. Let me know by Oct 15^th, that’s next week!, if you are interested in painting with us so that I can plan. I’ll be on vacation the week before the class and need to get you prepared before I leave.  I know it’s not a pumpkin or ghost, but it’s sure to be a Halloween treat.

 We’ve taken our paintings to the NC State Fair for the decorative painting exhibition. When I took my paintings I saw lots of exciting decorative painting already there. We’re hoping for a big dp display this year so be sure to stop by and see our exhibit. For anyone who goes to the fair and can tell me all of the 7 item that I took this year I’ll have a nice $upri$e. When you visit the exhibit be sure to talk to others who are checking out our paintings and tell them about our studio and classes.

On that same topic, I have advertizing cards for you to spread the word about our studio and classes.  Ask me for some.

Are you doing your holiday shopping?  I have lots of paintings at the studio that are for sale if you want some for someone special. I’ll have some of them on line as soon as I can get a little time to post them so you can even order from me.

And, We have gift certificates for class and supplies. Tell your family that you would like a gift certificate from Artful Endeavors. I know you need some new brushes.  I also have cards, holiday and otherwise, to send to your friends.

Tip:  Think about printing your own cards to send this year.  Take a digital file to one of the office supply stores or printers and have them make cards for you. What a special treat for those you think of during the holidays.

I wanted to show you some of the fun we had at our anniversary open house. The painters had fun creating cat’s eyes dominoes.  And we picked up some new students!

I mentioned my upcoming vacation, yeah, at the end of the month. It’s time for our yearly trip to the mountains with my family, and lots of picture taking of the wonderful fall scenery. Hope there is still a little color left on the trees by the time we get there because we’re going a little later than usual, although that could have its own benefits.

I’ll be out of the studio Oct 22-28^th.

Carol will be teaching her beautiful, textured glass, poinsettia ornament while I’m on vacation. Don’t miss this class!

Register now.

 Have you notice the beautiful completed landscapes painted by Donna and Jean? If not scroll down.  I’m so proud. We have such talented students.

Keep painting.

Liz

 artfulendeavors@raleigh.twcbc.com

Rembrandt at the NC Museum of Art

Rembrandt self portrait.

The NC Museum is hosting an amazing Rembrandt exhibit starting the end of Oct!
I'll look forward to attending.

From the NCMA web site:

October 30, 2011–January 22, 2012

Rembrandt in America is the largest collection of Rembrandt paintings ever presented in an American exhibition and the first major exhibition to explore in depth the collecting history of Rembrandt paintings in America. The NCMA is the only East Coast venue for this exceptional show that features works of art from across the United States, including some of the finest paintings residing in American collections. NCMA Curator of Northern European Art Dennis P. Weller serves as a co-curator of this must-see exhibition, which has been more than five years in the making.

Artful Endeavors Landscape Paintings!

I just have to show off the latest completed landscape paintings. Don't you think these artists created beautiful paintings.

Original landscape by Donna B or the Kentucky mountains.

Original lakescape by Jean S from vacation memories.

It's a beautiful fall day here in Raleigh and I'm at the studio trying to decide what to start first for the day. Outside our windows I can see sunshine on the trees which are just starting to display some of their potential for a colorful season. Inside the tables are cluttered with remnants of our busy week of painting. 


The month of October here at the studio promises to be lively with paintings for autumn, Halloween, Christmas, ornaments, and our current favorite, landscapes; we're starting new students in the Raleigh evening classes;  our Cary classes move to a new location, Chambers Arts, beginning  next week; and I have a vacation at the end of the month. Time for another of Rick and my inspirational, photo taking, time away from our usual routine, vacations. The"boss" said I could have a week off and Carol will be teaching on Wed morning, a beautiful white poinsettia ornament with some of DecoArt's texture glass for embellishment. The State Fair is happening and I'm looking forward to seeing our extensive decorative painting display in the Crafts and Hobbies building. It's always the highlight of the fair for Rick and I and the first place we go once we arrive.  Also, I'm taking a watercolor class from Lynda Chambers that should be lots of fun as well as educational. I hope to have more fun watercolor techniques to share.

The Decorative Painter wants my latest original painting for the first issue of 2012. I'm not going to post the photo, so you must come by the studio soon to see the painting before I ship it off to Wichita.  It's a landscape, still life, animal, nature scene. Curious?
I'm adding our newest class selections to the schedule. The students have chosen some tantalizing new designs, different than our past undertakings.  Be sure to check the class schedule. 

I have my watercolor Open Rose on the Sat workshop schedule for Oct 29th (this is a change from the first date that I posted so be sure to check your schedule).
This is the rose that you have been asking for.  Be sure to register soon so that I can plan and have everything ready for you. 

Lynn was here yesterday painting with us and it was so good to see her. She plans to come for more painting soon.
If you've been wondering what Nicki has been creating recently, you can see her latest art work in pastels on her blog.


Enjoy the cool fall weekend and I'll see you at the studio soon.

Deal Saver Schedule

I've revised our Deal Saver Schedule so if you have purchased the deal please check our new schedule.

Artful Endeavors September/October News

Did you hear about our anniversary party this Friday evening, 6p-9p.

Drop in and join us in some socializing and a little painting fun. Bring friends, family, and a snack.

You can enjoy this Cat’s eyes domino make it and take it; and Carol will demonstrate her experiments with Texture Glass.

Join us for our celebration of 4 yrs in our Sawmill location.

See class samples and register for classes.

Help us plan our future classes.

Upcoming Classes!

We have new classes starting this week! There’s still time to register and I have prep ready for you at the studio.

In addition please notice the upcoming classes which include our holiday ornaments.  Carol will teach her striking white poinsettia with the texture glass stencil.

My watercolor rose that you have asked me to teach is now on the schedule.  Get ready for some fall painting fun.

Please check the web site for more photos. I’ll post more samples as soon as I get them painted.

Artful Endeavors Cary Classes will now be held at Chambers Arts studio in Cary!

Classes begin 6:15p to 8:30 pm.

We’re pleased to have found a new home for our growing Cary classes at Chambers Arts. Lynda Chambers is excited to have us join their family of classes and we’re looking forward to our new Cary art studio. Classes start at the new location in Oct.

Artful Endeavors Sawmill Studio Anniversary

We're having a 4th year anniversary party at our Sawmill location!

Help us celebrate and find out what's new at our studio.

Come by the studio next Friday evening, Sept 23, 6p-9p. 

Drop in for food, friends, and painting fun. 

We'll have product demos and you can paint a cat's eye domino for a necklace or your choice of use.

 

Bring a dinner type snack to share.

New Location For Our Cary Art Classes

We’ll paint at Chambers Arts, an art studio/gallery in Ashworth square behind Ashworth drugs on Academy St.  The Gallery is in the corner beside the Russian Art Gallery. Lynda Chambers, the owner/artist, was very nice and is enthusiastic about us having classes at her studio. I think this will be a good move for us and expose us to more art experiences. We may even pick up more students.  Lynda teaches watercolors and acrylic, and is a chef and writer.  She hosts other art and writing classes and workshops at the studio.  Gayla found this wonderful place for us.  There is plenty of parking in front of the studio.

If you get a chance please visit the studio.  Introduce yourself to Lynda. She’s the one with the arm half cast. The studio is open for First Friday tomorrow evening.

Our classes will start there on Oct 4 at 6:15-8:30p as usual. 

Chambers Arts  

#130 200 S Academy St (behind Ashworth’s Drugs)

Cary NC 27511

Kathie George Seminar Update

 We're almost full!

We have just a few more seats for Wednesday's Tjap workshop in our seminar with Kathie George. If you have wanted to join us, now is the time to register.

What a busy couple of weeks! And I can't just sit down and say what I have been doing. Does that happen to you?

I did paint a colorful fall scene last week that I'm loving. It's making me think of that fall nip in the air and that feeling of excitement. This class starts this month on Wed mornings. There's still time to join us.

Oh yes, Betsey and I went to Litchford nursing home again where I demonstrated the queen anne's lace painting. The residents seem to enjoy our visits and it's nice to feel like I am supporting our older citizens. Betsey has been a big help in involving the residents and keeping the activity moving. Our group is getting larger each week. I think the bingo game following us may have something to do with that. If you'd like to go with us any time please let me know. I'm trying to schedule a visit each month.

The NC State Fair is coming up soon! Have you chosen your paintings to enter yet? You can help the studio out by entering. We need to get the word out there that we have some exciting, beautiful painting happening at the studio. There are thousands of people passing through the Crafts and Hobbies building during the week that we can impress and possibly interest in painting with us. I want this to be the largest decorative painting exhibit yet so that they have to make more room for us (and hopefully build us a new building).  This is a terrific advertizing opportunity and I appreciate you help.

We are category EE.  Info. 

Register on line.

Mail in entry form.

Artful Endeavors sponsors the children's categories so encourage your young painters to enter also.

We have some excellent classes and workshops starting this month, including our Potting Shed weekend workshop, 9/17 and 18; our Deal Saver class on 9/24, if you purchased the deal from the N and O; the one day class, Frost on the Pumpkins on 9/29, 10a-12:30p; as well as Santa and the Reindeer, Ros’ Apples and Lemons, Halloween Couple (Cary), and Autumn Reflections. These painting just evoke a feeling of a nip in the air and a warm, comfy sweater. Fall Schedule!

Ros’ new  book is at the studio and it’s full of our favorite designs. Purchase your copy now.

Our seminar with Kathie George is coming up very soon. I have prep from Kathie and will be sending it out this month. So start getting excited!  There are still a few seats on Mon for the batik and on Wed for the Tjap workshop. Reserve your seat now.

If you purchase our deal saver from the N&O you will find dates from which to choose on this page.  Just scroll down for dates.  Plan ahead and schedule your class. We need at least 4 painters to hold the class, otherwise we will reschedule to get everyone in a class. Hope to see you soon for some painting fun. 


Now I remember. Here in NC we've had a hurricane, rain, floods, hail, tornado, and fire. That's what's been happening. I hope all of you have survived the turmoil and are ready to get back to painting. It's suppose to rain most of the week, so it's a good time to come into Artful Endeavors and stay dry while you are painting.

Artful Endeavors Deal Saver in the Raleigh News and Observer

I just found out that the N and O is extending my deal saver through the weekend. Pass the work to your friends and bring them to paint.

See below for class dates.

Artful Endeavors Deal Saver in the Raleigh News and Observer

Did you buy the Deal Saver for the Introduction to Acrylic Painting?  Here is the schedule and a little class information to answer your question.

Welcome to an Introduction to Acrylic Painting art class, taught by Liz Miller, CDA. No previous experience is needed to enjoy this class. 

The package for this two-hour course includes a canvas and all art supplies at the class. Class size will be limited to 10 – 12 students with a minimum of 4.  This means you get more one-on-one instruction.

Please call or email Liz at Artful Endeavors to schedule your class.

At this time you can choose to register to attend one of the following classes.  Preregistration is required at least 2 weeks prior to class.

Sat,      Sept. 24,          10a-1p     2011

Thurs, Oct 6,                10a-1p
Fri        Nov 18,            10a-1p

Fri,       Nov 18,            6p-9p
Sat       Dec 3               10a-1p

We need a minimum of 4 participants to hold a class. If the class you wish to attend does not make, Liz will contact you to reschedule at a time and date that will work for you.

The class project will be chosen depending on the students attending.

We’ll look forward to a fun time of painting.  Hopefully you will be inspired to continue you art education at Artful Endeavors.

Let’s paint!