The Cottage Art & Teaching Studio
106 Pocono Trail

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The Cottage Art & Teaching Studio
106 Pocono Trail

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Art at the Cottage Teaching Studio, 106 Pocono Tr. E. Nokomi

ART CLASS SCHEDULE: Oct 23rd - Nov 19th

Come meet new friends, discover your creativity and just plain have fun! 


Book a group class for you & your pals, family members

or out of town visitors.


EXPANDED CLASSES - MORE TEACHERS - MORE FUN!!    SEE BELOW FOR CLASS LINEUP.


SEASON'S COMING - Book your classes now while there is space available!

Your Teachers

Judi Light

Judy Gilmer

Judy Gilmer

Judi is an ink and watercolor whimsy artist who loves to teach beginners and share her unique style for character art and impressionistic florals.

You can see her work at the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy in Sarasota as well as at The Cottage in Nokomis and on her website:

www.lighttouchart.com

Judy Gilmer

Judy Gilmer

Judy Gilmer

Judy is a seasoned professional artist with many years of teaching experience under her belt who also gives classes at the Venice Art Center.

Her work is available during art shows at the VAC as well as  at the Cottage in Nokomis and

 Judy accepts commissions.

Kiera Light

Erene Romanski

Erene Romanski

Kiera is a mixed paper and plant fiber artist who enjoys teaching how natural fibers combined with other mixed media can create almost otherworldly art that anyone can successfully create.

Kiera accepts commissions and  her work is also available at the Cottage in Nokomis and the Nest in downtown Venice on Miami Ave

Erene Romanski

Erene Romanski

Erene Romanski

Erene, also known by many as "Dr. E" has been designing jewelry for many years and loves to work with the "energy stones".

She will teach Kumi weaving, elements of bead design, bracelets and much more. Her jewelry is available at The Cottage in Nokomis 

Pumpkin People & Gourd Guy

Pumpkin People and Gourd Guy


Friday - October 23rd - 9:30 - 3:30 -$65.00


Back by Popular demand!!

  • Herald in Autumn with this fun Pumpkin People and Gourd Guy painting.
  • In this class I will take you step by step in creating 1 or 2 pumpkin people and a gourd "guy"
  • This is a fun spin on my Fall Bounty floral class for those wanting a bit of whimsy to either frame or to make as cards for Thanksgiving.  This would  be good as a Thanksgiving invitation for family and friends.
  • We will pencil sketch, then ink and then paint so  this is a good class for honing your drawing and inking skills, as well as wet on wet and wet on dry water coloring techniques.

** For those with Rapidograph pens, please bring them making sure they are in working order.**


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Seats Available - 8 - 2 spots left

EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND NAME OF CLASS

Barely Birches

Monday -  October 26th - 10:00 - 12:30 - $50.00


  • This is a fun new class that is simple and works nicely for beginning water color artists.
  • I will show you a step at a time how to create these simple, airy birches nestled amid some grasses.
  • We will also use some actual leaves to help give the feel of clusters of leaves and  woodsy foliage.   
  • All materials, including mat, supplied.



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Seats available  8 - 4 spots left




EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND NAME OF CLASS

Open Studio For Your Budding Brilliance!

Wed -  October 28th - 10:00 - 2:00 - $10.00 per hour


  • Come on in and join your pals finishing unfinished work and getting help as needed.
  • Have a challenge?  Let me help you get back on track with a technique that's proving tough, or to move you along on a "stuck" piece.
  • Or we can just learn some new fun styles, techniques - just play!
  • My time is yours however you need me.

The coffee will be on.



ENMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND CLASS NAME.

Whimsical Words

Wednesday - November 4th - 9:30 - 2:30 - $65.00


  • Join me in creating these fun and happy Whimsical Words.
  • I will demo some different styles and then turn it over to you to really let your Creative Spirit loose & compose a wee painting that makes an awesome gift for grand kids, nieces, nephews, friends.
  • I will supply the blingy frames and all materials, you just bring yourself with a name or word or initials.

The image shown says "JOY" and includes a bit of Gulf water, a smiling sun, a wee bird, rainbow and lots of color & sparkle.


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Seats available  8 - 6 spots left



EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND NAME OF CLASS

EARRINGS & NECKLACE SET


Thursday - November 5th  - 10:30 - 1:30 - $50.00


Beginners welcome!

  • If you missed the first class.. here's your chance!
  • Come and explore your creative side with this fun class!
  • Erene will show you a step at a time how to create a lovely necklace and earring set using mixed gemstones, seed beads, spacers and findings.
  • With the holidays coming, your options will include color choices for Fall, Christmas and Hanukkah. 
  • Create for yourself or as a gift for someone special.
  • All materials supplied.



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Seats available  8 - OPEN


EMAIL ERENE HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND NAME OF CLASS

Basic Watercolor Class


Tuesday - November 10th - 10:00 -12:30 - $45.00


  • No talent?  Not true!
  • Come and learn step by step how to create a fun, impressionistic floral even if you have never drawn or used a paint brush.
  • We will begin by practicing a few water color techniques so we can get used to observing how the paint moves with the water and how you are very much in control of where the paint goes believe it or not! 
  • Then you will "draw" your piece without a pencil, and we will build it up a layer at a time until you have the finished product!
  • All materials supplied, including a mat.


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Seats available 10 - 6 spots left

EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND NAME OF CLASS.

3D Blooming Flowers!

Tuesday -November 10th - 3:00 -6:00pm - $65.00


  • Using molding paste on canvas as a base, let Kiera show you how to create this wonderful 3D floral canvas.
  • Once the molding paste has set up and hardened, Kiera will take you step by step, showing you how to 'sculpt' your blossoms, then using distressed oxide paints you will choose colors to paint them.
  • Using some 3D embellishments such as beads, sparkle and more, you will walk away with a canvas ready to frame and hang.

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Seats available - 10 - 5 spots left

EMAIL KIERA HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAST/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND NAME OF CLASS

Mini Trees

November 11th - Wed - 10:00 - 12:30 - $45.00


  • This is a fun class to practice your blending techniques and color restraint, as we use a limited color palette.
  • This is mostly a wet on wet painting on a small scale so we will be doing 2 so you can create a framed pairing as a diptych in one frame or separately.
  • No mats supplied for this class.


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Seats available - 10 - 7 spots left

EMAIL JUDI HERE NO TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND NAME OF CLASS.

Potted Cats

Friday - November 13th - 9:30 - 3:00 - $65.00


For Cat Lovers Everywhere!


  • Come create some feline fur balls to hang in any room where you could use a grin at a glance!
  • I will take you step by step, building these critters from basic shapes in pencil, then ink line drawing - then painting and show you how to build your own personality packed kitties
  • If you have your own Rapidograph pens please bring them making sure they are in good working condition, otherwise I have the disposable pens we usually work with.
  • You can choose to do  just one or all three but you will be creating your own version of this.  We will use this piece and a couple of others to give you references to help with ideas on how to compose - then the cat building is up to you!
  • All materials included.

This is a longer than normal class so bring a light lunch or snack.


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Sears available -  8 - 6 spots left


EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL# AND NAME OF CLASS

Festive Poinsettia

Sunday - November 15th - 10:00 - 2:00 - $55.00


***Intermediate Class*** 


(Not for first timers)


  • This class is a bit of a challenge and requires some experience manipulating water color.
  • I will take you step by step from pencil, to ink line drawing - to building up the textures of the leaves and petals of the poinsettia using multiple washes - lifting - blending - layering.
  • If you have your own Rapidograph pens please bring them making sure they are in good working condition, otherwise I have the disposable pens we usually work with.
  • We will also be using some Chinese metallic for splatter, and a bit of gold sparkle on the balls to complete the festive look of the piece.
  • All materials included.

This is a longer than normal class so bring a light lunch or snack.


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Seats available  10 - 5 spots left


EMAIL JUDI HERENOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # & NAME OF CLASS IN YOUR EMAIL

Salty Sunflowers

Monday  - November 16th - 10:00 - 12:30 -  $50.00


***This class is suitable for beginners***


  • Using the wet on wet technique I will show you how to create this bright textural floral
  • Step by step I will demo how to lightly sketch it with pencil first - then we layer using the wet on wet watercolor technique - building layers and depth with a limited color palette.
  • Once we have completed the flowers we will paint  in the background and then add salt for a fun and textured background.
  • All materials included.


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Seats available - 10 - OPEN 

EMil judi here now to reserve your seat/wait list. please include your cell # and name of class.

Christmas Star



Thursday  - November 19th - 9:30 - 2:30 - $65.00


***This class is suitable for beginners***


  • Learn how to draw this fun fellow from basic shapes and create your own version, dressing him in a bow tie, or a hat or whatever you want.
  • If you want to add a dreidle, or a Hanukkah star or any other decoration for whatever is your celebration of choice.
  • I will show you how to do that so your painting is uniquely yours. 
  • Once we have completed the inking I will show you how to build layers of water color washes to create roundness and depth.
  • Then you can take it to be scanned so you can create your own holiday card - or frame it for the house during the season.


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Seats available - 10 - 8 spots left



EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CELL # AND NAME OF CLASS.

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