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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: June 19th-July 7th

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


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



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 

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Friday - June 19th - 10:00- 12:30 - $45.00


  • This simple drawing and impressionistic watercolor of a spray of pink Lily of the Valley is a fun exercise in staying loose but also focused.


  • We will lightly sketch in the first, then ever so gently ink the stems, leaves and flowers. 


  •  Using a limited color palette we will use a combo of wet on wet and wet on dry to complete this  happy painting.


  • You might even like to get it scanned and create your own prints to send out as mini work of art cards.


All materials provided


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Seats Available  - 10 - FULL

EMAIL JUDI L. HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

Whimsical Christmas Words

Monday - June 22nd -9:30 - 3:30 - $65.00




  • Whimsical words make wonderful gifts.  (The image to the right is not Christmas or Holiday themed (I have yet to paint one), but it gives you the idea of where we are headed!  


  • These little 6X6 frames, all sparkly and bright are the perfect setting for creating special personalized words or letters on watercolor paper to give as gifts or to just set around the house.


  • I will take you step by step in drawing, inking and then painting your piece which we will finish off with some fun bling on the painting and also along the frame itself.


  • Create your painting using a child's name, or initials, or words such as Joy, Snow, Peace, Ho-Ho-Ho...the list is endless.


  • This is a longer than usual class as there is a lot of detail in the actual painting, so bring a light lunch or snack and I will provide water, carbs and coffee.

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All materials provided.


Seats available  - 10 - 6 spots left



EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

Beautiful Butterflies: Awesome Class

Tuesday June 23rd - 10:00 - 1:30 - $65.00


  • Come create an impressionistic butterfly using shredded and torn Agave paper from Thailand and Kozo paper from the bark of the Mulberry tree!


  • Using this handmade paper, molding paste for sculpting ridges, real dried flowers, beads and other magic embellishments to really make your piece special, Kiera will take you step by step to create this lovely piece of art.


  • No experience necessary - beginning creators encouraged.


  • All materials supplied - just bring yourself.


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Seats Available - 10 - 8 spots left

EMAIL KIERA HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

Erene's Energy Gemstone Bracelets!-Relaxing and super fun class.

Thursday June 25th - 10:30 - 12:30 - $45.00


  • Come and learn how to design your own energy bracelets!


  • All things, organic or inorganic have vibrational energy.


  • Learn the energetic meanings of a multitude of gemstones & their individual healing properties as Erene  guides you each step of the way.


  • Erene offers you many stones from which to choose so you can create expressing your own personality.


  • Whether for yourself or as wonderful gifts for family and friends, you will leave with 2 handmade bracelets including descriptions of the stones used and a jewelry bag for each bracelet.


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Seats Available - 8 - OPEN



EMAIL ERENE HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

HAPPY HOLIDAY STAR

Friday June 26th - 9:30 - 3:30 - $65.00


Back by Popular Demand!


  • This Happy Holiday Star is perfect for anyone wanting to try their hand at cartooning.


  • Even if you feel your drawing skills are a bit rusty, let me take you step by step so you can build your own Twinkler!


  • Once the basic character is drawn I will help you "dress" him or her however you'd like.  With  a string of lights, a dreidel, or an ornament, a bow tie or even a Santa hat if you want.


  • I will take you step by step in drawing, inking and then painting your piece which you can then go get scanned and printed into cards if you want to.


  • This is a longer than usual class as there is some detail in the actual painting, so bring a light lunch or snack and I will provide water, carbs and coffee.


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All materials provided.


Seats available  - 10 - 8 spots left

EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

Awesome Acrylics - Open Studio with Judy Gilmer

Monday June 29th - 9:30: -12:30 - $30.00

 

  •  Open Studio is a great time to get help you may want with any issue you may be experiencing, including color mixing, composition, how to use your brushes for best results and much more.


  • Beginner to experienced welcome.  


  • Don’t know what to paint…. No worries!


  • What:  Start a new painting, get help finishing  one, have a chat about art and styles with others while creating.  Painting meets Social!


  • Come for both the opportunity to paint, learn and the chance to meet other artists and enjoy friendships.


  •  Bring your materials: paper,canvas, etc. Paint, brushes, paper towel or rags and a water container.  If you have pencils, markers, crayons, pastels etc, any tools to add mark-making to your piece.


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Seats Available - 12 - 8 spots left


EMAIL JUDY HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

OPEN STUDIO - PLAY TIME!

  July 1st - 10:00 -1:00pm - $30.00


  • Come in for a few hours - bring your unfinished work, or aspects of watercolor you are struggling with and I will help in whatever way you would like.


  • The coffee will be on, I'll have some energy carbs for you so come on in and enjoy a relaxing morning releasing your inner artist and visit with friends.


Seats available  - 12 - 10 spots left




EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

TOTALLY HUGE TULIP


Monday July 6th - 10:00 - 12:30 - $50.00


  • Come and paint this very big single tulip in large format and shake out those creative cobwebs!


  •   We will be creating this without pencil drawing, but free handing with frisket.


  • This is a great exercise in allowing the white space to help create the drama in this bright, happy floral.


  • I will take you step by step so you walk away with a painting you can be proud of that's ready for matting and framing.


  • We will also use salt and some spray bottles to achieve a soft diffused background.


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Seats available  - 10 - 5 spots left 

EMAIL JUDI HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

Koastal Kozo with Kiera

If you missed this great class - here it is again!


 Tuesday July 7th - 10:00 - 1:30 - $55.00


  • This  class offers a wonderful relaxing experience using top of the line hand made papers with lots of satisfying textures!


  • Come create a fabulous canvas full of layers and depth.


  • Using handmade Kozo paper fibers, molding paste for sculpting ridges and more texture, mini starfish, beads and other magic embellishments to really make your piece special, Kiera will take you step by step to create this lovely piece of art.


  • No experience necessary - beginning creators encouraged.


  • All materials supplied - just bring yourself.


***IMAGE SHOWN EXAMPLE ONLY***


Seats Available - 10 -OPEN


EMAIL KIERA HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT/WAIT LIST

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