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 Invest in Your Creativity This Summer

Arlene's Member Donna, enjoying taking the Joyful Jewelry Workshop with artist and mentor Maria DeAngelo in Summer 2023. Photo: Maria DeAngelo
Arlene's Member Donna, enjoying taking the Joyful Jewelry Workshop with artist and mentor Maria DeAngelo in Summer 2023. Photo: Maria DeAngelo

There’s something magical about trying something new—especially when it involves paint, wax, ink, or even your favorite pair of jeans. At the Atelier at Arlene’s, we believe that creativity isn’t just a skill—it’s an investment. And like any good investment, it thrives when you diversify. This summer, we invite you to step outside your comfort zone and explore workshops that go beyond the expected. Sure, painting and drawing are timeless, but what if your next creative breakthrough comes from customizing your sneakers, melting beeswax, or designing a fantasy character in watercolor?


Here are just a few ways to invest in your creative portfolio:


🖌️ Wearable Art- In Paint Your Pants (or Sneakers) with Kris Woodward, fashion meets fine art. Transform your wardrobe into a canvas and walk away with a one-of-a-kind piece that’s as bold as you are.


🧠 Back to Basics, Forward in Skill- Working from Life with Teresa Ricci offers a gentle reintroduction to drawing, perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their artistic instincts.


📱 Digital Dreams- If you’ve ever stared at your iPad wondering where to begin, Procreate 101: Exploring Digital Illustration with Aly Parrott is your gateway to digital illustration. Learn the tools, build your confidence, and unlock a whole new medium.


🔥 Wax On, Creativity Up- Splashing, Slashing, Scraping & Scratching: Explore the Joys of Encaustic Painting with Regina B Quinn is a sensory adventure in molten beeswax and pigment. It’s messy, expressive, and absolutely exhilarating.


🧪 Safe & Stunning- Solvent-Free Oil Painting for Beginners with Rachael Duchnycz proves that you don’t need harsh chemicals to create rich, layered masterpieces.


🧚 Fantasy Meets Fine Art- In Unexpected Journeys - Fantasy Storytelling in Watercolor, Aly Parrott guides you through storytelling in watercolor—perfect for writers, dreamers, and lovers of character design.


🌳 Plein Air Progression- Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins offers a series of workshops that take you from foundational plein air techniques to developing your personal style. Whether you’re a beginner or ready to refine your outdoor painting practice, there’s a session for you.


🖼️ Small but Mighty- Mini Masterpieces with Kris Woodward lets you explore big ideas on a tiny canvas. It’s the perfect way to experiment without the pressure.


💍 Joyful Jewelry Making Maria DeAngelo’s workshop is a celebration of color, texture, and wearable art. Create paper beads, play with alcohol inks, and leave with jewelry that tells your story.


🌲 Birch Trees on Yupo Kris Woodward returns with a vibrant alcohol ink workshop that’s all about flow, color, and the unexpected beauty of birch trees.


✨ Why Try Something New? Because creativity is a muscle—and the more you stretch it, the stronger it gets. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, these workshops are designed to spark joy, curiosity, and growth.


So go ahead—invest in your creativity. You never know what you’ll discover.

 
 
 

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