Classes

Artful Endeavors Class Schedule

2011-02-16T14:18:00.000-08:00

Please visit our web site for our current class schedule.

Raleigh Studio Hours

Tue. 10a - 12:30p Open class

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed, make up a day that you missed, or finish your holiday painting. $25/wk

Wed. 10a - 3p

Wed. 2p – 4:30p

Wed. 6:30p – 8:45p

Artful Endeavors in Cary, at Chambers Arts

Tue. 6:15 – 8:30p

Check our Weekend Workshops

Call Liz to arrange a class for your group of 5 or more.

Help us spread the word. Bring a friend and come take an art class. We want to attract potential art students and encourage those of you who are already invested. And hopefully these new students will catch our excitement and continue painting with us.

Send your check to Artful Endeavors or come by the studio.

Nov - Dec Classes

2010-11-11T13:46:00.000-08:00

Raleigh Studio
Liz Miller CDA

Tue. 10a - 12:30p Open class

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/wk

Nov 30 Prudy’s Baker Santa. One of Prudy Vannier’s delightful Santa Elves baking gingerbread men. A Paint Works Christmas 2010 $24

We’ll have our open class through Dec 14 so that you can get your paintings finished before the end of the year. No Tue class Dec 21, & 28.

Wed. 10a - 12:30p

Nov 10, 17, 12/1 & 8 Christmas Memories. One of our all time Helan Barrick Christmas favorites with four sides of holiday memories. $96

Wed. 2p – 4:30p

Oct 27, 11/3, 10, & 17 Jolly Toy Maker. I changed my Santa! I fell in love with the wonderful Bobbi Takashima Santa on the cover of the latest Decorative Painter. I’m sure you’ll love it too. $96

Dec 1 We’re painting ornaments! Any ornament that you would like to paint. Just bring your design and join us. We’ll have ideas. $24

Dec 8 Finish it! Here's your chance to finish that project that you don't want sitting around till next year. $24

Wed. 6:30p – 8:45p

Nov 3, 10, 17, & 21/1 Jolly Toy Maker. I fell in love with the wonderful Bobbi Takashima Santa on the cover of the latest Decorative Painter. I’m sure you’ll love it too. $96

Dec 8 Prudy’s Baker Santa. One of Prudy Vannier’s delightful Santa Elves baking gingerbread men. A Paint Works Christmas 2010 $24

Artful Endeavors in Cary, Chatham Street Cafe

Tue. 6:15 – 8:30p

Nov 16, 30, Dec 7 & 14 Snowies & More. Painted by Trudy Beard, these beautiful winter inspired designs include her delightful snow people and/or a beautiful winter scene. Your choice. $96

Workshops

Sat Jan 15 Advanced Leaf Study. 9a – 4p $75

Learn how to create flips, turned edges, and ripples in your leaves.

START Classes (Stop thinking art is really tough)

Sponsored by Jerry's Artarama

These classes will be 2 hrs in length, all supplies included, and no experience needed. Class fee is $30, supplies and surfaces included.

To register, send your check to Artful Endeavors or drop by the studio. Email to let me know that you are interested in a specific class or classes.

Help us spread the word. Bring a friend and come take a class with me. You’ll also start seeing TV, news, and magazine ads for the program. We want to attract potential art students and encourage those of you who are already invested. And hopefully these new students will catch our excitement and want to continue painting with us.

Below are some of the projects that we’ll offer. Register now to reserve your seat.

Thurs. Nov 18, 10a-12p or 6p-8p Sails in the Bay, Sepia

Mon. Nov 22, 6p-8p Icy Winter

Thurs. Dec 2, 10a-12p, or 6p-8p Drawing Faces, using horizontal and vertical reference lines to determine facial proportions.

Thurs. Dec 16
, 10a-12p, or 6p-8p Baby Deer

Watch for more START classes! Register early to secure your seat.

START Classes (Stop thinking that art is really tough)

2010-10-18T13:03:00.000-07:00

Our START web site is up and operational now. Be sure to check out my upcoming classes.

Here are the painters from out last class, watercolor batik. We had a great time and all the batiks turned out beautiful.

Oct - Dec Classes at Artful Endeavors

2010-10-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

Raleigh Studio
Liz Miller CDA

Tue. 10a - 12:30p Open class

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/wk

Wed. 10a - 12:30p

Oct 6, 20, 27, & 11/3 Bringing Home the Tree. Continuing with our Helan Barrick Christmas favorites this time with 4 adorable kids carrying home a tree. $96

Nov 10, 17, 12/1 & 8 Christmas Memories. One of our all time Helan Barrick Christmas favorites with four sides of holiday memories. $96

Wed. 2p – 4:30p

Oct 6 & 20 Spooked. From an original design by Roxanne Jarvis painted on a shoe form. We’ll add our own spooky twist. $48

It's dues time at the Society of Decorative Painting and one of the benefits of membership is the Decorative Painter Magazine. Be sure to join for 2011 and watch for my latest article, my shells and surf, coming out in issue 4 of 2010.

Dec 1 We’re painting ornaments! Any ornament that you would like to paint. Just bring your design and join us. We’ll have ideas. $24

Wed. 6:30p – 8:45p

Oct 20 & 27 Starry Night Santa. This is a wonderful Prudy Vannier Santa sprinkling stars in the sky. It’s painted on a wonderful star lamp/music box but you can paint on anything you choose. $48

Nov 3, 10, 17, & 21/1 Jolly Toy Maker. I fell in love with the wonderful Bobbi Takashima Santa on the cover of the latest Decorative Painter. I’m sure you’ll love it too. $96

Artful Endeavors in Cary, Chatham Street Cafe

Tue. 6:15 – 8:30p

Oct 19 Sepia Bay. A terrific small moody ship design by Priscilla Hauser in sepia tone. $25

Nov 9 & 16 Chickadees and Birch Trees. This is a beautiful design that we painted with Ros Stallcup this summer. Here is your chance to paint this wonderful design. $48

Nov 30, Dec 7 & 14 Snowies & Winter Moonlight. Painted by Trudy Beard, these beautiful winter inspired designs include her delightful snow people and/or a beautiful winter scene. Your choice. $72

Workshops

Sat Nov 6 Advanced Leaf Study. 9a – 4p $75

Learn how to create flips, turned edges, and ripples in your leaves.

START Classes (Stop thinking art is really tough)

Sponsored by Jerry's Artarama

These classes will be 2 hrs in length, all supplies included, and no experience needed. Class fee is $30, supplies and surfaces included.

To register, send your check to Artful Endeavors or drop by the studio. Email to let me know that you are interested in a specific class or classes.

Below are some of the projects that we’ll offer. Register now to reserve your seat.

Thurs. Oct 28, 10a-12p Icy Winter

Thurs. Nov 18, 10a-12p or 6p-8p Sails in the Bay, Sepia

Mon. Nov 22, 6p-8p Icy Winter

Thurs. Dec 2, 10a-12p, or 6p-8p Drawing Faces, using horizontal and vertical reference lines to determine facial proportions.

Thurs. Dec 2, 10a-12p, or 6p-8p Baby Deer

Watch for more START classes! Register early to secure your seat.

Changes to Our Schedule

2010-09-09T14:09:00.000-07:00

Always more changes. One of my attributes that I appreciate is flexibility.

On Wed morning students are registering for our Bringing Home the Tree design by Helan Barrick.

On Wed afternoon we have canceled the Autumn Floral due to low interest. Those students that did want to paint the design will paint it on Tue morning. Next week is an open class. If you are interested in painting at 2p, let me know.

Wed evening has changed their schedule also. Next week is an open class. The following week students want to begin Prudy Vannier's Starry Night Santa in the Decorative Painter, Winter 2009. So cute. She painted him on a lamp/music box. If you want to join us and want the lamp, let me know by Wed.

Tue morning, Sept 28, we'll paint ornaments. Any ornaments that you would like to paint with a little help from me. Come join us.

START classes are starting, so register soon.

Be flexible and join us.

START Classes (Stop thinking that art is really tough)

2010-08-25T13:59:00.000-07:00

That's right. Jerry's Artarama is sponsoring satellite classes at local art studios and I'll be teaching some of these classes at Artful Endeavors studio.
These classes are 2 hrs in length and no experience needed. Class fee is $30 supplies and surfaces included.

Help us spread the word. Bring a friend and come take a class with me. You'll also start seeing TV, news, and magazine ads for the program. We want to attract potential art students and encourage those of you who are already invested. And hope full these new students will catch our excitement and want to continue painting with us.

Thurs, Sept 16 10a-12p or 6p-8p Fall Reflections

Thurs, Sept 30 10a-12p or 6p-8p Winter Chickadees

Thurs, Oct 7 10a-12p or 6p-8p Introduction to Watercolor Batik

Leaf Study Added to Workshop Schedule

2010-08-25T13:52:00.000-07:00

Some of you have been asking for me to repeat the original Leaf Study class and I have listened. So here it is. Then you still have time to register for the Advanced Leaf Study on Nov 6 where we will learn to create flips, turned edges, and ripples in your leaves.

Please check your schedule and register by Sept 15 for the:

Saturday Oct 2, Leaf Study. 9a - 4p $75

Fall Classes at Artful Endeavors

2010-08-25T13:38:00.000-07:00

Raleigh Studio

Tue. 10a - 12:30p Open class
Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/class

Or join one of our group classes. Ideas that our students have provided for Tue group classes: Sunflower floor cloth, Sailboat in the wondow, Santa Ornaments, more ornaments.

Wed. 10a - 12:30p

Sept 8, 15, 22, & 29 Pumpkin Floor Cloth. You can just feel the excitement of fall in Ronnie Bringle's pumpkin design. $96

Oct 6, 20, 27, & 11/3 Bringing Home the Tree. One of our Helan Barrick Christmas favorites with 4 adorable kids carrying home a tree. $96

Nov 10, 17, 12/1, & 8 Christmas Memories. One of our all time Helan Barrick Christmas favorites with four sides of holiday memories. $96

Wed. 2p - 4:30p

Sept 1, & 8 Ferns. A striking Peggy Harris design using ferns as masks for our background and lots of her delightful critters. $48

Sept 15, 22, & 29 September Floral. Beautiful fall colored poppy on a textured background with a contemporary look. A Carole Valtierra design. $72

Oct 6 & 20 Spooked. From an original design by Roxanne Jarvis painted on a shoe form. We'll add our own spooky twist. $48

Oct 27, 11/3, 10, & 17 Jolly Toy Maker. Another wonderful Santa design painted in the old word style, from the late John Gutcher. $96

Dec 1, 8, & 15 Nature Inspired: Tulip and Bee. A wonderful Willow Wolfe design with lettered Background. $72

Wed, 6:30p - 8:45p

Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Sunflowers in Chair. A terrific Kingslan/Gibilisco still life design. $120
Or take more time with your sea shells at $24/wk.

Oct 6, 20, & 27 Fall Poppy. Beautiful fall colored poppy on a textured background with a contemporary look. A Carole Valtierra design. $72

Nov 3, 10, & 17 Nature Inspired: Tulip and Bee. A wonderful Willow Wolfe design with lettered Background. $72

Fall Cary Classes

2010-08-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

Classes held at Chatham Street Cafe, Cary

Tue 6:15p - 8:30p

Aug 31 Solitude. A beautiful sunset lake scene painted in reds. $25

Sept 7, 14, 21 & 28 Oldie But Goodie: Kids Night Out. Another wonderful Helan Barrick Halloween oldie. $96

Oct 5, 19, 26 Nature inspired: Tulip and Bee. A wonderful Willow Wolfe design with lettered background. $72

Nov 2 Sepia Bay. A small moody ship design by Priscilla Hauser in sepia tone. $25

Nov 9 & 16 Chickadees and Birch Trees. This is a beautiful design that we painted with Ros Stallcup this summer. Here is your chance to paint this wonderful design. $48

Nov 30, Dec 7 & 14 Snowies & Winter Moonlight. Painted by Trudy Beard, these beautiful winter inspired designs include her delightful snow people and/or a beautiful winter scene. Your choice. $72

Fall Workshops With Liz Miller CDA

2010-07-27T12:08:00.000-07:00

Friday Aug 20 Colorful Watercolors! 5p - 9p $54 includes paints and paper.
Learn to mingle greens from blues and yellows, to paint an apple design from a photo taken last fall.

Sat & Sun Sept 25 & 26 Portrait Workshop. 9a - 5p $125 includes paints during the workshop.
Learn fun, exciting portrait techniques from your family photo. We'll use JoSonja paints and lots of dry brushing and washes. Register by Aug 30 to allow prep time.

Friday Oct 8 Baskets of BlueBerries. 10a - 4p $70
A Pat Wakefield MCA design with baskets of fresh picked blueberries.

Sat Nov 6 Advanced Leaf Study. 9a - 4p $75
Learn how to create flips, turned edges, and riipples in your leaves.

Watch for more workshops coming this fall!

Cary Classes From Artful Endeavors

2010-07-27T12:03:00.000-07:00

Classes held at Chatham Street Cafe

Tue 6:15p - 8:30p

Aug 3, 10, 17, & 24 Sea Shells. Four sea shell designs that work together as one design. On 6 x 6" canvases. Liz's design. $96

Aug 31 Sepia Bay. A small moody ship design by Pricilla Hauser in sepia tone. $25

Sept 7, 14, & 21 Winter Moonlight. Painted by Trudy Beard, these beautiful winter inspired designs were originally on a coaster set, but would look great on anything small. $72

Fall Classes at Artful Endeavors

2010-07-27T11:28:00.000-07:00

Raleigh Studio

Tue. 10a - 12:30p Open class
Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/class

Or join one of our group classes. Ideas that our students have provided for Tue group classes: Sunflower floor cloth, Sailboat in the wondow, Santa Ornaments, more ornaments.

Wed. 10a - 12:30p

Aug 11, 18, 25, & Sept 1 Herb Floor Cloth. We saw the idea and of course I couldn't just paint as is, so here is my original version. You can choose a different surface if you would like. $96

Sept 8, 15, 22, & 29 Pumpkin Floor Cloth. You can just feel the excitement of fall in Ronnie Bringle's pumpkin design. $96

Oct 6, 20, 27, & 11/3 Bringing Home the Tree. One of our Helan Barrick Christmas favorites with 4 adorable kids carrying home a tree. $96

Nov 10, 17, 12/1, & 8 Christmas Memories. One of our all time Helan Barrick Christmas favorites with four sides of holiday memories. $96

Wed. 2p - 4:30p

Aug 25, 9/1, & 8 Ferns. A striking Peggy Harris design using ferns as masks for our background and lots of her delightful critters. $72

Sept 15, 22, & 29 September Floral. Beautiful fall colored poppy on a textured background with a contemporary look. A Carole Valtierra design. $72

Oct 6 & 20 Spooked. From an original design by Roxanne Jarvis painted on a shoe form. We'll add our own spooky twist. $48

Oct 27, 11/3, 10, & 17 Jolly Toy Maker. Another wonderful Santa design painted in the old word style, from the late John Gutcher. $96

Dec 1, 8, & 15 Nature Inspired: Tulip and Bee. A wonderful Willow Wolfe design with lettered Background. $72

Wed, 6:30p - 8:45p

Aug 4. 11. 18. & 25 Sea Shells. Four sea shell designs that work together as one design. On 6 x 6" canvases. Liz's design. $96

Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Sunflowers in Chair. A terrific Kingslan/Gibilisco still life design. $120

Oct 6, 20, & 27 Fall Poppy. Beautiful fall colored poppy on a textured background with a contemporary look. A Carole Valtierra design. $72

Nov 3, 10, & 17 Nature Inspired: Tulip and Bee. A wonderful Willow Wolfe design with lettered Background. $72

Schedule Changes

2010-06-11T15:12:00.000-07:00

We've already made some changes to the schedule. We switched the Herb Floor Cloth to the Wed morning class in Aug. Be sure to check the schedule below for details.

Summer Workshops

2010-06-07T14:22:00.000-07:00

Workshops

Saturday June 26 Leaf Study.

9a - 4p

A must class for all of you who would like to improve your painting techniques and learn to paint realistic appearing leaves. This is a techniques class. We'll paint step by step on a surface that you can keep for reference. $75

Date and Time to be announced

If you missed this wonderfully fun class here is your chance to catch it. The embedded stencil background technique so enjoyable and beautiful. Come by to see the painting.

Dragon Flies. Nature's angels by BJ Fleetham. On a wonderfully fun textured background with embedded stencil. $72.

Friday July 9^th Colorful Watercolors! 10a – 4p I’ll have more detail for you soon so go ahead and register. $54 includes paints and paper.

Thurs & Fri Aug 19 & 20 Portrait Workshop. Learn fun, exciting portrait techniques. We’ll use JoSonja paints and lots of dry brushing and washes. Let me know if you are interested in this 2 day workshop. $125 includes paints during the workshop.

Watch for more workshops during the summer. I’ll post some 2 ½ hr workshops where projects will be finished in the one class. These classes are appropriate for those with no painting experience or children 8yr and up. Bring your kids to paint and encourage them to share our interest in painting.

Artful Endeavors Summer Painting

2010-06-07T09:12:00.000-07:00

Raleigh Studio

Tue. Open class 10a - 12:30p

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/wk

Our Tue morning group has planned some fun group projects:

June 22, 29, & 6: Bunny & Carrots. So cute Lynn Andrews design. There's talk about painting it on the square stool. $48

The students have lots of ideas for more projects to paint this summer. It appears to be a painting filled summer coming up. Join us.

Wed. 10a - 12:30p
May 26, 6/2, 9, 23, & 30 Sunflowers in Chair. A terrific Kingslan/Gibilisco design. $120

July 7, 14, 28, & 8/4 Noah's Alphabet. Here is the outstanding Betty Caithness design that's been requested. Noah's animals in alphabet order. $96

Aug 11, 18, 25, & Sept 1 Herb Floorcloth. We saw the idea and of course I couldn't just paint what we saw, so here is my original version. You can choose a different surface if you would like. $96
It's now finished! Turned our real nice.

Wed 2p - 4:30p
June 1, 8, & 22. (We may add a 4th week if needed)
Sea Shells. Four sea shell designs by Liz that work together as one painting. On 6 x 6" canvas. $72

Wed 6:30p - 8:45p

May 26, 6/1, 9, & 23 Fruit and Nuts. Colorful Barb Watson design with lots of fruit and nuts variety that we haven't painted before. $96

June 30, 7/7, & 14 Mixed Beauty Basket. A wonderfully fun basket of flowers painted in a loose style that just makes you want to paint more. A Dorothy Egan design. $72

Aug 4, 11, & 18 Sea Shells. Four sea shell designs by Liz that work together as one painting. On 6 x 6" canvas. $72

Aug 25, Sept 1, 8, 15, & 22. Sunflowers in Chair. A terrific Kingslan/Gibilisco design. $120

Artful Endeavors in Cary Chatham Street Cafe

June 8, 22, & 29 Dragon Flies. Nature's angels by BJ Fleetham. On a wonderfully fun textured background with embedded stencil. $72.

July 6, 13, & 27 Sunflower Floor Cloth. Delightful, sunny floor cloth by Corinne Riopelle. $72

Workshops

Saturday June 26 Leaf Study.

9a - 4p

Date and Time to be announced

Updated Schedule

2010-05-28T15:20:00.003-07:00

We've added classes! Be sure to check the schedule below and come paint with us.

Shells and Surf

2010-05-28T06:04:00.000-07:00

I've finished the sea shells and am pleased.
We'll start painting them next Wed at 2p. Plan to join us. Register with Liz at the studio or artfulendeavors@earthlink.net on on line here.

Artful Endeavors Schedule 2010

2010-05-20T13:35:00.000-07:00

Raleigh Studio

Tue. Open class 10a - 12:30p

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/wk

Our Tue morning group has planned some fun group projects:
May 25, 6/1, & 8: Ducklings. It's the Peggy Harris darling ducklings that you asked for . $72 June 22, 29, & 6: Bunny & Carrots. So cute Lynn Andrews design. There's talk about painting it on the square stool. $48

Wed. 10a - 12:30p
May 26, 6/2, 9, 23, & 30 Sunflowers in Chair. A terrific Kingslan/Gibilisco design. $120

July 7, 14, 28, & 8/4 Noah's Alphabet. Here is the outstanding Betty Caithness design that's been requested. Noah's animals in alphabet order. $96

Wed 2p - 4:30p
June 1, 8, & 22. (We may add a 4th week if needed)
Sea Shells. Four sea shell designs by Liz that work together as one painting. On 6 x 6" canvas. $72

June 30, July 7, 14, & 28 Herb Floorcloth. A wonderful BJ Fleetham design with lots of herbs and a few dragonflies. $96
In progress

Wed 6:30p - 8:45p

May 26, 1, 9, & 23 Fruit and Nuts. Colorful Barb Watson design with lots of fruit and nuts variety that we haven't painted before. $96

June 30, 7/7, & 14 Mixed Beauty Basket. A wonderfully fun basket of flowers painted in a loose style that just makes you want to paint more. A Dorothy Egan design. $72

Aug 4, 11, & 18 Sea Shells. Four sea shell designs by Liz that work together as one painting. On 6 x 6" canvas. $72

Aug 25, Sept 1, 8, 15, & 22. Sunflowers in Chair. A terrific Kingslan/Gibilisco design. $120

Artful Endeavors in Cary Chatham Street Cafe

Tue 6:15p - 8:30p May 18, 25, & 6/1 Mixed Beauty Basket. A dreamy basket of blue, or are they pin, flowers by Dorothy Egan. Impressionistic style. $72

June 8, 22, & 29 Dragon Flies. Nature's angels by BJ Fleetham. On a wonderfully fun textured background with embedded stencil. $72.

July 6, 13, & 27 Sunflower Floor Cloth. Delightful, sunny floor cloth by Corinne Riopelle. $72

Workshops

Saturday June 26 Leaf Study.

9a - 4p

Thursday: July 1, 10a-4p

Dragon Flies. Nature's angels by BJ Fleetham. On a wonderfully fun textured background with embedded stencil. $72.

Painting Sea Shells

2010-05-20T13:33:00.000-07:00

I'm working on our new sea shell design. Check out the photo.

Dorothy Egan's Mixed Beauty Basket

2010-04-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

I've finished the Mixed Beauty Basket that starts next week in our Wed morning class. The more I painted on this piece, the more fun it became. Now I want to do lots more in different baskets, and different flowers, and colors... This painting leaves room for lots of variations. Hope you'll think so too and come paint with us.
This painting develops quickly and would be great for a gift for someone special or donation to a worthy cause.

Adding to Our Painting Schedule

2010-04-26T12:28:00.000-07:00

We're working on our schedule for the summer and need your help to find out what projects and techniques you are interested in this summer. We have some great ideas already and need your input. Come by the studio and vote for your favorite projects to add to our summer schedule.

We've added some class already.

I’ve had requests to teach my Butterfly Batik and we have scheduled a one day class for
Thurs, May 13th, 10a-4p. Fee is $54 which includes paints, supplies, and rice paper. We’d love for you to join us.

Wed, 10a

Apr 28, Open class. Complete that unfinished painting. Finish up the Soft Beauty. $24

May 5, 12 & 19 Mixed Beauty Basket. A dreamy basket of blue, or are they pink, flowers by Dorothy Egan. Impressionistic style. $72

Wed, 2p

May 5, 12, 19, & 26 Winter Quiet. One of my favorite Dorothy Dent winter scenes. Beautiful. $96

Wed, 6:30p

May 5, 12, & 19 Dragon Flies. Nature’s angles, script, and a delightful distressed background. A BJ Fleetham design. $72

Saturday workshop May 22, 9a-4p Herb and dragon fly floor cloth. This is the design that many of you have asked about. A BJ Fleetham design. $72

Busy Painting

2010-03-30T12:02:00.000-07:00

I'm busy working on the next class samples: The Sunflowers in a Mason Jar for Cary, and the Dragon Flies for the wed afternoon class. The dragon flies have a fun textured and embedded stencil background using some of the new Americana colors. The sunflowers, a Kingslan Gibilisco design, have a wonderful stenciled wallpaper background and the flowers in the chair will be so beautiful.

More Painting Planned

2010-03-26T05:38:00.000-07:00

What fun we had yesterday playing with watercolors. Our goal was to try a new media and experiment. And the painted pears turned out wonderful. I think our painters were surprised with their accomplishments and I heard plans for framing and where to hang their painting. We're planning to explore more watercolors.

We realized yesterday that as acrylic decorative painters our goal was usually to complete a specific painting and possibly learn new techniques in doing so. It's not very often that we let ourselves just experiment with a new medium, technique, or idea without a specific finished painting as the end goal. This is an important part of growing with our art and need to be indulged. Yesterday we made some exciting discoveries.

And the group has already scheduled a Butterfly Batik class for Thurs, May 13. You're invited to join us as we play.

Americana Painting

2010-03-18T15:56:00.000-07:00

I though you might like to see the beginning of our Ronnie Bringle Americana design that we'll paint in the Cary group.
It's so interesting to paint copper. Here I'm just getting started with it. You can see the red undertones.
We'll add a flag and berries.

Painting Trendy

2010-03-18T15:54:00.000-07:00

What fun painting this wonderful Linda Locke design. This is the latest class sample that I've finished. Join us!

Wed. 6:30p-8:45p
March 24 & 31 Coffee Cup. A trendy Linda Lock design on a textured background. $48

Woodland Walk

2010-03-02T04:40:00.000-08:00

I've completed our Dorothy Dent landscape, Woodland Walk. This is a nice tree study.

March - May Classes

2010-02-25T11:35:00.000-08:00

Raleigh Studio

Tue, 10a-12:30p Open class.
Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/wk.

Our Tue morning group has been planning some fun group projects.

Next Tue, March 2, a group is starting the Floral Still Life. There's still time to join this 4 week project.

Later this spring they are painting a watercolor batik class where they each choose the design they would like to paint. Let us know if you are interested. You can find patterns by Kathie George for our batik class.

Wed. 10a-12:30p

Mar 17, 24, & 31. Woodland Walk. Another peaceful wooded path scene by Dorothy Dent. $72

Apr 7, 14, 21 & 28 Soft Beauty. This is a beautiful, loosely painted floral by Pat Wakefield. $96

May 5, 12 & 19 Mixed Beauty Basket. A dreamy basket of blue, or are they pink, flowers by Dorothy Egan. Impressionistic style. $72

Wed. 2p-4:30p

March 24, 31, & Apr 7 Breath of Spring. April 14, 21, 28 Dragon Flies. Nature's angels, script, and a delightful distressed background. A BJ Fleetham design. $72

May 5, 12, 19, & 26 Winter Quiet. One of my favorite Dorothy Dent winter scenes. Beautiful. $96

Wed. 6:30p-8:45p
March 24 & 31 Coffee Cup. A trendy Linda Lock design on a textured background. $48

April 7, 14, & 21 Breath of Spring. A wonderful still life with 2 pitchers and featurning daffodils. Mary McLean design. $72.

April 28, 5/5, & 12 Option: Choose that design that you have wanted to paint but haven't see on the schedule. $72

Cary at Chatham Street Cafe

Tue. 6:15p-8:30p

March 23, 30, 4/6, & 13 Americana. A copper teapot, books, berries, and an American flag. This wonderful still life is by Ronnie Bringle. $96

April 20, 27, 5/4, & 11 Sunflowers in a Mason Jar. This outstanding still life of a jar of flowers sitting on a chair is by Ann Kingslan and Mary Gibilisco. $96

May 18, 25, & 6/1 Mixed Beauty Basket. A dreamy basket of blue, or are they pink, flowers by Dorothy Egan. Impressionistic style. $72

June 8, 22, & 29 Sun flower Floor Cloth. Delightful, sunny floor cloth by Corinne Riopelle. $72

Workshops

March 25, Thurs 10a-4p Watercolor Pears. Here's your chance to play with watercolors and paint colorful, fun pears. $53 includes paints and paper.

April 2, Friday, 9a-1p White Bunny or Fluffy Blue Bird. A fun Trudy Beard design with a white bunny sitting in a straw hat. Or, a fluffy blue bird Peggy Harris design. Just in time for Easter. $45

Soft Beauty Floral

2010-02-11T14:48:00.000-08:00

Just finished this wonderful Pat Wakefield design for our Cary class starting soon. I've received lots of positive interest in the painting and we've added it to our Wed morning schedule. Scroll down for the entire schedule.

Watercolors

2010-02-11T13:15:00.000-08:00

We are loving them and having fun.

Our watercolor batik class was such fun and all the students were so pleased with their paintings. Now they want to do another batik. We are planning an "open" batik class where each student can choose the design they would like to paint with assistance from me. If you are interested, let me know. See more on the blog.

And, I have students asking about a watercolor class during the day. We're painting the pears at night now. If you are interested, let me know about that too.

Winter Weather Policy

2010-02-01T07:41:00.001-08:00

Our primary concern is for you to be safe on the roads. If you don't feel safe to be out driving, please stay at home.

In general, our policy for inclement weather is to follow the Wake County School closings. If the schools are closed, so are we.

Please check the blog for our current status in case of bad weather. I'll post as soon as I can tell what the road status will be.

If we cancel a week of class, we will resume our projects the next week and push the classes forward a week. If I don't cancel a class but you don't feel you should be on the road, I will help you make up your class as I usually do. We have our Tue morning open class or any other time period that I feel I would have time to assist you.

Feb/March/April Class Schedule

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Raleigh Studio

Tue, 10a - 12:30p

Open class

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/wk

Wed, 10a - 12:30p

Feb 3 & 10 White Rose. This graceful rose in complementary colors is a Marie Merritt design. $48

Feb 17, 24, 3/3, & 10 Flower Still Life. One of our favorites! A wonderful Cheri Rol still life with a yellow flower in a red vase. $96

Mar 17, 24, & 31 Woodland Walk. Another peaceful wooded path scene by Dorothy Dent. $72

Apr 7, 14, & 21. Soft Beauty. From Pat Wakefield, we'll paint a light and loose floral of lilacs and poppies in a spherical vase. $72

Wed, 2p – 4:30p

Feb 3, 10, & 17 Owls. Our Sherry Nelson owls are sitting on a branch that spans 3 square canvases. $72

Feb 24, 3/3, 10, & 17 Fruit & Nut Realism. This realistic gathering of fruit and nuts was painted by Barb Watson on a dramatic black background. $96

Wed, 6:30p – 8:45p

Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, & 2/3 Paris Cafe. Here is your chance to paint this wonderful Linda Lock design if you missed it earlier. $120

Feb 10 & 17 Watercolor Pears. I'm ready to share the vibrant watercolor pears that I learned fro Anne Abgott. $48

Feb 25, March 3, 10, & 17. Winter Quiet. This beautiful Dorothy Dent winter scene is one of my favorites and lots of fun to paint using many great acrylic landscape techniques. 16 x 20 canvas. Option: Owls. $96

March 24 & 31 Cup of Coffee. Another delightful Linda Lock design using a textured background on canvas. Great decor item. $48

April 7, 14, & 21 Breath of Spring. Just in time for the first daffodils to peak through the ground. Still life of daffodils in a bud vase and pitchers by Mary McLean in her Painting Still Lifes Step by Step. Option: Tuscan Window $72

April 28, May 5 & 12 Your Choice. Everyone of the evening painters has that special painting that they wanted to paint that was not on the schedule. Here you have 3 weeks to work on it. Wine Guy, Flowered Stairway, Winter Farm, Country Still Life, or your choice. You'll work with assistance from Liz. $72

Cary, Tue 6:15 – 8:30p

Jan 26,9, & 16. Breath of Spring. Just in time for the first daffodils to peak through the ground. Still life of daffodils in a bud vase and pitchers by Mary McLean in her Painting Still Lifes Step by Step. $72

Feb 23, March 2, & 9. Soft Beauty. From Pat Wakefield, we'll paint a light and loose floral of lilacs and poppies in a spherical vase. $72

March 16, 23 30, Apr 6. Americana. A copper teapot, books, berries, and an American flag. This wonderful still life is by Ronnie Bringle. $96 Photo.

Apr 13, 20, 27, & May 4. Sunflowers in Mason Jar. This outstanding still life of a jar of flowers sitting on a chair is by Ann Kingslan and Mary Gibilisco. $96 Photo.

Owls on Wed afternoon

2010-01-25T14:07:00.000-08:00

The Owls are ready to be painted on Wed afternoon starting Feb 3. I've finished the first of the three sections and will paint the middle section along with you in class. This is a wonderful design by Sherry Nelson MDA the bird painting expert includes a butterfly in the third section.

Workshops!

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Friday, Jan 15, 9a - 1p

Fawn! A wonderful Peggy Harris fawn that always gets noticed when anyone enters the studio. It's about time he gets painted. $48

Saturday, Feb 6 , 9a-4p

Tuscan Window Batik. This is a great Kathie George Batik. $80 includes pattern and worksheets.

Watch for photos soon.

2010 Winter Schedule!

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Raleigh Studio

Tue, 10a - 12:30p

Open class

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed. $24/wk

Wed, 10a - 12:30p

Wed, 2p – 4:30p

Wed, 6:30p – 8:45p

Cary, Tue 6:15 – 8:30p

Jan 26, Feb 2, & 9. Breath of Spring. Just in time for the first daffodils to peak through the ground. Still life of daffodils in a bud vase and pitchers by Mary McLean in her Painting Still Lifes Step by Step. $72

Feb 16, 23, & March 2. Soft Beauty. From Pat Wakefield, we'll paint a light and loose floral of lilacs and poppies in a spherical vase. $72

March 9, 16, 23 & 30. Americana. A copper teapot, books, berries, and an American flag. This wonderful still life is by Ronnie Bringle. $96 Photo.

Apr 6, 13, 20, & 27. Sunflowers in Mason Jar. This outstanding still life of a jar of flowers sitting on a chair is by Ann Kingslan and Mary Gibilisco. $96 Photo.

Friday Ornament Class(es)

2009-12-07T11:23:00.000-08:00

As you can see our Yvonne Kresal Christmas Tree Ornament class was a huge success with everyone, including our first time painters, finishing a delightful ornament. Each tree had the touch of a different painter who had so much fun decorating their tree with all the metallic paints and glitters. And, there was lots of socializing and snacking.

The group had so much fun that when they caught a glimpse of a manger with baby Jesus and a little shepherd boy, also designed by Yvonne, they planned another Friday class to paint that ornament.

You can join us for the
Shepherd Boy Manger ornament
on Friday, Dec 18th, 10a - 12:30p.
We'll complete the ornament in that one class. You will need to pick up your surface, a Christmas ball shape, and have your surface prepped by class. You know you want to paint one more ornament before the holidays.

December Painting

2009-11-30T09:55:00.000-08:00

Raleigh Studio

Tue, 10a - 12:30p

Open class

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed.

Wed, 10a - 12:30p

Dec 2, 9, & 16 Ginger Edwards’ beautiful Winter on the Farm.

This piece is also a good leaf painting refresher. It’s a snow farm scene with a great leaf and berry border. $72

Wed, 2p – 4:30p

Nov 18 & Dec 2 Peaceful Night.

A beautiful winter church scene surrounded with holly by Mary Wiseman. $48

Dec 9 & 16 Winter Birds.

This wonderful bird design by Laure Paillex, pictures two birds sitting on a berry limb. Just beautiful. She has painted on a tray with the word, peace. $48

Wed, 6:30p – 8:45p

Dec 2, 9, & 16 Peaceful Night.

A beautiful winter church scene surrounded with holly by Mary Wiseman. $48

Cary, Tue 6:15 – 8:30p

Dec 1, 8, & 15 Mrs Santa

This a wonderful Bobbi Takashima design. Mrs Santa has all her delicious baked goods around her. $72

Winter Scenes

2009-11-30T08:37:00.000-08:00

I've finished Winter on the Farm, a wonderful Ginger Edwards design that's not just for the holidays. This class will include a brief leaf study.
This class starts either Dec 2, 9, & 16, 10am for 3 weeks, or if you need to start a week later you can start on Dec 9, 10a-12:30p + 2p-4:30p & Dec 16, 10a-12:30p. We're flexible.

Peaceful Night starts on Wed evening at 6:30p, Dec 2, 9, & 16. You still have time to join this class too.

Original design by Mary Wiseman.

2009-11-12T14:37:00.000-08:00

This is our ornament that we're painting on Dec 4, Friday. Trying to get in some more painting before the holidays. You can choose to come to the morning, 10a - 12:30p class, or the evening 6p - 8:30 class. This is an easy painting so first time painters are welcome along with our experienced painters. Come, join us and bring a friend. Supplies and surface is included in the $32 fee.

Winter Wonderland

2009-11-09T08:17:00.000-08:00

Join us on Nov 18th at 6:30p as we paint this icy winter wonderland. Lot of fun easy techniques. Bring a friend. $25.

November Painting Party!

2009-10-30T13:12:00.000-07:00

Painting Party/ Girl’s Night Out!

Friday Nov 20, 6p - 10p

We'll bring snacks and drinks and have fun painting the delightful Chipmunk with Candy Cane by Lydia Steeves.

Add this night to your calendar and join our first painting party!

$32 includes surface and paints. They will be ready for you to dive in with your paint brushes.

This is not a difficult design so you can bring a friend or relative for a fun night.

We'll order pizza and have desert goodies!

Please register ahead so that I can make plans to have your supplies ready.

Nov and Dec Class Schedule

2009-10-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

Raleigh Studio

Tue, 10a - 12:30p

Open class

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed.

Wed, 10a - 12:30p

Oct 28 - Nov 18 Open Class

Here is your chance to paint one of the projects that you missed or make up a day that you missed.

Dec 2, 9, & 16 Ginger Edwards’ beautiful Winter on the Farm.

This piece is also a good leaf painting refresher. It’s a snow farm scene with a great leaf and berry border. $72

Wed, 2p – 4:30p

Nov 4 & 11 Snowies from Trudy Beard the snowman master.

You’ll have some choices of designs from her patters or your own creations. $48

Nov 18 & Dec 2 Peaceful Night.

A beautiful winter church scene surrounded with holly by Mary Wiseman. $48

Dec 9 & 16 Winter Birds.

This wonderful bird design by Laure Paillex, pictures two birds sitting on a berry limb. Just beautiful. She has painted on a tray with the word, peace. $48

Wed, 6:30p – 8:45p

Nov 4 & 11 Snowies from Trudy Beard the snowman master. $48

Nov 18 Winter Wonderland.

This icy winter landscape has lots of fun different techniques. $25

Dec 2, 9, & 16 Peaceful Night.

A beautiful winter church scene surrounded with holly by Mary Wiseman. $48

Cary, Tue 6:15 – 8:30p

Nov 10 Shimmering Berries,

This has made a beautiful porcelain dish design and a wonderful ornament. I’ll have shimmering products to use. You have choices! $25

Nov 24, 1, & 8 Mrs Santa.

This a wonderful Bobbi Takashima design. Mrs Santa has all her delicious baked goods around her. $72

Dec 15 We have one more week to paint with will choose something exciting. Come join us.

2009-10-12T16:17:00.000-07:00

I’ve been painting all day and here is our Santa! He is painted on a plate to add to my Santa plate collection but of course you can choose you own surface. I’m still thinking about what I want to paint on the plate rim. Maybe mistletoe or pinecones. In class we’ll just work on the Santa so we can finish in one day.

I’m call it Santa’s Welcome. He looks like he is inviting us into his workshop.

Please join us on Sat, Oct 24 to paint this jolly “realistic” Santa.

9am – 4p. $75

You can register at the studio or on line.

Important: I’m asking everyone to register for this class by this coming Wed Oct, 14th. Sorry about the short notice, but I’m going on vacation starting this coming week end and will be back the day before class for the Santa, so you need to get your prep and pattern before I leave. I’ll be in the studio all day Wed and Thurs afternoon.

Fall Class Schedule

2009-10-12T16:08:00.000-07:00

We're working on the schedule that will go to the end on 2009. Watch for new classes as soon as I can get them posted.

Basics in Decorative Painting

2009-09-03T12:21:00.000-07:00

Oct 14, 28, 4, 11, & 18 Basics in Decorative Painting
10am - 12:30p or
6p - 8:30p

Learn the basic techniques that are the foundation of our painting in acrylic. No experience needed.

$195 includes basic supply kit, paint, and brushes. Unfinished wood surface not included in fee.

Weekend Workshops with Liz Miller CDA

2009-09-03T10:09:00.000-07:00

Friday Workshops

Sept 11 Mini Fall Scene 10 – 12:30p or 6p – 8:30p $30

No prior painting experience needed but good for experienced painters also. Liz’s design. All supplies included. I though it looked very nice in this beautiful frame and I have more for you to purchase at the studio if you would like one.

Oct 2 Ho, Ho-liday Ornament 10 – 12:30p or 6p – 8:30p $30

No prior painting experience needed but good for experienced painters also. All supplies included.

Saturday Workshops

Sept 26 BeWitching/Moon Flower. 10a – 4p. $70

A surprising white witch, Moon Flower. Liz's original design.

Oct 24 It’s Santa! 10a – 4p. $70

He is sure to be a handsome fellow bringing holiday joy.

Fall Class Schedule

2009-09-03T08:55:00.000-07:00

Raleigh, Artful Endeavors Studio

Liz Miller CDA instructor

Raleigh, Tuesday, 10am - 12:30pm

Open class: Make up a missed class or work on your own project will assistance from Liz.
New projects $24/week

Upcoming Tue class choice is the Candy Canes and Tulips. Let us know if you would like to join us for this elegant holiday design.

Wednesday, 10am - 12:30p

Aug 26, 9/2, 9, 16, & 23 Paris Cafe.
Again we'll use texture in this wonderful companion piece to Linda Lock's Paris Grocery. $120

Sept 30 & 10/7 Barnyard Santa.
If we were asked if we wanted to paint a rooster santa, we would have said no, but this wonderfully whimsical fellow won us over. Join us for this delightful Sue Bailey design. $48

Oct 14, 28, 4, 11, & 18 Basics in Decorative Painting
Learn the basic techniques that are the foundation of our painting in acrylic. No experience needed. $195 includes basic supply kit, paint, and brushes. Unfinished wood surface not included in fee.

Wednesday, 2pm - 4:30p

Sept 16, 23, 30, & Oct 7 Sunflower and Crock
This is a wonderful, realistic Mary Kingslan Gibilisco trompe l'oeil design that appears to sit in a shelf. $96

Oct 14, 28, & 4 Nativity Animals.
Our painters have been looking forward to painting this enchanting manger scene with baby Jesus and the animals. $72

Wednesday, 6:15pm - 8:30p

Sept 2, & 16 Rabbit Friends.
A charming Linda McFadden design with two of her wonderful rabbits checking out a carrot harvest. $72

Sept 23, 30, & 10/7 Ginger's Grapes.
Ginger Edwards taught this terrific grape and scene design on a vineyard wall paper background at our last seminar. $72

Oct 14 & 28 Barnyard Santa.
If we were asked if we wanted to paint a rooster santa, we would have said no, but this wonderfully whimsical fellow won us over. Join us for this delightful Sue Bailey design.$48

Cary, Chatham Street Cafe

Tuesday, 6:15pm - 8:30p

Sept 8 & 15 Flowered Stairway.
A marvelous staired entry way with pots of beautiful flowers gracing the sides by Connie Parkenson. $48

Sept 29, 10/6, 13, 27, & 11/3 Paris Cafe.
Again we'll use texture in this wonderful companion piece to Linda Lock's Paris Grocery. $120

Nov 10 Shimmering Berries.
Join us for this fun workshop where we'll experiment with lots of different effects and products while we paint some beautiful and fun ornaments. $26

Nov 24, Dec 1, & 8 Mrs Santa.
Finally Santa's #1 helper gets her dues. A wonderful Bobbi Takashima design. $72

Creative Workshop Sneak Peeks

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Check out the sneak peeks of my on line classes at Creative Workshops. Look in the right hand column. Then come join us for classes.