Mindfully Made Arts

12/01/2024

Preparation for next weekend’s Bird of the Month workshop at . The Cedar Waxwing will be the focus of our class. Registration link in bio!

This collage is part of a series I have been making for the holidays. Upcycled Brie carton, wallpaper and textiles. Message me for a custom order for the holidays!

11/26/2024

Last Bird of the Month Art Workshop of the year! The elegant Cedar Waxwing! Join me on Saturday, December 7 for a fun and informative workshop when we discuss the characteristics and habits of this bird and make a work of art inspired by it. This class is for all skill levels ages 16 and up. Link in bio for online registration.

11/22/2024

Join me on the evening of the Winter Solstice to embrace the beauty of darkness with Yule traditions and folklore. Make a nature collage with sprigs of evergreen and a fragrant Yule bundle. Leave the workshop with a renewed appreciation for the season of rest and reflection. Contact for registration or go to link in bio. 🌲❄️🔥

11/17/2024

This week in Crafting for Mindfulness class learn how to paint a bird if your choice with acrylic paint. No prior experience required! Register online through link in bio! 🐦🎨🖌️🖼️

11/11/2024

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11/11/2024

Bird of the Month Art Workshop is for anyone who has a curiosity and appreciation for birds. The first part of the class os a discussion about the characteristics and habits of the bird of the month. The rest of the class is dedicated to creating a work of art inspired by the bird. Join the fun this Saturday morning at 🪶🎨🖼️🖌️

11/10/2024

Making mini winter scenes is one my favorite ways to create art for gifting. Join me this Wednesday to learn how to collage with upcycled materials and present in a mini frame that can be also used as an ornament! Note new time! 2-4 pm

11/02/2024

10/28/2024

Thank you to the amazing Barbara L. Pennington for photographing me and giving me a proper head shot! I’m so grateful for you 😊❤️📷

10/24/2024

Visit the Pumpkin Patch at Brecksville United Methodist Church this weekend and take my Autumn Art Workshop. Learn how to paint a sweet little pumpkin! No experience required! This workshop is for ages 14 and up. Hope to see you there! 🎃🍁🖼️🎨

10/22/2024

Brecksville and surrounding folks, I’m leading a painting workshop this Saturday at the Brecksville United Methodist Church. This workshop is for ages 14 and up. No prior experience required. 🎃🍁🖼️🖌️Registration link is below:

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10/20/2024

More fantastic collages made for Crafting for Mindfulness! This week was all about incorporating autumn leaves. Taking a few hours for one’s creativity is so good for our mind, body and soul. Join me for next weeks CFM class for Poetry + Watercolor. Link in bio 🖌️🖼️🍁

10/20/2024

The Great Horned Owl workshop Friday evening was full of fantastic collages and paintings of this majestic creature! Thank you to all that attended.

10/14/2024

It’s spooky season so why not spend this Friday evening learning and celebrating the hauntingly beautiful Great Horned Owl?! 🦉🌕🍁 Learn about the characteristics, habits and symbolism of this creature, then create a work of art inspired by it. It will be a hoot! Online registration link in bio.

10/13/2024

Join me this Wednesday to embrace the season with a mixed media project using autumn leaves! No experience required. Mindfulness class is a gift to yourself to unplug and connect to your creativity. 🎨🖌️🍁

10/12/2024

Not a bad day at work…Paint Pen Workshop for VA Nurse Leaders Retreat at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Thank you to the VA Whole Health Department for inviting me to be part of this wonderful event!

10/04/2024

Great Blue Heron, mosaic collage with Upcycled textiles and wallpaper mounted to Upcycled oak cabinet door.