At the Beach with Beth

Another great week At the Beach !   

Every year in March we get to spend a week with Beth Wagner guiding us into our most creative self. The week starts with everyone bringing a personal piece and a bit of inspiration - then Beth helps us develop it into a 'one of a kind' work of art.   Each piece is totally different and we get to contribute our ideas to each other as a group.  It's always a fun day full of synergy and creativity!

The rest of the week we all work on the same projects -
designed and taught by Beth.   

This year we were treated to a BEACHY WATERCOLOR on Tuesday

Wednesday was POINSETTIA ON FABRIC

Thursday's project was a HYDRANGEA COLLAGE

(Miss Opal turned 98 this year!)

and we closed the week on Friday with our
MIXED MEDIA SUNFLOWER

 It is such fun to step outside the typical painting class and 'mix it up'!

Everyone does the same projects, but we add our personal touches -- 

so that makes each one different!!!

The weather was typical of  March like a Lion
--snow, rain, wind, grey and cold --
but we made the best of it.

On Monday we were snowed in and had a group pizza dinner.  

 On Tuesday one of our classmates taught us beaded jewelry making.   She made sure we would all be successful by the assortment of beads she packaged.   There was such a wide variety - everyone found something that 'spoke' to them and we all ended up with a beautiful necklace.  All the money collected went to benefit the Wounded Warriors project - our girls were very generous too - we raised over $300 while we were having fun.  Thanks girls, you ROCK!

Sometimes our special friends stop by to visit --Beth and I enjoyed seeing Ros Stallcup.
Ros teaches our classes At the Beach in Feb and Nov.

 It was fun to have her - and her friend Clera -  join us for lunch! 

We have a door prize drawing every day -- 

and the winners are so happy ... they are our Queen for the day... here are just a couple ...

We work hard in class,  we turn out wonderful finished pieces --

 but along the way there's plenty of time to renew old friendships, make new friends,

 and share some  family time --

 here's just a few pictures to prove it ..

We always end the week with a group picture - to keep the memories alive --

 and a group dinner - for time to talk about the week and how much fun we had -

 AND TO PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR
because, you can be sure, we want to do it again!!

Would love to hear your comments on 

what you think is the best part of the week!

Beth and I would love for you to join us next year!

 Contact me at brendastarstudios@yahoo.com
for more information and registration forms

February Fun

If you live anywhere near the East coast then you know ......

we have had a tough winter -- to say the least!!

   I live in the mid-Atlantic and we've had more than our share of snow and below freezing temps! 

 BUT .... the bright spot of this winter has got to be art classes 

At the Beach 

with a group of great women!   

Each year we gather in Virginia Beach 

to take lessons from Ros Stallcup.  

It's a week full of  love, laugher, and beautiful art projects.

The week started with a sweet sunrise -- 

First things first ... a little gift for everyone

even though the weather was a bit grey this year - 

we had plenty of sunny faces in class

  Some come from North Carolina and points south all the way to Florida, some are local and some from New Jersey and points north -- some are sisters, or  mother/daughter 

-- or best friends, old friends, new friends  -- 

ALL of us love being together for a care free week tapping into our 

artistic side as we are guided  by Ros' expert instruction.  

Miss Opal is 98 - yes 98!!!

We all want to be just like her when we grow up :)

At the end of the week we go out for dinner together to celebrate!!  

.....and make plans to come together again next year :)

 Everyone gets a picture to remember,

all wearing our class tee shirt 

 Most of us will be back again next year,

but there's always room for new friends...

we hope you'll join us!

Leave a comment and tell us what you love best
about art classes ...

Registration forms available at www.brendastarstudios.com

November

November just might be my favorite month -- 
certainly it is in the top three - 

right up there with Christmas and my birthday! 

  In addition to all the good food and family fun of Thanksgiving,  

I look forward to spending a week in November 

At the Beach -- with Ros Stallcup.     

I've been doing that every year since 2002 
and it is definitely one of the highlights of my year.

At home I like to sleep in whenever possible, 

but at the beach I'm up early enough to catch the sunrise every morning!   

Can you blame me when this is my reward?  What a way to start the day..

It gets even better though ... when we get to class.  

There's time to catch up with old friends, and make new ones, 

while still learning lots of decorative painting lessons from our favorite pro!  

Ros Stallcup has an extraordinary talent - not just for her beautiful paintings, 
but for the ability to guide us to our own beautiful paintings.   

I cant think of a better way to spend a girl's vacation -- can you?

 I'll definitely be back next year.  

Come join us..


Registration form for future classes available at www.brendastarstudios.com

Party Time!!

It's time for a PARTY!! 

And here's a new idea .....

Painting parties are springing up all over the country -
 under several different names.
I'm crazy for Social Artworking!!
This program lets people with NO art background and
 NO experience find that

YES they can paint -

 and have lots of fun while doing it!!

 

 

Just look at these smiling faces!

They are all so happy with their finished painting.

 

and it's so easy too...

 

We start by tracing a pattern...

 

 

 

We paint our project - guided every step of the way by the teacher

(that would be ME :)

 

 

 

Almost finished -- it all comes together

 

 

Peace Out

We had a great time!

 

 

Happy Sunflower Faces

 

 



A Whimsical Tree for Everyone

 

these are just a few of the fun designs - there are SO many more!!

 

Do you want to get started on this fun?

send  a message to brendastarstudios@yahoo.com

 

A painting party with friends or family is the perfect way to enjoy a night out 

-- or in --

(Your Place or Mine) 

 Book yourself, or a  group.  

We start with a blank canvas -- I bring all the supplies you need!  

After a few hours of laughter and painting fun -- a little food and drink --

you'll leave with your own unique work of art --

something you created yourself!

 

 I provide canvas, brushes, paints, design patterns,
 AND instruction!! -

everything you need for success  --- even for beginners!

 

Social Artworking

YOUR PLACE -- OR MINE!