Summers End....

School has started, Friday night football games, homework, early morning school buses, packing lunches, lost books.... and all the other great things that go along with it. Bittrsweet for me this year. Two of my children have graduated and a third is in her senior year. (just leaves two more to go in high school). But what i do love about this time of year in our area are the changing leaves on the trees. Beautiful colors that can only be provided by nature--no matter how we try as artists, we are never able to fully reproduce the brilliance that is right in front of us. So take a minute out of your hectic life-put the kids in the car, take a drive, take a walk, go look at the trees. You'll be glad you did.

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Welcome Libby Compton

We have added another vocal instructor, Mrs Libby Compton of Baltimore.
So- we now are able to offer you the choice of either a male of female vocal coach to help you prepare or improve your skills. Call the shop for fees and schedule info.
welcome Libby !

New classes

New class schedule is up for September. I may be adding more so keep your eyes open. if you don't see something that you had been hoping for give me a call, i'll see what i can do.
Be sure to check out BELLYDANCE-YEA YEA-- and we now have FUSED GLASS for beginners set and ready to go-- call the shop to register.

LOTS OF NEWS!!!!!

OPen Mic Night was great !
Everyone there did such a great job- be sure to check it out- there are videos on the website--ENJOY!
GREAT NEWS for all the girls out there-----we found a BELLYDANCE instructor-(or she found us)-right in our backyard-she's from Millersport-her name is Tamarra Castillo-Parker. Tamarra is full of energy and fun and ready to teach beginning bellydance- i loved her from the moment we met and i am sure that you will too.Come in and meet her soon- her schedule is posted on the class schedule page or just call for more info.
Also---Fused Glass is here!!! registering for class now--we also have new pcs. for sale in the gallery.
WOW!

My Life...

The last seven days in my world..........

My oldest daughter, Chelsey turned 20 on Wednesday and announced the same day her engagement to her 18 yr old boyfriend.
My oldest son, Robby- age 18, left for Marine bootcamp, he joined "infantry"- we will see him at Graduation in November.
I have three other teenagers at home- Corinne, a senior, will be 17 in 6 days, Ian- a sophomore, 15 1/2, and Shelly- a freshman, who will be 15 in 9 days----who all started school today.

Wow- summer is over- i don't know if i could have handled any more fun anyway....

Open Mic This Saturday

Don't forget...open mic night is this Saturday night At 7pm (August 23rd).
There will be singers, instramentalists, poetry and maybe even a comedian or two, so try and be there---it's a good time, and it doesn't cost a dime !

Great Giveaway.....

If you are reading my blog, then you're in luck!
Send your comment (something nice, please) about how art has influenced your life in a positive way, and if your post is chosen, you will be this weeks winner ! It's as easy as that! You will be able to pick up your prize at the Artist Within Studio after the "winner" is announced. this contest will close Wednesday (8/20) @ 12:00am .
Go Ahead....give it your best shot....

BUSY- BUSY -BUSY !!!!

Things are very busy....
guitar and vocal lessons are filling up fast.
classes for art are going great....busy all of the time...call or email to reserve your space in upcoming classes.
the september offerings will be posted soon so get your calendar ready-
Lets get CREATIVE !

Todays visitors....

Today was a very busy day at The Artist Within.
I had very special visitors from out of town, my cousin Betsy and her son George.
It was alot of fun to see them, great to have them in to see what we have been up to.
George was especially interested in the handmade kaleidascope by Clif Wayland.
The visit was unfortunately not long enough, but really nice just the same.
Thanks for coming to Baltimore !

Looking for something....?

Are you looking for a class and we havn't yet offered what you were looking for ? Please let us know. send us an e-mail or give us a call at the shop, we will do our best to accomadate requests for classes- whether its a type of class or maybe just a different time or day of the week- it never hurts to ask, and we don't know what people want if they don't tell us, so nows your chance give us a call 740-862-8222.

Class News!

Nathan is having a special ! His "Wire Woven Cuff Bracelet" Class is now being offered for $50.00 ! If you have seen any of Nathan's work in the shop, you know what a bargain this is- be sure to sign up ASAP and learn this beautiful technique. So bring a friend and have some fun, you'll be glad you did.

POPULAR DEMAND........

Due to popular demand......our fall offering of classes will be expanding GREATLY--we will be adding courses in sculpture, glass painting, fused glass, direct method mosaic, stamp carving, more mixed media, jewelry, watercolor method, etc.... so STAY TUNED for more info....be sure to stop in and check the class info board or look at the class offerings here on the website. LOTS going on at THE ARTIST WITHIN.

Baltimore Festival & Parade....

Another Festival comes to an end....the parade was bittersweet for me this year--the last year that our daughter Corinne will march in the band. They did an awesome job ! My two younger children don't play in the marching band but we have certainly enjoyed the years with our older kids marching ( corinne/ flute, Robby/ drums ), so for us it seems like the end of an era.... One thing we really enjoy is the terrific turnout that the residents of Baltimore give to the festival parade--chairs line main st. saturday evening in anticipation of the big event, we had a wonderful vantage point from the studio this year and enjoyed greeting all those who visited after the parade as well. Baltimore is small town living at its best, thanks to the people who live here. good times for all. until next year.......

08-08-08

08-08-08 ----kinda cool....won't happen again in our lifetimes.....
i personally like the number "7". seven people in my immediate family (matt, myself, five children ), seven is a good number , seven days in a week, many strong biblical references to the number seven, seven works for me. eight is good too.
seven plus one....
so anyway...today joe, our guitar instructor will marry his fiance' amy at 8:08pm,
very cool.

CONGRATULATIONS JOE & AMY !

they like eight....

New Class Info Page

Dale has been hard at work ! AGAIN......
all of our class info on the website has now been reorganized to make it easier to navigate and therefore easier to locate the classes that will be of most interest to you. the calendar is also linked to the info and again easier to use, so be sure to check it out. Gotta love that boy....
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NEWS FLASH !!!!!!!!

Hey High school Football Fans--we REALLY want you at our open mic nights --- SO,
we have moved open mic to Saturdays during football season--August 23rd @7pm is the NEW date for the next one -- sorry for any confusion, but when we started getting feedback that there was conflict, that was our clue to do something about it quick.
Now its YOUR turn-- pick up the phone or stop in to register for night- sing, read poetry, play an instrument, put on a skit with a friend, tell a joke or two, whatever you like-- chances are we'll like it too, and it's just plain fun.
If your interested in guitar lessons or voice, call soon -- time slots are filling quickly as school approaches and lessons are going GREAT.

we have new classes on the board- check out Dale's new "starving artist" class for aspiring painters, and Gayle's watercolor classes. lot's to choose from-- come in and take a look.

hope to see you soon.
kathy.

New Classes for September

I have been thinking about the class offerings for the next month--planning on alot of polymer clay, shrines, altered arts-- we'll also continue to offer watercolor, oil, drawing/sketching,jewelry, painting with acrylic, etc...----however, if ANYONE has a request-- anything that you would like us to explore, please feel free to convo with that information and we'll see what we can do. We have alot of great talent in the area and everyone is excited to share what they know always looking for new ideas. we have added to our rubber stamp and cricut cutter inventory for anyone interested in "studio" time--if your not familiar with this-call the shop, i'll tell you about it, very cool. lot's going on and lot's to do. be sure to stop in and check out our august classes before school starts ! see you then- kathy.

Altered Books 101

another great class! this workshop was so much fun ! we really had a great time exploring the "altered" art concept and everyone had such great vision for their own unique creation. i think that is my favorite part--watching the books take shape and seeing the individual ideas emerge. by the end of the day the books were fantastic and i think a couple of folks were a bit surprised by what they had accomplished...it really is what "art" is all about. thanks for creating with me--fora anyone who missed this chance-- watch for "ALTERED BOOKS 101 " on next months calendar--i'll post todays photos as soon as i figure out how...:(

Great Things Are Happening....

Things are happening quickly at The Artist Within and we couldn't be happier ! This weeks toddler class was alot of fun. The kids had a great time and the parents were glad that they were painting at the studio and not at home! so it was a great success ! Our "Decorative Paper Techniques " class was great. We went over nearly a dozen new paper techniques and created enough papers to fill a small scrap ( if you chose) plus a cover. it was a blast. The guitar and vocal lessons are both taking off, and everyone is excited about their progress--what a fantastic week! Thank you Baltimore ....you artsy fartsy folks you...