JEWELRY CLASSES ARE BACK !

Nathan has returned from a short hiatus and is offering a number of new jewelry classes in September. Be sure to check out the wire cuff bracelet class- this was popular in August. He has also added several classes in macrame' with hemp- something that the teens will LOVE. so check out the class listing or stop by the shop and pick up a class schedule for more info and these and all of the other classes offered this month at The ARtist Within.

Growing up...

Laast night I took the girls to the mall after I closed the shop for the day.
Corinne was shopping for her class ring-to include the notable accomplishment of National Honor Society with a lovely artificial amethyst set in silidiam (sp?) whatever that is. Also on the shopping list, more shoes, a new purse from Pac-Sun, band T-shirts, and various homecoming accessories.
Michelle, AKA Shelly, was also ready to tear up the place with birthday money burning a hole in her pocket and plans for her first homecoming dance.
So---a beautiful little purple and black number was found at Deb-(I never looked this good in a dress-EVER) with allof the proper accoutraments-shoes, shawl, purse, earrings, necklace, hairbands, nailpolish, etc, etc....
and everywhere we went, shelly explained taht this was her "first high school dance".
I'm thinking she's a little excited.
Then more money spent at Hot Topic and ofcourse we had to eat....
one last stop on the way home at McDonalds-the walk from the mall door to the car was a killer- for a McFlurry and finally we were home to share the spoils of the trip with Dad---who looked surprisingly well rested and relaxed-in stark contrast to what I was feeling as we arrived.
But as the girls showed off thier purchases I did detect a bit of meloncholy in Dads eye- his little girls are growing up-and fast...

Guitar classes with Joe hamilton

If you have checked out the clips from open mic night, then you have had the opportunity to see joe play guitar. classes can be scheduled with joe for students of any age- beginner to advanced-during day/evening or weekend hours. classes are $20.00 for an hour lesson and book cost is kept to a minimum. want to learn to play? why not learn from the best- give us a call to schedule 740-862-8222.

added more Bellydance classes...

Things are gonna heat up in Baltimore!
Some day we will sit back and reminisce about the day BELLYDANCE came to town...so come on girls...LET'S DANCE!
We are now offering for the month of Sept. Tues & Fri am classes;
Tues pm; Weds pm - two this month; one Fri pm; and a Sat am 2hour workshop. so call the shop to register- classes are going to fill- there is a discount for multiple classes in same week.
It's FUN!

my best friend.....

i had a great surprise today....my best friend Becky came to town for a visit at The Artist Within. what a nice thing too! we enjoyed catching up (in person) about all the regular "what the kids are up to now" stuff- nothing extraordinary---but there's just something nice about having her around. so remember your old friends today- GO VISIT! love ya Becka.-kate.

another great day at the artist within...

as the days go by, i never cease to be amazed by the number of wonderful people i continue to meet. customers, artists, students...
all have something unique to offer. again, i have added new items to the gallery so be sure to stop in and take a look around--leather bags and cuffs, mixed media, art quilts and more jewelry !
also, for all of you budding artists--remember you can take advantage of "open studio" for just $5.00 and hour-come in use the "cri-cut" machine, xyron, rubber stamps, cutters, brayers, brushes, etc...(you supply the paper, paint, canvas, etc...)to create your masterpiece. (we sell some supplies here) what a bargain! come on in and have a blast!

There's a new girl in town....

so----I had MY first bellydance class yesterday....yes, that's right, me. anyone who knows me, (and hasn't stopped laughing),understands what a stretch this truly is. What a blast! Really, it was alot of fun- a BIG workout- I didn't quite expect all that AND I had a really good time. Tamarra and I laughed our way through it all- she laughed WITH me, not AT me......and it was over before I knew it. I am sure that I'll do it again soon. Thanks Tamarra.