Children ages 6 - 12 years are invited to join me for a full morning of joyful creating in the White Rabbit Galleries Classroom. We will stroll through the gallery for inspiration, play creative games, take movement breaks in between arting and crafting for a full morning. Each program is 9 a.m. - noon, and the cost is $35 per participant, including all materials and instruction. Children should bring an art shirt or apron or wear clothes that can get messy. Children should also bring a water bottle and snack for themselves. Friday, January 3: Snow, Snow, Snow: Snow related projects Monday, January 20: Random Acts of Kindness and Guerrilla Art Monday, February 17: Cartooning, Comic Books and Zines Sign up today ! Space is limited. Sign up for all 3 for a discount!

I am so excited to let you know that I have a new card deck, and it's double sided!  Each card has a word, phrase or quote handwritten along with some artwork on each side. That is more than 100 bits of inspiration!  This project has been a labor of love that I have worked on for several months.  I am proud to present the Simple Wonders Inspiration Deck! Order yours right now HERE! This is a great gift for the holiday season--or, honestly, anytime! If you follow me on social media, and you have seen the recent "Words for today" posts.  That is a little taste of the deck.  Those are some of what you will find along with so many other words, phrases, and quotes that have been speaking to me over the past few months. You can stop in my studio to preview the entire deck and feed your spirit! {They are available at my Sip and Shop events on Dec. 5 and 12, 4:15 - 7 p.m. and at the Spring Garden Children's Festival, Sat., Dec. 7, 10 am - 3 pm}. I'm happy to deliver loc...

  I'm pleased to announce that I have an experience to offer along with an exceptionally unique calendar!  Every calendar is one of a kind and has sweet little bits of inspiration added to each page, including original art, inspired quotes and what nots.  Because I feel the need to greet the new year with creative action, engagement, and community, I am inviting you and your circle of people to join me. There is an additional workshop that is included with the purchase of the calendar.  These online workshops will be hosted the first Monday of each month.  January is already included with the calendar ! The workshops will include printable hand drawn journaling pages, conversation, inspiration, and suggested activities.  These will be recorded and emailed to anyone who has signed up for future reference or if you can't attend when we go live.  Each month will focus on the word/phrase in the calendar. This would make an amazing gift for yourself or othe...

Gift cards are available in any dollar amount over $5  I am so pleased to announce that I am offering beautiful gift certificates especially for the holiday season! These gift certificates take the form of a greeting card.  The front of the greeting card is embellished with a 4 x 6 piece of original art (for gift certificates over $50) that is suitable for framing and for amount under $50 will include a print of my art that could be framed. Email me at BraveTeacherMim@gmail.com if you're interested or stop in my studio.   Examples of original watercolor paintings on the cover Examples of prints for gift cards under $50 The inside has a bit of info and space for you to personalize with a note! There are many good reasons to purchase a gift card from my studio.  Here are a few: 1.  Give an experience gift, such as Inside the Studio or other classes 2.  Give a piece of original art, but allow the recipient to choose 3.  This is a great gift if you l...

  Three great projects to get you in the holiday spirit!   Make a gift, decoration or small card set. Attend solo or bring family or friends. Sign up for 1 project or all 3. You can stop in for a  short lesson or stay for the full session.   Needle Felted Ornament 10:30 - noon Set of 3 ornament cards 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Crochet a simple scarf 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Register here : Link:   https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KPURQWQL4S8VE or QR code:

 Every single week has different opportunities to create.  This week I have been doing prep work for the Beginning Watercolor Landscape Workshop.  I was also working on a commissioned project--a greenhouse door.  You can see one side here.  I hope this gives your creative juices a bit of inspiration! 

I'm so pleased to be offering a watercolor workshop during my show at Remarkable Dinner! First a bit about the show: You can see {and purchase} my art in the back section of the diner from September 29 to mid November.  This work has a theme.   I have always loved to travel, and I was so fortunate to take two amazing trips this year.  In the Spring I spent a week in Istanbul, Turkey, and this summer I spent 3 weeks hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and Portugal with my 15 year old son, Sam.   Both trips had transformative powers in the way I viewed the world around me and myself.  The artwork in this show, Camino:  Visual stories of outward and inward travel , was created after returning this summer (2024).  There are two distinct sides.  The outward travel is represented by watercolor sketches that involved this summer out of a daily practice of painting.  The inner journey is represented by the more abstract multimedia pieces...

 I thought I might start putting out into the world a weekly collection of art I have created.  I'm not including writing, marketing, preparation for events, brainstorming or events.  This is just the artwork I have created this week.  There is no accompanying commentary or description.  But if you see something that you are curious about or interested in, I welcome direct email communication.  With no further adieu, a peak into my studio. . .

  Painting and Drawing For Children at White Rabbit Galleries Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11 4:00 - 5:15 $120     All materials are provided. Each week we will explore painting and drawing techniques with a variety of different media.  We will draw with graphite, color pencils, oil pastels, markers, and ink.  We will paint with acrylics and watercolor.  We will use different papers and canvases.  We will focus on individual exploration and observation while incorporating color theory, shading and blending, use of space and more.  We will also learn a bit of art history, too.  This course is geared toward children ages 6 - 12 years. 4 student minimum--so sign up with a friend for extra fun. Sign up on the White Rabbit website