Newsletter Updated September 27, 2008


Artful Endeavors News!

We have added new classes to our schedule! Our evening schedule is now filled out through the end of the year with a variety of exciting paintings waiting to be enjoyed. In all the classes we’re working on some of our holiday projects now and have more fun designs coming up. For those of you who are painting for shows and holiday gifts we have lots of smaller, quicker painted projects, as well as some elegant gift items for family and friends.

Since fall is such a busy time of year I have rescheduled the Secret Garden Bunnies for after the first of the year. Watch for this class in Jan. We still have a Sat class planned for Oct 4 when we’ll paint Ros’ wonderful sunflowers. Register now!

On Sun afternoon, Oct 5th, from 1p – 4p we’ll have A Play Day at Artful Endeavors.
We’ll have lots of ornaments and designs for you to paint or just come by to say hello. Bring your general painting supplies and bring a friend (does not need painting experience)!

If you missed one of our ornaments like the cardinal, chickadee, witch, or snowman, or if you’re looking for a new design, we’ll have one of those too. And our designs can be painted by friends with no experience or children 8 and up. Ornament painting $20 + ornament cost.

You’ll also have a chance to see our artwork and purchase a gift for someone special or yourself. And we’ll have some delicious goodies and drinks.

We have a new blog in addition to our current Artful Endeavors blog! It’s all about our students’ wonderful paintings. Check out www.studentsartfulendeavors.blogspot.com.

Watch for blog updates!

Liz's Blog! Be sure to check the blog frequently for new photos and updates. I hope you have the web address saved on your computer. www.artfulendeavors.blogspot.com. Speaking of the blog, be sure to check it because I’ll be adding news. And I have links to Rick's web site, and now he has a blog too. www.rickwardphotography.blogspot.com Be sure to check out his wonderful photography and pass the word. Hopefully this will help us with advertising.
Gail Schmidt's new website: www.shabbycottagestudio.com

Ginger Edwards Seminar March 13 – 15, 2009
I spoke with Ginger recently and she is getting ready for us. During the past seminar with Ginger, we found some wonderful paintings that inspired Ginger, and us, to create a scene on canvas with Plaid's new textured paint for an oil painted effect. And to also paint beautiful zinnias on a functional piece.

We'll also have a "Girl's night out" the evening before the seminar, with fun "make it and take it" projects. Ginger has learned to needle felt and make these fun pins. She was also talking about a cleaver painted domino necklace. Fun, food, fellowship, and painting make a great way to spend an evening.

Registration is open! Be sure to save your seat soon and join us for the wonderful yearly event with Ginger Edwards

Ronnie Bringle "Five Days in Focus" Seminar August 18 – 22, 2009:
Ronnie Bringle is offering her Five Days In Focus east coast seminar at Artful Endeavors next year. She will use our studio and registration is through Ronnie at www.ronniebringle.com.

From Instructor Ronnie Bringle:

“Join us for a five day seminar designed to provide detailed and extensive instruction in the painting methods used by Ronnie Bringle. Each project is developed to introduce new styles, subject matter, elements, and techniques. There is always something new to learn!

We will be painting “Welcome Friends” on a 20 x 24” framed canvas. There is so much to learn here! You’ll get a little landscape experience plus all the blending techniques used on the still life set up. This is a fun project to paint and will be an heirloom for you and your family.

The class size will be limited to ensure lots of individual attention. Class hours will be from 9:00am to 5:00 pm on each of the five days. The Monday evening prep and get acquainted session will begin at 4:00pm.

The cost of the seminar is $375.00 in addition to your surface and supplies.

Registrations and a $200.00 non refundable deposit will be taken on a first come, first served basis. A full refund of the deposit will be made only if the seminar is cancelled by Country Friends. No other refunds, transfers, or exchanges will be mad. Deadline for deposit and registration is May 1, 2009.”

From Ronnie: “Artful Endeavors is on my “Top 5” list for painting studios. Liz Miller CDA will welcome you with open arms and make you feel right at home. You’ll love all the windows and the natural light. Liz has the studio set up with a closed circuit camera and monitors so you will see every step of the demonstration.”

Register with Ronnie at www.ronniebringle.com

Ros Stallcup: July 20 - 26, 2009
Ros Stallcup is returning to share her delightful flowers, scenic designs and slice of life still lifes!

Ros again will create completely new projects just for us. Each year she designs paintings that are especially meaningful for us. We'll bring together suggestions from our 2008 participants and have a great variety.

If you would like to attend our 2009 seminar with Ros for the full 6 days you can reserve a seat with a $200 nonrefundable deposit.Or you can reserve a 3 day block with the full $220 nonrefundable fee. The balance of your seminar fee will be due by Jan 15, 2009 to keep your seat. 6 days for $420.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to share an entire week painting with and learning from Ros, one of our treasures. Register now to reserve your seat! Surfaces will be available to reserve and purchase at Artful Endeavors in the spring. All paints and mediums are provided at the seminar. Contact Liz at Artful Endeavors, 919-847-4101, regarding space availability or questions.Ros Stallcup's website

Special Seminar Schedule

July 20-26, 2009 - Ros Stallcup

Aug 18 - 22, 2009 - Ronnie Bringle

March 13-15, 2009 - Ginger Edwards