Introducing the Winter/Spring sessions of Preschool and Elementary After School Art Classes, beginning January 9. Scroll down for more information.

Christmas at Make Creative Studio is right around the corner, and we have exciting holiday programming to share with you!

You can now buy a gift card to the Studio and give someone the gift of art this Christmas season. Gift cards can be used for classes or workshops, and never expire. To purchase one, click the link below!

Our last Sober Sip & Paint for the year is Friday, November 10th. For this event, participants will paint a winter-themed scene and receive an easel for displaying their finished painting - perfect for gifting to someone this Christmas! To sign up, click the link below. Space is limited!

We would love to have your children at the studio for our Christmas Creations Workshop on December 15th. Students will create Christmas themed arts and crafts, enjoy a pizza dinner and decorate cupcakes for dessert. $45 per child. Register at the link below.

We are hosting a one-day art show with the Virginia Art Therapy Association
on November 5th in the Gallery at Make Creative Studio.

Our very own Elizabeth King is showing her beautiful work in the gallery from November 9th-January 8th. Elizabeth is an artist and art therapist who leads our Art & Recovery Program and refugee classes. ​To read more about Elizabeth, click below. We are excited to host Elizabeth's artwork! We are also excited to welcome select pieces from the Richmond Woodturners Association. ​

We also look forward to hosting one-of-a-kind artwork by the Richmond Woodturners Association in the Gallery at Make Studio! Click below for more information about the Association.

Merry & Bright Art & Recovery Christmas Party

 At 6PM on December 11th, we will host our annual Art and Recovery Christmas Party, "Merry and Bright" with Community Partner Into the Neighborhood. This is our time to celebrate Christmas with the Art and Recovery community by setting up 5 stations for making gifts for yourself or a loved one, a place to make and send Christmas cards, and a spot to wrap and take your gifts. We will also enjoy a potluck style meal together.

We are looking for supply donations for this event:

Christmas Color or themed Fabric Ribbon: We needs LOTS of fabric ribbon smaller than 3" wide please.  Grosgrain or other types of fabric ribbon are great.

Small "party favor" type toys and stickers: We are making Christmas Party Crackers (festive decorations that make a snapping sound when opened and often contain a gift) for people to give to children or friends in their stockings.  These items should fit in something the size of a toilet paper tube.

Small Christmas Candy

Christmas Gift Bags and Tissue Paper: New or Gently Used are great.

Christmas Gift Tags

Christmas Cards with Envelopes

Christmas Scrapbook Paper and Embellishments: New or Gently Used

We are accepting donations at the Studio between now and November 30th.  Items can be dropped off anytime Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the studio in the donation bin outside the door.   

If you are unable to donate items, please consider donating to support the costs of hosting this annual party by clicking on the donate button below.  
Email [email protected] for more information.  

In addition to our Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornament workshop listed above, we are holding a Knitting 101 Workshop in January, led by artisan Stephanie Pluta. This class will cover the basics of knitting, led by an experienced knitter.

Coming Dec. 1 to our workshop offerings: Oil Painting, Watercolor, Printmaking, and more!

Interested in knowing more about what's happening at the Studio?
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Thank you for being part of the Make Creative Studio community!