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We are friends, neighbors, fledgling artists and plant-lovers doing life with our families in the vibrant urban neighborhood of the University District in Seattle, WA.

We are creating space in our lives for more beauty and creativity. Join us!

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Live Events

We are thrilled to offer live, interactive virtual workshops with artists characterized by excellent instruction, a sense of community and creativity.

During each workshop, participants are able to view the artist-instructor and an up-close technique view for optimal learning.

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Pointed Pen Calligraphy

June 8, 2022 6:30 PM

date & time to be announced

Join Ellen Sontra, owner of Letters By Ellen Calligraphy, to learn the art of calligraphy in this live in-person event! No experience required, but afterwards, you will have the basic skills to use this beautiful art form and have the materials to continue to practice at home.
Taught by: 
Ellen Sontra
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Watercolor Workbook Study - June

June 11, 2022 1:00 PM

date & time to be announced

Join us for and afternoon of Watercolor with artist Sarah SImon, TheMintGardener. This series is featuring Sarah's Watercolor Workbook and all are welcome whether this is your first class with Sarah or your 10th! Each class in this series will focus on a different elements within her workbook.
Taught by: 
Sarah Simon
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On-Demand Workshops

Create space in your own schedule to learn with us on your own time!

Our recorded workshops are a great way to take a workshop outside of our live schedule. Register for a workshop and we will mail your supply kit to your door.

Watch, rewind, pause and enjoy.

All Workshops

Lettering For Light

Join Ellen Sontra, owner of letters by ellen calligraphy, to learn the art of brush calligraphy! She guides participants through this lettering technique using an easy to learn process and thorough instruction. This workshop has a special flair to it because it is also an event to benefit the fantastic organization called The Light Collective (www.thelightcollectivepnw.com). Learn about this wonderful organization for the first few minutes of class and then move in to learning brush lettering with Ellen.
Duration:
2 hours
Taught by: 
Ellen Sontra

Watercolor Workbook Series Class #4 Garden Bouquet

In this on-demand recording of Watercolor Workbook Class #4 (Garden Bouquet) with artist Sarah Simon, TheMintGardener you will have the opportunity to paint along with Sarah in her workbook on your own time. This is the 4th class in this series...whether this is your first class or your 10th there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Taught by: 
Sarah Simon

Watercolor Workbook Series Class #3 Lady Sweatpea

In this on-demand recording of Watercolor Workbook Class #3 (Lady Sweatpea) with artist Sarah Simon, TheMintGardener you will have the opportunity to paint along with Sarah in her workbook on your own time. This is the 3rd class in this series...whether this is your first class or your 10th there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Taught by: 
Sarah Simon

Watercolor Workbook Series: Class 1 Fruit Blossoms

In this On-demand recording of Watercolor Workbook class with artist Sarah Simon, TheMintGardener you will have the opportunity to paint along with Sarah in her workbook on your own time. This is the 1st class in this series (Fruit Blossoms)...whether this is your first class or your 10th there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Taught by: 
Sarah Simon

Watercolor Workbook Series: Class 2, Peony & Wildflowers

In this On-demand recording of Watercolor Workbook class with artist Sarah Simon, TheMintGardener you will have the opportunity to paint along with Sarah in her workbook on your own time. This is the 2nd class in this series (Peony & Wildflowers) Whether this is your first class or your 10th there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Taught by: 
Sarah Simon

Watercolor Technique: Lady Monstera Workshop

In this workshop, you will learn for the first time or enhance your watercolor technique with artist Sarah Simon, TheMintGardener. This class was a special collaboration event between Sarah and with designer JenniKayne.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Taught by: 
Sarah Simon

Watercolor Technique: Whales Workshop

Watercolor Whale Workshop: Enhance your watercolor skills with Sarah Simon, TheMintGardener using beautiful whale and floral imagery.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Taught by: 
Sarah Simon

Pointed Pen Calligraphy Workshop

The art of the written word will always be a valuable and cherished thing. Learn from Ellen Sontra of Letters by Ellen as she teaches the fundamentals of traditional calligraphy in this on-demand workshop.
Duration:
2 hours
Taught by: 
Ellen Sontra

Stitch a Tropical Vacation - Embroidery Workshop

Join Lauren Holton of Lark Rising Studios in a recorded virtual embroidery workshop featuring a tropical vacation-inspired landscape design.
Duration:
3 hours
Taught by: 
Lauren Holton

Watercolor Technique: Modern Watercolor Botanicals Workshop

Take a workshop with Sarah Simon, TheMintGardener, as she teaches the fundamentals of watercolor using her beautiful botanical illustrations.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Taught by: 
Sarah Simon

Painted Peaks - Acrylic Painting Workshop

Laura Burkhart teaches the fundamentals of color mixing, composition and acrylic painting using the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest's water and mountains in this workshop.
Duration:
2 hours
Taught by: 
Laura Burkhart

Brush Calligraphy Workshop

Join Ellen Sontra, owner of letters by ellen calligraphy, to learn the art of brush calligraphy! She guides participants through this lettering technique using an easy to learn process and thorough instruction.
Duration:
1 hour and 58 minutes
Taught by: 
Ellen Sontra
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Private Events

Virtual girls night with friends from across the country? birthday party for the creative in your life? Book club wanting to learn something new together?

We love connecting you with the perfect private event tailored to your specific interests and offered exclusively to your group.
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We connect artists with corporate events for team building, morale boosting and shared experiences for all skill levels and personality types!

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I have always loved art classes and I was so happy when I found StudioLife. They have such a unique variety of classes and I love getting to meet and learn from local artists. I have my paintings, embroidery projects, blankets, and macra-weaves all throughout my house and seeing them makes me so happy. When everything shut down I was so sad to lose the art classes and community, but I was so excited when they launched online classes. I love that people can take them from all over the country too. The classes and community continue to bring me joy and give me something to look forward to during this tough season. Brooke and Kristi are such wonderful hosts and I am so thankful they are still making these classes happen. Looking forward to creating more together in the future.
StudioLife has done an incredible job pivoting to provide virtual workshops that allowed me to continue exploring my creativity and connect with world-renowned makers. A recent intuitive painting workshop helped me create a canvas I will cherish for years and the crepe paper cherry blossoms I crafted will provide bright decor to get me through the long winter months. Brooke and Kristi are incredible hosts who work behind the scenes to ensure thoughtful supply kits are sent in advance and provide tech support during the sessions so classes run smoothly and the instructors shine.
I've taken several classes at StudioLife both to nurture my watercolor hobby and discover new creative outlets. StudioLife is a such a welcoming and inspiring space. I always leave with new friends, a new creation, and feeling fulfilled. Looking forward to signing up for my next class at StudioLife!