Create on your time! Choose from our collection of previously recorded classes below.
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Looking for a creative gift idea for a loved one? A recorded virtual workshop with Sarah Simon, TheMintGardener from her Watercolor Workbook series is a wonderful option! When the recipient has received supplies and is ready to paint, they can choose from one of the 6 previously recorded lessons in Watercolor Workbook. See below for class details to help you choose the right gift! Watercolor your way through your very own copy of Watercolor Workbook, learning from the artist-author, Sarah Simon herself. Each class in this series focuses on a different lesson directly from her Watercolor Workbook. With this previously recorded class, you will learn the techniques Sarah uses for watercolor, and see how she uniquely teaches the foundations of this art as a transferrable skill. Sarah teaches you step-by-step, and once you know how to paint a petal, that knowledge can be used to paint a large landscape or a very petite and defined pet. The possibilities are endless with this beautiful art! Sarah has taught thousands of people how to watercolor and with her teaching talents, has made it such an approachable and enjoyable art form, both for the experienced and novice alike. After this class with Sarah, you will be skilled and knowledgeable, with the new ability to actually see and recreate the watercolor process, layer by layer. And you will have completed a beautiful piece of art as well! We have created three tiers, so you can come as you are and meet this learning journey right where you need it: Don’t have your Watercolor Workbook yet? Need all the supplies? No problem, select the option: “Book + Class Materials + Class Instruction” and you will receive everything you need to create on the day of class plus enough content and supplies to keep you painting! You already have Watercolor Workbook but you’d like to have Sarah’s pro instruction and her favorite Materials that go with this class. Select the option: “Class Materials + Class Instruction” at checkout, and you will receive a Materials kit delivered to your front door, so you will have everything you need to create in class. You’ve got everything you need, and/or have supplies from a previous class – but you want access to the class content? Select the option “Class Instruction Only” and you will receive a link to the virtual zoom class so you will have Sarah’s professional and live-time instruction.

A Gift of Watercolor with Sarah Simon

Paint with Laura Burkhart on your own time with this recorded acrylic painting workshop!

Acrylic Painting: Painted Peaks

Stitch along with Lauren in this workshop as she teaches a wide variety of embroidery techniques, including satin stitch, seed stitch, leaf stitch, and french knots. You’ll learn how and when to use these different stitches to create a landscape, as well as how to use different colors and quantities of thread to create depth of field and textural details. This class is approachable to folks of all skill levels—beginning stitchers will learn the basics and gain exposure to the versatility of this craft, and experienced stitchers can work through new techniques to build on their existing skillset. We’ll work on each part of the pattern during the class so you’ll have the confidence you need to finish up the project on your own. Workshop attendees will receive a full kit to work with, including: High quality 5” beechwood embroidery hoop with brass closure Premium-weight cotton fabric with the design pre-printed on it, set into the embroidery hoop 2 size 5 embroidery needles Full skeins of DMC cotton embroidery thread in each color used in the design A PDF version of the full pattern instructions, including tons of step-by-step photos and diagrams. Lauren is a fiber artist in Seattle and specializes in designing embroidery patterns and kits. She has taught workshops in Seattle and across the country and has filmed several classes for Creativebug.com. Lauren’s designs feature landscapes, floral and botanical work, and colorful abstract patterns. This mom of two young sons loves hiking and houseplants, and her creative work brings her so much joy. You can find her on Instagram @larkrising and explore her website at www.larkrisingembroidery.com

Embroidery: Floral Splash

Embroidery: Mountainscape

Embroidery: Stitch a Beach

Ellen teaches proper pen hold, practice strokes, the alphabet, and many tips and tricks along the way to ensure you have successful practice ahead even after class is complete. All of her favorite supplies are provided - brush marker, paintbrush, watercolor paints, palette, and more. No experience is required. If you do have previous experience with calligraphy, this class will sharpen and refresh your skills. Supply list:· Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Marker· Size 1 Watercolor Round Paintbrush· Pipette· Paint Palette Filled with Watercolor Paints· Practice Paper· Instructional Packet· Blank Paper Products

Hand Lettering: Brush Calligraphy

Join Ellen Sontra of @lettersbyellen as she teaches the fundamentals of brush lettering. Participants will hear Ellen's tips and tricks and get a chance to practice lettering techniques with the alphabet and eventually moving in to making wonderful greeting cards. This virtual workshop is a benefit for The Light Collective (www.thelightcollectivepnw.com) - an incredible organization with the mission of creating a hope-oriented community where families who have a child with cancer build resilience and share delight.

Hand Lettering: Lettering For Light Brush Lettering

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. No previous experience is required for this workshop, but afterward, you will have the basic skills to use this beautiful art form and have the materials to continue to practice at home. This virtual workshop will teach you the basic handhold for pointed pen calligraphy, letterforms, and practice strategies. You will leave the workshop with everything you need to continue to work on your skills at home. Kit materials: Instruction packet including all elements of practice and letter formation Glass jar of Moon Palace Sumi Ink Nikko G pointed pen nib Zebra G pointed pen nib Speedball straight pen holder Speedball oblique pen holder High quality gridded practice paper Paper goods extras (tags, envelopes, and artistic paper for practicing!)

Hand Lettering: Pointed Pen Calligraphy

This workshop includes a recording of an actual 2.5 hour lives virtual workshop with Sarah and StudioLife. The participant will see and experience exactly what the live participants did with an up-close view and excellent instruction. All materials are included with the cost of this class. In this workshop, Sarah focuses on animating your paints, color mixing, creating a workable wash, brush marking, wet on wet, wet on dry techniques, and much more.

Watercolor Technique: Lady Monstera

Watercolor Technique: Modern Watercolor Botanicals

Watercolor Technique: Whales

Watercolor your way through your very own copy of Watercolor Workbook, learning from the artist-author, Sarah Simon herself. Each class in this series focuses on a different lesson directly from her Watercolor Workbook. With this previously recorded class, you will learn the techniques Sarah uses for watercolor, and see how she uniquely teaches the foundations of this art as a transferrable skill. Sarah teaches you step-by-step, and once you know how to paint a petal, that knowledge can be used to paint a large landscape or a very petite and defined pet. The possibilities are endless with this beautiful art! Sarah has taught thousands of people how to watercolor and with her teaching talents, has made it such an approachable and enjoyable art form, both for the experienced and novice alike. After this class with Sarah, you will be skilled and knowledgeable, with the new ability to actually see and recreate the watercolor process, layer by layer. And you will have completed a beautiful piece of art as well! We have created three tiers, so you can come as you are and meet this learning journey right where you need it: Don’t have your Watercolor Workbook yet? Need all the supplies? No problem, select the option: “Book + Class Materials + Class Instruction” and you will receive everything you need to create on the day of class plus enough content and supplies to keep you painting! You already have Watercolor Workbook but you’d like to have Sarah’s pro instruction and her favorite Materials that go with this class. Select the option: “Class Materials + Class Instruction” at checkout, and you will receive a Materials kit delivered to your front door, so you will have everything you need to create in class. You’ve got everything you need, and/or have supplies from a previous class – but you want access to the class content? Select the option “Class Instruction Only” and you will receive a link to the virtual zoom class so you will have Sarah’s professional and live-time instruction.

Watercolor Workbook: Foxglove

Watercolor Workbook: Fruit Blossoms

Watercolor Workbook: Garden Bouquet

Watercolor Workbook: Lady Sweetpea

Watercolor Workbook: Peony and Wildflowers

Watercolor your way through your very own copy of Watercolor Workbook, learning from the artist-author, Sarah Simon herself. Each class in this series focuses on a different lesson directly from her Watercolor Workbook. In this special "Sneak Peek" class Sarah will work through the Cats and Dogs project that is coming up in her next Watercolor Workbook due to release Spring of 2023! With this previously recorded class, you will learn the techniques Sarah uses for watercolor, and see how she uniquely teaches the foundations of this art as a transferrable skill. Sarah teaches you step-by-step, and once you know how to paint a petal, that knowledge can be used to paint a large landscape or a very petite and defined pet. The possibilities are endless with this beautiful art! Sarah has taught thousands of people how to watercolor and with her teaching talents, has made it such an approachable and enjoyable art form, both for the experienced and novice alike. After this class with Sarah, you will be skilled and knowledgeable, with the new ability to actually see and recreate the watercolor process, layer by layer. And you will have completed a beautiful piece of art as well! We have created three tiers, so you can come as you are and meet this learning journey right where you need it: Don’t have your Watercolor Workbook yet? Need all the supplies? No problem, select the option: “Book + Class Materials + Class Instruction” and you will receive everything you need to create on the day of class plus enough content and supplies to keep you painting! You already have Watercolor Workbook but you’d like to have Sarah’s pro instruction and her favorite Materials that go with this class. Select the option: “Class Materials + Class Instruction” at checkout, and you will receive a Materials kit delivered to your front door, so you will have everything you need to create in class. You’ve got everything you need, and/or have supplies from a previous class – but you want access to the class content? Select the option “Class Instruction Only” and you will receive a link to the virtual zoom class so you will have Sarah’s professional and live-time instruction.

Watercolor Workbook: Sneak Cats & Dogs - Nov 5, 2022

Sometimes it just helps to SEE the magic happening. Come join us for the first time OR continue your painting adventure here with Sarah Simon, Artist and Author as we watercolor together in Watercolor Workbook - and for this special class - a preview project from Sarah's upcoming new workbook featuring a piece called The Tiger & Palm Frond. In this previously recorded class, you will learn the techniques Sarah uses for watercolor, and see how she uniquely teaches the foundations of this art as a transferable skill. Sarah teaches you step-by-step in her book, Watercolor Workbook, and once you know how to paint a few flowing washes, that knowledge can be used to paint a large landscape - or a well-defined powerful animal! The possibilities are endless with this beautiful art. Once you work through the foundations together, learn the steps to paint this special project with Sarah. You will receive pre-drawn template of the project, so no drawing is required! Sarah has taught thousands of people how to watercolor and with her teaching talents, has made it such an approachable and enjoyable art form, both for the experienced and novice alike. After this class with Sarah, you will be skilled and knowledgeable, with the new ability to actually see and recreate the watercolor process, layer by layer. And you will have completed beautiful pieces of art as well! We have created three tiers, so you can come as you are and meet this learning journey right where you need it. Its a great holiday gift! If you plan to give this to someone as a holiday gift, email us at hello@studiolifeseattle.com to let us know and we can email you a digital gift certifcate or mail you the supply packet to wrap up and give as a fabulous gift! Don’t have your Watercolor Workbook yet? Need all the supplies? No problem, select the option: “Book + Class Materials + Class Instruction” and you will receive everything you need to create on the day of class plus enough content and supplies to keep you painting! You already have Watercolor Workbook but you’d like to have Sarah’s pro instruction and her favorite Materials that go with this class. Select the option: “Class Materials + Class Instruction” at checkout, and you will receive a Materials kit, along with pre-drawn art printed on watercolor paper, delivered to your front door - so you will have everything you need to create in class. You’ve got everything you need, and/or have supplies from a previous class – but you want access to the class content? Select the option “Class Instruction Only” and you will receive a link to the virtual zoom class so you will have Sarah’s professional and live-time instruction. You will also receive pdf line art of the pets we will be painting together, which you will need to pre-trace onto watercolor paper before class begins.

Recorded Workshops