Introducing!
A new location
a beautiful new studio
new teachers and
a selection of new class choices deserve a new name so
WELCOME
to
Blue Heaven Studio!
7514 Appalachian Hwy
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***Do NOT use GPS***
across from Valley Motors in Blue Ridge
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954-461-7535
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As Fall approaches classes are again being offered.
The studio offers several one time classes as well as the on-going Paint Club. You can read more about Paint Club on it's page. You are always welcome to bring snacks and beverages (adult too!) of your choice
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The studio also offers private group classes and parties. Please see the Gallery page for just some of the possibilities! Call Dee for dates and prices
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*** Please note!***
Teachers need to order and sometimes prep projects. All classes must be registered and paid for. You can do this during a previous class or by charge and call the number above. Cancellations will be refunded if the studio is notified a week ahead. Less than a week but 24 hrs will allow a credit toward a future class. Less than 24 hours or no shows will not be transferred since that space could have gone to another student.
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The studio is very excited Eileen Carter will be joining us to again teach baskets and also cake decorating!
I have taken her basic cake decorating and learned so much as well as it being delicious. What a treat!
Beads & Wine
February
Snow Bird
February 5 & 12,
Wednesday, 6:00-8:15
Class & materials $24
Beginner
***Please note*** This is a 2 part class
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Have you always wanted to try watercolors or just work on refining your skills? Maybe you don't want to invest in all the paint either. This heartwarming winter scene offers wet on wet and wet on dry technique.
Instructor Dee Catallo will help on both
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Polymer Cane Beads
Polymer Clay Cane
February 8, Saturday 10:00-4:30
Class $60
materials $6-$12
limit 5 FULL
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Sherry's beautiful beads have won prizes and we are so lucky to have her!
Come do grown up "play doh" and have a gorgeous bracelet to show off
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Instructor Sherry Perkins McKinney
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bring your lunch
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*** This class is full - it is offered again in April
Sherry will teach more advanced caning as the year goes on but students must have this beginner class completed to go on. It fills up fast so reserve your seat
Rise & Shine
February 9, Sunday 12:00
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Class and materials $22
your surface or
this wood piece $11
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How cute would this proud fella be on a chair, cupboard or just about anything? Beginner level and bring your own words or use my stencils
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Instructor Dee Catallo
Heavenly Hooks & Needles
February 14, Friday 1:30
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This is the start of our monthly socials. No lessons or fees, just come and enjoy your project and chatting with new friends! Just show up, no need to reserve.
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Mason jars with no painting!
February 16, Sunday 1:00-3:00
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Class and materials $20
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The Studio is pleased to welcome Robin Taylor McLendon to teach us how to decorate mason jars. We will have a choice of designs and finish 2 jars each. I'm looking forward to this one!
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Instructor Robin Taylor McLendon
Open Project
February 19, Wednesday, 6:00
Class $10 small material fee based on your project
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This is an opportunity to finish a project or get help with one of your own. Some projects you missed may be possible too. Seats need to be reserved so I can have your materials ready.
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Instructor Dee Catallo
Waste Basket
February 22, Saturday 10:00
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Class and materials $60
beginner
only 4 seats left
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This is a photo of the basket Larry made in this class. It is about 12" by 12" by 6". You have a choice of colors. It is too pretty to use for rubbish!
Spaces are limited to 6 and must be prepaid since she has kits to prepare.
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Instructor Eileen Carter
March
Sip, Chat & Create!
March 6, Friday 6:00 pm
Class $30, Materials $8-$15 depending on your choices
Beginner level
5 seats left
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Enjoy an adult beverage while creating 3 macramé bracelets. Several cord colors and focal pieces to choose from.
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Instructor Lori Patton Dorrington
feel free to bring snacks
Tromp L'oeil Garden Stone
March 7, Saturday 10:00
Class & materials $24
Beginner level
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You find and wash your 12" by 16" stone. I spent 3 hours tromping in the woods and then went to Stone Depot and bought one for $2. Then we will paint it to "fool the eye" Its so cute by the porch, you will expect little people to come walking out!
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Instructor Dee Catallo
bring lunch/drinks
Getting Acquainted with your Silhouette Cutter
March 11, Wednesday, 6:30
Class $10 Limit 10
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Class 1- Learn the basics from setting up your machine through cutting and sticking your first vinyl piece. Bring your machine, laptop and supplies. It would be best to have your Silhouette Software preinstalled. It comes with your machine or you can use your purchase code to download it from their site.
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Other supplies to bring: 8 by 10 picture frame, Exacto knife, your color choices of vinyl.
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Instructor Grace Rhodes - pm with questions
Heavenly Hooks and Needles
March 13, Friday, 1:30
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What a fun way to get motivated to work on your projects! Come see what everyone is working on and maybe get a little advice on your own project as we enjoy coffee, cookies and chatting
Getting Acquainted with your Cricut Cutter
February 13, Friday, 6:00
Class $10, $10 supplies Limit 10
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Class 1- Learn the basics from setting up your machine through cutting and sticking your first vinyl piece. Bring your machine, laptop and supplies. It would be best to have your Cricut Software preinstalled. It comes with your machine or you can use your purchase code to download it from their site.
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Other supplies to bring: Exacto knife, cutting surface
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Instructor Leslie Byrne Solt
Tobacco Basket
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March 14, Saturday 10:00
Class & all supplies $60
Limit 6
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Beginner Level
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Everyone is buying these for home décor. We will do one better and make our own 18"! One of the easiest and quickest baskets. As always with Eileen's classes you can choose from a variety of stain colors. Don't forget your lunch
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Instructor Eileen Carter
Spring Daisies
March 15, Sunday 12:30-4:30
Class, materials & special brush (you keep) $30
Studio wood $11 or your own surface
Beginner Level
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Take home a painting you are proud to hang and learn some technique, strokework, stippling and petals so that you can do this later when inspiration strikes!
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Instructor Dee Catallo
Moonlight & Wine
March 20, Friday 6:00
Class with all materials and beverage $38
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No painting experience necessary!
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Let's enjoy the evening painting this evocative moonlit night and enjoying a glass of wine or two!
I've taught it a few times before and everyone did great !
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Birdhouse Gourd
March 22, Sunday 12:30
Class with all materials $32
Beginner
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As always, I like to teach some real painting techniques. Although this may look difficult it is very doable and you will be pleased with yours as we cover "do fer" leaves, double loading and drybrushing. Don't be intimidated
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Instructor Dee Catallo
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The Barn
March 28, Saturday 10:30
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Class and materials $36 (14" by 18" canvas board)
Limit 10
Beginner Level
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Everyone enjoyed the Homestead pen & ink. I think they will this Mary Owen design as well. Same beginner technique with professional results! The photo does not do it justice, the colors are much richer
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Instructor Dee Catallo
April
April 1, 8, 15 & 29 (notice skipped week) Wednesday, 6:00
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Class and materials $119 includes worksheets, tips, knifes and much more
Limit 6
Beginner Level
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If you know Eileen Carter, you are familiar with her cake decorating business - just gorgeous!
Learn everything to create your own beautiful creations
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April 4, Saturday 11:30
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Class $35
extra materials $15-$30 depending on your choices
limit 10
Beginner
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Lariat necklaces are unique pieces as they do not have a clasp or traditional closure like other necklaces. Instead an end is threaded through the other or by tying a knot.
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Instructor Lori Patton Dorrinton
Heavenly Hooks and Needles
April 10, Friday 1:30
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This is the start of our monthly socials. No lessons or fees, just come and enjoy your project and chatting with new friends! Just show up, no need to reserve.
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Polymer
Clay
Cane
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April 11, Saturday 10:00-4:30
Class $60
materials $6-$12
only 3 spots left
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Sherry's beautiful beads have won prizes and we are so lucky to have her!
Come do grown up "play doh" and have a gorgeous bracelet to show off
Instructor Sherry Perkins McKinney
bring your lunch
Sherry will teach more advanced caning as the year goes on but students must have this beginner class completed to go on. It fills up fast so reserve your seat
Garden of Weedin' Stepping Stone
April 12, Sunday 12:30
Class and materials $24 - Your stone
Beginner Level
Limit 8
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How cute is this in your garden? It will work on a square or round stone. Don't worry, you don't have to paint those letters, they are stenciled. Learn to shade your stenciling and double load shading and highlighting. Wouldn't this make a quick and inexpensive gift?
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Instructor Dee Catallo
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Provender Basket
April 18, Saturday 10:00
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Beginner Level
Limit 6
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No, I didn't know what one was either but now I definitely need it! Picture and details coming soon
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Instructor Eileen Carter
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Art Plaque
April 19, Sunday 12:30
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Class $22 - your craft store plaque
Intermediate Level
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This Diane Treiweller design looks like watercolor but is actually acrylics. Background color can be changed as well as the word. How about Create! or your name for your craft room?
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Students must know how to float (not the pool kind)
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Instructor Dee Catallo
Watercolor Window
April 25, Saturday 10:30
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Class and materials $27
Limit 10
Beginner Level
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More watercolors were requested and this is still one of my favorites. It is more structured than the Snow Bird, mostly wet on dry. I love the play of light and shadow
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Instructor Dee Catallo
May
Sunflower Hello
May 2, Saturday 10:30
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Class and materials $24
your surface or
this wood piece $11
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What's cheerier than a sunflower? You have lots of options to paint it on our 12 by 12 or your own surface. You can skip the stenciled background, add different words, paint a full sunflower or whatever else your creativity demands!
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Instructor Dee Catallo
Herb Pot Trio
May 9, Saturday 10:30
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Class $24 - your surface or my wood $11.00
Beginner Level
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Learn double loading, stippling, stroke leaves and shading as you paint this herb trio. It would be lovely on a cupboard door, shaker peg rack and so many other surfaces
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Instructor Dee Catallo