art classes
Find your inspiration
Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul.... and you answer.
-Terri Guillemets
We believe that art can help the healing process, encourage self-reflection, imagination and appreciation of beauty.
-Fred Slunecka
Education isn't just about feeding the brain. Art and music feed the heart and soul.
-Julie Garwood
No matter your age, you can find joy and fulfillment in creating art.
Classes are socially distanced and following state and county guidelines
Beginning April 6, 2021, the mask mandate will become a mask advisory in the state of Indiana. We trust that you know your circumstances best, and you are welcome to wear a mask in the studio, but will not be required to as of April 6th. We take the precautions of having hand sanitizer available in every room, as well as sinks in the entry and classroom.
meet the team
Sarah Brennan
Sarah Brennan
Sarah Brennan
Sarah Brennan received a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration from Taylor University. She spent her time at college honing her technical skills in painting, drawing, and graphic design. Post-grad, she returned to Fort Wayne and has been working as a freelancer ever since. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading or writing, often with cup of coffee in her hand.
Ruth Gilbert
Sarah Brennan
Sarah Brennan
Although an accountant by trade, Ruth has been teaching scrapbooking for over 20 years and has recently discovered a passion for making cards as well. She is currently an independent Close to My Heart Consultant but she has developed her own scrapbook products and designed and taught classes for other paper crafting companies. But her favorite thing will always be teaching others to document their own stories and connect with others in their lives.
Dani Kiefer
Sarah Brennan
Dani Kiefer
Dani Kiefer received a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design and photography from USF in 1999. Upon graduation, she moved to Chicago and began designing exhibits and marketing materials for the Field Museum of Natural History. She continued her career in Chicago at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Pritzker Family Children's Zoo where her brand design was awarded first place by the American Association of Museums.
Dani has taught art to children through Emmanuel St. Michael Lutheran School (grades 4th through 8th) and currently is a freelance graphic designer for a variety of clients. In her free time, Dani loves to paint, draw, read, visit museums, attend bible study, study scripture, walk outside and take care of her husband and two daughters.
Art Classes
Art Classes with Dani
Ladies' Drawing Night - Summer, 2021 7-9 pm
$40/class or $140 for all 4
Watercolor Aerial Beach Scape: May 13th
Applying glazes in watercolor: June 10th
Mixed Media neon floral: July 15
Oil pastel abstract prairie scape:August 5th
Deadline to register is 3 days in advance of each class.
Middle School Art Camp with Dani
June 23rd-25th, 2021 1-3 pm
$125
3 projects in 3 days: folk art animals in acrylic gouache, watercolor blob portraits & thick oil impasto ice cream cones. Deadline to register is June 20th.
Premier Paint & Sip - Painting Signs
Sign Painting Class: May 21st 5 - 10 pm
$50/sign
During this class, Kathy will provide us with the supplies and show us how to paint a wood sign from stencils she custom makes for each class. Participants take these projects home for immediate use.
To register for this class, go to premierpaintandsip.com, click on May calendar, and look for the May 21st class at Joyful Creations Studio. Then enter your information, choose your design, and pay for the class.
Deadline to register is May 15th.
Art Classes with Ruth
Card Class: June 5th 6 - 8 pm
$20/class
During this two hour class, Ruth will provide us with the supplies and show us how to make between 5 - 10 beautiful handmade cards. Participants take these projects home with them for immediate use. Purchases for additional supplies at the conclusion of the class are an option if you want to create more cards on your own.
Deadline to register is June 3rd.