Open Studio Class Projects
These patterns are available at no charge to my students taking the open studio class. Students will be responsible for surfaces and paints. Please contact me at 603-788-5568 or email me in advance to set this up.

All patterns are painted using acrylic paints.
Prices are $7.00 each ppd. Email Me for ordering information.

Some surfaces are available through Spider Web Farm in Williamstown, VT
Please contact Spider Web Farm (SWF) for ordering information.

Primitive Box

Primitive Village Box          Intermediate level.
Primitive Village scene on a wooden box designed to fit 4 x 6" cards. This project will have stippling, line work and (some!) float-loading.
Box is available from Spider Web Farm for $15 plus S&H.
Basic supplies, basic brushes and something to stipple with will be needed.
Garden Sign

Personalized Garden Sign          Beginner level
4 1/2" by 8" white-washed pine sign featuring coneflowers and hydrangeas. May be personalized. May be either hung with wire or nailed to a garden stake.
In addition to basic painting supplies, this project will require a liner brush and either a #4 (preferred) or #6 Filbert (also called cat's tongue) brush.
Birdhouse

Cottage Bird House          Intermediate level
This project features float loading and some strokework.
Birdhouse is available from Spider Web Farm for $15 plus S&H.
In addition to basic painting supplies, a #6 or larger flat brush and a #2 JS liner (or equivalent) will be needed.

Flower Pot

Painted Terra Cotta Flower Pot          Easy beginner project
Freehand paint a terra cotta flower pot with a charming garden scene.
Any size pot will do. In addition to basic painting supplies, this project will require a liner brush and a stippling brush.
Coaster Set

Coaster Set          beginner/intermediate level
Six coasters painted with sunflowers and birdhouses on a sponged background. The holder features blueberries across the front.
This design is a requires float loading skills. Brushes needed are a #6 or #8 (or larger) flat, and a liner brush.
A sea sponge will also be needed, along with a small to medium stippling brush of some kind.
The coaster set is available from Artists Club.
Tray

Summer Rose Series          Beginner project
Bright colored multi-patterned serving tray features a lighthearted poem.
Matching wooden votive candleholder pattern also included. Candleholder is available from Artist's Club. Pattern is adaptable to any size. Tray is available from most major craft stores.
Candle holder

Wooden Votive Candle holder - "Tis the Season" Series          Beginner projects
Several designs for the various seasons are included. For winter, a cheerful snowman is stippled on the front with lighthearted sayings on the side.
Other designs include a summer rose, to coordinate with the tray above, and a pumpkin patch on a taupe background, featuring a fall colored plaid on the side. Candleholder is available from Artist's Club.
Herb Sign

Herb Garden Sign          Beginner project
This garden sign is painted on 1/4" oak, but can be painted on any natural wood. Stain first for pine.
Many of the plants are stippled, and the plants can be named with either their common or latin names. I include both.
Brushes used for this project are a #6 flat, liner brush and a 1/4" deerfoot stippler. Black #12 gauge wire is used for hanging.
Bee House

Bee House          Beginner/Intermediate level
This project features some strokework.
Bee house (designed for Mason Bees) is available from Spider Web Farm for $10 plus S&H.
In addition to basic painting supplies, a #6 or larger flat brush and a #2 JS liner (or equivalent) will be needed.

Bee House

Sunflower Tote Bag          Beginner level
This project features DecoArt's So-Soft Fabric Paint.
Approximately 9" x 13" tote bag, available from most craft stores for about $3-$5.
To prepare the bag prior to class (and painting) please wash & dry, with NO FABRIC SOFTENER, and iron.
In addition to basic painting supplies, a #10 or larger flat brush and a #2 JS liner (or equivalent) will be needed.