207 N. Broadway, Suite B6, Santa Ana Artists Village, CA  92701;  www.theARTbar.net;  714-558-2445

 

Expressive ART classes, kits and group events

for Creativity and Life Balance!

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Open Studio Times: 

Play in our private Hands-on Studio:  paint a canvas, decoupage a project of your choice, or play in our paper studio!!

Or just stop in for inspiration or special free demos!

 

NOW available most Saturdays from 12 - 3pm, $19

Additional  Mixed-Media and Expressive Art Workshops are listed on our calendar below.

 

We recommend you reserve your space if you wish to create in the Studio, as space is limited.

Special demos are offered during Studio Time to inspire you, or for walk-ins.  Check the calendar below for details.

NOTE:  If you are just stopping by, you may wish to  check our calendar for any last minute schedule changes before arriving:

 

Click here for our FULL Calendar of workshops,

 

 

(If you are planning a group event, click here for art party options.) 

 

Your $19 Studio Session can be used towards the following:

Feel free to select the project you desire when you arrive.  We will be happy to give you a tour of all your options . . .

Our Paper Collage Studio includes use of the following supplies:

bulletover 1200 artistic rubber stamps, with a variety of images
bullethundreds of ink pads, paints, pigments, pencils and powders
bulletassorted markers in every color for journaling or watercoloring
bulletaccessories such as stencils, punches, and paper cutters/scissors
bulletheavy duty tools, such as: paper cutters, industrial strength eyelet and nailhead setters, and Zutter Bookbinding system and 7Gypsy Binderie..
bulletSissix Die Cut Machine
bulletBookbinding machines for small bookbinding projects
bulletour idea library stocked full with hundreds of books and magazine ideas!

Our Paint Bar:

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$10 cover charge for painting in our studio, with use of paint brushes

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Access to $1 paint shots or acrylic mediums (wide range of gels and textures!):  from "house shots" to top of the line Golden Artist Color acrylics, we'll find your color or help you custom-mix it.

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Use of paint brushes

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Canvas and other supplies sold separately, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Decoupage Projects:

bulletChoose of a small paper mache item (journal, picture frame, animal sculpture, paper cone, box, torso, and more . . . )  Larger projects are available for a small upgrade fee.
bulletUse our patterned tissue papers imported from France, made specifically for decoupage
bulletYou'll receive all instruction and supplies (paper, use of brushes, glue and varnish),  with your paid Studio Time, if you choose this activity instead of playing with the Studio Supplies. 

You're always welcome to bring beverages, refreshments, and your own projects/supplies to work with, as long as they are limited to your own space.

Let us provide an inspirational environment for you to create in!

A Fun Family Place:

bulletAdult supervision is necessary for all children at all times.  both an adult and child will need to purchase Studio Time for children under 12.  Some supplies are not appropriate for all ages. 

Ideas:

bulletAt a loss for what to do during your Studio Time?  Create a New Year's Collage or journal, write in your journal and make it VISUAL, make some cards for upcoming occasions, work on your photo albums/scrapbooks, create a handmade book and fill it with poetry, or try some of those wonderful ideas in our library. 
bulletOur studio is filled with lots of inspirational ideas -- just come as you are!
bulletOr learn some more techniques by taking one of our workshops: click here for our workshop/events calendar