July Newsletter ~ 2025
Artzmaker Studio
7775 Sayler Road, Williamsbrug, MI 49690
website: barbarahgreenwood.com
216-870-4072
email: greenwood3863@att.net
“The creation of art is an act of love.”
Bruce Moon
Hi All,
It is hard for me to believe we are almost halfway through June. There are still many opportunities to connect and make and create art together this summer. A variety of Summer Workshops available at Artzmaker Studio, Twisted Fish Gallery and the Oliver Art Center are listed below.
Recent Events:
ART BEAT at Twisted Fish Art Gallery
On June 7th, I had a new experience! Lynn Streit, from Twisted Fish Art Gallery had invited me to participate in the Art Beat Open House. In the first week in June each year, all the art galleries in Elk Rapids host various artists whose work is display in the galleries. It was great fun meeting other local artist and observing their creative process. I also enjoyed hanging out in the gallery and meeting members of the Elk Rapids community. Mark your calendars for the same weekend next year!
NEW ART!
I followed my own advice from last month’s newsletter: “Sometimes you need to step away. Sit, observe and dream. Take a few deep breaths and don’t judge your efforts too harshly. Enjoy the process!” and here are the results. Visit New Art on my website to view more information about these new pieces.
Summer Workshops:
Twisted Fish Art Gallery - 10443 S. Bayshore Dr., Elk Rapids, MI
I am facilitating a series of 3 workshops at Twisted Fish Gallery called Finding Your Voice: Using the Creative Process For Healing and Hope. If you are interested in all three workshops, you will receive a discount. Spend several hours, immersed in creativity, learning ways to relieve stress. Have fun and meet new people.
No skills necessary
June 20 - Create Your Own Visual Accordion Book of Hopes, Dreams and Wishes
Is there something you have been dreaming about? Wishing for change or some transformation? Come and create your own accordion book filled with these dreams or wishes.
It is said that if we put our hopes, dreams and wishes out into the universe the chances of manifesting them grows greater.
Time: 1-4 pm
* Cost: $50.00
July 3 - Create Your Own Mandala I: Using Color And Light
What is an mandala? Come and learn.
Find out why this form of art making can support personal movement toward finding inner-balance, harmony and well-being.
Time 1-3 pm
* Cost: $50.00
July 25 - Creating Soul Cards: Exploring Personal Mythology Through the use of Collage
In 1980, Seena Frost penned the term ‘Soul Collage’. Participants will use images and words from magazines and other sources to create a small “snapshot” that reflects their own story.
Time: 1-4 pm
* Cost: $50.00
* If interested in all three classes the cost is $140.00
Questions? Wanting to sign up? - Call Twisted Fish Gallery: (231) 264-0123 or call me: (216) 870-4072
Artzmaker Studio - 7775 Sayler Rd, Williamsburg, MI
July 7 - Creating Your Own Dottie Friends
Using my own version of the French ‘pointillism’ I have created ‘My Dottie Friends.’ Are you an animal lover? You can create any kind of animal you want and make your own Dottie Friend.
How? You may draw your own animal or choose from variety of pre-made stencils. After following two more steps, using acrylic paints and oil base markers, you will have a Dottie Friend of your own.
Cost: $65 - All materials included
Questions? Wanting to sign up? For more clarity call me (216) 870-4072
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 132 Coast Guard Rd., Frankfort, MI
August 3 - Creating Mandala II - Finding Light In The Darkness
What is an mandala?
Come and learn. Find out why this form of art making can support personal movement toward finding inner-balance, harmony and well-being.
Time: 1-4 pm
Questions? Wanting to sign up? For more clarity call
The Oliver Arts Center: (216) 552-4151 or me: (216) 870-4072
For more information on any of these workshops visit my website barbarahgreenwood.com or call me (216) 870-4072.
That’s all for now....hope to see you this summer either in the studio or on the water! Keep creating!
Barb
Artzmaker Studio
7775 Sayler Road, Williamsbrug, MI 49690
website: barbarahgreenwood.com
216-870-4072
email: greenwood3863@att.net