Christy Mac Fine Art

Watercolor Batik - Idyll
2022-07-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson –
Idyll
Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing it by removing the wax with newspaper and a household iron. All Supplies are Provided!
*Custom cut mats available for $5 extra. Batik tools and supplies also available.
Seating is limited, so sign up early!
Date: Sunday, July 24th,
Time: 1-4pm
All materials provided
Fee: $35
Location: The Studio in Troy

Watercolor Batik - Casey Key
2022-07-31 13:00 - 16:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson –
Casey Key
Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing it by removing the wax with newspaper and a household iron. All Supplies are Provided!
*Custom cut mats available for $5 extra. Batik tools and supplies also available for purchase.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
Seating is limited, so sign up early!

Super Awesome 50th Birthday Month Events
2022-08-01 00:00 - 23:59 | IL
Welcome to my Half Century Birthday Month
August 3rd is my 50th! I know, I know. I look SO YOUNG! I CAN’T be 50. I agree. It’s so hard to believe. I don’t look 50. Maybe 49. And I certainly don’t ACT 50! I’m going to keep on NOT acting 50, and I’m going to celebrate ALL month. With you. Here’s what’s in store:

I have loaded up my calendar with fun and fantastic weekend classes and workshops. Including, but not limited to:
Basket Weaving with Mary Klotz
Shibori Dyeing with ME
Eco-Printing with Suzy Farren
Silk Painting with ME
Whimsical Wildflower Watercolors with ME
Beginning Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving with Jill Kettler
Monotype Printing on Gelatin Plates with ME

On August 3rd, I will unveil a secret bit of awesome that I’ve been working away on.
On August 31st, I will give away one of my framed Whimsical Wildflower Watercolor prints to a lucky winner. Each registered and paid student through the month of August will receive one entry into the drawing. Take more classes, get more entries. If you like my facebook page get an entry. If you follow me on Instagram, get an entry. I will have various additional ways to earn entries throughout the month, so make sure you sign up for the newsletter and keep your eyes open for more ways to win!

Drawing and Painting Class 08/02/22
2022-08-02 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pmFee: $20Location: My Studio 112 W. Market, Troy, IL
In-Studio Painting and Drawing forvaccinated and masked students
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
I will have a still life set up for people to draw or paint from. And, as always, if you have a project you’d rather work on, bring that. I will help you through it.
Anyone who has not attended one of my classes can show up with a canvas or canvas board and use my paints/brushes. That’s a great way to try out painting without spending a lot of $$ ahead of time.
My studio is located at 112 W. Market Street in Troy, ILYou can street park in front of the studio. Please do not park in the lot at the brick building.

Super Awesome 50th Birthday Surprise!!!
2022-08-03 15:30 | IL
AuToday is my birthday. My 50th to be exact, and I have a surprise for YOU!!
It’s a secret, so I’m not going to tell you what it is, YET. But it’s bigger than a breadbox as my Grandmother used to say. Or, maybe it isn’t. But, it IS making me gigle. I can’t wait to show you what I have up my sleeve.
I’ll give you a hint. It’s Wild. And Whimsical. But it’s all new.
You’ll find out on my birthday!

Shi-what-y? Shibori! FULL
2022-08-07 11:00 - 15:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
As part of my Super Fun-Filled 50th Birthday Month, join me for a morning of blue blue blue. I’ll teach you all about shibori dyeing including traditional folding methods, easy dye bath composition, and process. This. Is. Addictive. Truly. We’ll do some practice work on floursack towels for your kitchen, and then you can dye either a set of cloth napkins to wow your dinner guests or we’ll do a great big cotton canvas bag fit for all your carrying needs. You’ll have sooo much fun. And, you’ll probably end up with blue somewhere. Wear your ‘creative clothes’, because this is messy!! Bring a sack lunch.
Date: Sunday, August 7
Time: 11-3ish
All materials provided
Fee: $40 + $15 materials fee
Location: The Studio in Troy

Drawing and Painting Class 08/09/22
2022-08-09 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294

Suzy Farren Eco-Printing
2022-08-13 11:00 - 14:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
As part of my Super Fun-Filled 50th Birthday Month, and because we all had such a lovely afternoon with Suzy Farren, I asked her to come back! Suzy will teach you the magic of eco-printing on silk. Watch simple leaves and plants transform silk fabric into gorgeous canvas of color and texture.
All Supplies are Provided! We will break for 30 minutes for lunch, so bring a sack. Refrigerator available.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
Seating is VERY limited and registration closes well before the class, so grab your friends and sign up early!
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JULY 31
Date: Saturday, August 13
Time: 11-2pm
All materials provided
Fee: $45 +25 supply fee
Location: The Studio in Troy

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Watercolor Batik - Amy's Sunflower
2022-08-13 16:00 - 19:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson –
Amy’s Sunflower
Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing it by removing the wax with newspaper and a household iron. All Supplies are Provided!
*Custom cut mats available for $5 extra. Batik tools and supplies also available for purchase.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
Seating is limited, so sign up early!

Silk Painting with Christy
2022-08-14 11:00 - 14:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
As part of my Super Fun-Filled 50th Birthday Month, come hang out with me in the studio and learn the basics of silk painting. Using prestretched silk, liquid resist, and highly pigmented silk dyes, we will create a bold colorful floral wall hanging reminiscent of stained glass or batik work. This class is a great introduction to the basics and will prepare you for more advanced techniques including painting on beautiful silk scarves.
Date: Sunday, August 14
Time: 11-2ish
All materials provided
Fee: $40 + $10 materials fee
Location: The Studio in Troy

Drawing and Painting Class 08/16/22
2022-08-16 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294

Watercolor Batik - Iris
2022-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson –
Iris
Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing it by removing the wax with newspaper and a household iron. All Supplies are Provided!
*Custom cut mats available for $5 extra. Batik tools and supplies also available for purchase.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
Seating is limited, so sign up early!

Whimsical Wildflower Watercolors FULL
2022-08-20 13:00 - 15:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
This Class Is FULL
As part of my Super Fun-Filled 50th Birthday Month, come and learn to paint whimsical wildflowers with wild abandon! I will teach you to compose, sketch, and add color to create a beatiful bold wildflower painting. All supplies are provided.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
Date: Saturday, August 20
Time: 1-3:30pm
Fee: $40
Location: The Studio in Troy
No experience necessary!
All materials provided

Rigid Heddle Weaving with Jill Kettler
2022-08-21 10:30 - 14:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
As part of my Super Fun-Filled 50th Birthday Month, I’ve invited Jill Kettler back to the studio for another wonderful day of weaving and learning. You’ve seen her work in many local art festivals and you KNOW you love it as much as I do. I have been coveting one of her amazing creations for a very long time. Her sense of color and texutre are amazing. Now, you can spend time with her and learn the art of rigid heddle weaving from the master, all while creating your own beautiful lace scarf. Jill will have looms pre-warped and ready to weave. You’ll go home with a lot more knowledge and a GORGEOUS new scarf.
Seating is very limited, so sign up to reserve your seat. There are no RSVPs for this class. Once your registration is complete, there are no refunds or cancellations. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another student. You may contact Christy to see if there is a waiting list, but all transfers will be the students’ responsibility.
If you find yourself hopelessly addicted to rigid heddle weaving at the end of class (it IS highly possible), Jill has looms for sale!!
Proof of full vaccination including booster(s) must be emailed to Christy prior to class. Masks may be required.
Date: Sunday, August 21st
Time: 10:30-2:30pm*
Class Fee: $85
Location: The Studio in Troy
No experience necessary. All supplies provided.
*We will break for a half hour lunch. There is a small refrigerator in the studio if you’d like to bring a lunch. There are also multiple food locations in town.

Drawing and Painting Class 08/23/22
2022-08-23 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294

Drawing and Painting Class 08/30/22
2022-08-30 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294

Watercolor Batik - Birch Trees
2022-08-31 13:00 - 16:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson –
Birch Trees
Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing it by removing the wax with newspaper and a household iron. All Supplies are Provided!
*Custom cut mats available for $5 extra. Batik tools and supplies also available for purchase.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
Seating is limited, so sign up early!

Beginning Knit and Crochet - FULL
2022-09-11 15:00 - 17:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Date: Sunday, September 11
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Fee: $30
Learn to knit or crochet, learn a new pattern, or just brush up on your skills. Bring your yarn and hook/needles or the project you’ve been stuck on.

All students must send proof of vaccination prior to class.
Date: Sunday, September 11
Time: 3-5pm

Basket Weaving - Leather Handled Basket
2022-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Basket Weaving with Mary Klotz – Leather Handled Tote
As part of my Super Fun-Filled 50th Birthday Month, Mary is teaching another fabulous basket class. This basket is super utilitarian! The leather handles and generous size make it a great basket for carrying tools, art supplies, sewing, yarn, or visiting the farmer’s market. Lined or unlined, this basket is wonderful. Come and spend the afternoon with us and leave with your very own. No experience necessary, and All Supplies are Provided! We will break for 30 minutes for lunch, so bring a sack. Refrigerator available.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else i
Smilling faces after Mary’s Harvest Basket with Space Dyed Accent class in June.
s vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
Seating is VERY limited and registration closes well before the class, so grab your friends and sign up early!
Date: Saturday, September 17
Time: 10-3pm
All materials provided
Fee: $70
Location: The Studio in Troy
No experience necessary

Shi-what-y? Shibori!
2022-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
We had so much fun with our shibori in August! Join me for a September session of blue blue blue. I’ll teach you all about shibori dyeing including traditional folding methods, easy dye bath composition, and process. This. Is. Addictive. Truly. We’ll do some practice work on floursack towels for your kitchen, and then you can you’ll have the option to do a larger piece. You’ll have sooo much fun. And, you’ll probably end up with blue somewhere. Wear your ‘creative clothes’, because this is messy!! Bring a sack lunch.
Date: Sunday, September 18
Time: 11-3ish
All materials provided
Fee: $45 + $15 materials fee
Location: The Studio in Troy

Watercolor Batik - Dragonfly Window
2022-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson –
Dragonfly Window
Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing it by removing the wax with newspaper and a household iron. All Supplies are Provided!
*Custom cut mats available for $5 extra. Batik tools and supplies also available for purchase.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com.
Seating is limited, so sign up early!

Drawing and Painting Class 10/11/22
2022-10-11 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $20
Location: My Studio 112 W. Market, Troy, IL
In-Studio Painting and Drawing for
vaccinated students

So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
I will have a still life set up for people to draw or paint from. And, as always, if you have a project you’d rather work on, bring that. I will help you through it.
My studio is located at 112 W. Market Street in Troy, IL
You can street park in front of the studio. Please do not park in the lot at the brick building.

Drawing and Painting Class 10/18/22
2022-10-18 10:30 - 12:30 | IL
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pmFee: $20Location: My Studio 112 W. Market, Troy, IL
In-Studio Painting and Drawing forvaccinated students
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
I will have a still life set up for people to draw or paint from. And, as always, if you have a project you’d rather work on, bring that. I will help you through it.
My studio is located at 112 W. Market Street in Troy, ILYou can street park in front of the studio. Please do not park in the lot at the brick building.

Drawing and Painting Class 10/25/22
2022-10-25 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294

Drawing and Painting Class 11/01/22
2022-11-01 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294

Drawing and Painting Class 11/08/22
2022-11-08 10:30 - 12:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294

Knit and Crochet All Levels
2022-11-11 18:00 - 21:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
Learn to knit or crochet, learn a new pattern, or just brush up on your skills. Bring your yarn and hook/needles or the project you’ve been stuck on.

All students must send proof of vaccination prior to class.
Date: Friday, November 11Time: 6-9pmFee: $30

Watercolor Batik - Fall Leaves
2026-05-08 18:20 | IL
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson –
Fall Leaves
Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will easily create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing it by removing the wax with newspaper and a household iron. All Supplies are Provided!
*Custom cut mats available for $5 extra. Batik tools and supplies also available for purchase.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com.
Seating is limited, so sign up early!
Class registration is refundable up to 48 hours before class time. Please let us know if you can’t attend so we can invite someone from the waiting list.

Shi-what-y? Shibori!
2022-11-19 11:00 - 15:00 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
We keep having so much fun with our shibori classes that we should totally do it again!! Join me for a November session of blue blue blue. I’ll teach you all about shibori dyeing including traditional folding methods, easy dye bath composition, and process. This. Is. Addictive. Truly. We’ll do some practice work on floursack towels for your kitchen, and then you can you’ll have the option to do a larger piece. You’ll have sooo much fun. And, you’ll probably end up with blue somewhere. Wear your ‘creative clothes’ and bring an old towel, because this is messy!! If you’re getting rid of some old towels, the studio is accepting a few towel donations. Turns out we do a LOT of messy stuff!! Bring a lunch/snack – refrigerator available.
So that everyone can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone else is vaccinated, all students must send me a photo of their vaccination card prior to class. (You only need to do this once) You can text it to 314-922-6576 or email it to christy@christymac.com
Seating is limited so grab your friends and sign up early!
Date: Saturday, November 19
Time: 11-3ish
All materials provided
Fee: $65 materials included
Location: The Studio in Troy
Class registration is refundable up to 48 hours before class time. Please let us know if you can’t attend so we can invite someone from the waiting list.

Rigid Heddle Weaving with Jill Kettler
2022-11-20 10:30 - 14:30 | The Studio, 112 W. Market, Troy, IL, 62294
I’ve invited Jill Kettler back to the studio for another wonderful day of weaving and learning. You’ve seen her work in many local art festivals and you KNOW you love it as much as I do. I have been coveting one of her amazing creations for a very long time. Her sense of color and texutre are amazing. Now, you can spend time with her and learn the art of rigid heddle weaving from the master, all while creating your own beautiful lace scarf. Jill will have looms pre-warped and ready to weave. You’ll go home with a lot more knowledge and a GORGEOUS new scarf.
Seating is very limited, so sign up to reserve your seat. There are no RSVPs for this class. Once your registration is complete, there are no refunds or cancellations. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another student. You may contact Christy to see if there is a waiting list, but all transfers will be the students’ responsibility.
If you find yourself hopelessly addicted to rigid heddle weaving at the end of class (it IS highly possible), Jill has looms for sale!!
Proof of full vaccination including booster(s) must be emailed to Christy prior to class. Masks may be required.
No experience necessary. All supplies provided.
*We will break for a half hour lunch. There is a small refrigerator in the studio if you’d like to bring a lunch. There are also multiple food locations in town.
Class registration is refundable up to 48 hours before class time. Please let us know if you can’t attend so we can invite someone from the waiting list.
