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SUMMARY:Basket Weaving with Mary Klotz - Casserole Carrier
DESCRIPTION:Basket Weaving with Mary Klotz – Casserole Carrier\nJoin us in creating this fun and functional basket in time for potlucks and picnics this spring. Swing handles and a wooden bottom will get your casserole from the kitchen to the party safely and stylishly. This is a fun and rewarding process\, and once you  start learning you’ll want to keep on going!  We all laugh a lot and go home exhausted\, and you KNOW you have always wanted to try this.  I have had the absolute pleasure of weaving baskets in Mary’s classes for several years\, and I’m addicted!! Now\, she’s going to teach YOU. Come and spend the day with us and leave with your very basket made by YOU. No experience necessary\, and All Supplies are Provided! \n  \nDate: Saturday\, May 3rd\nTime: 10:30-4:30ish (some people will finish sooner. some later.)\nAll materials provided\nClass Fee: $65 +$40 materials fee\nLocation: The Studio in Troy \nClass fee is refundable until 48 hours before class.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/casserolebasket/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Printmaking - Intaglio
DESCRIPTION:  \nDiscover a printing method you can do on your kitchen table. By scratching into various materials we will create images that can be printed multiple times. You’ll discover a new skill that will enable you to print notecards or holiday cards any time you want to. You will print several copies of your image as you experiment with materials. Repetition is where it’s at!! \nSeating is limited so grab your friends and sign up early! \nDate: Saturday\, May 10thTime: 1-4pmAll materials providedFee: $45 materials includedLocation: The Studio in Troy \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/intaglio0525/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T170000
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SUMMARY:Knit Night!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together and spend an evening working on projects\, laughing\, relaxing\, reconnecting\, and making new friends. Bring your knitting or crocheting\, bring a snack if you want\, bring a beverage (adult or otherwise). I haven’t knit nighted since Knit One Weave Too\, so I’m loooong overdue! \nRSVP \nDate: Thursday\, May 22nd\nTime: 6:30-9:30pm\nLocation: The Studio in Troy
URL:https://christymac.com/event/knit-night/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20250514T224726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T225340Z
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SUMMARY:Video Meet for CVP workshop participants
DESCRIPTION:Open Virtual Studio Session for students taking Nicholas Wilton’s free workshop \nFor anyone signed up for the Art of Your Life free workshop\, I will be hosting two virtual sessions where we can paint\, chat\, and I can answer questions about the workshop. Pour a glass of wine and get your brushes ready. Pop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. It’ll be fun!! \nDate: Sunday\, May 18th\nTime: 6-8pm\nLocation: Virtual\n  \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://christymac.com/event/virtualmeet51825/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T225233Z
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SUMMARY:Video Meet for CVP workshop participants
DESCRIPTION:Open Virtual Studio Session for students taking Nicholas Wilton’s free workshop \nFor anyone signed up for the Art of Your Life free workshop\, I will be hosting two virtual sessions where we can paint\, chat\, and I can answer questions about the workshop. Pour a glass of wine and get your brushes ready. Pop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. It’ll be fun!! \nDate: Sunday\, May 25thTime: 6-8pmLocation: Virtual  \n  \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://christymac.com/event/virtualmeet52525/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20250512T204250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T204403Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Acrylic - Bird of Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Acrylic PaintingBird of Paradise \nIt’s never too late to start exploring the art of painting. I’ll make it fun and informative! We’ll put some very bold color to use while we learn about mixing colors\, paint application\, value\, and compostition. This class is suitable for all skill levels. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. \nDate: Sunday\, May 26Time: 1:00-3:30pmInstructor: ChristyFee: $45Location: My Studio 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL
URL:https://christymac.com/event/paradise052625/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T200000
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CREATED:20250514T225525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T225647Z
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SUMMARY:Video Meet for CVP workshop participants
DESCRIPTION:Open Virtual Studio Session for students taking Nicholas Wilton’s free workshop \nFor anyone signed up for the Art of Your Life free workshop\, I will be hosting two virtual sessions where we can paint\, chat\, and I can answer questions about the workshop. Pour a glass of wine and get your brushes ready. Pop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. It’ll be fun!! \nDate: Sunday\, June 1st\nTime: 6-8pm\nLocation: Virtual \n  \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://christymac.com/event/virtualmeet060125/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20250625T151319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T041115Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in August - Rigid Heddle Weaving with Jill Kettler
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, August 24thTime: 10:30-2:30/3:30pm(depending on the student)All materials providedFee: $95Location: The Studio in Troy \nIt’s never too early to start thinking about PLAID and the holidays! Join Jill Kettler in the studio for a day of holiday prep as you learn all about weaving while creating this festive and fun table runner. Your family and friends will love this handcrafted addition to your tablescape this holiday season! Jill will have looms pre-warped and ready to weave. You’ll go home with a lot more knowledge and a GORGEOUS new table runner. Or\, if you’d prefer\, Jill can warp your loom for a scarf. \nSeating is very limited\, so sign up to reserve your seat. Once your registration is complete\, there are no refunds. 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. \n  \nIf you find yourself hopelessly addicted to rigid heddle weaving at the end of class (it IS highly possible)\, Jill has looms for sale!! \nNo experience necessary. All supplies provided. \n*There is a small refrigerator in the studio if you’d like to bring a lunch. There are also multiple food locations in town.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/kettler082425/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist
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SUMMARY:Beginning Acrylic - Carrots
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Acrylic Painting – Carrots \n \nGet into the painting groove while painting one of my favorite subjects – Carrots! Everyone loves this painting\, including me!! Learn about mixing colors\, paint application\, value\, and composition. This class is suitable for all skill levels. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. \n  \n  \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, August 27th \nTime: 6:30-8:30pm\nInstructor: Christy\nFee: $45\nLocation: My Studio 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/acryliccarrots082725/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T150000
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CREATED:20220712T222856Z
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SUMMARY:Shi-what-y? Shibori!
DESCRIPTION:We keep having so much fun with our shibori classes that we should do it again and again!! Join me for a summer 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’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. \nSeating is limited so grab your friends and sign up early! \nDate: Sunday\, September 7th\nTime: 11-3ish\nAll materials provided\nFee: $65 materials included\nLocation: The Studio in Troy \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/shibori090725/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T160000
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CREATED:20240921T192204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T151311Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Gelatin Plate Printing - holiday cards
DESCRIPTION:Let me introduce you to gelatin printing! Find color\, texture\, pattern and more in this unique monoprinting method. We can incorporate holiday stencils to create fun and funky holiday greeting cards. You’ll love it. \nDate: Saturday\, November 1Time: 1-4All materials providedFee: $50 Location: The Studio in Troy
URL:https://christymac.com/event/gelli110125/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20251018T213146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T222050Z
UID:146549-1762074000-1762084800@christymac.com
SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join me for the first outing of Edwardsville Arts Center’s new plein air painting club. Meet other artists and enjoy a morning of painting at the Watershed Nature Center. This is not a class\, and no supplies are supplied\, but all skill levels are welcome. If you have any questions about supplies\, feel free to ask me!
URL:https://christymac.com/event/plein-air-painting/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20221115T232201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T141202Z
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SUMMARY:Warhol-iday Blotted Line Technique (greeting cards!)
DESCRIPTION:Join me for an afternoon of channeling Andy Warhol for some holiday color! Learn this unique printmaking technique while creating your own version of his famous holiday cards! Make some fun and funky art that will make the coolest hipster greeting cards. It’s such a fun technique\, and it can be used for all sorts of images. Learn the technique and then use it for all of the holidays and incorporate it into your art. We will use ink and watercolor\, learn some things we might not have known about Andy and explore this fun technique with an eye toward using it to make your own greeting cards.  \nSeating is limited so grab your friends and sign up early! \nDate: Sunday\, November 2nd\nTime: 3-6\nAll materials provided\nFee: $45 materials included\nLocation: The Studio in Troy \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/warholcards/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20240921T184432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T210933Z
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Printmaking - Intaglio (holiday cards)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDiscover a printing method you can do on your kitchen table. By scratching into various materials we will create images that can be printed multiple times. You’ll discover a new skill that will enable you to print notecards or holiday cards any time you want to. You will print several copies of your image as you experiment with materials. Repetition is where it’s at!! \nSeating is limited so grab your friends and sign up early! \nDate: Saturday\, November 8Time: 1-4pmAll materials providedFee: $45 materials includedLocation: The Studio in Troy \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/drypoint110825/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20251019T185740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T193202Z
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Printmaking - Collagraph (holiday cards)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis is another printing method you can do on your kitchen table. By layering various materials we can create fun multi-tonal plates. We will use these plates to print notecards or holiday cards any time you want to. You will print several copies of your image as you experiment with materials. Repetition is where it’s at!! \nSeating is limited so grab your friends and sign up early! \nDate: Saturday\, November 16Time: 1-4pmAll materials providedFee: $45 materials includedLocation: The Studio in Troy \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/collagraph111625/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20251019T192233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T192920Z
UID:146618-1763812800-1763834400@christymac.com
SUMMARY:ArtEast
DESCRIPTION:Join Edwardsville Arts Center and artists all over Madison County for a weekend celebrating our vibrant local art scene! Tour working studios and community art spaces\, enjoy interactive demonstrations\, meet talented artists\, and shop one-of-a-kind handmade artwork.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/arteast/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20251019T192640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T192835Z
UID:146623-1763899200-1763920800@christymac.com
SUMMARY:ArtEast
DESCRIPTION:Join Edwardsville Arts Center and artists all over Madison County for a weekend celebrating our vibrant local art scene! Tour working studios and community art spaces\, enjoy interactive demonstrations\, meet talented artists\, and shop one-of-a-kind handmade artwork.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/arteast-2/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20251110T021645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T021726Z
UID:142454-1764412200-1764426600@christymac.com
SUMMARY:Rigid Heddle Weaving with Jill Kettler
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, Nov 29thTime: 10:30-2:30pmAll materials providedFee: $65Location: The Studio in Troy \nWelcome Jill Kettler back to the studio for another wonderful day of weaving and learning. Learn the art of rigid heddle weaving from the master\, all while creating your own beautiful pillow face. Jill will have looms pre-warped and ready to weave. Then you will learn an easy method to apply your pillow face to a pillow! \nSeating is very limited\, so sign up to reserve your seat. Once your registration is complete\, there are no refunds. 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. \n  \nIf you find yourself hopelessly addicted to rigid heddle weaving at the end of class (it IS highly possible)\, Jill has looms for sale!! \nNo experience necessary. All supplies provided. \n*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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/kettler112925/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20200213T001818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T024301Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Gift Series: Basic Chainmaille - Helm Weave
DESCRIPTION:I LOVE this weave! Seriously my favorite chain maille pattern. It’s so versatile. I think I wear my helm weave bracelet more than any other bracelet. In this class you’ll learn basic chain maille techniques while creating the helm weave pattern. You will learn about materials\, process\, and designs while creating an attractive set of earrings and bracelet in helm weave. Once you learn the earrings\, a bracelet is EASY! These would be amazing handmade gifts for the holidays! \nSeating is limited\, so sign up early!\nDate: Saturday\, December 6\nTime: 1-5pm\nAll materials provided\nFee: $50\nLocation: The Studio in Troy
URL:https://christymac.com/event/helm/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20251020T025732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T214906Z
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SUMMARY:Paper Quilling - Snowflakes
DESCRIPTION:Come learn the basics of paper quilling while making beautifully intricate snowflakes that you can use as ornaments\, gift embellishments\, or even framed art! This is a fun process that let’s you create your own design with ease. And\, of course\, no two are ever truly alike.  \n  \nDate: Sunday\, December 7\nTime: 1-4pm\nAll materials provided\nFee: $45\nLocation: The Studio in Troy
URL:https://christymac.com/event/paper-quilling-snowflakes/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20230917T185523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T215352Z
UID:15945-1765630800-1765643400@christymac.com
SUMMARY:Shhhhhibori!
DESCRIPTION:We keep having so much fun with our shibori classes that we should totally do it again!! Join me for this Fall 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 dye up some beautiful floursack towels for your kitchen\, or to give as gifts. If you would like to dye a t-shirt\, bring a washed 100% cotton shirt of your choice. 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. \nSeating is limited so grab your friends and sign up early! \nDate: Saturday\, December 13Time: 1-4pmAll materials providedFee: $65 materials includedLocation: The Studio in Troy \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/shibori1225/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20240715T004732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T004330Z
UID:137278-1771092000-1771102800@christymac.com
SUMMARY:Valentine Abstract Painting GAME NIGHT!!
DESCRIPTION:Valentine Collaborative Abstract Painting GAME NIGHT!!! \nDitch the reservations and noisy restaurants and join me for a fun Valentine Game Night. Bring your partner\, adult child\, best buddy or maybe your mostly tolerable neighbor to collaborate on an instructor-led abstract painting series of four 6×6 gallery wrapped (ready to hang) canvases. We will approach the paintings like a board game with spinners and prompts\, and you will each go home with two finished pieces that represent your collaboration with your loved one (or tolerated one) !  I’ll provide some sweet treats\, but feel free to bring a beverage (adult or otherwise) and/or snack. You’ll learn some new skills\, make some new friends\, and really enjoy the process of making a collaborative abstract painting. Best of all\, you’ll get brownie points for planning a unique Valentine’s Day experience for you both! Seating is limited\, so reserve your place today! Attending solo? No problem! \nDate: Saturday\, February 14th\nTime: 6-9pm\nFee: $80/person\nLocation: The Studio in Troy \nNo experience necessary!\nAll supplies (and wine glasses) provided. \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/valentinegame/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20250731T185555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T234020Z
UID:143398-1772283600-1772298000@christymac.com
SUMMARY:Quilling - Initials
DESCRIPTION:Join me for an introduction to the art of paper quilling. My grandmother made the most beautiful quilled ornaments of the 12 days of Christmas. They were on our tree every year\, so I have loved the filligree beauty of quilling all my life. Now that I’ve tried my hand at it\, I find it’s a really relaxing way to bring some color to your life. I will teach you some basic quilled shapes as well as how to create a standing outline so you can fill your initial with swirls and whirls of color and movement! No experience necessary.  \nDate: Saturday\, February 28th \nTime: 1:00-5:00pm (Approximately. Depends on your work speed.)\nInstructor: Christy\nFee: $60 \nLocation: My Studio 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL \nClass 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.
URL:https://christymac.com/event/quilling/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T121513
CREATED:20230717T202319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T213110Z
UID:150512-1779541200-1779552000@christymac.com
SUMMARY:Whimsical Watercolor Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Whimsical Wildlfower Watercolors!\n \nJoin me in the studio to learn how to paint my whimsical wildflowers with wild abandon! I’ll talk about how I approach my whimsical watercolor wildflower paintings\, and I will guide you in the composition and painting of your own beautiful floral vignettes. These make amazing greeting cards! \nFeel free to bring a snack and/or a beverage (adult or otherwise!!) \nDate: Saturday\, May 23rd\nTime: 1-4pm\nFee: $55\nLocation: The Studio in Troy \nNo experience necessary!\nAll materials provided \nClass 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. \n 
URL:https://christymac.com/event/wildflower0425-2/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 112 W. Market\, Troy\, IL\, 62294
CATEGORIES:The Studio
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