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  The Frostproof Sewing Circle is a community of sewists who are sewing purses for young ladies in Zambia. Our next meeting is Saturday, July 15, 9:30am-3:30pm here at Florida Wildflower Studios. All materials will be supplied. We plan to meet once a month TBA. All you need to bring is your sewing machine & minimal sewing supplies to get started or come help with cutting. Seating is limited. Contact Tricia McFarland, Chapter Leader for more information, 954-558-8632   

or email Frostproofs.sewing

  with Jenny Grenke, Saturday, August, 2, 10am “What Do You Really See”? The essentials to learning to mix paint color to match shades and values of flowers. $30-member, $35 nonmember. Explore the world of Acrylics with the talented Artist Jenny Grenke, who’s experience and work is extraordinary. She will guide you in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Work with projects that help develop your skills. 

Call Jenny for more info, 863-412-7016.

with Sharon, Tuesday, August 5, 1-4pm, $40member, $50 nonmember. Learn how to use alcohol ink on ceramic tiles. Techniques for abstract coasters, easel art, and wall art.  You’ll make a set of four {4} coasters (4” x 4”), one (1) 3.75” x 7.75” easel table art, and one large square wall art piece. 

with Sharon, Tuesday, August 12, 1-4pm. Member $40, nonmember $50. “It was a dark and stormy night” … Paint Florida Lighthouses using acrylic paint on a 11” x 14” stretched canvas. Experience Florida’s Lighthouses and histories as you paint your favorite. Utilize your skill at finding highlights and shadows to make your painting come alive. with Sharon, Tuesday, August 5, 1-4pm, $40member, $50 nonmember. Learn how to use alcohol ink on ceramic tiles. Techniques for abstract coasters, easel art, 

with Sharon, Saturday, August 16, 1-4pm, $40member, $50 nonmember. Learn how to use alcohol ink on ceramic tiles. Techniques for abstract coasters, easel art, and wall art.  You’ll make a set of four {4} coasters (4” x 4”), one (1) 3.75” x 7.75” easel table art, and one large square wall art piece. 

 with Sharon, Tuesday, August 19, 1—4pm. Members $40, non-members $50. Bring the brisk fall season in with the brilliant hues of fall’s magnificent color show from Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Maine. Paint on 11” x 14” stretched canvas with acrylic paint. Learn to layer bright colors that won’t go “muddy”. 

  with Sharon, Tuesday, August 26, 1-4pm. Members $10+$1, non-members $15=$1. Make birthday cards, sympathy cards, get well soon cards or fun girlfriend cards at this Greeting Card showcase.  Pre-prepped for your convenience, making greeting cards that use the BLT+E formula.  Make 1 or 5 or 10 plus there will be takeaway kits for home creating. 

  with Sharon, Wednesday, August 27, 10am—noon. Members $5, non-members $10. How to use my brushes… You own a gazillion brushes but you’re not certain you are using them to the best advantage. Learn artists’ secrets to making the most of your brush stash.  Brushes will be available for purchase.   

   with Jacque, Friday, August 29, 1-4pm. $35 Member, $40 nonmember. You will use personal photos as class reference from Jacque’s recent trip to Finland. Includes all materials. 

  Friday, September 5, 1-3pm. $30-member, $35 non-member. 

It’s Never Too Late to Start painting! Join us for a fun and inspiring art class as we celebrate the life and legacy of Gramma Moses, who began her art career at age 78. We’ll be painting folk art-style scenes on wood panels-no experience necessary, just a love for creativity and community!

  with Jenny Grenke Saturday, Sept. 6. “Kids Want to Have Fun!” Mixed Media Paper Collage for ages 5-12. $25-member, $30 nonmember. Explore the world with the talented Artist Jenny Grenke, who’s experience and work is extraordinary. She will guide you in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Work with projects that help develop your skills. Call Jenny for more info, 863-412-7016.

  with Sharon, Monday, September 8, 1-4pm. Members $40, non-members $50.Paint with acrylic paint on 4” x 4” canvas boards to create your own triptych.  Hang together or separately, this lesson will show you how to use a limited palette to create cohesive art pieces. 

 with Sharon, Saturday, September 20,9 noon and 1-4pm. Members $40, non-

members $50. Using only palette knives, create a moody 10” x 20” stretched art piece.  Using just

knives, learn techniques for textures, color shifts, and drama. Join the abstract fun.

with Penny, 4-weeks, Thursdays, September 18 & 25 and

October 2 & 9.

$100-member, $ 120 nonmember. This four-week step by step class will meet Thursdays in the

afternoon at 1:00 pm. Class size is limited to 6 students. Pre-pay required with no refunds.

 with Sharon, Saturday, September 20, 9-noon and 1-4pm. Members

$40, non-members $50. Using only palette knives, create a moody 10” x 20” stretched art piece. 

Using just knives, learn techniques for textures, , color shifts, and drama. Join the abstract fun.

 with Sharon, Monday, September 22 1-4pm.

Members $40. Non-members $50. Glass painting with a purpose. You’ll paint your own cheese dome

in multi-surface acrylic paint. Learn techniques for making painting on glass easy-peasy.

 with Sharon, Wednesday, September 24, 10am-noon.

Members $5+$1, non-members $10+$1. Kinda like origami, but not. Learn techniques for making a

myriad of gift boxes in different sizes, shapes, and styles to fit all occasions.

  Friday, September 26, 10-Noon. $25-member, $30 nonmember. Johnny Appleseed Day is celebrated annually on September 26, the Massachusetts nurseryman’s birthday anniversary. Join us for this fun painting session along with delicious Apple Crisp.

  Join us for a cup of fun! Monday, September 29, 10-Noon, with Jacque. $30-member, $35 nonmember.  We’ll be using a special blend of coffees as our paint medium for a creative experience. Enjoy door prizes, fresh coffee and delicious coffee cake while you create. Bring a joke or fact about coffee and receive an extra door prize ticket.   

 Saturday, Oct. 4. “What Do You Really See-mixing paint to match shades and values of trees, plants and soil lakeside. 2 hours. $30-member, $35 nonmember. Explore the world of Acrylics with the talented Artist Jenny Grenke, who’s experience and work is extraordinary. She will guide you in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Work with projects that help develop your skills. 

Call Jenny for more info, 863-412-7016.

 Painting class with Jacque, Friday October 10, 10-noon, $30-member, $35 nonmember. Includes all materials. Special guest speaker Jacque Woodward to talk about Backyard Birds.

 with Sharon, Monday, October 13, 10am-noon. Members $25, non-members $35. Paint a Pink Flamingo in all of its pink glory for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Using acrylic paint on an 11” x 14” stretched canvas.  Learn to mix a myriad of pinks to make your Flamingo one of a kind. 

with Gail French, Tuesday, October 14, 10- Noon. $20-member, $25 nonmember. 

Join long-time Painter and Birder for this delightful, fun acrylic painting class. 

 Bird painting with Alexa Berrong, Wednesday, October 15, 10-noon,

$10-member $15 nonmember. Join Alexa as she guides you through fun Chicken Art.

    with Alexa Berrong 3-Day Workshop, Monday, October 20, 21 and 22, 9-Noon. $95 MEMBER, $110 NONMEMBER. Includes all supplies.

Discover the art of oil painting in this comprehensive portrait class designed for beginners and those with some experience. This class will guide you through the fundamentals of oil painting techniques, from mixing colors to mastering brush strokes.   

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, Alexa Berrong will provide personalized guidance

with Sharon, Monday, October 20, 1—4pm. Members

$40, non-members $50.  Using vibrant alcohol inks on photographic paper you will create bright

abstract florals and more.

Wednesday November 5, 10-Noon. Join us for a fun morning of donut art. $20-member, $25 nonmember.

with Jacque, November 20, 1-3pm. $25 member, $30 nonmembers. 

You will be making 4 different sizes of ECO Friendly, Reusable, Beeswax Covers. A green alternative to plastic wrap. These pliable covers can be used to wrap around food or as covers for bowls.