Allow me introduce myself...
Hi! I am one very lucky girl to been able to do what I love for the last 30 years...paint, create, and teach!
My unexpected creative journey began with a "tole painting" workshop I took with my mom in 1985. At that time, I had a full time corporate position and didn't believe I had any creative talents whatsoever. My only intention was to have some quality time with my mom.
Much to my surprise, I loved the workshop, and dove in with everything I had! I had also tapped into something completely unexpected...a creative side I didn't know was hiding inside. It is because of my own creative journey, that I am so motivated to offer a studio where people gather, create together, and...to quote one of my students...have a little "paint therapy".
My creative journey led me to open my first store, Primrose Cottage, in Mission Viejo, CA. In addition to selling vintage style gifts, painted furniture, and home decor, a small group of us taught painting, DIY and creative workshops.
In 2001, a new turn in my life led to one chapter of my life closing, and a new one opening. Through this, Studio Primrose began. My desire to remove old wallpaper and re-decorate my home had led me to stenciling and faux finishing. Faux finishing walls as part of interior design was just beginning to explode and I was quite fortunate to be mentored and trained by some of the best people and companies in the industry. This led me to becoming a licensed contractor, painting and plastering specialty finishes in clients' homes and businesses. At my studio, I also taught workshops to both DIYers and professional faux finishers.
And then in 2011, time for another unexpected life turn...getting married to my soul mate...and then immediately moving to Mesa, AZ.
Fast forward to 2013...Studio Primrose, opened as a "furniture paint boutique and DIY studio" in the Vintage Marketplace section of The Rustic Hutch, in Mesa, AZ. It has been such an awesome experience being a part of The Rustic Hutch and I have been so fortunate to have received such a warm welcome and response to my workshops from all of my new customers, co-workers, and friends.
If you are in the Mesa, AZ area, I hope you will stop by and say "Hi!".
Laura
My unexpected creative journey began with a "tole painting" workshop I took with my mom in 1985. At that time, I had a full time corporate position and didn't believe I had any creative talents whatsoever. My only intention was to have some quality time with my mom.
Much to my surprise, I loved the workshop, and dove in with everything I had! I had also tapped into something completely unexpected...a creative side I didn't know was hiding inside. It is because of my own creative journey, that I am so motivated to offer a studio where people gather, create together, and...to quote one of my students...have a little "paint therapy".
My creative journey led me to open my first store, Primrose Cottage, in Mission Viejo, CA. In addition to selling vintage style gifts, painted furniture, and home decor, a small group of us taught painting, DIY and creative workshops.
In 2001, a new turn in my life led to one chapter of my life closing, and a new one opening. Through this, Studio Primrose began. My desire to remove old wallpaper and re-decorate my home had led me to stenciling and faux finishing. Faux finishing walls as part of interior design was just beginning to explode and I was quite fortunate to be mentored and trained by some of the best people and companies in the industry. This led me to becoming a licensed contractor, painting and plastering specialty finishes in clients' homes and businesses. At my studio, I also taught workshops to both DIYers and professional faux finishers.
And then in 2011, time for another unexpected life turn...getting married to my soul mate...and then immediately moving to Mesa, AZ.
Fast forward to 2013...Studio Primrose, opened as a "furniture paint boutique and DIY studio" in the Vintage Marketplace section of The Rustic Hutch, in Mesa, AZ. It has been such an awesome experience being a part of The Rustic Hutch and I have been so fortunate to have received such a warm welcome and response to my workshops from all of my new customers, co-workers, and friends.
If you are in the Mesa, AZ area, I hope you will stop by and say "Hi!".
Laura