Check out our new workshops!

A short note from Laura...
Thank you to everyone for your support and patience during these very unusual times. It has been so great seeing and creating with so many of you this holiday season! It is so exciting to offer workshops on a more regular basis again.
As I create the workshop projects, I will be adding them to the schedule...so please check back often! And when requested, I will do my best to add additional dates for workshops if possible.
You may notice that I list workshop session ending time as "-ish".
Those of you who have been in workshops with me know that the "ish"
refers to this...
I want you to have fun! You can stay on pace to finish on-time (and sometimes faster) or you can slow down a bit, hang out a little longer, and enjoy your creative time and sharing it with others!
Be the first to know about our new workshops by following Studio Primrose on Instagram and Facebook. And check back often so that Facebook will keep us in your "feed."
As seating is limited, many workshops fill quickly. We are close to having "DIY at Home" kits available. This year they will include color photos and written instructions. Beginning 2022, the kits will be supported by video to make these projects available to more people.
Please be safe and healthy! I'm looking forward to seeing you!
​Blessings to all of you and your families...Laura

"IOD Handmade Christmas" Workshop

I'm so excited to see what everyone will create in this workshop! The samples pictured here  are just the beginning of what can be made in this workshop using the 2021 IOD "Figgy Pudding" Christmas transfer set and all of the stamps and moulds that will be available for shared use.
Everyone attending this workshop will receive their own transfer set to use in this workshop and take home to make even more beautiful holiday decor.
The workshop projects are...
(1) 12"x14" framed plaque
(3) Wooden Ornaments - choose from these tag-shaped ornaments and other shapes not pictured here
(1) Terra Cotta Pot - there will be an assortment of pots from which to choose.

Everyone will have shared use of my collection of 2020 and 2021 IOD Christmas stamps and moulds, as well as other IOD stamps and moulds.

Pictured above are the samples I made using the transfer set, moulds and stamps. I will demo how to use the transfers, stamps and moulds. You can either re-create the pieces I made...or create something completely different using other pages from the transfer set and/or other stamps and moulds from the sets. The plaque is sized to fit the Christmas Tree and Merry Christmas pages of the transfer set as well as the santa.
This is your creative day! I can't wait to share it with you!!!

Workshop Date:
Friday, Nov. 26th - 10:30am-2:30pm-ish
​Saturday, Nov. 27th - 10:30am-2:30pm-ish

All Inclusive Fee: $45

Click here to register...

Christmas Ornaments Workshop - Collection 2


If you are looking for some creative fun this Sunday, join me for this last minute Christmas Ornament workshop for 2021. We will creating a whole new set of ornaments!
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Frosty the Snowman
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (don't you think he is too cute for words!)
Adorable Gingerbread man
Decoupaged plaque - new size and new art choices
Christmas Tree Delivery engraved ornament

Once again, this will be a fun and busy workshop! Change out the background color for Rudoph if you would like. This was just a starting place for everyone.

​And if you missed the previous workshop and would like to substitute an ornament, please let me know! I will have a limited selection of ornaments from the first series.
They are all so adorable...and so difficult to choose! Hope to see you!!!

Date:
Sunday, November 14th - 10:30am-2pm-ish***
Friday, November 19th - 10:30am-2pm-ish***

Workshop Fee: $30 (all inclusive)

*** those of you who have been in workshops with me know that the "ish"
refers to this...
I want you to have fun! You can stay on pace to finish on-time (and sometimes faster) or you can slow down a bit, hang out a little longer, and enjoy your creative time and sharing it with others!
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​"Here comes Santa" Christmas Garland Workshop

Wouldn't this add such a festive and cheerful accent to your fireplace, door, shelf or as Christmas wall decor?
I've got to say that it was fun creating this workshop! It definitely took me longer than I expected. But as you all know, I love adding all the little details...LOL.
I chose to leave the wooden beads natural...you can make this 5' Christmas garland more colorful painting these to match your style. Snow and glitter were added to the antlers...and santa's hat. There are a lot of bows! So I will be making the bows for you in advance. You all will do the rest...including making the two torn fabric/jute tassels.
This is sure to be a fun workshop! Looking forward to seeing you there...
Dates:
Saturday, Nov. 13th - 10:30am-1:30ish***
Thursday, Nov. 18th - 10:30am-1:30-ish***

Workshop Fee: $30 (includes everything!)
*** those of you who have been in workshops with me know that the "ish"
refers to this...
I want you to have fun! You can stay on pace to finish on-time (and sometimes faster) or you can slow down a bit, hang out a little longer, and enjoy your creative time and sharing it with others!
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"Mix & Match Ornaments" Workshop
First in the "Handmade Christmas" Series...

I'm so excited to present to you the first "Handmade Christmas" workshop of the season.

Create your own mix of 5 ornaments to fit your holiday decorating or gift giving needs.
The suggested mix is as listed below. I will have extras of all of the wood pieces on hand so that you can mix these up any way you would like!


There will be additional images to choose from for the decoupaged piece AND additional street sign sayings to exchange out as well...such as "Naughty", "Nice", "Ho Ho Ho" and a few other street signs. And lots of rusty and colorful bells, mini wood pieces, etc. to embellish your ornaments.
Come ready to have lots of painting fun! Can't wait to see you!
​DATES:
Saturday, October 30th - 10:30am-2:15ish
Sunday, October 31st - 10:30am-2:15ish

​NEW DATE ADDED!
Sunday, November 7th - 10:30am-2:15ish

​​All inclusive fee: $30

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Free IOD Paint Inlay Make-N-Take

​These new, ground-breaking Paint Inlays from IOD are so gorgeous! These are different from anything on the market. So I wanted to give you a chance to try them! There is a little drying time involved. After you have embedded the design into your wood piece, there will be a wait time of approximately 15 minutes before we can do the "reveal". Browse The Rustic Hutch or kick back in the studio and talk IOD and paint. Then we will seal and finish the piece. All told...probably 45 minutes. It will be fun! Can't wait to see you!

New date coming soon! It's Free!!!

Fall & Halloween Decor Set Workshop

I have to say that I had a lot of fun creating this set for the workshop! I wanted to offer something that could be displayed for both Halloween and the Fall season.
And a really cool feature is that the jar "wood and floral seasonal decor set" is removable and can be changed out for all the seasons and holidays! Stay tuned for the soon-to-be released  Winter and Christmas sets!

​The workshop set includes:
One thick block (4"x4") - Pre-stained black. You will decoupage both sides for Halloween & Fall
One 4-1/2" Tall Ridged Jar (pre-painted black) To be "grunged" in the workshop
One set of unfinished wood pieces with Fall florals
One Leaf Garland (approx. 15" long - choice of fall leaves)
Torn primitive fabric strips, rusty wire & "pip" garland

***Please note: The white pedestal is not included in this set.***

There will be a fabulous assortment of images to choose from for both the Fall and Halloween sides.
As mentioned above, the wood block and ridged bottle will be pre-painted for you before the workshop so that you can have all the fun "grunging things up" in the studio.
While your grungy bottle is drying, we will paint all of the decorative wood bits, add the natural florals, put together the leaf garland and dress up the bottle. 

This is going to be one busy...and fun...workshop!

Three Dates:
Sunday, October 3rd - 11:30am-2:15pm
Friday, October 8th - 10:30-1:15pm
Saturday, October 9th - 10:30-1:15pm

Workshop Fee: $25 (includes everything!)

Hello Fall Plaque Workshop

Once I saw the preview of the IOD Fall release products, I couldn't wait to get my hands on them! Since their arrival last week, my mind has been swirling with all the fun project possibilities!
This Fall rustic sign is painted using the stunning "Fruitful Harvest" and "Sunflowers" stamp sets from Iron Orchid Designs. "Hello Fall" is stamped with the IOD "Farmhand" alpha stamp set. It was so much fun painting with all the gorgeous Fall colors!

I am so excited to be offering this workshop! I will be sharing and demonstrating the step-by-step layered painting and stamping techniques used to create this plaque...including my twist on how to use the "masks" included with many of the IOD stamp sets.
In addition to this limited edition "Fruitful Harvest" stamp set, several other stamp sets will be available in this workshop for sharing to create your own unique sign... Sunflowers, branches, vines, florals and more!

This workshop is scheduled for 4 hours to give everyone the extra time to really enjoy the planning, layering and painting processes. I will be painting and distressing the boards in advance. (approximate board size 16" tall by 11" wide)
You are welcome to bring coffee and snacks to power you through!
I will look forward to seeing you!

WORKSHOP DATES:
SAT., OCTOBER 16TH - 10:15am-2:15pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17TH - 10:15am-2:15pm

ALL INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP FEE: $40.00
(includes pre-painted wood pieces and
sharing of studio stamps, brushes, paints, etc.)

IOD Rustic Plaque Workshop - Have fun with transfers & Stamps

I will have both natural and painted rustic wood pieces ready for you to begin creating after we quickly go through some basic instruction and design hints!
A selection of the newest release and favorite IOD transfers will be open and ready for you to cut out and fit to your unique wood piece.
And if you would like, IOD alpha stamps will be ready to add a simple word (no room for more LOL!)  to go with your gorgeous florals... As well as a selection of stamps that make great backgrounds to the transfers.
All in all it will be a fun and creative time! 
(In the last workshop, some students completed 2 boards!)

And so that you won't feel rushed creating, the sessions are 2 hours long.
If you finish more quickly...awesome! And if you need the time, you've got it!

​There are only 6 seats available for each of these sessions.
I recommend that you register ASAP as this workshop filled quickly the last time it was offered. 
Thank you!

DATES:
Sun., Oct. 10th - 11:30am-1:30pm
Friday, Oct. 15th - 10:30am-12:30pm

​WORKSHOP FEE: $20

​(includes the rustic wood piece, IOD transfer pieces, and use of the studio stamps, paints, etc.) 
In other words...everything you need to make an awesome piece!




"Florals on Glass" Vintage Window Workshop

Join me for this fun workshop..."IOD Florals on Glass". This will be the last window workshop until 2022. 
I am always amazed at the gorgeous windows created in this workshop! Each piece is unique to the person creating it. 
The workshop fee includes a new IOD transfer set, SINGLE-PANE vintage window, and "community use" of studio transfers to add embellishments to your window art. (Each session I have a new collection of SINGLE-PANE vintage windows from which to choose...small and large, chippy white, green, stained and more. 

When registering for this workshop, there will be a menu option for each of the transfer choices...the quantity of each transfer in-hand now and set aside for this workshop is also noted here.
 To complete your registration, you will select the transfer you would like set aside for you. As the transfer sets differ in price, the workshop fee will be either $69 or $79 based upon the transfer you choose.
These are all such gorgeous transfers...it can be a difficult choice!
So that you can see the designs in their entirety, I have included both the front and back sides of the transfer packaging for each design on the registration page for this workshop.

The smaller transfer sets have 4 pages...the larger sets have 8 pages of individual elements to create a truly customized piece.
I will be creating a window right along side of you using the "Painterly Florals" set to demonstrate how to design, layer and apply these to your window...as well as future projects.
In the previous workshops, some students chose to use the entire transfer...others chose to use only portions of the transfers and keep the remainder to create other projects at home.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE ACTUALLY ONLY 7 SEATS AVAILABLE IN THIS WORKSHOP. ​ Especially during these very unusual and unpredictable times, some transfers can be out-of-stock with IOD. I have listed the quantity of each transfer design that I have in hand and set aside for this workshop.
THERE ARE MORE TOTAL TRANSFER SETS AVAILABLE THAN SEATS. ONCE I AM NOTIFIED THAT THERE ARE 7 REGISTRATIONS, THE WORKSHOP WILL BE CLOSED.
Therefore, PLEASE register early to set aside your 1st choice!
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON THIS WORKSHOP. IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL, WE MUST BE NOTIFIED 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP TO RECEIVE CREDIT TOWARDS FUTURE WORKSHOP.
Call me if you have any questions!!!
This is always such a fun and creative day! I can't wait to see you! 
WORKSHOP DATE:
SUNDAY, NOV. 21st - 10:30am-2:30pm

This is always a fun and creative day! 



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"Florals on Wood" Workshop - Creating with IOD Transfers & Stamps


This workshop is full of IOD fun! We will be creating with both transfers and stamps!
You will have a choice of wood surfaces...
  • A pre-stained 13"x18" wood piece. You choose, paint and distress the background color.
  • A 14" pre-stained round wood tray with rustic hardware. You choose, paint and distress the background color.
Coming back soon! This was so much fun I am creating a new piece for Fall!


Private Custom Workshops with Laura

Call Laura at 480-271-3881 to book a private group workshop! Let's create a fun project just for you!
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Furniture Painting Workshops
​with Laura


​Intro to Furniture Painting

In this new and fast moving workshop, you will create the simple clean...yet lightly distressed..layered paint finishes you see and love on Instagram and Pinterest!
You don't need to buy new furniture! Laura will show you how to renew and re-do your existing furniture easily and with confidence to fit your decor style.
After discussing basic prep instructions, everyone will paint on molding and wood pieces using Debi's DIY Paints (awesome chalk & clay paint!).
Experience how easy it is to layer paint colors, and then watch the magic as you rub back the top layer to reveal the previous stained or painted layers. Learn how to protect your beautiful painted finishes. As the final touch, see what a little bit of wax or antiquing can do to switch things up a bit...Pure awesomeness! These top notch paints have their own nuances. Experience them for yourself and then choose the paint that best fits each of your painting projects!
New!!! We will use Iron Orchid Design alphabet stamps and molds to make your paint samples into fun rustic plaques...can't let a painted wood piece go to waste...right?
​Fee: $40 (includes everything)
Returning 2022

Bring Your Own (BYO) Furniture Painting Day Workshop

This is your day…How much you accomplish is all up to you!  Students have finished a chair (or 2), end table, lamp base, nightstand, etc. If you are super motivated, talk to Laura about bringing a larger piece and see how much you can accomplish in a day!!! You are welcome to bring an additional piece with you to work on if there is any “wait time” you want to fill and to keep busy. Some students have brought smaller projects for an easier painting day. All of the paints and tools in Studio Primrose are available to you during the workshop to create your finish! Your painting experience, the size of your piece, and the complexity of your paint finish will all determine whether you complete your project during the workshop or if you may need to purchase the supplies to complete the project at home. Varnishing and/or waxing will need to be finished at home to give your gorgeous paint finish plenty of time to dry before the application of a protective finish.
​Fee: $55.00 - Returning 2022

PLEASE bring any snacks or drinks to keep you going!
***To maximize your workshop time, your piece should be cleaned and prepped before the workshop!
Intro to Furniture Painting is not required. If you have any questions regarding your project, Laura asks that you contact her before the workshop to discuss your furniture piece and what you would like to accomplish.
Project Ideas include: nightstand, end table, dining chairs, etc. We suggest that the size of your project piece should be approximately the size of your CARRY ON LUGGAGE SIZE! After talking with Laura, you may choose to bring a larger piece. However, please keep in mind that you may not be able to finish it during the workshop time. ​
 

Sampling of our Previous Workshops