Check out the new workshops at Studio Primrose!

"Christmas Ornament" Make-N-Take Workshop
Sat, Nov. 28th

​​Holiday Sled
Workshop
...Limited spaces
available...
​see listing below

BYO Furniture Painting Workshop
back on the schedule in 2021...

Making space in the schedule for new holiday/seasonal workshops

​Creative DIY Project Workshops
​with Laura
Thank you to everyone for your support and patience during these very unusual times. It has been so great to see some of you over the last few weeks! And I am so excited that I am beginning to offer workshops on a limited basis. To adhere to CDC recommendations, I will be limiting the number of students to 4-5 depending upon the set up of the studio for each workshop/project.
I am requesting that everyone wear a mask during the workshop. I hope that everyone will understand this request. If you have any questions, you are welcome to call me.
I have just added two workshops back into the schedule. And I'm busy creating projects for new workshops. As I create them, I will be adding them to the schedule...so please check back soon!
Please "like" or "follow" Studio Primrose on Facebook to be notified of new workshops as they are posted...especially as the seating will be limited.
Please be safe and healthy! Blessings to all of you and your families...Laura

Christmas Ornament
Make-N-Take Workshop

Join me for this fun and simple workshop! Choosing from the samples pictured, everyone will paint and complete ONE oversized (9"tall x 6-1/2" wide) ornament in this 45 minute Make-N-Take session. All of the letters and snowflakes have an adhesive backing making it easy and no-mess to apply them to your ornament.
To practice "safe distancing", there are only 5 seats available for each of these sessions. Looking forward to seeing you!!!
Please note...although this is a "drop-in" workshop, I recommend that you pre-register as I only can open 5 seats in each workshop to practice "safe distancing" in the studio. Thank you!

Workshop Fee: $15
Sat, Nov. 28th
Session 1: 10:30am-11:15am
​Session 2: Noon-12:45pm

Holiday Sled Workshop

​I've waited a year to offer this as a workshop! These unfinished wood sleds arrived too late for a workshop last year.
So I am so thrilled to offer this workshop in time for you to display in your home for this holiday season!
I will be staining the sleds in advance. You will paint, stencil and decorate them with a jute bow and frosty greenery.
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What a fun holiday decoration to bring "a feeling of winter" to our Arizona homes. Can't wait to see you in this fun workshop!
 
***Space is limited to 6 students, with their own separate table, and approximately 6 feet apart.***
 
The $50 Workshop Fee includes everything!

WORKSHOP DATES:
 
SUN, November 29th - 11:30AM - 3:30PM 

All inclusive Workshop Fee: $50.00

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"Florals on Glass" Vintage Window Workshop

Join me for this fun workshop..."Florals on Glass" ...This will be the last window workshop for 2020...

Each time we have this workshop, I am amazed at the gorgeous window everyone creates! Amazingly, each one is unique. And each session I have a new collection of vintage windows from which to choose...small and large, chippy white, green, stained and more. 

For this July session of this workshop, I am excited to offer a special selection of multi-pane windows. I have a limited quantity of 3-4 (48"-54" length) pane vintage windows...So for this session, I am offering a 2-tiered workshop fee.
 
Register for the window option you prefer.

For single pane window and one IOD transfer (choose from the options below) - $69

For a long 3/4 pane window and TWO IOD transfers (1 Ephemera transfer
and 1 additional from the options listed below) - $165

Depending upon the size of the window, you may choose to use the entire transfer or only portions of the transfers and keep the remainder to create another project at home.

Click here to register. 
All of the IOD transfer options are pictured on the registration page...

​There are several transfer options from which to choose. Especially during these times, some transfers can be out-of-stock with IOD. Therefore, the earlier you register, the more likely I can have your 1st choice of transfers set aside for you!
Call me if you have any questions!!!

This is always a fun and creative day! I can't wait to see you! 

Single pane window with 1 transfer
Fee: $69 

3-4 pane vintage window and 2 transfers...the Ephemera transfer and 1 of your choice from the selection listed on the registration page
Fee: $165

Sunday, October 25th - 10:30am-2:30pm
(single pane windows are typically finished in 2-3 hours)
(as the multi-pane windows are more complex with all of the layering used to create the windows pictured above, for most students it will likely be finished in 3-4 hours)

"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.

I have included 3 possible design ideas in this post. There are sooo many possibilities beyond these samples for you to create. From past experience, you will all create a gorgeous art piece that is unique to you.

The workshop fees are listed separately for the two project options. Both fees also include your choice of transfer.

PLEASE NOTE YOUR TRANSFER CHOICE WHEN YOU REGISTER SO THAT I CAN SET IT ASIDE FOR YOU. All of the choices are pictured on the registration page...

I have selected 10 designs that fit well on these projects and leave you with lots of transfer design to create with at home.
Let the creating begin!
First, you will plan out your design/art...or at least a starting point...and paint your wood piece.
While they are drying, we will talk about stamping and some of the techniques I use to make the stamping easy!

Next step...create interesting and unique backgrounds to the transfers using stamps from my huge stash of awesome IOD stamps...as well as others I have collected along the way.
Hint: I used the IOD barn wood stamp for the background on one of the sample pieces pictured here! And used the IOD crackle stamp as part of the background for the "LOVE" sample plaque along with the IOD "love letter script". So much fun!

And now it's time for the magic to begin by placing and transferring your chosen design on the wood piece. A little distressing and varnish...Et voila! Your own unique wall art!

I look forward to seeing you for a very fun and creative day!!!

Choice of:
Fee: $45 (pre-stained 13"x18" plaque AND IOD transfer choice)
$55 (pre-stained 14" round tray with rustic hardware)

to make room for holiday workshops, this workshop will return in 2021!
​Location: Studio Primrose

Private Custom Workshops with Laura

Call Laura at 480-271-3881 to book a private group workshop!
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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)
to make room for holiday workshops, this workshop will return in 2021!
Location: Studio Primrose at The Rustic Hutch

​Aged, Crackled & Rustic Painted Finishes for Furniture

Add Farmhouse or Rustic charm to your home with the paint finishes you will learn and create in this workshop. The textures of these painted finishes not only look fabulous...they are great for hiding the imperfections on your furniture or thrift store finds and are sure to turn them into show stopping furniture pieces! You will learn...
-cracked and chippy layered paint finishes
-straight-off-the-side of the barn weathered grey wood finishes
- aging and distressing techniques (build on the techniques learned in the Intro workshop!) to accentuate the nooks and crannies. These products make the process so quick and easy!
NEW!!! We will use Iron Orchid Design alphabet stamps and molds to make your paint samples into fun rustic signs......How fun is that?! 

Fee: $45 (includes everything)
to make room for holiday workshops, this workshop will return in 2021!
Location: Studio Primrose (At The Rustic Hutch)

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.

Early registration recommended…limited spaces avail!
to make room for holiday workshops, this workshop will return in 2021!
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​Fee: $55.00
Workshop location: Studio Primrose (at The Rustic Hutch) 

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