The New Studio for the Visual Arts

🧜‍♀️ Make a splash with our Mermaid Cookie Decorating Workshop!

Join Jessica Nava for a fun and creative class where you'll decorate an adorable 5-cookie mermaid-themed set while learning the fundamentals of royal icing.

Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build their decorating skills, you'll learn:

✨ How to prepare royal icing
✨ Piping and flood consistencies
✨ Coloring icing and creating multiple shades
✨ Essential decorating techniques you can use again and again

All supplies are included—just bring your creativity and get ready for an afternoon of sweet fun!

Space is limited, Register today! www.thenewstudiova.net

🎨 Master the Art of Watercolor: An Online Series with Peggy Kirkwood

📅 Fridays | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Live Online via Zoom
🖌️ Starting June 12, 2026

Unlock the potential of your brush and deepen your understanding of watercolor in this immersive online series.

Designed for artists of all levels, this course offers a structured yet flexible approach to mastering both foundational techniques and advanced textural effects. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your established style, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the essential pillars of fine art watercolor.

Throughout the series, we will explore:
• Essential brushwork, water control, and layering techniques
• Dynamic textures that create depth and visual interest
• Practical color theory and color harmony
• Perspective and atmospheric depth to create the illusion of space

Each Zoom session begins a brand-new painting project, allowing you to focus on specific techniques in a manageable and rewarding timeframe. With two weeks between sessions, you'll have time to practice, experiment, and return with questions for personalized guidance.

Join us from the comfort of your home while enjoying the feedback, encouragement, and community of a traditional studio environment.

Reserve your spot today and take your watercolor skills to the next level.