Shell & Bee Studio

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the other half of S&B- the guy behind the scenes. He’s always on call to fix things that break, gives up his weekends to crawl in attics to fix issues or fix a vacuum or two.

Thank you for believing in me and helping me make the dream of the studio a reality. And thank you for caring for the students as much as I do.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads that keep things running smoothly 🤍

06/20/2026

Reminder: there will be no camp or classes the week of 6/21-6/27

We reopen on 6/28 for our stained glass bookends 📚

We hope to see you soon 🤍

06/19/2026

Over the past few months, I have been quietly battling chronic health issues.

I’ve tried to push through around doctor’s appointments & sick days, procedures

I had mhos surgery to remove cancerous cells in my skin, diagnosed with Endometriosis, liver disease, and Hyperkinetic biliary dyskinesia.

I’ve been battling ovarian cyst and endometrioma ruptures which have caused constant ER visits.

My whole system has been in an inflammatory state due to my endometriosis.

Wednesday I was in the ER with an endometrioma rupture. Yesterday, my gallbladder was removed. I am going to be taking some time to heal over the next two weeks. I will be back in office after that, as much as I am physically able to.

This fall, I will be getting a hysterectomy and doing endometriosis surgery. During this time I will be taking a medical leave of absence from the studio BUT we will still be offering classes, I will have more of an admin role while our other instructors will be handling classes and in studio teachings.

It would mean the world to me if you can continue to support the studio and us during this time. As we all know, small businesses don’t have much of a reserve. As medical bills come in, the need to pay more instructors, etc etc.

When I opened the studio, I did so in a way that would allow me to work around my chronic health issues- I needed a job with flexibility. And thank god I do have that but there are financial stressors along with other stressors of not being able to give the studio my all.

I share this with you, not for sympathy but to be clear and communicative to family and friends of what I am going through and for those who have noticed my absence more than lately.

My most important focus right now is my health and getting to a point where I can be the healthiest version of myself for not just myself, but my family, and studio community.

Thank you to all those who have supported me, been a back bone, picked up extra shifts, dropped off food, helped with Luci. It truly does take a village and I’m so lucky to have mine.

I look forward to being back in the winter to teaching full time again 🤍

06/18/2026

Workshops

Select Sundays | 10:00-12:00 | $35.00 per date or $128 for 4

6/28: watercolors

7/12: gelli print

8/2: collage

8/23: mixed media

Join Faith Sprigg this summer for an exciting series of two-hour workshops where teens will dive into the foundational skills needed to create vibrant and fun abstract art! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, these workshops are the perfect chance to unleash your creativity and let go of the pressure to be perfect. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to express yourself and explore the world of abstract art

To register visit https://www.shellbeestudio.com/store/p/summer-workshops or email [email protected]

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Caregiver and Me Fairy Cookie Decorating

with Sweet Pea and Poppy Cookie Decorating | August 1st 10:00 | $55 (1 child/ 1 adult) $25 per additional child

Join us for a magical morning of creativity and sweet memories at Shell & Bee Studio in Deep River, CT!

This whimsical fairy-themed cookie decorating class is designed for caregivers and their favorite little ones to enjoy together. Each pair will receive three enchanting fairy-inspired cookies and colorful royal icing to decorate side-by-side. No experience is needed—just bring your imagination and get ready for some fairy-tale fun!

Perfect for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or any special caregiver looking for a fun and creative experience with their little one. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!

Class Highlights:

• 3 fairy-themed cookies to decorate together

• Royal icing and all decorating supplies

• Step-by-step instruction

• A special take-home gift bag

• Plenty of magical memories to make together

To register visit https://sweetpeaandpoppycookies.com/events.html

06/16/2026

FriYAY 🎥 🍕 🎨

5:00-8:00 Fridays | Instructor Zoe | ages 3+ | $40.00 for 1 child or $70.00 for 2

3 hours of art which includes a PG movie & pizza. Instructors will be on hand to help your child work on a variety of mediums while everyone gets a night off or out! A great excuse to grab dinner with a special someone or finish up errands.

6/19, 7/3, 7/17, 7/31, 8/14, 8/28

To register visit https://www.shellbeestudio.com/store/p/the-artistic-babysitter

06/16/2026

1st day of Art around The World Camp ✈️

And we visited Asia 🌏

During one of our group projects students traced their hands then painted them with Coloration temerpa skin paint, then used precut stencils to add designs to explore the beauty of Henna with a highlight on India 🇮🇳 ✋🏼

06/14/2026

Sewing happenings this summer 🧵

For more info visit https://www.shellbeestudio.com/adultteenclasses

06/11/2026

Our summer schedule is officially live 💻

To learn more or register visit www.shellbeestudio.com