Outside the Lines Art Studio

12/30/2023

I’ve started writing this post in my head about 1000 times and I’m still not sure how to share all that is on my heart.

Let me start with THANK YOU!!! You have all been such a blessing to me and brought such joy into my life. I hope that I have brought you even just a measure of that joy in return.

When I started this venture five years ago all of this was just a dream. I was working part time at the museum and doing a little substitute teaching while offering mobile parties and having classes wherever someone was gracious enough to allow me to use their space. Over time it grew and I moved to my own (very tiny) space. And then it grew and I moved into this wonderful space. During that time, though I also started teaching part-time, then full time. Each year by day job shifted slightly, taking me through teaching every grade K-12 eventually.

My family has also grown and changed in that time with six graduations, two weddings bringing me the most amazing daughters-in-law and and the best of all my granddaughter.

All of these life changes have brought me to the place where I need to close the Outside the Lines chapter of my life. It has been such a difficult decision to make because I will miss you all so much. Working with you and your kids has been amazing! And it’s something I’d love to come back to some day.

I hosted my last party at the studio today. Thank you Miss A for letting me be part of your birthday celebration! It was the perfect way to close this chapter.

I’ll still have a week or two of art camps in the summer at my school that will be open to all of you. And if you’d like to have a paint party I’d be honored to come to your place and create with you. So instead of goodbye, I’ll just say: until we meet again.

Much love,
Christy

11/20/2023

There will be no Open Studio this week.
Happy Thanksgiving!

09/04/2023

Fall Classes are open!
We will be offering Tinker Lab (open studio) classes this year for young artists in all grades. Come imagine, explore and create with us! Make use of all the studio materials to create your own art.
We are now able to offer bookings for single sessions, too! Discounts available for pre-registering and for siblings.
Tinker Lab - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
www.otlartstudios.com

08/23/2023

Something fun!

Reelabilities Columbus is back! We are kicking off our first film showing of this year at the Columbus State Library! We are so thrilled and excited about the event and we will be showing three special films focusing on the idea of courage, heroism and bravery.

This event is open to all ages and will include an exhibition opening of Accessible Expressions Ohio that will be on display at Columbus State Library for the entire month of September.

The event will also include a workshop with Ohio artist, Bryan Moss who will lead an artist workshop focusing on character design.

The event starts at 2:30 pm and will end at 6:30 pm. Below you can find details of the event timeline:

2:30 pm- 2:50 - Guest welcome

3:00 pm- 3: 30 pm- Film showing begins

3:30 - 4:30 pm workshop with artist, Bryan Moss

3:30 pm- 5: 30 pm Unidentified objects film begins

5:45 min- 6:20 pm- Actor, Matthew Jeffers talk back

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Here is an ad created by art possible ohio the ad shows images of promotional ads from the films Charlie and the hunt, Andy and Kaliope and The Hero the top of the page has the Reelabilities logo along with the Columbus State Library logo the bottom of the page says, "September 6th, 2023 Join us for a Reelabilities film event"

08/02/2023

That’s a wrap on summer camps! What a blast we had this summer! The fun will continue this Fall with Open Studios Watch this page for all the upcoming fun!

07/23/2023

Happy birthday Miss C! Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us this weekend!!

05/13/2023

Happy Birthday, Miss A! I loved celebrating with you and all of your friends. It was a magical morning!

04/11/2023

04/03/2023

This month our Monday classes are learning about the art of Ancient Egypt. Check out the fantastic cartouche one of our kindergarten students made!

02/27/2023

Happy Birthday and thank you to Miss B for celebrating your birthday with us this weekend! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

02/24/2023

Summer Camps are finally up on the website! Dollhouse Camp and Castle Camp are back again! We'll also be exploring Art Around the World and Christmas In July! Check it out and save your spot at www.otlartstudios.com

02/17/2023

Spring classes are on the website!
I’m finalizing details on summer camps and expect to have those posted by Monday. Camps will be offered the weeks of 6/26, 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24