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Art & classes for you, beautiful soul.

…and let’s not forget the blog and the shop! Oh the stories I could share, and I will, of the life experiences, creative trials and errors and the beautiful, sometimes stumbled upon, successes. The creative experiments, forever ongoing, to test and make the creative process easier for those who want to jump into art, but are afraid to try. The gatherer in me will curate the shop and help those looking for unique one of a kind vintage finds or original artistic creations.

 
 
 

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Lesley Venable Artist
 

HELLO THERE

I’m Lesley!

ARTIST & INSTRUCTOR

I am a true believer that each and every one of us has an artist inside just waiting to be unleashed.  I also believe that creativity is not just found in the making of art; it is also found in our kitchens as we lovingly prepare meals for our families, in our homes as we create warm and welcoming spaces and in our friendships and the love and care we give to them.

In addition to creating courses and art, I am also a gatherer of the old, worn and discarded and a builder of a safe place to call home.So, welcome to you!I am so happy you’re here to follow along on my artistic journey.

 

“Creativity Takes Courage.”


— HENRI MATISSE

 

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 Kind Words From Satisfied Students & Customers

  • Lesley Venable

    Lesley's Classes Are Always Done Well

    I have been taking both on-line and in-person Art classes with Lesley Venable since 2010. She is one of the kindest and most giving instructors I have ever met.

    Lesley’s classes are always done well. From her class supply list to any questions you have throughout the class, Lesley is with you every step of the way.

    Lesley’s classes have always been unique and I have been able to bring those techniques I’ve learned in her classes to every other class I have taken.

    Knowing and taking classes with Lesley has given me confidence and made me a better artist. I highly recommend both on-line and in-person classes with Lesley Venable!

    — ALETA T.

  • Great Products

    I have bought many great items from Lesley to use in my own projects. Every transaction was perfect and shipping was fast! I highly recommend!!

    —TONJA G.

  • Great Teacher!

    I took several classes years ago from Lesley when she offered them and was delighted to see that she was doing so again! She is a knowledgeable and imaginative teacher with great projects .I have also purchased many vintage items from her and the are always good quality and very well packed for shipping.

    — JULIE L..

  • Generous Instructor!

    I have taken classes with Lesley at a fabulous art retreat a few years ago, and they were a very amazing introduction to taking classes for me. I found Lesley to be fun, attentive and very generous instructor. She made the classes easy to follow, fun and interesting, and I came home with treasures that I would never have thought myself capable of producing, and still have them.

    I would love to take more classes and intend on doing so at the next possible opportunity.

    I also have ordered from her many times, and all the items are extremely well priced, excellent quality and super fast on the shipping.

    — BEV B.

 
 
 
 

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