Helga Strauss & ARTchix Studio
"Helga the ARTchick"
artist * educator * therapeutic arts
Art Classes, Hooray!
One of my biggest joys in life is seeing people light up with creativity. I love gathering beautiful supplies, sharing my knowledge and encouraging everyone to play, play, play.
Awesome Altered Books
Mixed Media Art Class (In person)
Do you love books? Have you wanted to be more creative but are feeling stuck? Let me introduce you to the exciting world of altered books. Give your books new life by turning them into fun art journals. We'll play and explore lots of fun tips and techniques. All levels welcome. All materials provided but you’re welcome to bring a book you'd like to alter if you wish. (I will have some on hand for you to choose from as well).
Book this class as a private class for you (and up to 5 people total). Cost is $65/hour. All materials provided.
Note that this class generally takes 2 hours.
Email me or call 250-818-9985 to book your private class with me today!
Relaxing Watercolors
Healing Art Class (In person)
Are you looking for peace and relaxation? Let me guide you in some healing watercolor painting play. What a wonderful way to unwind from your busy day! All levels welcome. We'll explore painting watercolor shapes, adding sparkles and salt and more.
Book this class as a private class for you (and up to 5 people total). Cost is $65/hour. All materials provided.
Note that this class generally takes 2 hours.
Email me or call 250-818-9985 to book your private class with me today!
Magical Vision Boards
Mixed Media Art Class (In person)
Looking to upgrade your life? Vision boards are powerful tools for creating the lives we want. I've been making vision boards for many years and I'm so excited to share my tools and techniques with you. Join me for this 2 hour class and make a super inspiring vision board to help you make your dreams come true!
Book this class as a private class for you (and up to 5 people total). Cost is $65/hour. All materials provided.
Note that this class generally takes 2 hours.
Email me or call 250-818-9985 to book your private class with me today!
Hooray for Polka Dots!
Mixed Media Art Class (In person)
Do you love polka dots? We’ll play and explore all kinds of fun ways to make polka dots with common household items. And then we’ll dive into Helga’s amazing vintage collection of images and embellishments and make fun collages and more celebrating colorful, cheerful polka dots. You’ll leave feeling uplifted, inspired and ready to paint the world with happy dots. All levels welcome.
Book this class as a private class for you (and up to 5 people total). Cost is $65/hour. All materials provided.
Note that this class generally takes 2 hours.
Email me or call 250-818-9985 to book your private class with me today!
Radiant Rainbows
Mixed Media Art Class (In person)
Do you love rainbows? We’ll play with Helga’s incredible collection of vintage papers and embellishments and explore fun ways to create rainbows with papers, paints, markers and more. You’ll leave feeling uplifted, inspired and carrying your beautiful rainbow mixed media art to share with loved ones. All levels welcome.
Book this class as a private class for you (and up to 5 people total). Cost is $65/hour. All materials provided.
Note that this class generally takes 2 hours.
Email me or call 250-818-9985 to book your private class with me today!
Here Kitty Kitty!
Mixed Media Art Class (for Cat Lovers!) (In person)
Do you love cats? We’ll play with Helga’s fabulous collection of vintage images, ephemera and embellishments. We’ll explore making fun mixed media collages, cards and cards in a variety of delightful styles celebrating our feline friends. All levels welcome. All materials provided but you’re welcome to bring paper pics of your kitty if you’d like.
Book this class as a private class for you (and up to 5 people total). Cost is $65/hour. All materials provided.
Note that this class generally takes 2 hours.
Email me or call 250-818-9985 to book your private class with me today!