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April 2018
Watercolor Succulents Workshop
/**/ Succulents, desert botanicals, cacti... they're such interesting plants to decorate our homes with, drool over on Instagram and grow during the cold dark months of winter. They are weirdly beautiful and inspiring. Come join us for a watercolor workshop where our instructor, the amazing Brianna Showalter, will teach techniques and tips for creating your very own succulent painting. Learn brush handling, color mixing, shading and form, all through the lens of cacti and desert flowers. For this workshop, we'll…
Find out more »Introduction to Brush Lettering
/**/ In this Introduction to Brush Lettering workshop you will have an opportunity to learn the basics of brush calligraphy and then put your new skills to use! Students attending this two-hour class will receive two different professional Tombow brush lettering pens and an exclusive brush calligraphy and alphabet worksheet set. As we sit around the table, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and practice brush lettering in a relaxed and fun environment. Hope you can join us!…
Find out more »glassybaby + jcoco chocolates Spring Popup!
We're hosting the amazing glassybaby at Paper Luxe on Saturday, 4/21 from 4-6pm! We'll also be having a FREE delicious chocolate tasting with Seattle-based jcoco chocolate, so come hang out and have fun with us!! 10% of all sales (both glassybaby and in the store) will go to the amazing WA-based, female led non-profit alifeYOUnited. alifeYOUnited is creating suicide prevention and anti-bullying curriculum for K-12 students that is so desperately needed. jcoco chocolate is also a local female owned company…
Find out more »May 2018
Family Portraits – Parent & Child Workshop
Please choose the number of children you'll be bringing: /**/ Sometimes creating art with your kids can be frustrating and overwhelming, not to mention MESSY. So bring your child to us at Paper Luxe and create a keepsake family portrait using watercolor with your child. This makes a perfect gift for Mother's or Father's Day! Along with the help of our resident watercolor instructor, the super talented Brianna Showalter, we will provide all the supplies and lots of space to…
Find out more »Introduction to Brush Lettering
/**/ In this Introduction to Brush Lettering workshop you will have an opportunity to learn the basics of brush calligraphy and then put your new skills to use! Students attending this two-hour class will receive two different professional Tombow brush lettering pens and an exclusive brush calligraphy and alphabet worksheet set. As we sit around the table, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and practice brush lettering in a relaxed and fun environment. Hope you can join us!…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Sweets, Blooms, & Balloons Popup
Join us on Saturday, May 12th to snag some fresh goodies for Mother's Day including locally made chocolates & caramels from Old Town Delights, and yummy macarons from local pastry chef Girl Loves Cake Desserts (macarons from 11-2pm ONLY...see more details below!) We'll also have fresh flowers all day from our resident florist, Jen Harthorn of Jen's Blossoms. She'll have gorgeous pre-made bouquets ready to go, or choose your favorite stems and she'll put together a custom bouquet! We'll also…
Find out more »June 2018
Floral Design 101 Workshop
Our favorite florist, Jen Harthorn of Jen's Blossoms, will be leading us in a deluxe floral arrangement workshop on Friday, June 8th. You'll learn all her professional tips and tricks to perfect floral arrangements while building your own creation from gorgeous fresh cut flowers and a reusable glass compote. We'll also have delicious sips and treats and music! Grab a friend a treat yourself to a night out! /**/ ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR Jen Harthorn has over a decade of experience…
Find out more »Watercolor Florals Workshop 6/22/18
/**/ Flowers are one of the most joy-filled things in our world. Would you like to learn some tips, techniques and tricks to capture flowers using watercolor paints? Simple instructions, a fun atmosphere and beautiful colors and flowers will inspire you to create your own notecards and floral pieces to grace your home and share with your friends. Watercolor is an extremely forgiving medium, great for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. We will cover basic techniques, color mixing and…
Find out more »August 2018
Intro to Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Sunday, August 19th 2-5pm $125 per person In our incredibly fast paced world, calligraphy remains timeless and elegant. Come fall in love with the beautiful art of pointed pen, with local calligrapher Rachel Johnson. This class is designed for anyone who wants to learn calligraphy but doesn’t know where to start! Rachel will teach you basic strokes and letter forms, as well as outline tools, tricks, and tips you’ll need for success. You’ll receive a beautiful calligraphy starter kit, complete…
Find out more »Watercolor Herbs Workshop
Friday, August 24th 6:30-8:30pm $65 per person Herbs are such interesting painting subjects. Simple and beautiful, they also hold healing and medicinal qualities as well. Watercolor is an extremely forgiving medium, great for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. Come join local artist Brianna Showalter to learn some tips, techniques and tricks to capture herbs using watercolor paints. Simple instructions, a fun atmosphere and lots of inspiration will result in a set of gorgeous notecards featuring your favorite herbs. Perfect…
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