Hello! My name is Tabetha and I'm the owner/resident artist/teacher at Landt Creative Space.
I quit my full-time job in 2009 to pursue a career in art. I knew it was the worst possible economy to do such a thing, but... I also knew that if I didn't do it then, I never would. A year later I was still working part time helping out at my old job, and not selling enough art to make ends meet. I had to face the fact that I may have to give up my art studio, and this made me sad beyond words. So I racked my brain for different ways to use my studio and bring in some money.
People had suggested that I teach for several years prior, so I thought... why not? I opened the doors to Painting Soiree on Santa Fe in September 2010.
Although it started out as a way to keep my studio, it has turned into a passion. I love teaching! And people have really responded well to my classes. My favorite thing is having people leave my studio proud of their work, having had little or no prior painting experience. "I had no idea I could do that!" is one of my favorite comments.
Over the years Painting Soiree has morphed to include open studio sessions, classes on creativity, oil paints, technique, abstract painting and art retreats. My business name has changed to Landt Creative Space to embrace the all of the creative work that happens in my studio.
People had suggested that I teach for several years prior, so I thought... why not? I opened the doors to Painting Soiree on Santa Fe in September 2010.
Although it started out as a way to keep my studio, it has turned into a passion. I love teaching! And people have really responded well to my classes. My favorite thing is having people leave my studio proud of their work, having had little or no prior painting experience. "I had no idea I could do that!" is one of my favorite comments.
Over the years Painting Soiree has morphed to include open studio sessions, classes on creativity, oil paints, technique, abstract painting and art retreats. My business name has changed to Landt Creative Space to embrace the all of the creative work that happens in my studio.
After 9 years in the Art District on Santa Fe, I recently moved to the 40 West Arts District in Lakewood Colorado.I love my new studio space! The old space was full of character, but the new space has some comforts that the old one didn't: it's on the ground floor (no stairs!), we have a parking lot, air conditioning and wifi. We've moved into the 21st century!
Come see for yourself! We're open during classes and the first Friday of every month for the Art Walk. Click here for directions and more info. 1528 Teller St Lakewood CO 80214 (720) 279-7911 |
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