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Welcome to the Painted Chair Studio, online home of artist Nancy Howells. Nancy is an artist located in Santa Cruz, California. She specializes in creating painted furniture and pieces using broken plate mosaic techniques.

An accomplished artist, Nancy's work has been featured in numerous galleries. You can view photos of work along with pictures of her latest pieces in the gallery.

Nancy offers classes in Broken Plate Mosaic, a Painted Furniture Workshop and Painted Floor Cloth Workshop. Find out more about these exciting and enjoyable art forms! View the schedule of classes and sign up online.

Any questions? View the FAQs for answers to your questions about contacting Nancy Howells, classes, prices, materials and resources.

Decorative wall hangings and mosaic supply kits now available to purchase online. Please visit the Painted Chair Studio online Shop.

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STUDIO NEWS

**** Upcoming Events ****

Your 'e Invited!
4th ANNUAL MAY DAY ART SHOW
Date:Sunday, May 4, 2008
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Painted Chair Studio
421 Gharkey Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Come and visit the Artists in the Garden at the Painted Chair Studio!
You will enjoy the following artists, including Ceramic Artist CATHERINE REECE, most recently seen at the Women's Craft Show at Ft. Mason, S.F. and the Capitola Art and Wine show.
Sue Brown - Cement Leaves and Garden Angels, Alena Byrnes - Jewelry, Sandra Cherk - Pastels, Lori Camner - Quilts, Nancy Howells - Mosaic Art, Kris Mangliers - Decorative Gourd Art, Terry McInerney - Handmade Purses, Catherine Reece - Ceramics, Lorri Scott - Wearable Art/Book Art, Penny Waller - Art Glass, Carol and Mike Milich - Porcelain Buttons and Photo Tiles

"Two For One" Special
Mother's Day Class

Broken Plate Mosaic Class

Saturday, May 10th
Mosaic Class
1:00 - 4:00 PM
For the price of one class, $60, bring your mom or a friend and enjoy the day together making art in the garden!.

**** New to the Studio ****

Online Shopping for
Unique Ceramic Pieces



Unique ceramic pieces to enhance your mosaic work are now available in the Studio Store, located at 421 Gharkey St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 and Online Shopping. You will find many fun pieces, from birds, seagulls & ceramic seashells to fish, dragonfly's, flowers, and much more. You can also find ceramic house numbers and "Garden" and "Welcome" phrases spelled out in ceramic letters. Custom orders are also available. The Studio Store also has mosaic books, tools and supplies! Just give a call and come by or order online. 831-425-1602

Glass Mosaic Tiles

The Studio is now selling Glass Tile Mosaics, Adhesives, Tools and Supplies for artists, crafter's and home projects. You can purchase full sheets, half sheets and quarter sheets of Glass Tile Mosaics in a full range of luminous colors at great prices! Call for Studio hours: 831-425-1602

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Broaden your artistic abilities with 2 new classes now offered at the studio:

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Take a look at newspaper articles featuring The Painted Chair Studio:

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Now available in bookstores:
"Adventures in Mosaics" By Meera Lester and Marsha Janda-Rosenberg -- featuring Nancy's artwork

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CLASS GIFT CERTIFICATES -- available for an artful friend or family member.
Call to order

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GROUP CLASSES WITH GROUP RATES

  • Wedding Showers
  • Birthday Parties
  • Business Retreats
  • Family Gatherings
  • Garden Clubs

Hosted at the Studio or your location. Call for details.

 

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Nancy working at the Painted Chair Studio

The Painted Chair Studio Interior


Working with Tiles
Examples of work with Broken Plate Mosaic

 




(831) 425-1602
The Painted Chair Studio
Nancy Howells
421 Gharkey Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
howelln@cruzio.com