Pastimes Posts
December Student of the Month :: Heather C.
We're wrapping up our 2023 December Student of the Month Blog with dedicated graphite art student, Heather C.! She has only been studying with veteran art instructor, Linda Wehrli for 2 years and has already excelled in the Drawing with Graphite Courses. Did we...
Music Scene :: Album Release • Joseph Bologne’s Sonatas • Steven Vanhauwaert & Andrew McIntosh
We're excited to announce the release of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges, Three Sonatas for Violin and Fortepiano Opus 1b by maestro musicians, violinist Andrew McIntosh and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. ...
November Student of the Month • Sebastienne S.
Pastimes for a Lifetime's November Student of the Month is teen art student, Sebastienne S.! A skilled watercolor painter, she has been studying with veteran art instructor, Linda Wehrli for 3 years. And did we mention she's only 16-years-old? Sebastienne is also a...
October Student of the Month • Maryl K.
Our October Student of the Month Blog features Pastimes' longtime art student, Maryl K.! She's been rockin' the Water-soluble Oils 401 Course with veteran instructor, Linda Wehrli for almost 10 years! Amazing. The proof is displayed in work below! [gallery...
Music History 101 :: Antonín Dvořák
Just in time for Fall! Our September Music History 101 Blog is ready for your reading pleasure. We're honoring the September birthday of the great Czech composer, Antonín Dvořák! One of the reasons I chose to study abroad in the Czech Republic back in 2010 was because...
September Student of the Month • Luda S.
We're excited to kick off our Fall Student of the Month feature with longtime art student, Luda S.! She's been studying with veteran instructor, Linda Wehrli for 7 years! She is currently enrolled in the Acrylics 301 course and is creating remarkable work with this...
August Student of the Month • Melise G.
Our August blog calendar is sizzling hot with our Student of the Month feature! We're honoring the accomplishments of longtime art student Melise G., who began studying at our studio in 2019 with veteran instructor, Linda Wehrli. She is currently enrolled in the Chalk...
Artist Interview :: Susan Jarecky
We're thrilled to kick off our Summer Artist Interview Series with NJ-based artist, Susan Jarecky! My boss, Linda Wehrli received Susan's gorgeous email newsletter filled with delightful paintings of landscapes, hummingbirds and horses and immediately suggested we...
July Student of the Month • Sumeet V.
Our July blog calendar opens with our Student of the Month! We celebrate the accomplishments of longtime art student Sumeet V. who started his art class journey at our studio 10 years ago with veteran instructor, Linda Wehrli. He is currently enrolled in the...
Art Product Review :: Oil Pastels
Ah, Summertime... bright, colorful, and fun. Much like our next Art Product Review on Oil Pastels! So what is this medium? Is it oil paint in a stick? Isn't it the same as a crayon? My boss, Linda Wehrli asked me to report on this misunderstood medium to clarify what...
About the Founder
I’ve been committed to continuing lifelong learning and inspiring creative thinking through art and music since 1989. I’d love to meet you! You’re welcome to chat with me on Zoom or stop by the studio. Just shoot me an email at Linda@pastimesinc.com and I’ll be glad to set up a mutually convenient time.Click to continue →