Pastimes Posts
April Student of the Month :: Gayle W.
We're excited to feature long-time art student, Gayle W. as our April Student of the Month! She began art classes at our studio back in July of 2016! Gayle has completed the following courses: Graphite 101, Watercolor 201, and Watercolor 202. Her love for watercolor...
Artist Interview :: Joseph A. Miller
We were thrilled when master figurative painter, Joseph A. Miller reached out to us to be featured for our March Artist Interview Blog! As a fellow Upstate-New Yorker, it was fun discovering that he teaches at S.U.N.Y. Buffalo State and is also from the area. For...
Music History 101 :: Dave Frishberg
When my boss, Linda Wehrli, suggested Dave Frishberg for our March Music History 101 Blog, I must admit I had never heard of this jazz pianist (who also happens to be one of Linda's all time favorite jazz pianists and composers)! I was eager to learn more, and with...
March Student of the Month :: Kristopher M.
Long-time art student, Kristopher M. is our March 2023 Student of the Month! Kristopher was one Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli's youngest students when he began lessons at only 5-years-old! He began with private 30-minute lessons and has since graduated to...
Guest Blog • Understanding The Circle of Fifths
Pastimes for a Lifetime is excited for its first Guest Blog of 2023 featuring Annika Hope, marketing executive at Music Gateway, a global platform that provides products and services that assist artists, songwriters and producers with their projects. Ms. Hope has...
February 2023 Student of the Month :: Michelle B.
We're thrilled to feature long-time art student, Michelle B. for our February 2023 Student of the Month. Michelle has been studying with Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli for 6 years! And did we mention she's only 10-years-old? Michelle has completed the...
January 2023 Student of the Month • Helen M.
We're kicking off 2023 with a fresh Student of the Month Blog and Exclusive Online Gallery! And a big Congrats to our 2022 Students of the Month This month, we're featuring long-time Pastimes student, Helen M. She has been studying with Pastimes' founder/instructor...
Art History 101 :: Wayne Thiebaud
We're celebrating American painter, Wayne Thiebaud's 102nd birthday this month with an Art History 101 Blog! This legendary west coast painter was known for his colorful works depicting commonplace objects—pies, lipsticks, paint cans, ice cream cones, pastries, and...
November Student of the Month • Xi W.
Our longtime art student, Xi W., is being honored as our November 2022 Student of the Month with an Exclusive Online Gallery and blog. Xi has been studying with Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli for 6 years. (The proof is in her remarkable work!) Stay tuned...
October Student of the Month • Luis Andrés M.
We are excited to announce Luis Andrés M. has been selected as our October Student of the Month! He has been studying with Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli for 9 years! Luis Andrés has completed the...
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 →