October 2026 Student of the Month • Beth G.
Congratulations to our October Student of the Month, Beth G.! Beth has been studying at Pastimes for a Lifetime for two years and has completed the Graphite 101 and Graphite 102 courses, developing an impressive command of the medium along the way. Graphite is often...
Art History 101 :: Edgar Degas
Our 2026 Art History 101 blog takes us on a visual time travel. Picture images of dancers stretching, horses racing, people at cafés, and a woman brushing her hair. At first glance, Edgar Degas might seem like the ultimate Impressionist. But here’s the fun part: Degas...
September Student of the Month • Poppy C.
Congratulations to our September Student of the Month, Poppy C. (age 8)! For the past two years, Poppy has been learning and creating with Pastimes for a Lifetime founder and veteran instructor, Linda Wehrli. It has been wonderful to watch her creativity and...
Art Scene 101 :: L. Cornelissen & Son
Our Art Scene Blog takes us on a journey back in time… What if your local art supply store had been around for more than 170 years? And what if generations of artists had walked through its doors looking for the perfect pigment, paper, brush, or simply a little...
Art Facts 101 :: Back to School, Back to Creativity
New notebooks? ✔️ Fresh pencils? ✔️ A brand-new school year? ✔️ But here’s one thing that deserves a spot on every back-to-school checklist: creativity. When life gets busy with homework, sports, and after-school...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 →
