Glimmerbug Art Blog
Inspiration and creative ideas for your artistic journey
From beginner tips to advanced techniques, explore our collection of articles designed to inspire and guide your creative practice.
Create Whimsical and Colorful Holiday Cards Tonight at Our Creative Art Studio in Harvard, MA!
Watercolor holiday cards class for MWCC (Mount Wachusett Community College) is happening tonight! Can’t wait!
Last Day for $1 Art Classes!
Last day to get your Art Bundles for Good 10!
You’ll get 100+ art classes and resources from over 80 amazing artists — a collection valued at more than $5,000, all for just $109. That’s about $1 per class!
Don’t miss your chance to explore lessons on watercolour, mixed media, drawing, collage, art journaling, acrylics, and so much more.
A Blooming Good Time: Watercolor Sunflower Workshop at Glimmerbug Handmade Art
This past Monday night, our watercolor workshop was a beautiful journey of creativity blossoming alongside vibrant sunflowers. Whether you were just starting out or honing your skills, the friendly, supportive atmosphere guided each brushstroke with care. Together, we immersed ourselves in the warm, cheerful hues of sunflowers, turning blank pages into radiant artworks. It’s been a joy to see each artist’s passion shine through, leaving the studio with a masterpiece to cherish and memories of a welcoming community that inspires.
New Digital Download for Autumn Art Projects
We’ve got a lovely new digital download in the shop that features lovely watercolor themed Autumn images, perfect for card making, bookmarks, art journals, junk journals and fussy cuts!
Tuesday Night Watercolor Workshop SPECTACULAR!
Watercolor Workshop on Tuesday was filled with bright colors, spooky ghosts and tons of creative laughter and fun! Come on in and check out the fabulous watercolor project we worked on!
Mount Wachusett Community College Final Watercolor Projects
Last night was our final class for our “Introduction to Whimsical Watercolors” with another Mount Wachusett Community College crew! Come on in and take a look at their awesomeness!
Autumn Watercolor Girls
Recent watercolor workshops focused on painting adorable Autumn inspired girls!
Miniature Watercolor Cards Online Class NOW OPEN!
Discover the joy of creating tiny masterpieces in our Miniature Watercolor Cards online class! You'll learn how to paint vibrant, detailed scenes perfect for sending heartfelt notes or keeping as charming keepsakes. This class is designed for all skill levels, guiding you through techniques to master watercolor in a small format with ease and confidence. Join us and add a splash of color and whimsy to your day!
Single Line Drawing + Watercolor + Textures = Gorgeous Paintings from MWCC Students
Introduction to Whimsical Watercolors was another smashing success, with students hitting it out of the ball park with single line drawings!
Mount Wachusett Community College Watercolor Class Show and Share
Our newest watercolor landscape, painted in our Mount Wachusett Community College class! This painting reflects the friendly, encouraging atmosphere of our classes, where creativity grows and every brushstroke has meaning.