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Jules Art Bender
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Bluff Park, Alabama

Find Your Inspiration with Jules Art Bender!

Join me in The Studio, a cozy nook for curious artists, and sign up for in-person art classes that nurture creativity and connection.  

Located at 770 Shades Mountain Plaza Hoover, Alabama 35226, in The Studio of Shades Mountain Mercantile.  

 Migration of birds, Multimedia art, collage, print making, stamp making, painting, gouache, acrylic

Weekday Foundational Classes, Stand Alone Weekend Workshops, 

and Private Classes Available

Weekday Classes

Find Your Creative Flow — One Class at a Time

These foundational classes are designed for artists who want to learn new techniques, loosen up, and actually enjoy the creative process. Whether you’re a beginner ready to explore or an experienced artist looking to grow, you’ll discover ways to strengthen your skills, mix mediums with confidence, and create art that feels fresh and exciting.

Join any class that speaks to you — or mix and match throughout the month!

 

🎨 Multi-Media 

Break the “rules” and explore creative freedom. Start the week with playful experimentation! Mix watercolors, pencils, ink, markers, collage, and more to create layered artwork, zines, sketchbook experiments, and mini projects like greeting cards. Jules shares tips, techniques, and creative shortcuts to help your ideas come to life — perfect for artists who want to explore, experiment, and have fun.


🎨 Watercolor 

Dive deep into watercolor techniques, from color mixing and tonal values to layering, lifting, and letting go. Perfect for anyone who wants to build confidence and control while keeping their work loose and lively.     


🎨 Image Transfer 

Discover creative ways to bring your favorite images into your artwork! Learn easy, low-mess transfer methods for sketchbooks, watercolor paper, wood, canvas, and mixed media pieces. We’ll experiment with layering, transparency, and composition to make each piece one-of-a-kind. 


 🎨 Supplies

Have art supplies you’ve collected but aren’t quite sure how to use? Bring them along! Whether it’s a favorite watercolor set, pencils, markers, or mixed media materials, you’ll learn how to get the most out of what you already have.

Each class offers guidance on how different tools and mediums work together, so you can experiment confidently and discover new ways to use what’s already in your art stash.

Not sure what to bring? No problem — each session includes suggestions and demos to help you build a supply list that fits your personal style and budget.


🎨 Help!

And if you’ve got a piece you’re stuck on or not sure how to finish — bring that too! Together, we’ll troubleshoot what’s not working, explore creative solutions, and find fresh ways to bring your vision to life.

Each class offers guidance on how different tools and mediums work together, helping you experiment with confidence and discover new possibilities right from your own art stash.

Reserve Your Spot and Let’s Make Something Beautiful Together

Space is limited, and each class offers a unique creative experience — come see what happens when you let curiosity lead the way!

💵 $45 per class (2 hours)
🎟️ $140 for 4 classes 


Email me at julesartbender@gmail.com

or call 205-910-7374

Venmo, Paypal, Major Credit Cards Accepted 

Weekend Workshops

🌸 Weekend Workshops — Make, Create, and Take Home Something You Love

Looking for a burst of creativity without a big commitment?
Weekend Workshops are perfect for artists and beginners alike who want to dive into a focused project, learn a new technique, and leave with a finished piece of art in hand.

Each 2-3 hour session explores a different theme — from watercolor and mixed media to nature-inspired projects and creative experiments. You’ll get hands-on guidance, all the insider tips, and plenty of room to play.

🎨 2-3 hour stand-alone workshops
🎁 Make & take your finished creation home!

🎨 See below for Weekend Workshop Options


If your registration button doesn't pop-up just contact me here:

Email me at julesartbender@gmail.com

or call 205-910-7374

Private Classes

Personalized Learning, Just for You

Want to focus on your specific artistic goals? Private classes are a perfect way to get one-on-one guidance tailored to your skill level and interests. Whether you’re struggling with a particular technique, want help finishing a piece, or simply want to explore new mediums at your own pace, these sessions are all about your creativity.

💵 $40/hour or $100 for 3 hours.   Flexible scheduling to fit your calendar — bring your own supplies or use what’s available in the studio.

Let’s troubleshoot, experiment, and create together — at a pace that works for you.


Email me at julesartbender@gmail.com

or call 205-910-7374

In Person Learning

Saturday, January 24th- Introduction to Gel Plate Printing 11am-1pm $45.00

Learn the craft of Gel Plate printing!  Make unique backgrounds and creatively original designs for scrapbooking, collage and other artwork.  Jumpstart your new MonoPrinting obsession in this 2 hour Introduction Class.   To get started you'll need is a few colors of acrylic paint, construction paper, brayer (roller), and gel plate.  All these items are low cost - making this an affordable skill to learn and practice your entire lifetime. 

 Please register below to get started!  Contact Jules if you have any questions.


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Saturday, January 31st, The Art of Collage 11am-130pm. $45.00

Let's use all those scraps of paper, ephemera and old magazines you've been saving and put them to good use!  Combining made and found objects with doodling and decoupage can be a very relaxing stream of consciousness activity.   Being open to new ideas we have, supplies available, using trial and error, we will create a beautifully cohesive mixed media piece of art.  All skill levels are welcome.

Please register below to get started!  Contact Jules if you have any questions.

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Saturday, February 7th- Valentine Mini Book/Card 11am-1 pm. $45.00

Saturday, February 7th- Valentine Mini Book/Card 11am-1 pm. $45.00

Looking for a creative and heartfelt way to make a one-of-a-kind Valentine's gift?  In this fun and easy class we will transform a single sheet of paper into a mini Valentine Zine -- a folded, hand painted 8 page booklet filled with acrylic textures, collage, paint pen details and hand-lettering.  

Wether you're an artist or just feeling crafty, this project is quick, fun, and endlessly customizable.  Perfect for all skill levels.

Please register below to get started!  Contact Jules if you have any questions.

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