Open Studio Tour (first weekend only!)

October 12-13 Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm

at my home studio

447 Sacramento Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

530-277-0397

Grief and Gratitude -- Transforming Pain into Beauty through Creative Expression

Intimate, small group, heart-felt exploration of the process of grief and loss along with gratitude for this life we have been given, through writing and altar making. 

In this class we will gather together to write, exploring our deep selves. We will also work toward creating an altar or other creative project of your choice to honor and process your loss. 

I will also be working with you one-on-one to give personalized attention to each of your projects.

WHO: There will be 6 participants, especially for those who are longing to transform grief of any kind into beauty through creative expression (all levels of writing and artistic experience welcome)

WHERE: At my home studio in Nevada City. 

WHAT: 6 classes, 2 hours each  plus bonus one-on-one session (see below)

DATES: Thursdays, 11am-1pm September 19, 26  October 3, 10, 17, 24 

PAYMENT: $180 payable through Paypal  

BONUSES: Includes bonus 45-min one-on-one session with me to give you individualized attention on your altar-making/writing process.

Summer 2019

Y'Art Sale

We're clearing out our studios to make room for our new creations - Join us for a fun day of fantastic savings on Original Art - Paintings, Prints, Photographs, Notecards, Art Books
447 Sacramento Street, Nevada City
10am-5pm Saturday June 29, 2019
with LIVE MUSIC 3-5pm by Induction
(Jim Rodney and Robbert Trice)
Cookies and Lemonade!!
 
Julie Zumwalt
Louise Preston
Lil McGill
Denise Wey
Ed Hensley
with Guest Appearance by Douglass Truth

Spring 2019

Breaking Creative Inertia: Raising Your Vibration Through Spring Creative Practices of Writing, Walking and Watercolor -- Introductory, small group, heartfelt exploration of breaking through your resistance to beginning and sustaining a regular creative practice.

WHO: There will be 6-8 participants, especially for those who are longing to tap into a deeper, everflowing spring of creativity (all levels of artistic experience welcome)

WHERE: At my home studio in Nevada City. 

WHAT: 5 classes, 2 hours each  

DATES: Thursdays, 10am-12noon May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and

$147

Chrysalis: New Work by Lil McGill

May 1-June 30

Artist's Reception Sunday May 7, 2017 3-5pm

Live Music and Cake!

at Summer Thymes 231 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley

Sunday December 18th, 2016 2-4pm

Winter Solstice SPARK! a Creativity Happening with Denise Wey & Lil McGill

Holiday art-making and live music at Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli

231 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley
$10 per person, all ages, no experience needed, all supplies provided

Sunday March 20th, 2016 2-4pm

Spring Equinox SPARK! a Creativity Happening with Denise Wey & Lil McGill

at Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli 231 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley
$10 per person, all ages, no experience needed, all supplies provided

Saturday September 19th, 2015 2-5pm

Women and Creativity: Autumn Equinox Paint Sisters Playshop

with Denise Wey & Lil McGill & special guest Katie Carter.

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the beginning of autumn with a field trip to Katie's September garden, with a focus on the 1st and 2nd chakras, painting garden prayer flags, yoga rests, and nourishing creative inspiration. $65

Saturday June 20 10am-4pm

Summer Solstice Paint Sisters Playshop with Denise Wey & Lil McGill & guest artist Marian Lee@ ASiF Studios Join us for an all-day celebration of the beginning of summer with painting and an introduction to tempered glass mosaic. $110

Saturday, May 30, 11am-1 pm

Publishing Yourself: Reimagining the Writing Life with Molly Fisk & Lil McGill
Field trip to the Poem Farm, the home-studio of Molly Fisk, for a conversation about what the author learned from her self-publishing debut, including costs and benefits, book promotion, and ways to stream-line the book creation process. Bring a camera and notebook for observation and writing. $40

Sunday, May 24, 10am-12 noon

A Morning of Color & Light with LeeAnn Brook & Lil McGill

Field trip to contemporary landscape painter, LeeAnn Brook’s new studio up on Cement Hill Road for a demonstration and discussion of the use of color and light. Bring a sketchbook for a guided color study. $40

Sunday, May 10, 2-4 pm

Mother’s Day SPARK! A Creativity Happening at Lucchesi Winery
with Denise Wey and Lil McGill

Bring your mom and friends and come paint with us and explore other creative arts while listening to live instrumental music. $10 per person, no experience needed, all supplies provided - no pre-registration required

Friday, April 24, 6-8 pm

50 Field Trips with Flowers & Friends
Book Release Gathering

at Vanishing Point Salon of the Arts
hosted by Matthias Schossig & Walburga Ziegenhagen
230 Church Street, Grass Valley (adjacent to the Methodist Church)

Sunday, April 19, 2-5 pm

Intuitive Painting & the Tulips of Ananda with Carianne James & Lil McGill
Field trip to the Crystal Hermitage Gardens and an intuitive painting workshop for an afternoon of color and creative inspiration. Bring your cameras, water and a snack. $30 (includes painting supplies) + additional $5 donation for entry to the gardens.

Sunday, March 22, 2-4 pm

Spring Celebration at the Mud Hut with Denise Wey & Lil McGill
Field Trip to the Mud Hut to celebrate the beginning of spring and make spring equinox ceramic mandalas with beloved ceramic teacher Denise Wey. All ages...kids welcome when accompanied by an adult $35, supplies included

Sunday, March 1, 2015 2-4 pm

PhotoWalk Adventure with Ed Hensley & Lil McGill
Field trip to Ed Hensley’s photography studio and walk around his neighborhood with a focus on capturing the unexpected beauty and surprising delight in our daily environment. Bring a camera and notebook for recording your impressions. $30

Sunday, February 8, 2015 2-4 pm

Valentine's Day SPARK! a Creativity Happening with Denise Wey & Lil McGill

at Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli 231 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley Join us to celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating valentine cards and other art of your choice while listening to live instrumental music with friends
$10 per person, all ages, no experience needed, all supplies provided