Throughout the year you can find me and my work at local and national gallery exhibits, at select juried fine art fairs and artist markets around Michigan and Northern Indiana, through my online and local contract shops, and sharing what I love to do with others through talks and teachings.

Now booking for 2026!

Private Studio Art Lessons - Intro to Botanical Watercolors From keeping a sketchbook to finished paintings, this introduction to botanical art as private lessons in my personal art studio in SW Michigan, can help you return to, or get you started, on a new creative journey! One time, one on one, 2hr. class- $80. per person, or 4 weeks of private study- $275. per person. No previous experience necessary, all supplies needed for class included and for you to keep, as well as informational handouts, reference materials, access to my personal studio library, and my stocked tea/coffee cart;) Contact me directly here for scheduling if interested or with any questions. kristinaspitzner@gmail.com

Private Party Studio Workshops - Introduction to Watercolors Creative workshop experience for your small group, 8-10 max capacity (birthday party? friends night out? bridal shower?…?) 2 hour class in my lovely little studio in SW MI. No experience necessary, your choice of painting subject themes from my many options, all supplies included and light snacks and sips from my studio “tea cart”. $50.per person. Contact me directly for booking at kristinaspitzner@gmail.com

If you’re interested in joining the Southwest Michigan Nature Journal Club, our creative community of local fellow nature lovers who occasionally meet up and share time sketching, writing, journaling, exploring, and just mindfully enjoying natures beauty,… and breathing, email me and I’ll get you started and hook you up with our private Facebook group! You can also find more resources at wildwonder.org

EVENTS:

September 21, 2025 - Southwest Michigan Nature Journal Club Fall meet up, private group party.

October 18-19, 2025 - Arts and Eats - Free self driving fall color tour of rural Southwest Michigan open studios, galleries, farms, and local foodie destinations! Download your map at thornapplearts.org/artsandeats. find us at site #14

Nov. 8, 2025 - Blandford Fall Nature Makers Market, Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids MI. 9am-3pm

Nov. 15, 2025 - Painting and Tea Party, Byron Township Recreation, Byron Center, MI. 10am-12pm register at 616-878-1998.

Nov. 22, 2025 - Private Studio Party

December 5, 2025 - Jingle Mingle, Kalamazoo Nature Center, members only shopping night 5:30-8pm

December 6, 2025 - Buy Local Holiday Art and Gift Fair, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo MI. 9am-4pm, free and open to the public

December 13, 2025 - Private Studio Party

December 16-19, 2025 - Last week of studio classes before winter break

Winter Break - Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Please check back often, as I’m always working out my yearly calendar, and follow me on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Thank you for shopping small business and supporting the arts in your community!