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 creative events.

Now booking for 2026!

Private Studio Art Lessons - Intro to Botanical Watercolors From keeping a sketchbook for creative calm, 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- $75. per person, or 4 weeks of more in depth private study- $250. 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;) Come hang with me in my studio! 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 group activity? bridal shower? etc…?) A 2 hour class in my sweet little studio in SW MI. No experience necessary, your choice of painting subject themes from my many options(such as seasonal botanicals, birds, topiaries, leaves, fruits, landscapes, etc.), all supplies included and light snacks and sips from my studio “tea cart”. $40.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

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 2, 2026 - Spring Nature Maker’s Market, Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids MI. 9am-3pm

May 9, 2026 - Mother’s Day Tea and Painting, Sonshine Acres Farm, Otsego MI. https://www.facebook.com/events/1056371443308949

May 15, 2026 - Spring Watercolor Workshop, Brookside Farms, Otsego/Martin MI. https://www.facebook.com/events/2662091980837349/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

May 17, 2026 - Private Studio Party

May 23, 2026 - Private Studio Party

May 29-30, 2026 - Spring Garden Market, Everett’s Gardens, Byron Center MI. Friday 12-6pm, Sat. 9am-2pm.

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!