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 with others what I love to do through talks and teachings.

Now booking for Winter 2026 - Private Studio Sessions!

Private Studio Painting Lessons - Beginning Botanical Art, from Sketching to Watercolor (2hr. private class $75.per person/ or 4 weeks of private study $250.per person. Includes one on one instruction, all supplies needed and direction to get you started, instructional handouts, and access to my botanical watercolor reference library! Email me directly for inquiries and scheduling at kristinaspitzner@gmail.com

Studio Watercolor Painting Parties! (for birthdays, showers, friends night out, etc…?) Up to 8 guests (10 max.), with your choice of subject themes from my several options, snacks and sips, and the experience of creating with friends in a lovely studio venue! Message or email for pricing and more info 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

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!