Artistic minds inspired amid uncertain times “Art is often something that people don’t feel qualified to do. Just giving people a little bit of instruction, or to even know what kind of supplies they need to use, opens them up in ways that they didn’t know was possible.” –Susan Guerra, co-owner of Inspired Minds
BY MEGAN WEHRING Creativity is flowing as local woodworking and art studios see more people interested in do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Board and Brush in Dripping Springs focuses on workshops teaching all the steps that go into customizing a wooden sign. Distressing the wood to a rustic look, staining, applying stencils and painting are just a few.
While the wooden signs are created in the studio, owner Nicole Gilchrist said she believes that the workshops could motivate people to create DIY projects at home. “For some, they have all the materials already and just need a clearer idea of how to complete a project,” Gilchrist said. “For others, they would just rather book a workshop and not have to worry about rounding
up all the supplies themselves.” Inspired Minds Art Center in Buda adjusted its business model earlier this year to offer both in-person and online classes or workshops, while still supporting local artists with hosting galleries. Co-owner Sinead Whiteside said the Daydreams and Distractions
exhibit encourages beginner photographers to participate. “It inspired amateur photographers to go out and take photographs,” Whiteside said. “When we had this gallery opening, there were people who never had their work in a gallery before coming in and
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