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Article from N2 magazine, May 2009
Collage Studio in Waco is a rare concept in creativity; one that encourages it. This working art studio offers its clients an unbelievable array of classes taught by amazing instructors, supplies for a diverse array of mediums, and space to create. It is a classroom, an art supply store, and a gallery for finished jewelry that captures the eye and thrills the heart.
That would be enough, but there is more. Collage Studio is a place for Central Texans and those from other places to share the fun, the joy, and the friendship that comes from the act of creating.
Artist Sharon Gillespie is well known in Central Texas and beyond. She is known for her creations in eggery, PMC, her striking jewelry, stained glass, glass fusing and metalsmithing. Her work is as unique as the artist herself: it runs from whimsical to wow in about thirty seconds. Collage Studio is her concept. Through the studio, her clients get in touch with their artistic side and that was her dream from the start.
At Collage Studio, artists and artists-in-the-making can get hard to find supplies like PMC 9precious metal, silversmith supplies, and beautiful beads. They even have a telephone line for emergency supplies. Clients can take classes in fused glass, wire wrapping, jewelry making, PMC (Precious Metal Clay), Viking knitting, silversmithing, and chainmail.
The motto of the friendly staff and instructors at Collage Studio is “we want to help you” and it shows. The atmosphere at Collage Studio is filled with collaboration and camaraderie. Artists, homemakers, crafters and people from all walks of life can find a creative haven and home in this studio.
For over 4 years now, the Collage Studio has been providing Central Texans with an outlet for their creativity. If you haven’t been there, treat yourself, your friends, or the whole family to a visit. Be prepared to be inspired.
