Discover Your Inner Artist

At Clay & Canvas Art Studio

STEP INTO THE ENCHANTING world of art at Clay & Canvas, a brand new art studio nestled in the heart of downtown West Monroe. Owned and operated by Monroe artist, Ginny Montgomery, this studio is sure to provide a creative outlet for you to explore your artistic side!

Ginny, an experienced art educator, decided to take the plunge by leaving the traditional classroom setting behind to embark on a new chapter in her career. With a dream in her heart and a desire to share her knowledge with the community, she decided to begin the search for a studio space in which she could create her own work while also guiding others through a wide variety of fundamental art techniques. But finding just the right space proved to be quite a challenge. Little did she know that fate had something perfect in store for her.

After months of looking for studio space that could accommodate her pottery wheels and kiln without any luck, Ginny was starting to accept the fact that her vision may not become a reality. Until one day during a conversation with a neighbor, she learned that a friend from college and fellow local artist, Sallie Anzelmo, had recently started seeking someone to share her West Monroe storefront, Three Threads, with her. The moment she stepped into Three Threads, she knew it would be the perfect place to start up Clay & Canvas Art Studio. Ginny found herself moving in in May, just in time to start holding summer art camps. With the help of some close friends who believed in her vision, a group of her former students, and a handful of art-loving strangers, the summer camps were a great success!

As the sun sets on the summer season, Ginny’s focus has shifted to a back-to-school art class schedule. With the arrival of the school year, Clay & Canvas is ready to offer a diverse range of classes, catering to both kids and adults. From painting and drawing to pottery, sculpting, and printmaking, all with a little art history sprinkled in, there will be something to satisfy every artistic inclination.

Clay & Canvas will hold weekly classes for homeschoolers during school-day hours, as well as weekly after school classes for students. Additionally, adult classes will be available during both daytime and evening hours. Ginny will also host monthly workshops, and special events, such as birthday parties, pottery wheel date nights, and ladies’ night out paint parties, just to name a few. Hopefully having many different scheduling options will enable individuals from all walks of life to indulge their creative aspirations.

The inception of Clay & Canvas, which would not have been possible without the unending support of her family and friends, has given Ginny the opportunity to add to the artistic landscape of our community. Under her expert guidance in the charming, beautiful sunlit space that the Three Threads building provides, this studio promises to unlock the hidden potential of artists, young and old. So come express yourself creatively, while exploring your own unique artistic talents at Clay & Canvas Art Studio. You can visit hisawyer.com/providers/clay-canvas to learn more about our classes and to sign up for a session!