by Michelle Bergman | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized, Workshops & classes
Teaching is something I never envisioned myself doing when I was younger, but I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing my ideas and step by step recipes of finishes with other artists in the last couple of years! One of my latest teaching adventures was at the Art Fusion...
by Michelle Bergman | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Just a few days before he passed, my dad told me he hoped I was coming into a time where I’d be able to do the things I wanted to do, not just the things I HAD to do. That has resonated in my mind daily the two and a half years since then. Create Outside the Box is...
by Michelle Bergman | Jan 4, 2023 | Blog
I’ve had those words written on a scrap of paper on my work table for at least five years, and they are still what keeps me pushing forward today. I love seeing students light up with excitement when they complete a sample or learn a new technique or trick! Hearing...
by Michelle Bergman | Jul 8, 2022 | Blog, Paint products
Here’s a quick tip to help prevent the frustration of paint lids that stick and are hard to open. When I was recently teaching at a workshop someone noticed my little trick and commented on it, saying that alone was worth the cost of their class. My day was made and...
by Michelle Bergman | Jul 1, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery”- Mark Van Doren Last week was my first time to experience the IDAL convention (International Decorative Artisans League), and it was a fantastic, welcoming atmosphere. To be surrounded by people with similar...
