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Blog, Cr8tive Clay
Cr8tive Clay
- by shellylarroyo
In the winter 2017, an idea was hatching from numerous family trips: a family-run studio space for painting canvas and earth clay. This would be my second art studio, Cr8tive Clay, a long-awaited rebirth of all the things I loved about my previous art studio in Ohio.
“Cr8tive Clay,” 2020, © Shelly Arroyo.
Cr8tive Clay would have classes, parties, and fundraisers. A Saturday morning story hour with project, topping off my top favorites for the space. Ideas started hatching and our family kept visiting other pottery studios, eager to paint our next piece. We signed the lease for the space for Cr8tive Clay in the fall of 2019.
Cr8tive Clay workers, 2020, © Shelly Arroyo.
“Cr8tive Clay” space, 2020, © Shelly Arroyo.
“Cr8tive Clay” space (painted), 2020, © Shelly Arroyo.
Due to open the end of March 2020, we were surprised (like many!) with the Covid Pandemic shutting everything down. Orders for supplies were unable to be delayed, yet suppliers abroad closed, some overnight. With basic necessities like toilet paper being a hot commodity, while our local schools being online for almost two years, the keys had to be returned, and the idea shelved for the interim. Hopefully, a studio space will resurface again over time…fingers crossed.
Cr8tive Clay samples, 2020, © Shelly Arroyo.
“Ideas started hatching and our family kept visiting other pottery studios, eager to paint our next piece.”
Cr8tive Clay samples 2, 2020, © Shelly Arroyo.
Cr8tive Clay keys, 2019, © Shelly Arroyo.
Cr8tive Clay space, 2019, © Shelly Arroyo.
PLEASE FOLLOW ME as I embark on a quest to enjoy, learn from, and raise my bamBEANos, in the best way this Mama Chickpea can. Art is my “balance” to life and I enjoy all the DIY therapy I can handle! To learn more about Mama Chickpea, click HERE.
To shop Mama Chickpea originals, click HERE.
All content and artwork © Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea.
Blog, Miss Chickpea's
Miss Chickpea’s Funky Fibers
- by shellylarroyo
Miss Chickpea, 2008, © Shelly Arroyo.
In 2006, after many years in art show circuits in NE Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, I, Shelly Arroyo, A.K.A. Miss Chickpea to my fans, started my first brick-and-mortar studio, Miss Chickpea’s Funky Fibers, in Hudson, Ohio.
Miss Chickpea art show booth, 2004, © Shelly Arroyo.
Miss Chickpea’s was full of wonderful people, both employees, and patrons. What started as a line of uniquely felted accessories, grew a loyal fan base of energetic people. Classes offered unique knitting and felting classes for all ages, while the store carried many wonderfully handmade fibers and my unique wares.
Yarns, Miss Chickpea’s 2008, © Shelly Arroyo.
Shelving, Miss Chickpea’s 2008, © Shelly Arroyo.
Japanese Yarns, Miss Chickpea’s 2008, © Shelly Arroyo.
Miss Chickpea’s University, © Shelly Arroyo.
Closing in 2010, after a rougher recession and a much needed move to Texas to start my family, Miss Pea became Mama Pea, starting my supermom saga with my minions, Max and Mya.
An energetic and creative place to hang out, Miss Chickpea’s Funky Fibers was truly a gem. Carrying luxurious fibers from all across the globe, designers young and old could be entertained with one-of-a-kind items they had never seen before. Unique class offerings and patterns gave even the seasoned fiber artist something new to learn.
Downstairs, Miss Chickpea’s, © Shelly Arroyo.
Funky Scarf, Miss Chickpea’s, © Shelly Arroyo.
View from upstairs, Miss Chickpea’s, © Shelly Arroyo.
Anne in front of Miss Chickpea’s, 2008, © Shelly Arroyo.
PLEASE FOLLOW ME as I embark on a quest to enjoy, learn from, and raise my bamBEANos, in the best way this Mama Chickpea can. Art is my “balance” to life and I enjoy all the DIY therapy I can handle! To learn more about Mama Chickpea, click HERE.
To shop Mama Chickpea originals, click HERE.
All content and artwork © Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea.