Fibs Art Studio
Creativity Through Exploration
Valerie is an artist, teacher, and overall nerd. She received her bachelor's in Art Education at Illinois State University and taught K-8th grade art for 4 years. Valerie decided to take a break from teaching in public schools to work on her dream of owning her own art studio and cultivating the love of art in others, young and grown-up. Her goal is to have a place where ALL feel welcome and safe to create and take chances with their art, as artists.
Therefore "Fibs Art Studio" was created! private art lessons and classes for all skill levels, ages, and mediums. Valerie's personal favorite mediums to teach include watercolor, acrylic, drawing, crochet, mixed media, and cardboard sculpture. Please feel free to follow Fibs Art Studio on Facebook, and Instagram or reach out to valerie@fibsartstudio.com to get more information on private lessons and upcoming workshops.
WORKSHOPS:
Galentine's Art Night: Needle Felting Basics
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Art's in Bartlett: 215 S Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103
6:00pm-8:00pm
Ages: 16 and up
Learn the basics of needle felting in 3D! Join Val from Fibs Art Studio for a class on building, shaping, and creating your own small needle felted items.
Registration Link: February 13 Galentines: https://forms.gle/DRxTns7SpPMWKqTA8
Kids Valentines Party
Friday, February 14th, 2026
Art's in Bartlett: 215 S Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103
10:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 6-12
Glue, cut, paste, and create! Join us for making handmade valentines with all different types of materials! In addition to personalized Valentines, kids will learn about "found word" poetry. This interesting word searching type of poetry makes anyone a poet!
Registration Link: February 14 Kids Valentines: https://forms.gle/oEm3NVcBVEbFDYFk7
Pokemon Card Decorating
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Art's in Bartlett: 215 S Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103
3:30pm-7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 15
Come in anytime and stay for as long as you wish! Decorate real Pokémon cards with stickers, markers, and paint! Take home your decorated card and a free blank template to make your own Pokémon!
Pokemon Card Painting
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Art's in Bartlett: 215 S Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103
1:00pm-3:00pm
Age +16
Come in anytime and stay for as long as you wish! Decorate real Pokémon cards with stickers, markers, and paint! Take home your decorated card and a free blank template to make your own Pokémon!
Registration Link: February 27 and 28: https://forms.gle/FDDPTNVL67gQNzvU6