....a one woman art studio where coloring outside the lines is encouraged!
507 N Main Street Carroll, Iowa 51401 (712) 775-2035
 Studio HoursSeptember 1st –May 31st OpenMonday – Thursday 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Fridays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM June 1st –August 31st Open Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturdays by appointment Closed Sundays |
Pod Cast
Laura was interviewed recently for a
pod cast
on Blog Talk Radio.
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pod cast and give a listen!)
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Fall Art Classes starting September 6
Artworks Studio
is now accepting registrations for after school art lessons
for kids in grades Kindergarten through high school because…
Creative Kids Make Intelligent Adults!
Over and over, research shows that kids who receive art lessons
while they are young become more imaginative and creative
adults. As you may know, creativity is an essential part of
intelligence, and is often used as a gauge for measuring IQ.
You can't force a child to develop artistically but you can
encourage their natural interests by gently guiding them to the next
level and allowing them to take the next step.
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Printable registration form -
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Call and check for
availability before mailing in registrations 775-2035
Kyla Miller Foundation
DILLSBURG, PA - Kyla Miller Foundation, a not-for-profit
organization joining in the fight to end pediatric brain
cancer, announces a partnership with Artworks Studio in
Carroll, Iowa, to supply the foundation with the Heart
of an Angel bracelet.
Inspired by the courageous journey of Kyla Miller, a
local East Berlin girl that lost her battle with brain
cancer just before her tenth birthday, Laura Comito –
sister of KMF Board of Directors member and Kyla’s
oncologist, Dr. Melanie Comito – designed a sterling
silver and genuine Swarovski crystal bracelet that
represents Kyla’s essence and presence in the lives of
those who knew her and as an angel in heaven. The center
of the bracelet is a sterling silver cube etched with
Kyla’s heart on four sides. The cube is surrounded by
two pearls, symbolizing Kyla’s wings, followed by a gold
spacer on each side, representing Kyla’s halo. The
bracelet then includes ten purple Swarovski crystals,
representing the ten years of Kyla’s life, separated by
clear Swarovski crystals and sterling silver spacers.
Click here to find out more......
Outside the lines now on Amazon & Kobo Books
Outside the
Lines is one woman's journey - as daughter, sister, friend, lover,
spouse and mom - through a world colored by clinical depression. Art Classes for kids ages
3 and up; custom designed jewelry; hand embellished clothing to recycled
raggedy hands mittens; remade vintage costume jewelry; paintings; cards;
books and so much more. You can find the unique, the unusual, timeless
classics or modern works all in one place. Come see for yourself. What's so great about a
Fabulous Bag? It still fits even if you gain 5 lbs. Each handbag has
been to Rehab with the Fab-Bag Guru. She contemplates the strengths and
weaknesses of each piece and turns them from Ugly Ducklings to Swans all
with the stroke of a paintbrush, Swarovski crystals, vintage trims and
fabrics and other lovely gewgaws. As seen in the 2008 Nov/Dec
issue of the Iowan Magazine these Fabulous Bags are going to be hot this
holiday season! Oooh and did I mention that Hillary owned a
Fabulous Bag that she then autographed and donated to a charity auction.
Fabulous is as Fabulous does!
The Planet SARK eShop
Laura Comito's story is one of hoping and coping and learning to live
with her illness with creativity, humor and compassion - and a lot of
help from family, friends and, well, meds.
“From as far back as I can remember I have always been different. I
tried to conform- I truly did and when that didn’t work I tried going
crazy. But crazy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Then I realized I am
an artist and I’m different and that suits me just fine.”
Living in Carroll, Iowa with her three daughters, a son and three cats
Laura has learned to live, manage, cope, embrace, and sometimes resent
her depression. She was diagnosed as chemically depressed in 1982.
Artworks Studio is where she collects all sorts of stuff and creates
original works in all types of media. Purchase here -
Amazon USA /
Amazon UK And
Kobo Books
What can you find at Artworks Studio?
Etsy Store
www.etsy.com/shop/artworksstudio interesting and unusual items all
made by Laura. Take the pledge to buy handmade!
Blogs:
www.vintagejewelrysource.com Useful information about vintage
jewelry. Collecting, repairing, wearing and just loving vintage jewelry.
If you are curious about what goes on in the studio you can follow me on
my blog at
www.artworks-and-beads.blogspot.com or become a fan of Artworks
Studio on
Facebook
Artworks Studio offers classes for kids ages 3 and older year round.
Fabulous Bags!
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here for more information!
SARK
So many people ask me where I get my creative inspiration. SARK's
books and telephone hot line has been a part of my life since 1999. Make
SARK a part of your creative process and live juicy!
Find out more -
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Jewelry Repair
Laura takes pride in repairing vintage jewelry from broken strands of beads to missing rhinestones. Beads missing from your grandmother's costume pearls?Click
here for more information! 
Private Art Lessons
Artworks Studio offers art lessons for adults. Lessons are once a week for one hour at my studio located at 507 N Main Street. For more information call Laura at 712-775-2035 orstop by the studio.