Drop into the Scrappy Elephant studio any time between 10 and 4 to make your own rainbow wand! This is a free event. All you need to do is bring your creativity!

Self care Sundays just got even better. Need a creative break? Book a table in our studio for only $6 on Sundays! Bring up to three friends and come get your relaxing craft on! Feel free to bring food and drinks.

Use the code SUNDAY when booking your studio table to get 40% off the price of an hour of fun and creativity!

This Workshop is perfect for beginners and curious creatives alike. This workshop offers a fun, hands-on introduction to the vibrant world of watercolor painting.

Whether you’re new to watercolor or simply looking to loosen up and experiment with the medium, this class is for you. In a relaxed and supportive environment, we’ll explore a variety of expressive techniques that make watercolor both playful and rewarding.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

The essential materials and tools for watercolor painting

Core techniques like wet-on-wet, dry brush, and glazing

Creative ways to add texture and energy using traditional and alternative materials

How to combine techniques for dynamic, layered effects

Tips for developing your own expressive style and staying inspired

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to keep exploring watercolor on your own.

We’ll provide all the materials you need, but feel free to bring:, Snacks and drinks, Your favorite watercolor paints, paper, or brushes if you have them, A sketchbook or journal for notes, ideas, and inspiration

Join us for this inspiring and beginner-friendly workshop and discover the joy of painting with watercolor—playfully, expressively, and with confidence.

Sign up here!

About the instructor:

Toby Penney is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Her practice draws inspiration from the beauty of everyday objects and fleeting moments, inviting viewers to appreciate the often-overlooked details of life. A graduate with a B.F.A. in Sculpture from Middle Tennessee State University, Penney has also completed an intensive Vitreography internship at Harvey K. Littleton Studios, where she studied under Master Printmaker Judith O’Rourke.

Penney’s work has been widely recognized, with recent exhibitions in Tasmania and Melbourne, Australia, as well as solo shows in Tennessee Wesleyan University, Atlanta, Georgia, and Frankfort, Kentucky. She is a two-time recipient of the Denis Diderot AIR Grant, which supported her residencies at Chateau Orquevaux in France. Her work has also been prominently featured on the covers of Professional Artist Magazine and Hellbent Magazine, among other publications.

In addition to her studio practice, Penney is deeply committed to fostering creativity in others. She serves as an art instructor, creativity coach, and mentor to emerging artists through her Roaming Studio program. Penney actively engages with the global arts community and is passionate about building connections with fellow creatives. Alongside her artistic career, she enjoys sharing her studio space with her sculpture-loving daughter and traveling with her author partner to further ignite creativity and inspiration. You can follow her artistic journey on social media via @TobyPenney.

Sign up here!

🎉 Friday just got better! 🎨
Snag a studio table for just $5 every Friday — no joke!
Use code FRIDAY when you book, and let the creativity (and savings) flow.
Grab your spot, bring your ideas, and let’s make something awesome this Friday!

book your studio table here!

Create simple, beautiful books using what you already have!

Discover the art of handmade books in this workshop, perfect for beginners and anyone curious about creative reuse. Using easy-to-find and reclaimed materials commonly found in homes and offices, you'll learn to craft beautiful, functional booklets and notepads using simple folding and sewing techniques.

Whether you're looking to create personalized journals, sketchbooks, or thoughtful gifts, this hands-on class will guide you through the process of making something both useful and unique.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• An introduction to common and reclaimed materials for bookmaking

• Basic bookbinding techniques: folding, stitching, and assembling

• How to design and construct simple booklets and notepads

• Tips for adding personal touches and decorative elements

• Ideas for ongoing projects and creative reuse

By the end of the event, you'll leave with at least one handmade book and the skills to continue exploring this craft on your own.

We’ll provide a variety of materials, but feel free to bring along: Old paper, envelopes, or packaging you'd like to reuse, Decorative or specialty papers, Your favorite thread, string, or ribbon, A sketchbook or journal to jot down ideas and techniques

Join us for a creative, relaxed morning of making, and leave with something truly one-of-a-kind!

Sign up here!

About the Instructor:

Toby Penney is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Her practice draws inspiration from the beauty of everyday objects and fleeting moments, inviting viewers to appreciate the often-overlooked details of life. A graduate with a B.F.A. in Sculpture from Middle Tennessee State University, Penney has also completed an intensive Vitreography internship at Harvey K. Littleton Studios, where she studied under Master Printmaker Judith O’Rourke.

Penney’s work has been widely recognized, with recent exhibitions in Tasmania and Melbourne, Australia, as well as solo shows in Tennessee Wesleyan University, Atlanta, Georgia, and Frankfort, Kentucky. She is a two-time recipient of the Denis Diderot AIR Grant, which supported her residencies at Chateau Orquevaux in France. Her work has also been prominently featured on the covers of Professional Artist Magazine and Hellbent Magazine, among other publications.

In addition to her studio practice, Penney is deeply committed to fostering creativity in others. She serves as an art instructor, creativity coach, and mentor to emerging artists through her Roaming Studio program. Penney actively engages with the global arts community and is passionate about building connections with fellow creatives. Alongside her artistic career, she enjoys sharing her studio space with her sculpture-loving daughter and traveling with her author partner to further ignite creativity and inspiration. You can follow her artistic journey on social media via @TobyPenney.

Block Carving & Stamp Making Workshop

This workshop is a fun and accessible introduction to the art of relief carving and printmaking. Perfect for beginners, you’ll learn how to carve a 2 x 2 inch rubber block to create a unique, reusable stamp design.

You’ll be guided through the basic tools and materials needed, learn safe and effective carving techniques, and discover how to use stamp pad ink to bring your design to life. While we won’t be editioning prints in this class, you’ll leave with a custom stamp that you can use again and again on cards, packaging, and more.

The workshop also includes a brief demonstration of traditional block inking techniques using brayers and printing ink, offering a look at how this process can evolve with more practice.

Rubber stamp carving is an approachable, creative skill that opens the door to personalized stationery, gift tags, and handmade artwork.

Provided Materials:

2 x 2 inch rubber blocks

Carving tools

Stamp pad ink

Practice paper

Optional Items to Bring: Snacks and drinks, Sketches or ideas for your stamp design (or choose from our design collection), Personal carving tools (if preferred)

Come get creative and explore the basics of block carving in a relaxed, supportive environment!

Ages 16 and up

$45

Sign up here!

About the Instructor:

Toby Penney is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Her practice draws inspiration from the beauty of everyday objects and fleeting moments, inviting viewers to appreciate the often-overlooked details of life. A graduate with a B.F.A. in Sculpture from Middle Tennessee State University, Penney has also completed an intensive Vitreography internship at Harvey K. Littleton Studios, where she studied under Master Printmaker Judith O’Rourke.

Penney’s work has been widely recognized, with recent exhibitions in Tasmania and Melbourne, Australia, as well as solo shows in Tennessee Wesleyan University, Atlanta, Georgia, and Frankfort, Kentucky. She is a two-time recipient of the Denis Diderot AIR Grant, which supported her residencies at Chateau Orquevaux in France. Her work has also been prominently featured on the covers of Professional Artist Magazine and Hellbent Magazine, among other publications.

In addition to her studio practice, Penney is deeply committed to fostering creativity in others. She serves as an art instructor, creativity coach, and mentor to emerging artists through her Roaming Studio program. Penney actively engages with the global arts community and is passionate about building connections with fellow creatives. Alongside her artistic career, she enjoys sharing her studio space with her sculpture-loving daughter and traveling with her author partner to further ignite creativity and inspiration. You can follow her on social media via @TobyPenney.

Self care Sundays just got even better. Need a creative break? Book a table in our studio for only $6 on Sundays! Bring up to three friends and come get your relaxing craft on! Feel free to bring food and drinks.

Use the code SUNDAY when booking your studio table to get 40% off the price of an hour of fun and creativity!

🎉 Friday just got better! 🎨
Snag a studio table for just $5 every Friday — no joke!
Use code FRIDAY when you book, and let the creativity (and savings) flow.
Grab your spot, bring your ideas, and let’s make something awesome this Friday!

book your studio table here!

Self care Sundays just got even better. Need a creative break? Book a table in our studio for only $6 on Sundays! Bring up to three friends and come get your relaxing craft on! Feel free to bring food and drinks.

Use the code SUNDAY when booking your studio table to get 40% off the price of an hour of fun and creativity!