Located in Downtown Flagstaff’s Historic Ice House, Bee Balm Studio is a creative space for making, learning, and connecting. Through classes and workshops rooted in the visual arts and other creative practices, we support artists of all levels in developing skills and exploring new forms of expression. to Your Journey Lin Locatebgvhg

Upcoming Workshops

Intro to Watercolor Plus May 16 - 1-4PM
$85.00

Intro to Watercolor... Plus, taught by Elaine Dillingham, presents the important foundation techniques of watercolor in a fun & focused 4-hour workshop for beginners. You will learn by doing. All materials provided. Come paint and learn at Bee Balm Studio! For adults & sincerely interested teenagers.

Elaine Dillingham is a Flagstaff artist who paints with both watercolor and acrylic. A member of the Coconino Community College Art Department for 20 years, she taught Watercolor, Oil/Acrylic, Drawing I & II, and Life Drawing. In 2015 she was voted Part-Time Faculty of the Year. Elaine's original paintings, which she describes as "gliding on the edge of abstraction," are exhibited at Arizona Handmade Gallery downtown. Her popular note cards are also and at Zani and the Arboretum at Flagstaff.

"I'm thrilled to be working with Melissa Eckstrom at Bee Balm Studio. This workshop, intro to Watercolor...Plus, is the first in a series of painting workshops we're offering to nurture artistic growth and joy in our community." - Elaine

Who we are

Bee Balm Studio is a community-centered creative space in Downtown Flagstaff’s Historic Ice House. We offer a welcoming environment where people can learn, explore, and connect through a range of creative practices.

We believe in thoughtful instruction, accessible opportunities to create, and the power of creativity to bring people together.

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