Upcoming Events
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
CALLED CREATIVE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
PLEASE JOIN US FOR RETAIL JULY 12TH & 13TH
Art That Says Something - Mini Camp
Friday July 10th
10 am - 12pm
8 yo & up
We know your preteens have a lot to say this summer.
Send them to the studio for a mini camp where we will learn the art (and some history) of graffiti!
Painted Nutcracker Christmas In July
Christmas In July!
July 25th
10 am - 12 pm
Beat the summer heat as we prep for Christmas! That’s right, the studio will be decorated for Christmas with all of our holiday products out for a special discount. But we can’t make it feel like Christmas at the Studio without a workshop!
Come paint your own 14” tall wooden Nutcracker! We will help guide your color palette, and give you tips and tricks on how to create your very own fine art nutcracker.
Indigo Scarf Workshop
Join us for a Wednesday morning learning how to use indigo to make a beautiful set of square scarves!
Local maker, Carolyn Dzoba, will teach you about the magic of indigo dye and help you create two beautiful square scarves. You will be taught different techniques to choose from for your scarf set.
Come ready to get a little messy as you learn to dip your creations in vats of indigo and watch your creations come to life.
Summer Camp Art Soiree
July 30th - August 1st
6 pm to 8 pm
18yo & up
Summer season is coming to a close and it’s your turn to have some fun! Join us in the Studio to relax, unwind, laugh and create something beautiful! Three nights of intentional time letting your brain reset through creativity. We will guide you through a variety of fun projects all inspired by unplugging around a summer table with friends.
Sign up for 1 night or all 3! Trust me you don’t want to miss this!
Night 1: Color & Unwind - color mixing, paint pours & more
Night 2: Mix it Up - mixed materials to make a unique piece of art
Night 3: Refreshing & Refined - Relief Paintings
Acrylic Floral Painting
June 19th
5:30 - 7:30pm
10 Pomaria Street Little Mountain, SC
*This class is geared towards adults; if 18yo or younger, please email for more information
This style of intuitive semi-abstract painting gives you the chance to explore color theory, pattern making, and negative space painting. While that all may sound a little fancy or scary, it is really just artist talk for a day where you get to play with color, get lost in pattern, and find freedom in basic shapes. We will be there to help you along the way, so there is no pressure to have any prior painting experience or art knowledge. Just come ready to get creative and enjoy an evening out!
Some light snacks & drinks will be provided.
You will also have the chance for a private shopping experience in our gift shop filled with fun and unique pieces for everyone.
June Meet & Make
Meet & Make
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Meet & Make 🎨
June Meet & Make
We have always wanted to be a place where friends come to meet and enjoy their time together. With our new classroom space, we are planning to host monthly Meet & Makes. Each event will feature a small project you can come sit down and create with friends. Shop our newest inventory and meet other businesses who pop up!
This month, join us for a fun day learning dainty floral lettering.
June Mini Camp
June 12th
10 am - 12pm
5yo & up
$35
Cooling down in the summer is key. Send your kiddos to the studio for a late morning session creating everyones favorite summer staple ICE CREAM! This fun 3d art project will explore pattern, color, and unique art supplies to make an ice cream cone worth keeping. Plus we will all share a ice pop too cool down while we let our ice cream set up for the final touches☺️
Explore Color Like Monet
June 4th
5:30 - 7:30pm
10 Pomaria Street Little Mountain, SC
*This class is geared towards adults; if 18yo or younger, please email for more information
This style abstract impressionism is a unique way to view light and color. Join us as we look at famous paintings by Claude Monet and learn to view the world as he did. His unique use of color and brush strokes created masterpieces studied and loved around the world. We will use oil pastels to mimic his brush strokes and create our own magical Monet inspired pieces.
Some light snacks & drinks will be provided.
You will also have the chance for a private shopping experience in our gift shop filled with fun and unique pieces for everyone.
Watercolor Florals Workshop
WATERCOLOR FLORAL WORKSHOP
MAY 29 Friday
9 am-2 pm
Unlock your inner artist with our Watercolor Floral Class and take home your own floral masterpiece! Experience tranquility and artistic satisfaction as you paint and learn with others.
- Beginner-friendly, no experience necessary
- Learn foundational watercolor techniques and dive into the elements and details of flowers.
-All supplies included for the class, with purchasing options available upon request.
- Create beautiful, frame-ready floral artwork while enjoying a fun, calming, relaxing experience.
- This is a single-day class. Please bring a cold lunch to enjoy while we paint.
Discover the joy of painting in a supportive group setting where creativity blooms and stress fades. Walk away with newfound confidence and a beautiful piece of art to cherish.
— ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Ashley Ruff is a painter inspired by nature, global textiles, and natural light. Her art celebrates botanical life through vibrant and bold hues. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography from Winthrop University and has spent more than 17 years creating and directing art, design, and photography. In recent years, Ashley has turned her focus to watercolor and acrylic painting, blending her love of color and nature into her work. She offers original paintings, a small selection of home products, and fine art prints. In addition to her artwork, Ashley designs textiles and household products featuring her original patterns, and provides web design and branding services for businesses.
Her work can be found on Instagram at @imagetoimpact_art or www.image2impact.com
Indigo Dye Workshop
Wednesday May 27th
10 am - 12 pm
Join us for a Wednesday morning learning how to use indigo to make a beautiful set of 4 cotton linen napkins!
Local maker, Carolyn Dzoba, will teach you about the magic of indigo dye and help you create beautiful traditional SC linen napkins. You will be taught different techniques to choose from for your napkin set.
Come ready to get a little messy as you learn to dip your creations in vats of indigo and watch your creations come to life.
Tuesday 8yo - 12yo class
3:30-4:45 pm
8yo - 12 yo
$175
TUESDAYS: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (no class april 7th) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 and final show 5/12
Led by our newest teacher, Alexis Jones, students will learn how to sketch and paint animals. Alexis will lead them through finding basic shapes, lighting, color, and textures that all come together to the animals we know and love. They will use graphite sketching, acrylic paint, and more.
Monday 5:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
5:00pm - 6:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Monday 3:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester, we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors, students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife-inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Midday Monday Art Class
1:00pm - 2:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
It's Our Birthday!
Celebrate 3 years of Called with us!
We will be celebrating all day long with hidden gifts throughout the store, sips & sweet treats.
Plus, our Little Mountain Little Art League will host an Art Market from 10 am - 12 pm,
Meredith Walker will teach a workshop from 10 am - 12 pm.
Saturday May 9th
10 am - 12pm
$75
Join Meredith Walker for a creative morning at the studio, learning how to make your very own repeatable pattern! Meredith will guide you step-by-step in this fun painting process. You will leave with your original painting AND your very own repeat pattern file that you can use to print custom fabric or wallpaper.
Meredith is our featured artist for our upcoming Art of Wining & Dining event on April 30th! Please find out more about Meredith and her art practice as well as the special event here
Painting to Pattern with Meredith Walker
Saturday May 9th
10 am - 12pm
$75
Join Meredith Walker for a creative morning at the studio, learning how to make your very own repeatable pattern! Meredith will guide you step-by-step in this fun painting process. You will leave with your original painting AND your very own repeat pattern file that you can use to print custom fabric or wallpaper.
Meredith is our featured artist for our upcoming Art of Wining & Dining event on April 30th! Please find out more about Meredith and her art practice as well as the special event here
Tuesday 8yo - 12yo class
3:30-4:45 pm
8yo - 12 yo
$175
TUESDAYS: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (no class april 7th) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 and final show 5/12
Led by our newest teacher, Alexis Jones, students will learn how to sketch and paint animals. Alexis will lead them through finding basic shapes, lighting, color, and textures that all come together to the animals we know and love. They will use graphite sketching, acrylic paint, and more.
Monday 5:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
5:00pm - 6:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Monday 3:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester, we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors, students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife-inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Midday Monday Art Class
1:00pm - 2:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
The Art of Wining & Dining
The Art of Wining and Dining
Thursday, April 30th
6:00 PM | Called Creative Studio
7:15 PM | Dinner & Wine at The Boland House (pavilion if weather permits)
Begin the evening at Called Creative Studio with artist Meredith Walker – enjoy her artwork, an artist talk, & bubbly.
Then move to The Boland House for a wine-paired dinner with selections curated by sommelier Jennifer Baysinger.
$75 per person (includes tax & gratuity)
Reservations required – limited seating
TheBolandHouse.com | 803-876-9158
Menu crafted and created by Something Small Catering
Tuesday 8yo - 12yo class
3:30-4:45 pm
8yo - 12 yo
$175
TUESDAYS: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (no class april 7th) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 and final show 5/12
Led by our newest teacher, Alexis Jones, students will learn how to sketch and paint animals. Alexis will lead them through finding basic shapes, lighting, color, and textures that all come together to the animals we know and love. They will use graphite sketching, acrylic paint, and more.
Monday 5:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
5:00pm - 6:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Monday 3:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester, we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors, students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife-inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Midday Monday Art Class
1:00pm - 2:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Tuesday 8yo - 12yo class
3:30-4:45 pm
8yo - 12 yo
$175
TUESDAYS: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (no class april 7th) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 and final show 5/12
Led by our newest teacher, Alexis Jones, students will learn how to sketch and paint animals. Alexis will lead them through finding basic shapes, lighting, color, and textures that all come together to the animals we know and love. They will use graphite sketching, acrylic paint, and more.
Monday 5:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
5:00pm - 6:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Monday 3:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester, we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors, students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife-inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Midday Monday Art Class
1:00pm - 2:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Tuesday 8yo - 12yo class
3:30-4:45 pm
8yo - 12 yo
$175
TUESDAYS: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (no class april 7th) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 and final show 5/12
Led by our newest teacher, Alexis Jones, students will learn how to sketch and paint animals. Alexis will lead them through finding basic shapes, lighting, color, and textures that all come together to the animals we know and love. They will use graphite sketching, acrylic paint, and more.
Monday 5:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
5:00pm - 6:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Monday 3:00 pm 5yo-12yo Class
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester, we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors, students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife-inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy, so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Midday Monday Art Class
1:00pm - 2:15pm
5yo - 12 yo
$175
MONDAYS: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (no class april 6th) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and final show 5/11.
This semester we will study artist Charley Harper and his American Modernist style of paintings, posters, and illustrations. With a focus on line work, composition and vibrant colors students will learn how Charley Harper used each of these elements in his wildlife inspired work.
Students will often use materials that may get messy so please come in clothing that is okay to get creative in!
Spring Break Craft Crash Course - mini camp
April 8th
9 am to 12 pm
5yo - 12yo
Spring break is almost here, and we don’t think you have to make any big travel plans to have a good time! Join us at the studio for our first-ever SPRING BREAK CRAFT CRASH COURSE!
Sometimes we just have an abundance of creative ideas that we can’t get out of our minds. So for this 3-hour mini camp, we are going to do a quick crash course on creating just for the fun of it! Think sculptures, paintings, unique materials, and more. Just come ready to get creative and maybe a little messy.