Turquoise Door Art Studio -

Dorothy Healey

Kristen provides such a wonderful warm and inviting atmosphere and environment for the kids to just be themselves. Her art camp consists of so many varying activities, that my daughter absolutely loves, and they’re for all age groups, and all levels. From being outside in nature to crafting something indoors that would require a kitchen or something. She’s an incredible addition to our community, and is an extremely talented artist, and I love that she is open and willing to teach the kids what she knows, and is patient with them and answers all their questions, and embraces the little artist in all of them. If you have a little one, or even not so little, who is interested in exploring new, creative talent or strengthening the ones that you already have and you need a safe environment for a PA day or a camp, I absolutely recommend Kristens art camps. She gives her time and her energy and her knowledge to these kids and my daughter comes home absolutely thrilled and happy every single time and can’t wait to go back.

Magen Davidson

My daughter (age 6) went to Cool Creative Catz Club with Kristen today, she loved it! The kids created their own masterpiece on T shirts. She thought that was really neat! They also used watercolor paint crayons on a canvas. Once they were done coloring their picture, they used water and a paint brush over their picture and the colors blended beautifully.
My daughter had a great time and was surprised with a goody bag with art supplies to do at home! Kristen is very talented and her art is incredible! She is amazing with kids of all ages. We are looking forward to her next class. Thank you so much for having us ?

Renee Jaclyn

My niece attended a private art lesson with Kristen and loved every minute of it! The plan for the day was to create her own fairy garden and the end result was magical! They started by using polymer clay to fabricated fairies and accessories and then built a unique garden setting for the fairies to live in. Plants from Kristen's garden, driftwood and sparkling gems finished off the creation. Kristen was warm, inviting and patient explaining techniques and various ideas to my niece. I can't wait to attend her next event and definitely recommend Kristen's art classes or camps to all creative young minds.

Colleen Heyting

Kristen is very talented artistically and has a great way of sharing and teaching her skills to others. I've take part in a class with her, and will do more, where I was able to create something I never thought I could.

My daughter has taken part in classes and camp with Kristen and has loved every moment. She is an artistic, outdoorsy kid and Kristen gives her the opportunity to do both.

I highly recommend Kristen for classes at any age!

Sarah Joseph

Kristen was an warm and kind person who provided an open and inviting environment for the kids to be as creative as they wanted. She kept them busy with many different activities and guided them to let their creative side grow.
My daughter had a blast and can't wait to go back.

Elisia McAra

Kristin is a very talented artist and a great teacher. I enjoyed participating in her online painting class and learned so many new techniques from her and improved quite a bit. I was able to create a nice landscape painting after not having painted at all for years. I would highly recommend taking one of her classes.

Christine M

My daughter attended two art camps and loved every second of them both. She would come home talking all about their trips to the beach to swim or find treasures. She loved all the different creative aspects of camp, from homemade crazy snacks, painting, drawing, free play and playing circus. We all couldn’t be more happy with Mrs.Lavender and her amazing camp. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making such great summer memories for her!

Patti Wright

I am so fortunate to own a few of Kristen’s beautiful paintings. Kristen painted us a couple of scenes of the island that we look out at from our cottage. In each picture she captures the beautiful sunlight beating down on the island’s wind blown trees and sparkling on the water. We also love to be on the water and have a beautiful water scene painting. I really like that Kristen has been able to provide us with paintings that remind us of our beautiful summers!