Happy New Year!
Our Next Workshop Will Be With Artist​​
Susan Strohm!
Thursday, February 5th, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Transform the Unfinished into the Unforgettable!
Born and raised inTacoma, Washington, Susan Strohm has been drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. After earning her nursing degree from Seattle University, she balanced a career as a registered nurse with her lifelong passion for art.
A self taught artist, Susan began painting in oils during high school, later exploring acrylics after college. While living in Texas, she took a short evening watercolor class that broadened her creative perspective. After marrying, raising two sons, and working in various nursing
positions, Susan eventually returned to her beloved Pacific Northwest, where she has lived for the past 25 years.
Back home, she began teaching painting workshops from her studio and regularly participating in local art shows, including the Puyallup Fair and the Proctor Arts Fest. In recent years, she also enjoyed crocheting and selling colorful hats in a Proctor area shop — one of which appears in her bio photo.
Today, Susan’s focus is on semi-abstract mixed media work, blending texture, color, and form to express her love of experimentation. Her paintings have been shown and sold throughout the Tacoma, Puyallup, and Sumner areas.
Examples of Susan's Work
Transform the Unfinished into the Unforgettable!
Work on either a standard wide canvas or watercolor paper. In this demo, Sue will guide you in transforming one of your unfinished paintings into a semi-abstract mixed media piece. You’ll learn how to energize your work with acrylics, experiment with tearing new shapes, and develop rich, deep values. Get ready to dive in —
Suggestions: Bring any work you have that you have given up on, collage materials, or starts you would like to finish. Use your old ideas- this project will work with florals, buildings, waterfronts & landscapes you want to jazz up or tear up!
Member's Corner​​
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or exhibition that may interest other SHA members?
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SHA Membership Information
Membership to South Hill Artists (SHA) offers a welcoming,
creative community where artists can learn, grow, and connect!
Throughout the year, members can enjoy live demonstrations and
hands-on sessions led by professional artists, providing opportunities
to paint, explore new techniques, and deepen their practice.
Twice annually, SHA also hosts an affordable art camp retreat in Eatonville, Washington!
Artists can use this time to dive deeply into personal projects, explore new ideas,
and create alongside supportive artist friends—an immersive, hands-on
experience that inspires, recharges, and sparks meaningful creative growth!
A r t O p p o r t u n i t i e s
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Interested in classes, workshops, competitions, or exhibitions?
Click the link below for details, dates, and more!
For a little creative inspiration, visit the Inspiration page on our website!
There you’ll find curated links to engaging YouTube art demos, along with a variety of free and paid classes, fresh techniques, and ideas to spark your next project.
Enjoy exploring!
Workshop Meetings are Held the 1st Thursday of the Month Excluding:
July ✩ August ✩ December ✩ January
The First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup
412 West Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98371
Please send all correspondence, inquires and payments to the address below:
SHA - South Hill Artists
PO Box 731762
Puyallup, WA 98373-0019
