Updates and Gratitude from Rainbow Hill Studio

By Christine KenneallyPublished On: December 17, 2024

Rainbow Hill Studio provided a charming and *mostly* functional home for the creation of wonderful mosaics by many amazing people this year. I want to take an opportunity to share my gratitude for everyone who came here to take a class, adding to the magic and warmth of the community. It has been such an honor and thrill to be teaching this craft that I love, once again, in this new space. Here are a few photos of student work, with many more at the bottom of this post.

There were students who came weekly to work on larger and more in-depth projects, as well as students who came for one-day stepping stone classes. We even held an extended day event with a stepping stone workshop followed by a bonfire and then a Mediterranean feast, cooked by my husband Bill.

I had an opportunity to make some work of my own, as well as some commissioned work for a client’s bathroom.

And now I am excited to share that, for the past month, the studio has been under construction. If you were here, you know that there was no insulation or heat. Thankfully we had a very warm fall season, but it got a little chilly in there for the last few weeks of class! We have undertaken the big job of winterizing this small and cozy space. It should be finished before the year ends, and I will be able to get everything set up once again, so I can get back in there and plan some workshops for the spring. When the studio is looking all shiny and new, I’ll share more photos. Right now, it is in the gloriously messy metamorphosis phase (and I’m practicing being patient 🙂

Finally, I wanted to share that, while I have been on a forced break from my studio and teaching, I have been taking a deep dive into some spiritual work that is shaping the way my art, teaching and mentorship practice look. I am working on a vulnerale piece of writing that I look forward to sharing with you soon. Please watch for another email in the next couple of weeks.

Wishing you all a beautiful holiday season, and I hope to see you in 2025.

Enjoy the following images of students mosaic work from the past few months. There’s such a range of perspectives and styles and each piece represents so much learning.

Blessings and Love,

Christine

I learned much more than I ever expected. Not only about mosaics, but about my creative abilities. I went into the class thinking I had none, but Christine pushed me to think outside the box and develop my creativity.

-K.G. Florence, MA

Christine’s focused, caring listening brought up insightful questions about past events that have shaped my life and perspective, allowing closed doors to begin to open to a different view and new possibilities.

-S.C. Florence MA

Christine is the best art teacher I’ve ever had. Her method of presenting techniques and information is so clear, and she has a terrific studio. I loved the class, it combines color , shape, texture and composition and wasn’t intimidating to learn. It was so much fun!

-J.F. Amherst, MA

Christine is a great teacher- very organized, prepared, caring, talented, patient, instructive and inspiring. The class was perfect. She addressed everyone’s needs in a very individual way. I learned a tremendous amount.

-E.J. Easthampton, MA

Christine helped me to integrate who I thought I was with who I really am, or could be. She gently and compassionately steered me in the direction of my deeper truth. Her wise and non-judgemental mentoring left me feeling freer to risk being truer to myself.

-T.M. Conway, MA

Christine created a safe space and offered guidance that helped me have a deeper understanding of myself. I appreciate how present she was during our session and the genuine sense of connectedness I experienced. The insights she provided caused me to reflect, and reminded me to look within when seeking guidance. Her positive energy, calm demeanor, and kind nature resonated throughout our session.

-A.T. Chicago, IL

This class was the most therapeutic thing I have ever done!

-E.C. Amherst, MA

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