December - 2018

Feature Friday – Michelle M. Bryan

Michelle M. Bryan is a local artist who specializes in watercolor art. It has been Art Nest’s pleasure to witness Michelle blossom as an artist whose work is now being viewed all over Cayman and internationally, getting the recognition and praise it so deserves. In our interview with Michelle, we find out where she draws her inspiration from as well as where she finds the time to practice her art. Read on to get a more in-depth view of the artist and her beautiful art. Art Ne

Feature Friday - Butterfly Kisses Cayman

Butterfly Kisses Cayman is a new local business, founded by Jerrica Watt, specializing in jewelry design and creation with somewhat of an island twist. As Art Nest will be the first retailer to feature this line, we wanted to give our readers and customers a chance to find out more about the line and the person behind the jewelry. Art Nest: What is the story behind your brand, Butterfly Kisses? Does it have a special significance? Jerrica: I wanted to make jewelry and accesso

Creative & meaningful gifts to give this year

Do you want your gifts to be meaningful and creative this year? We have a variety of unique gifts that will be sure to bring joy to all. No batteries needed and the experience and skills will last a lifetime! CANVAS & COCKTAILS PAINTING CLASSES Do you know someone who wants to learn to paint in a fun, relaxed, judgment-free zone and produce a piece of art you they can be proud of!? Gift individual classes for CI$50 each or buy a set of 4 classes and get the 5th one free! Pric

The Benefits of Art for the Elderly Population

Creativity is not only for the youth – the elderly population can benefit greatly from participating in creative activities such as the visual arts. According to a study published in Psychology Today (1) in 2009, the “aging brain is more distractible and somewhat more dis-inhibited than the younger brain.” That study showed that an elderly person was more likely be express more creative freedom than their younger counterpart. Like the creative mind, the aging mind shows that

Four Fun Tips for Painting with Acrylics for Beginners

Learning to use a new medium, such as acrylic paints, to express your creativity can be a fun and freeing experience. Acrylic paints are relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and unlike oil paints, you won’t need a well-ventilated space to use them in. Just grab your paints, paintbrushes, a bowl of water and some paper towel along with your painting surface and you’ll be good to go. But just before you do, here are four fun tips that a beginner may not be aware of. Utilize Can

How to Maintain Creativity While in a Full-time Job

There are the fortunate creatives out there who get to work on their creative projects full-time. Then there are those creatives who have a full-time job to help fund their creative projects (among other things). If the job is a particularly non-creative one, it can be hard to keep those creative juices flowing and one may experience a creative block. Work days may be long and stressful, commute included, so finding time to pursue one’s creative passions may seem nigh on impo

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September 11, 2019

Mixed Media Master Class with Avril Ward

Art Nest Creative Studio is continuing its series of Master Classes with a Mixed Media workshop with veteran local artist Avril Ward on 26 September from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.

August 30, 2019

Paint for Bahamas - Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian to The Bahamas, Art Nest Creative Studio will be hosting a Paint and Sip fundraiser on Monday, 16th September as a part of its “Art Changes Lives” charitable programme.

June 28, 2019

Small Business Donates Pottery Wheels

Businesses are on track in Cayman when one small business donates to another. Melanie McTaggart, owner and founder of FINdetail, a small accounting and business services firm, has done just that with the recent donation of three pottery wheels to Art Nest Creative Studio.

April 29, 2019

Open House event for new Creative Collective

Community collaboration is thriving at a local art studio in George Town. Art Nest creator Christina Pineda envisioned a creative community space with active participation from members of the creative industries when she created the studio in late 2016...

October 18, 2018

Brunch & Brushes: A Creative twist on traditional Sunday brunch

Art Nest Creative Studio, in collaboration with Conscious Cafe, is launching a new event which offers a creative spin on Sunday brunch. The event, Brunch and Brushes, starts on 28th October 2018 at 11:30am to 2:00pm. Each Brunch and Brushes event will be themed and guests will have the option of dressing in the themed costume.

October 10, 2018

Conscious Cafe opens in Art Nest Creative Studio

Conscious Cafe by Saucha - Conscious Living is having its Grand Opening this Thursday, October 11 (starting at 7:30am for coffee and brekkie) culminating in our first joint happy hour event from 4:00 - 6:00pm where Chef Britta will be unveiling the Café’s full menu of consciously crafted offering with samples for guests to try. All are invited!

October 08, 2018

Local Artists to lead Master Classes

Art Nest Creative Studio is launching the first in a series of Master Classes starting with acrylic painting classes with renowned local artist John Broad on October 10 and 17 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.

March 07, 2017

Yello celebrates art and culture

The Art Nest, Cayman’s newest creative community studio located in Pasadora Place, invited each guest to add their paint strokes to a community canvas. At the end of the evening, the blank canvas turned into a beautiful Cayman Islands landscape.

March 07, 2017

Cayman Art Therapist promotes Art Psychotherapy

While Ms. Diaz meets with clients one-on-one at the Wellness Centre, a blossoming partnership with Art Nest has allowed her to expand into group work, including an ongoing class for young girls called “Art of Confidence.”

She said art therapy programs can often help clients process experiences and emotions that may be too complex or difficult to put into words.

October 07, 2016

Q & A- Christina Pineda, founder -Art Nest Creative Studio

Art Nest is an ambitious new venture which aims to develop and stimulate Cayman creativity. Situated in Pasadora Place on Smith Road, the venue will soon expand to offer 3,000 square feet of artists’ studio spaces, teaching and co-working space, as well as event and meeting space and an arts reference library.

October 04, 2016

Writer's Showcase to feature local authors

On Thursday, 13 October, 2016 at 6 pm, the Art Nest Creative Community Studio will open its first Writers Showcase event featuring local literary talent.

August 05, 2016

Art Nest welcomes creative community

Art Nest Creative Community Studio is inviting anyone interested in any of the creative industries in the Cayman Islands to attend a new monthly meet-up called “Saturday Night Creative” at 7 p.m. Saturday.

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