Are you bored by the daily grind of life? Inspired by the beauty of the world around you? Ready to relax, take a deep breath, and let your creativity shine?

Join us Saturday, April 8th, 9:30am-12:30pm at The Pinner House Creative Studio for a special artistic event!

In this Beginner Landscape Painting Workshop, Coleman Senecal will take the participants through the basics of oil painting. We will touch on color theory, blending colors, and different painting techniques, and move on to painting a beautiful landscape together. We will talk about composition, painting skies, trees, and other landscape elements as we go. By the end of class each participant will have a complete landscape painting to take home with them! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Just a desire to paint, learn, and have fun getting creative.

Previous attendees welcome! We will be painting something completely different than the first Beginner Landscape Painting Workshop.

All supplies will be provided. Specialty coffees, teas and pastries will be available for purchase.

Learn more about Coleman Senecal Art here.

What's included:

- painting instruction from Coleman Senecal

- paints, brushes, canvas, and palette to use during the workshop

- suggested supply list and small instruction booklet to take home with you and practice on your own!

$75

Join us for our most anticipated event of the year- The Pinner House Holiday Christmas Market!

Find the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for your loved ones and support a local artisan.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the curated gardens on the expansive property; mingling with some of Hampton Roads’ most talented craftsmen and artists.

Features:

Live Music by Olivia Dyer and The Bee Keepers

25+ Local Artisans

Gingerbread Extravaganza Event with Baked Expectations

Santa Mini Sessions with Emily Conner Photography

Plein Air Artists

Tours of The Pinner House Cottages

Specialty Food and Beverages

… And More!

This event is open to the public and does not require tickets or registration. Street parking is available for attendees.

Join us for a special Pinner House event: GINGERBREAD EXTRAVAGANZA!

Let’s continue the holiday festivities at the market! 🎄

We've set the stage for a magical winter wonderland experience! A whimsical Kodak-moment for you to treasure with your families.

Enjoy an afternoon of holiday-inspired cheer as you create a beautiful gingerbread house. House structures, frosting, assorted decorative treats and more will be provided, along with expert guidance from world-class pastry chef, Susan from Baked Expectations.

These assembled houses are ready to decorate and come with an assortment of candy and frostings for all your decorating needs. Work together to complete your candy creation while enjoying cookies and hot cider during this family-friendly event.

Includes:

a ready-made gingerbread house & gingerbread man

frosting and candy

hands-on instructions

Space is limited, so secure your spot today!

Please choose a time slot according to the participant's age group. Ages 6 and up, there is no age limit!

Ages 6-9 : 11AM-12PM

Ages 9+ : 1PM-2:30PM

*event is subject to cancellations and client refund if participant minimum is not fulfilled

Join us Saturday, October 15, 1pm-3pm at The Pinner House Creative Studio, PH Collective for a special female entrepreneur’s educational event!

Most people enter their professional careers not understanding how to grow a business. At times, this makes them feel lost, or worse, like a fraud pretending to know what they’re doing. It’s hard to be successful without a clear understanding of how business works. Donald Miller’s Business Made Simple book offers a solution for the professional or business owner who wants to take their career to the next level.

In this book-club-style workshop, Emily will facilitate the conversation around Business Made Simple and cover the nine areas where truly successful leaders and their businesses excel:

1. Character: What kind of person succeeds in business?

2. Leadership: How do you unite a team around a mission?

3. Personal Productivity: How can you get more done in less time?

4. Messaging: Why aren’t customers paying more attention?

5. Marketing: How do I build a sales funnel?

6. Business Strategy: How does a business really work?

7. Execution: How can we get things done?

8. Sales: How do I close more sales?

9. Management: What does a good manager do?

Business Made Simple is the must-have guide for anyone who feels lost or overwhelmed by the modern business climate, even if they attended business school. Learn what the most successful business leaders have known for years through the simple but effective secrets shared in these pages.

What’s Included:

• enriched round-table discussion led by Emily Benson

• updated headshots by Emily Benson

• a copy of “Business Made Simple” by Donald Miller

• worksheet for further introspection

• specialty coffee and tea lattes

$70

Are you bored by the daily grind of life? Inspired by the beauty of the world around you? Ready to relax, take a deep breath, and let your creativity shine?

Join us Saturday, September 24, 9:30am-12:30pm at The Pinner House Creative Studio, PH Collective for a special artistic event!

In this comprehensive 3-hour workshop, Coleman Senecal will take you through the basics of oil painting, and more specifically, the different techniques used when painting water. We will talk about composition, blending colors, and other water details as we go. At the end of the workshop, you will have a finished piece of rippling water to take home with you!

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Just a desire to paint, learn, and have fun getting creative. All supplies will be provided, as well as yummy appetizers and specialty coffees and teas by the PH Coffee Bar.

Learn more about Coleman Senecal Art here.

What's included:

- painting instruction from Coleman Senecal

- paints, brushes, canvas, and palette to use during the workshop

- suggested supply list and small instruction booklet to take home with you and practice on your own!

-specialty coffee, teas, and appetizers provided by PH Coffee Bar

$75

Are you bored by the daily grind of life? Inspired by the beauty of the world around you? Ready to relax, take a deep breath, and let your creativity shine?

Join us Saturday, July 23, 9:30am-12:30pm at The Pinner House Creative Studio, PH Collective for a special artistic event!

In this Beginner Landscape Painting Workshop, Coleman Senecal will take the participants through the basics of oil painting. We will touch on color theory, blending colors, and different painting techniques, and move on to painting a beautiful landscape together. We will talk about composition, painting skies, trees, and other landscape elements as we go. By the end of class each participant will have a complete landscape painting to take home with them! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Just a desire to paint, learn, and have fun getting creative. All supplies will be provided, as well as yummy appetizers and specialty coffees and teas by the PH Coffee Bar.

Learn more about Coleman Senecal Art here.

What's included:

- painting instruction from Coleman Senecal

- paints, brushes, canvas, and palette to use during the workshop

- suggested supply list and small instruction booklet to take home with you and practice on your own!

-specialty coffee, teas, and appetizers provided by PH Coffee Bar

$75

Join us Thursday, June 23, 4pm-6pm at The Pinner House Creative Studio, PH Collective for a special entrepreneur’s educational event!

Feeling burned out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture? Get over your perfectionism and embrace the flow of Chillpreneur.

In this book club styled workshop, Emily will help guide the discussion around Denise Duffield-Thomas’ book Chillpreneur. We will discuss how to set yourself up for success through your mindset, business model, relationship with money, and marketing and work through an action guide to get you started on living that Chillpreneur life!

What’s Included:

• enriched round-table discussion led by Emily Benson

• a copy of “Chillpreneur” by Denise Duffield-Thomas

• worksheet for further introspection

• specialty coffee and tea lattes

$70

Join us Saturday, April 30 4pm-6pm at The Pinner House Creative Studio, PH Collective for a special crafting event!

There is a sweetness to knotting up close then stepping back and seeing the beauty before you. Macramé wall hangings bring texture, color, and joy to a space.

This workshops is designed to help develop a new craft, meet new friends, enjoy some bites, and walk away with a beautiful work of art–created by you, for your home.

This course is perfect for beginners and a great introduction to the world of knots and macramé.

This workshop is great for anyone 12+up.

What’s Included:

• Hands on instruction

• materials to create a custom decorative wall hanging

• specialty coffee and tea lattes

$45