Monika Astara Studio
Classes and Events

Austin, Texas

Create for the pure Joy of Creating.
It sets you free - in your creativity and life.

Play with SIMPLE, Unconventional Methods and Patterns.

Create Happy Art and Mixed Media,
Clothes and Jewelry,
Painted Papers and Painted Fabrics,
Home Decor and Fabric Wall Art.

Leave the noise the of the world behind - enter a relaxing space where you create and play freely with the awe and curiosity you had as a child.

No talent or prior experience needed.
It's all simple and playful.
Advanced creatives - you get fresh, exciting methods that are pure joy.

Creative Play is fastest and most fun way
- to feel alive and happy.
- to revive your inner calm and joy.
- to switch from feeling anxious, lonely, frustrated back into your natural joy.

In the process you get
- happy and soothing art to look at.
- fabulous, uplifting clothes and jewelry to wear.
- home decor that expresses your personality.

It's like creating your own oasis that nourishes and supports you in everyday life.

Classes at the Studio in ATX / Austin, Texas

Paint Art Shirts with TULIP paint

Create your very own striking abstract art to wear!
With black, gold and silver paint.
Within minutes!

Bring two to four T-shirts or sweat shirts or blouses.
Or 2 pairs of jeans that you want to turn into pieces of art that you can wear.

These also make fabulous gifts.
They are so fast and fabulous to do.

Paint is included.

Paint Multi-colored Abstract Art Shirts

Splash, squirt and roll paint with abandon.
It's like a creative dance.!

Bring two to four T-shirts or sweat shirts or blouses.
Or 2 pairs of jeans that you want to turn into pieces of art that you can wear.

These also make fabulous gifts.
They are so fast and fabulous to do.

Paint is included.

Mini Collages - black, white and grey.


Draw and paint on papers.
Cut shapes and turn them into 2-4 mini collages.

They look exquisite in 4x4" frames or in 8x8' frames with 4x4 mats.

You get 2 mats that are 8x8" with 4x4" openings for your mini collages.

"It's so relaxing and playful....I made 4 and love my mini gallery I got." Eloise M.

All materials are included.

1.5 hours
1 person  - $110.-
2 persons - $85.- each
3 persons - $65.- each
6 or more - $35.- each

Paint shawls - for yourself or for gifts.

Paint 2 shawls:
1 with black paint and pattern "drawn" into it.
1 with multi colors in abstract lines and patterns.

It includes 2 shawls and paint.

1 - 1.5 hours
1 person  - $125.-
2 persons - $110.- each
3 persons - $85.- each
6 or more - $55.- each

collage pictures will come 

Fabric Collages

Create 1 beautiful collage with pieces of hand painted fabric and pieces of fabrics with patterns.

Stitch in simple, soothing ways.
Find out why it used to be the "balm for women's emotional, mental and even physical health" during challenging times.

All materials are included.

1.5 hours
1 person  - $110.-
2 persons - $85.- each
3 persons - $65.- each
6 or more - $35.- each

collage pictures will come