Comments on: How to convert a garage into an art studio https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/ Contemporary Encaustic Paintings Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:34:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Anne Stine https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-16 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:34:11 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-16 In reply to Dave Holt.

Thank you for reaching out. I love my table! It was made by a friend of mine without any plans. If this helps, here are the dimensions: Height 3′, width 8′, depth 4′, two outlets installed at each end, one power supply cord, two shelves that slide out on one end, four locking wheels. Good luck! Anne

]]> By: Dave Holt https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-15 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 05:30:10 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-15 Very nice ideas and tips. My daughter is very interested in making a work studio for her art work in her garage. She really liked the art table that you showed in your write-up and I would like to make it for her. Did you make it yourself from plans?

]]> By: Anne Stine https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-14 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:14:09 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-14 In reply to Alyssa.

You’re welcome! Good luck!

]]> By: Anne Stine https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-13 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:12:54 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-13 In reply to Clare Stadlen.

Hi Clare. Thank you for your kind words and for your question. It was important to me to find a floor option that was durable and easy to clean, and that could be applied to our other bay where we park the cars. I’m constantly spilling and dropping encaustic wax on the floor and have to scrape it up with a blade. There are rubber mats you can buy to stand on too. I’m considering one myself. I’m not familiar with the problem of epoxy floors emitting harmful fumes. ??? Hope this helps and good luck. :)

]]> By: Clare Stadlen https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-12 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:09:26 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-12 Thank you so much for sharing your journey and your art is absolutely beautiful! I wish I lived near you and could take a class with you. I finally have a home with a two car garage and beyond ecstatic there, though also trying to decide on ways to make it more of an inspiring art studio. The floor is some thing I’m trying to decide on and I would like to know your experience of making this decision. I love the look of Epoxy garage floors. Very striking! However, I have a knee that doesn’t always like me to be on hard surfaces. I’m also wondering if the Epoxy is likely to outgas harmful chemicals. Thus, I am considering the rubber options.Curious if you have any thoughts on the topic. Thanks again for sharing your journey and your art!

]]> By: Anne Stine https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-11 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:11:20 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-11 In reply to Frances McDonnell.

Thank you for your question. I have home owner’s insurance and an umbrella policy which covers any injury, etc, that may occur on the property.

]]> By: Frances McDonnell https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-10 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:08:17 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-10 Do you need insurance to have people come to view your art , or to teach them on your premises?

]]> By: Anne Stine https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-9 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:13:45 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-9 In reply to Sharon Doyle.

Congrats Sharon!! You’ve made a big step towards following your dreams, and I applaud you! You inspired me to update the article with a few more points to help you along your way. Please take a look. Keep me posted on your progress. Good luck.

]]> By: Sharon Doyle https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-8 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 23:32:44 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-8 You’ve done an amazing job. We recently had a new garage door fitted as we were nearing completion of refurbishing our 5 bed Edwardian home after our youngest (27) moved out. I’ve been looking forward to our single story bungalow, with garden and art shed to relax and get creative without causing any mess in our new home.
Then Corona virus happened. We are fortunate to live on the Isle of Man and our Government closed our borders immediately. The problem we found was so many people from around the world were buying properties on our island (all bought virtually as they couldn’t get in) that the bungalows that came on the market were sold before we could view them.
We know that we would have no problem selling our beautiful home but just cannot find anywhere to buy.
So my husband came up with a solution. If I agreed to forget about selling (he never wanted to move), then he would convert our garage into my own art and crafting studio. After thinking about it for a few days, I agreed.
We are due to start the conversion in the next couple of weeks and I’m super excited. I finally get my own space and not worry that paint, spray or glue is splattering on bedroom walls of carpets. I currently am down to two bedrooms that I use after having a huge sort out.
You’ve inspired me to get started sooner so I’ll be in the garage clearing out tomorrow. I’m not a professional artist but like you I will be advertising my work for people to come and view and hopefully buy it if a piece takes they’re fancy. iIt will just be nice to have somewhere to call my own for the next couple of years until we decide to sell again after things slow down 😊.
Stay safe and well and thanks for posting your artical, Sharon x

]]> By: Alyssa https://annestine.com/blog/how-to-transform-a-garage-into-an-art-studio/#comment-7 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:58:54 +0000 http://annestinepainting.com/?p=812#comment-7 Thank you! My friends and I are planning to build an art studio and attempt at a small business out of our garage. I didn’t consider redoing the floors!

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