Pastimes Posts
Art Facts 101 :: Benefits of Summer Art Classes for Kids
Ah, Summertime: beach picnics, pool days, and playdates. But have you already heard the kids saying they're bored? Fear no more, we have the perfect solution that also has tremendous benefits on your kids' health: Summer Art Classes with veteran instructor, Linda...
June Student of the Month :: Naomi M.
We're excited to feature long-time art student, Naomi M. as our June Student of the Month! She began taking art classes at our studio when she was only 6-years-old! Now at 14-years-old, Naomi has excelled in her drawing and painting skills. The proof is in her work...
May Student of the Month :: Debra F.
We're thrilled to feature long-time student, Debra F. as our May Student of the Month! She has been enrolled in art classes at our studio for 7 years now! Not only is she studying art, but Debra is also one of Linda Wehrli's dedicated piano students. She has completed...
Music Scene :: Earth Singing Part 4 with Katarzyna Sądej
Mezzo Soprano Katarzyna Sądej’s eco-awareness music travelog, aka Earth Singing, took her to California and Florida this time. For newbies, Katarzyna coined the name, Earth Singing for her project of employing her beautiful voice to draw attention to the environment....
April Student of the Month :: Gayle W.
We're excited to feature long-time art student, Gayle W. as our April Student of the Month! She began art classes at our studio back in July of 2016! Gayle has completed the following courses: Graphite 101, Watercolor 201, and Watercolor 202. Her love for watercolor...
Artist Interview :: Joseph A. Miller
We were thrilled when master figurative painter, Joseph A. Miller reached out to us to be featured for our March Artist Interview Blog! As a fellow Upstate-New Yorker, it was fun discovering that he teaches at S.U.N.Y. Buffalo State and is also from the area. For...
Music History 101 :: Dave Frishberg
When my boss, Linda Wehrli, suggested Dave Frishberg for our March Music History 101 Blog, I must admit I had never heard of this jazz pianist (who also happens to be one of Linda's all time favorite jazz pianists and composers)! I was eager to learn more, and with...
March Student of the Month :: Kristopher M.
Long-time art student, Kristopher M. is our March 2023 Student of the Month! Kristopher was one Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli's youngest students when he began lessons at only 5-years-old! He began with private 30-minute lessons and has since graduated to...
Guest Blog • Understanding The Circle of Fifths
Pastimes for a Lifetime is excited for its first Guest Blog of 2023 featuring Annika Hope, marketing executive at Music Gateway, a global platform that provides products and services that assist artists, songwriters and producers with their projects. Ms. Hope has...
February 2023 Student of the Month :: Michelle B.
We're thrilled to feature long-time art student, Michelle B. for our February 2023 Student of the Month. Michelle has been studying with Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli for 6 years! And did we mention she's only 10-years-old? Michelle has completed the...
About the Founder
I’ve been committed to continuing lifelong learning and inspiring creative thinking through art and music since 1989. I’d love to meet you! You’re welcome to chat with me on Zoom or stop by the studio. Just shoot me an email at Linda@pastimesinc.com and I’ll be glad to set up a mutually convenient time.Click to continue →