Art Venture 2007 is the place for creative kids to learn about design and color and creation in a variety of mediums including clay, mosaic, painting techniques and more.

Each session yeilds 4 or 5 substantial projects taken from individual concept to completion.  No macaroni or construction paper projects. Previous mosaic projects have included full length mirrors and toy chests. Clay projects have included lamps mirrors. Great for beginners or advanced. Small class size for individual guidance.

In October of 1997, Patti was visiting a friend (Hi, Jessie!) in Montclaire, NJ when she stumbled across a beautiful little studio called "Doing Dishes". She sat and painted a goblet as a gift for her friend. It was so relaxing and the time flew by a bit too quickly. She was hooked.



When she returned to Virginia Beach, she shared the concept of the contemporary studio with her friends and family. She talked it over with Mary and the mother and daughter team formed PaMarti, LLC in January 1998, with the sole purpose of opening their own contemporary ceramic studio. Writing the business plan, getting financing and locating the perfect spot took almost 7 months.



Coming up for a name for the studio took almost as long. People ask what "gläzenfyre" means and if it's Swedish or Dutch. It's neither, it's PaMarti-an!



The grand opening party was held in the Pleasure House Rd studio on August 8, 1998. A little more than a year later, in October of 1999, the studio was doubled in size and a second party room, the Play Pit and paint bar were added.