🎨 Hot Glue, Gratitude, and a Whole Lotta Real Talk

Hey friends!Let’s start with the obvious: if you’re reading this, thank you. Whether you've come to a class, bought a kit, shared a post, or even just liked something I’ve made — YOU are the reason this little dream of mine has made it this far. And I appreciate you more than words, glitter, or hot glue can express. 💕

Nine months ago, I moved to West Tennessee full of big plans, paintbrushes, and a possibly unreasonable number of glue sticks. I opened Lori’s Creative Gatherings with a mission to bring painting, crafting, and creativity to this beautiful community. And WOW — what a ride it’s been!

The journey has been full of laughs, paint spills (so many paint spills), new friends, late nights, and lots of glitter in places glitter should never be. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

That said… I’ve got bills, y’all.My landlord insists on receiving rent every month (rude), and the good folks at JEA seem pretty set on being paid in exchange for keeping the lights on and the AC running.So, to keep this creative train rolling — I need you.

💌 May Classes Are Here!

The May lineup is live on my website, and let me tell you — it's full of fun, colorful, and totally doable projects for beginners, experienced crafters, and everyone in between.Come solo, bring a friend, bring your mom, your neighbor, or your coworker who “isn’t creative” (they are — we all are!).

👉 Click here to check out May's classes!

📦 Can’t Come in Person? No Problem.

Most of my classes are available to ship anywhere in the U.S.Yes, that means you can paint or craft in your pajamas from the comfort of your own home (no judgment, I fully support pajama crafting).

How it works:

• Buy a ticket for the class you want

• Message me to let me know you want it shipped

• I pack up the goods and send it your way — shipping is FREE for kits anywhere in the U.S.

🎉 Throw Your Own Party (Wherever You Are)

Did you know most classes are also available as a Party in a Box?You get everything you need to host your own paint or craft party — whether it’s for a birthday, girls’ night, family gathering, or a random Tuesday because why not?

Just message me and I’ll help you set it all up. Easy peasy, craft-and-squeezy.

🕰️ Missed a Class? We've Got You.

Unless otherwise noted, past class projects are still available as kits.So if you saw something you loved but couldn't make it — you still can make it!(And yes, you’ll still get all the supplies and the instructions — I don’t leave a crafter hanging.)

💖 In All Seriousness…

Running this studio has been one of the greatest joys of my life.I’ve laughed with you, crafted with you, and probably cried a tiny bit with you too (it’s fine, glitter hides tears).And I’m not done. I want to keep creating this space, keep offering you projects, and keep helping people connect through creativity.

But I can’t do it alone.

So thank you again — for every ticket, every kit, every comment, every kind word.If you’ve been thinking of signing up for a class, buying a kit, or booking a private party — this is your sign.Let’s keep this thing going. Let’s keep the lights on and the glue guns hot.

Much love,

Lori

Hot Glue & Cool Vibes💡🔥💕