Right by Jalan Puteh Jerneh
James wants to start painting for real. Ok he kinda started with murals but he wants to go further.
So we have been art teacher hunting. At Holland V, you can find almost anything.
We checked out an art studio called MICHI along Jalan Puteh Jerneh (which is coincidentally on the same street as L n I’s houses!!!). It is on the same side as Chip Bee Gardens where all the cool and more upperty restaurants and shops are.
Resident artist Ketna Patel runs this studio. You can spot it from a mile away coz leading into the studio are two GIGANTIC flip flops in her distinctive style of collage. I say GIGANTIC.
MICHI represents and supports separate artists with common interests. Artists here refers not just to visual artists but also musicians, movie makers etc. They hold regular classes, events, movie screenings by independent movie makers and other life performances.
But……. our main agenda was really to meet up with Maggie who holds painting classes at the studio. We spent a long time chatting with her. She really understood where James was at and where he wanted to go with his painting. It was nice speaking with her and we had a good feeling about it.
The only thing holding us back was the cost. She charges $490 for 6 sessions. Woo hoo! That’s really expensive. I’m like thinking of all the things i can buy with that kind of money OR even take a short holiday! But of course the classes are small and more focused. We told her we’ll consider and Maggie very kindly invited James back to check out one session.
It was a nice afternoon out exploring yet another corner of good ole Holland V.
At Holland V, you can find almost anything.