'Brella Studio began for me (Alyssa) like so many great ideas
- desperation intersecting with a mistake. I have a difficult time
making decisions, and choosing my favorite thing to do is a daily
struggle. I love working with children and having creative "jam
sessions". I adore the wonderful artwork made by children. I also love
making art on my own. I also love cupcakes. And colors. And paint.
So eventually I stumbled upon an idea that my husband lovingly and stubbornly urged me to pursue: an innate desire to create a safe place where making a mess is okay. That's now become our brand and mission!
"I discovered art at eight years old upon my arrival at Walt Disney World for a family vacation. I promptly decided that I wanted to be an artist. I made plans early on to become an Imagineer and spend my days designing, planning, creating, and playing.
I moved to Athens, Georgia and completed my Bachelor of Fine Arts at The University of Georgia. I couldn't get the dream job. I failed more than I'd like to admit. I got up, dusted myself off, and tried again.
Now, I spend my days making and teaching art, planning children's events, and serving the needs around me. Sometimes failure can be an opportunity to learn what you really care about. :)
When I'm not being a professional scribbler, you'll find me quoting Disney films, training to become a Jedi knight, or tap dancing in grocery store aisles. In a sense, I'm fulfilling all the duties of an Imagineer but without the dreadful humidity that is the Floridian climate. I consider my circumstances to exemplify God's sense of humor and I'm constantly keeping watch for His subtle wonders in everyday life."
– Alyssa LJ Fowler, Creative Director
Here's a pretty tidy summary about us in case you need a brief but comprehensive report. Please feel free to share it with your boss/spouse/director/decision-maker!
Brella Studio
is a local, micro, family-run, woman-owned business in Athens, Georgia. We just
opened a new art studio location on the Athens Eastside in 2023 but we've been operating
our
art truck since 2018.
What's an "art truck"? Our art truck
is a retired transport step van that Brella's founder Alyssa Fowler converted
into a mobile mess-making space. With it we're able to bring art
projects and messy activities on-site to public community events, festivals and fairs, and private parties. We're happily serving over 1,200 families per year with the art truck!
Party radius:
We've booked events in Athens, Watkinsville, Downtown Atlanta, Roswell,
Sandy Springs, Lawrenceville, Loganville, Winder, Monroe, Statham,
Jefferson, Houschton, Commerce, Colbert, Madison, Greensboro/Lake
Oconee, and Social Circle. We're always excited to travel somewhere new!
Art materials:
We use washable paint, non-toxic glue, and biodegradable glitter
for our projects. We're on a mission to
create a safe place for mess-making where families need not worry
about ruining clothes or cleanup.
Pricing: If you're curious about our pricing for events in/around your neighborhood, you can play around with our online booking request form which gives you an event quote in real-time as you plug in event details.
Samples: See some great photos and project samples from past events on our website at https://brellastudio.com/art-truck