Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
established business in 2007
What is your primary product or service?
oil painting woorkshops once a month, childrens'acrylic painting classes on saturday mornings, future classes and workshops in the planning:
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
have always been interested in art, in high school was gold medal winner in scholastic art competion, have show collages and oil paintings in local art show. i am an alexander certified instructor, i teach the wet on wet oil painting technique developed by the late william alexander of alexander art company of yocolt,wa.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
right now i am on a part time basis, which is to my customers advantage, as i give more one on one attention to my customers during their workshops. i keep my classes and workshops to 10 art students, again this is soi can give one on one time to my students.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
we are located with lowery music studio at 804 roundabout court in west dundee, ill 60118, have 2 classrooms, upstairs for smaller groups and basement area for larger groups.
Provide detailed directions to your location
you can do mapquest for accurate directions to the painting lady 1 art studio.
What type of payments do you accept?
cash,check credit card
Which areas do you service?
surrounding areas of west dundee, ill
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
i do, deborah a weaver artist/owner
What are your hours of operation?
hours vary, for now, saturday hours, childrens acrylic painting class 11am to 12 noon, once a month make it take it oil painting workshop from 12:30 to 6:30pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
more of a look? when we are painting and all of the sudden the student gets that look that, I finally get it!!!! Look what I just did!!!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
a child shall lead them. this is so true in my childrens' classes, the children are fearless when if comes to art!!