What is the Color Mixer?
Color Mixer is a fun, approximately two-hour, fully instructed paint session. You’re invited to “mix” and mingle with friends, relax with a few beverages, and connect with your inner artist!
Now that we have our own studio, we can also provide the perfect space for private parties, birthday parties, fun family nights, fundraisers, and more!
Color Mixer is instructed step-by-step by local artist and freelance graphic designer Lacey French, owner of Lacey Diehl Designs and Color Mixer. You do not need to be an artist to attend these classes! Our fully instructed, hands-on approach makes painting fun and easy while helping you learn along the way.
And the best part? Everything you need to create your masterpiece is provided!
About the owner - Lacey French
Since I was little, I have always said that I wanted to be an artist. I attended the Art Institute of York, PA, where I earned an associate degree in graphic design, graduating at just 19 years old in December 2008.
Being given the opportunity to freelance from home has been such a wonderful experience, especially because it allowed me to be home with my two daughters. When my second daughter was on the way, I was looking for a way to contribute more financially while still being able to continue being a stay-at-home mom. I noticed the growing popularity of venue and in-home paint parties and thought, “This is exactly what I want to do, teach what I love!”
The question I get asked most often is, “Where did you learn to paint?” My love for painting really began when I was a preteen and asked for an oil painting set for my birthday. I would sit in my backyard and paint (the same spot where the picture on this page was taken). My love for art has never stopped. Over the years, I have taught myself different techniques and explored many different mediums. Painting is one of the few activities where I can completely lose myself and express who I am.
One of my favorite things about teaching is seeing people who have never picked up a paintbrush discover how much they love painting. I once had an older couple attend a “couples” paint night together. Later, her husband passed away, and she told me that the painting they created that night was one of the last things they made together—and she cherished it. I have been fortunate enough to be part of so many meaningful moments. I have helped with fundraisers to help families adopt children, as well as private paint nights held to honor loved ones who have been lost.
I find teaching people how to paint to be such an amazing journey, and I am incredibly grateful for every person who has allowed me to be part of their special moments over the years. Not only does Color Mixer allow me to do something I love, but it also allows me to spend time with my kids and husband while having the flexibility to set my own schedule. And when I’m working, you’ll often see me dragging (LOL) my mom along to help—which means extra mother-daughter bonding time! She has become such a staple in making this business successful. She helps me with business decisions, comes up with painting ideas, and serves as the official “supply girl” during paint parties. I honestly don't know how I would hold everything together without her!
Thank you for supporting Color Mixer, my business, and my dreams. Every class, party, fundraiser, and smiling face means more to me than you know. I am so grateful that I get to share something I love with all of you!