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Original artwork, collaborative projects, and creative experiences

focused on joy, community, and connection.

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— Kansas City Magazine 2025

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classes, pop-ups, and more.

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Original paintings, live demos,

and community art pieces.

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and watercolor supplies!

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meet sarah

Sarah Ruth Frey is a self-taught artist and award-winning instructor based in Kansas City. She creates eco-conscious art and teaches joyful, down-to-earth workshops with a focus on handmade and natural materials.

Sarah’s work invites you to let go, make a mess, and create something beautiful.

Follow Sarah's story over at

Sarah Mumbles: The Studio Blog.

upcoming workshops

where to shop

Artisans Corner
Harrisonville, MO

Basement Books

Liberty, MO

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Genevieve's
Blue Springs, MO

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Ink & Page

Overland Park, KS

The Littlest Library
Independence, MO

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Smitten Boutique
Leawood, KS

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✨NEW RETAIL LOCATION✨ We’re taking over KC one romance bookshop at a time, friends 😜 You can now shop the full SRF line at The Littlest Library on The Independence Square!

This Latina-owned indie romance bookshop shines a light on local authors and makers, while maintaining an impressive selection of steamy reads! This space is stocked with fresh voices, bilingual titles, and all the bookish goodies your heart desires. If you stop in, be sure to tell em Sarah sent ya! And don’t miss the back room 🤫😉

To make things even sweeter, we are hosting themed watercolor workshops here every Third Thursday! Join us next for Afternoon Tea on May 21st 🫖🎨

✨NEW RETAIL LOCATION✨ We’re taking over KC one romance bookshop at a time, friends 😜 You can now shop the full SRF line at The Littlest Library on The Independence Square!

This Latina-owned indie romance bookshop shines a light on local authors and makers, while maintaining an impressive selection of steamy reads! This space is stocked with fresh voices, bilingual titles, and all the bookish goodies your heart desires. If you stop in, be sure to tell em Sarah sent ya! And don’t miss the back room 🤫😉

To make things even sweeter, we are hosting themed watercolor workshops here every Third Thursday! Join us next for Afternoon Tea on May 21st 🫖🎨

Just another day at the cutie patoootie factory 🍅🎨 Paintin’ tomatoes on the vine in honor of farmers market season starting up again!

Just another day at the cutie patoootie factory 🍅🎨 Paintin’ tomatoes on the vine in honor of farmers market season starting up again!

💛 Meet Mariah! 💛 Mariah Mochon is the face and heart behind Mental Health in a Box and The Moderne loft. She curates monthly self care boxes and weekly self care events at her beautiful venue in the Crossroads. Mariah is a ball of sunshine and an absolute force. I am so honored to share that we will be hosting monthly themed watercolor workshops together on first Wednesdays!

We are kicking things off with Wildflowers this Wednesday 6-8PM. My first workshop in KC proper and the largest venue I’ve had the privilege to teach in! We still have a few spots open, and I would absolutely love to fill this one up with your help ☺️🌸

We’ll paint spring florals, sip sangria, snack a little, and forget about everything else for a couple hours. This is a night for self-care, connection, and creativity 🌼✨

Grab a seat at sarahruthfrey.com/events

Hope to see you there! 💛
Sarah

💛 Meet Mariah! 💛 Mariah Mochon is the face and heart behind Mental Health in a Box and The Moderne loft. She curates monthly self care boxes and weekly self care events at her beautiful venue in the Crossroads. Mariah is a ball of sunshine and an absolute force. I am so honored to share that we will be hosting monthly themed watercolor workshops together on first Wednesdays!

We are kicking things off with Wildflowers this Wednesday 6-8PM. My first workshop in KC proper and the largest venue I’ve had the privilege to teach in! We still have a few spots open, and I would absolutely love to fill this one up with your help ☺️🌸

We’ll paint spring florals, sip sangria, snack a little, and forget about everything else for a couple hours. This is a night for self-care, connection, and creativity 🌼✨

Grab a seat at sarahruthfrey.com/events

Hope to see you there! 💛
Sarah

🌼Easter Daffodils🌼 A couple easy breezy blooms for the holiday weekend. First April workshop down, EIGHT more to go 😱 Two fun ones comin’ up this next week! ⤵️

Wildflower Watercolor
🗓️ Wednesday, April 8th
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Moderne Loft / Mental Health in a Box (DTKC)
🎟️ $65

Backyard Birds Watercolor
🗓️ Thursday, April 9th
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Bluebird Studio (OP)
🎟️ $55

As always, these are beginner friendly classes. All materials provided + snacks & sangria! Snag tickets at sarahruthfrey.com/events

🌼Easter Daffodils🌼 A couple easy breezy blooms for the holiday weekend. First April workshop down, EIGHT more to go 😱 Two fun ones comin’ up this next week! ⤵️

Wildflower Watercolor
🗓️ Wednesday, April 8th
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Moderne Loft / Mental Health in a Box (DTKC)
🎟️ $65

Backyard Birds Watercolor
🗓️ Thursday, April 9th
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Bluebird Studio (OP)
🎟️ $55

As always, these are beginner friendly classes. All materials provided + snacks & sangria! Snag tickets at sarahruthfrey.com/events

✨THIS THURSDAY✨ Join us April 2nd 5:30-8:00PM at Genevieve’s for our Spring Blooms & Birth Flowers Watercolor Workshop! We’ll cover watercolor basics, then paint loose daisies, daffodils, sweet peas, lily of the valley, and more fun florals 🌼🌸 Just a few spots left 🫶

📍 Genevieve (1404 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO)
🗓️ April 2nd | 5:30-8PM
🎨 All material provided
🍷 Complimentary snacks & sangria
🎟️ Tickets are $62 at SarahRuthFrey.com/events

✨THIS THURSDAY✨ Join us April 2nd 5:30-8:00PM at Genevieve’s for our Spring Blooms & Birth Flowers Watercolor Workshop! We’ll cover watercolor basics, then paint loose daisies, daffodils, sweet peas, lily of the valley, and more fun florals 🌼🌸 Just a few spots left 🫶

📍 Genevieve (1404 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO)
🗓️ April 2nd | 5:30-8PM
🎨 All material provided
🍷 Complimentary snacks & sangria
🎟️ Tickets are $62 at SarahRuthFrey.com/events

✨WORKSHOP DROP✨ The April lineup is here, and we are all about the birds & the bees this month 👀🙈🐝

🎨 All workshops are beginner friendly with all materials provided! (Designed for adults, but younger students are welcome ages 12+)

🎟️ Snag a seat at sarahruthfrey.com/events

✨WORKSHOP DROP✨ The April lineup is here, and we are all about the birds & the bees this month 👀🙈🐝

🎨 All workshops are beginner friendly with all materials provided! (Designed for adults, but younger students are welcome ages 12+)

🎟️ Snag a seat at sarahruthfrey.com/events

Thank you to OK GOOD FINE Art Space for showcasing my work at their grand opening this weekend! I am honored to be a small part of their beginning, and so excited to see how this studio takes shape.

OGF is a neighborhood art space in downtown Mission that invites you to come as you are and create in community. They have open studio hours, creative workshops, and event rentals. (Join me on April 15th for a wildflower watercolor workshop!)

🫟 Learn more at okgoodfine.com 🫟

Thank you to OK GOOD FINE Art Space for showcasing my work at their grand opening this weekend! I am honored to be a small part of their beginning, and so excited to see how this studio takes shape.

OGF is a neighborhood art space in downtown Mission that invites you to come as you are and create in community. They have open studio hours, creative workshops, and event rentals. (Join me on April 15th for a wildflower watercolor workshop!)

🫟 Learn more at okgoodfine.com 🫟

✨NEW RETAIL LOCATION✨ You can now shop my framed prints & watercolor sets at Smitten Booktique, a dreamy little romance bookshop in Leawood! 💌📚

You can find my work sprinkled throughout the store aaaand traveling around town in their cutie little book-mobile at pop-ups & special events! 📚🚐

If you’re in Leawood/Town Center, go peruse their shelves for somethin’ steamy and tell ‘em Sarah sent ya 😘

(and if you spot my work out in the wild at an event… please send pics! 🥹)

✨NEW RETAIL LOCATION✨ You can now shop my framed prints & watercolor sets at Smitten Booktique, a dreamy little romance bookshop in Leawood! 💌📚

You can find my work sprinkled throughout the store aaaand traveling around town in their cutie little book-mobile at pop-ups & special events! 📚🚐

If you’re in Leawood/Town Center, go peruse their shelves for somethin’ steamy and tell ‘em Sarah sent ya 😘

(and if you spot my work out in the wild at an event… please send pics! 🥹)

✨BEST OF KC FINALIST✨ Welp, thanks to you lil freaks, this mumbling gremlin made it to final rounds again😈

I’m so honored to share that I’m in the final round for Kansas City Magazine’s Best of KC 2026 in FOUR categories!

Where to find me ⤵️

🧑🏻‍🎨 Arts & Culture: Art Instruction

🛍️ Shopping: Craft Studio | Local Maker | Pop-Up Shop

Getting to teach watercolor, share creative spaces, and build this little art business with you has been such a joy. Thank you to everyone who has taken a class, bought a piece of art, or encouraged me along the way.

If you’d like to support me, you can vote once per day through March 29th. Every vote helps!

I’ll drop the voting link in my bio & stories. Love y’all to bits x

🗳️🔗 kansascitymag.com

✨BEST OF KC FINALIST✨ Welp, thanks to you lil freaks, this mumbling gremlin made it to final rounds again😈

I’m so honored to share that I’m in the final round for Kansas City Magazine’s Best of KC 2026 in FOUR categories!

Where to find me ⤵️

🧑🏻‍🎨 Arts & Culture: Art Instruction

🛍️ Shopping: Craft Studio | Local Maker | Pop-Up Shop

Getting to teach watercolor, share creative spaces, and build this little art business with you has been such a joy. Thank you to everyone who has taken a class, bought a piece of art, or encouraged me along the way.

If you’d like to support me, you can vote once per day through March 29th. Every vote helps!

I’ll drop the voting link in my bio & stories. Love y’all to bits x

🗳️🔗 kansascitymag.com

So proud of these artists! Today’s Paint Your Pet class at Bluebird Studio was full of talented ladies, and it was so fun to see their portraits come to life! 🐾🐶

So proud of these artists! Today’s Paint Your Pet class at Bluebird Studio was full of talented ladies, and it was so fun to see their portraits come to life! 🐾🐶

✨NEW PRINTS✨ Stocked Genevieve’s with a handful of new prints for the Spring Open House this weekend! Even more coming soon ☀️🌸

✨NEW PRINTS✨ Stocked Genevieve’s with a handful of new prints for the Spring Open House this weekend! Even more coming soon ☀️🌸

Packing starter kits for the next group of artists! 🎨 Little boxes of possibility for people who are about to fall in love with painting 🥰

Watercolor opened up a whole new world for me, and I hope that these kits & classes inspire curiosity, confidence, and even exciting new chapters for you too ♥️

Packing starter kits for the next group of artists! 🎨 Little boxes of possibility for people who are about to fall in love with painting 🥰

Watercolor opened up a whole new world for me, and I hope that these kits & classes inspire curiosity, confidence, and even exciting new chapters for you too ♥️

Next Wednesday, I’ll be teaching the first workshop in my Blooms & Birth Flowers series for Spring! Join me at Bluebird Studio 6-8 PM for wine and watercolor 🌸 We’ll paint sweet peas, daises, daffodils, lily of the valley, and more 🎨

Next Wednesday, I’ll be teaching the first workshop in my Blooms & Birth Flowers series for Spring! Join me at Bluebird Studio 6-8 PM for wine and watercolor 🌸 We’ll paint sweet peas, daises, daffodils, lily of the valley, and more 🎨

Creation and community are everything. Why do you paint?

Creation and community are everything. Why do you paint?

Loading up! 📦✨

That’s 17 cases of wine glasses all for lil ol’ me. I’ll be hand-painting these 200+ stems for the annual Stems Soirée this May! 🌸🍷 (7 more lovely local artists are gearing up to do the same!)

Funds raised at Stems benefit the Arts & Rec Foundation of Overland Park, which supports the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and public art initiatives! The event takes place while the gardens are in full bloom and includes sips & samples from top local restaurants, live music, entertainers, art exhibits, and more ♥️

Loading up! 📦✨

That’s 17 cases of wine glasses all for lil ol’ me. I’ll be hand-painting these 200+ stems for the annual Stems Soirée this May! 🌸🍷 (7 more lovely local artists are gearing up to do the same!)

Funds raised at Stems benefit the Arts & Rec Foundation of Overland Park, which supports the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and public art initiatives! The event takes place while the gardens are in full bloom and includes sips & samples from top local restaurants, live music, entertainers, art exhibits, and more ♥️

A little peek at one piece we’ll be painting together at my Books & Botanicals watercolor workshop next month at The Book Club! ☕️📚 #artskc #kansascityartist

A little peek at one piece we’ll be painting together at my Books & Botanicals watercolor workshop next month at The Book Club! ☕️📚 #artskc #kansascityartist

Pack a lil bookish-themed mystery art box with me! A sweet box of surprises to treat yourself or someone you love ❤️

#mysterybox #packwithme #shopsmallkc #artskc

Pack a lil bookish-themed mystery art box with me! A sweet box of surprises to treat yourself or someone you love ❤️

#mysterybox #packwithme #shopsmallkc #artskc

FBF to my first workshop at Monstera’s last summer! Teaching, while surrounded by books and plants with natural light pouring in, will never get old. So excited to finally be back in this space for our upcoming Palentine’s Paint & Sip on February 15th!!

In late August, the shop unfortunately had to close for restoration after a fire in the building caused severe smoke and water damage and with that, our workshops were put on pause. After months of work, they were finally able to reopen just in time for the holidays. And I have to say, they are lookin’ better than ever, friends! I am so proud of their resilience and their dedication to this little community.

I have classes planned every month here through the end of the year just for you! I cannot wait to kick things off together in just a few weeks! 💗

FBF to my first workshop at Monstera’s last summer! Teaching, while surrounded by books and plants with natural light pouring in, will never get old. So excited to finally be back in this space for our upcoming Palentine’s Paint & Sip on February 15th!!

In late August, the shop unfortunately had to close for restoration after a fire in the building caused severe smoke and water damage and with that, our workshops were put on pause. After months of work, they were finally able to reopen just in time for the holidays. And I have to say, they are lookin’ better than ever, friends! I am so proud of their resilience and their dedication to this little community.

I have classes planned every month here through the end of the year just for you! I cannot wait to kick things off together in just a few weeks! 💗

✨NEW RETAIL LOCATION ✨ You can now find my framed prints, watercolor workbooks, bookmarks, and (very soon) candle collection at Ink & Page Book Boutique!

I am so grateful to have my work in another Downtown Overland Park spot! When we said goodbye to The Old Mango last Spring, I no longer had a home for my full range of retail offerings in OP. My display at Ink & Page feels like coming home!

Thank you to Erin and her team for inviting me into their beautiful space. I can’t wait to share more with you!

#artskc #kansascityartist #overlandpark #shopsmallkc #shoplocalkc

✨NEW RETAIL LOCATION ✨ You can now find my framed prints, watercolor workbooks, bookmarks, and (very soon) candle collection at Ink & Page Book Boutique!

I am so grateful to have my work in another Downtown Overland Park spot! When we said goodbye to The Old Mango last Spring, I no longer had a home for my full range of retail offerings in OP. My display at Ink & Page feels like coming home!

Thank you to Erin and her team for inviting me into their beautiful space. I can’t wait to share more with you!

#artskc #kansascityartist #overlandpark #shopsmallkc #shoplocalkc

I’m so honored to share that I was selected to be a featured artist for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens’ annual gala, Stems: A Garden Soiree 🌸 One of just 8 local artists invited to hand-paint 200 wine glasses (each!) that guests will use and take home as a keepsake from the night.

Stems is an evening of celebrating art, community, and the gardens in full bloom. In previous years, I have participated in the featured exhibit as a plein air artist, which I hope to do again as well. Truly grateful to be any part of such a special event!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16th! Tickets will be announced soon.

I’m so honored to share that I was selected to be a featured artist for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens’ annual gala, Stems: A Garden Soiree 🌸 One of just 8 local artists invited to hand-paint 200 wine glasses (each!) that guests will use and take home as a keepsake from the night.

Stems is an evening of celebrating art, community, and the gardens in full bloom. In previous years, I have participated in the featured exhibit as a plein air artist, which I hope to do again as well. Truly grateful to be any part of such a special event!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16th! Tickets will be announced soon.

If you’ve ever taken one of my classes, you’ve probably heard me say that repetition is key.

For my first workshop of the year, we’re leaning fully into that practice with relaxing, meditative patterns that help build skill and create space to breathe.

No pressure. Gentle guidance. A moment to honor the quiet of winter.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or burnt out, this class is for you. It’s less about perfect technique and more about mental rest.

You’ll take home:
- (2) 5x7 illustrations
- (1) 5x5” round illustration
- Paint dot card + detail brush
- Pattern prompt sheet & printed meditation for at-home practice

Join me next Saturday, January 17th 1-3PM at the OP Arboretum! All materials provided + light refreshments.

If you’ve ever taken one of my classes, you’ve probably heard me say that repetition is key.

For my first workshop of the year, we’re leaning fully into that practice with relaxing, meditative patterns that help build skill and create space to breathe.

No pressure. Gentle guidance. A moment to honor the quiet of winter.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or burnt out, this class is for you. It’s less about perfect technique and more about mental rest.

You’ll take home:
- (2) 5x7 illustrations
- (1) 5x5” round illustration
- Paint dot card + detail brush
- Pattern prompt sheet & printed meditation for at-home practice

Join me next Saturday, January 17th 1-3PM at the OP Arboretum! All materials provided + light refreshments.

Hi friends! I can’t believe we’re already a third of the way through January. Before the days get away from me, I want to share that my work is on view at Whistle Stop Coffee (Downtown Lees Summit) this month ☕️

It’s a beautiful feeling seeing my work be the background as people gather and go about their daily rituals. If you stop by, I’d love to know!

All works are available for purchase. Simply scan the QR code on the title tag below the painting. If needed, please ask staff for help taking the piece down for you.

Hi friends! I can’t believe we’re already a third of the way through January. Before the days get away from me, I want to share that my work is on view at Whistle Stop Coffee (Downtown Lees Summit) this month ☕️

It’s a beautiful feeling seeing my work be the background as people gather and go about their daily rituals. If you stop by, I’d love to know!

All works are available for purchase. Simply scan the QR code on the title tag below the painting. If needed, please ask staff for help taking the piece down for you.

Miss Tiffany took a timelapse of our Yule watercolor workshop last night and seeing my lil red sweater buzz laps around the room made me smile! Even though I bring my TV to workshops to show my lesson on a larger screen, I also try my best to work the room, answering questions and demonstrating up close so everyone feels like an active participant rather than an audience member. This past year of teaching has taught me so much, and I’m genuinely excited to keep learning and leveling up these workshops alongside you all! 👩🏻‍🎨✨

#kansascityartist #artskc #watercolorartist #watercolorworkshop #supportlocalkc

Miss Tiffany took a timelapse of our Yule watercolor workshop last night and seeing my lil red sweater buzz laps around the room made me smile! Even though I bring my TV to workshops to show my lesson on a larger screen, I also try my best to work the room, answering questions and demonstrating up close so everyone feels like an active participant rather than an audience member. This past year of teaching has taught me so much, and I’m genuinely excited to keep learning and leveling up these workshops alongside you all! 👩🏻‍🎨✨

#kansascityartist #artskc #watercolorartist #watercolorworkshop #supportlocalkc

All set up for Westport Christmas Market 10-5 today!!

All set up for Westport Christmas Market 10-5 today!!

Spending today framing prints and making kits for the Westport Christmas Market, including these little travel palettes! See y’all 10-5 Saturday for my final show of the year!

Spending today framing prints and making kits for the Westport Christmas Market, including these little travel palettes! See y’all 10-5 Saturday for my final show of the year!

Lots of originals have been added to the site for cyber weekend! Each piece holds a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to see where they find their forever homes.

30% off EVERYTHING now through Monday ⤵️
SarahRuthFrey.com/shop

Lots of originals have been added to the site for cyber weekend! Each piece holds a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to see where they find their forever homes.

30% off EVERYTHING now through Monday ⤵️
SarahRuthFrey.com/shop

Small Business Saturday spotlight ✨ Find my biggest in-store selection at Genevieve’s in Blue Springs!

I’m truly honored to have my work in such a beautifully curated, community-centered shop. If you’re out supporting local today, they are offering 20% off my frameless prints and paintable postcard sets today only.

Thank you for choosing small and supporting the artists and makers behind it all ♥️

Small Business Saturday spotlight ✨ Find my biggest in-store selection at Genevieve’s in Blue Springs!

I’m truly honored to have my work in such a beautifully curated, community-centered shop. If you’re out supporting local today, they are offering 20% off my frameless prints and paintable postcard sets today only.

Thank you for choosing small and supporting the artists and makers behind it all ♥️

It’s KC Bookstore Crawl weekend! 📚🪱✨You can find my work in 4 indie bookshops on the list! Basement Books has the largest selection of my work, freshly stocked for this event and Small Business Saturday ♥️

You cans find crawl map and details over on the @kansascitybooksellers website!

Where to find SRF goodies on the crawl ⤵️

📚Basement Books (Liberty) - prints, frames, bookmarks, workbooks, and more.

📖Ink & Page (Downtown OP) - Bookish watercolor kits

🪴Monstera’s (Downtown OP) - DOP postcards

🌸Read & Rooted (Blue Springs) - Kassie design prints and postcards [Pssst…stop in Genevieve’s just a couple blocks up Main Street to find a large selection of my framed and unframed prints, too! ♥️]

It’s KC Bookstore Crawl weekend! 📚🪱✨You can find my work in 4 indie bookshops on the list! Basement Books has the largest selection of my work, freshly stocked for this event and Small Business Saturday ♥️

You cans find crawl map and details over on the @kansascitybooksellers website!

Where to find SRF goodies on the crawl ⤵️

📚Basement Books (Liberty) - prints, frames, bookmarks, workbooks, and more.

📖Ink & Page (Downtown OP) - Bookish watercolor kits

🪴Monstera’s (Downtown OP) - DOP postcards

🌸Read & Rooted (Blue Springs) - Kassie design prints and postcards [Pssst…stop in Genevieve’s just a couple blocks up Main Street to find a large selection of my framed and unframed prints, too! ♥️]

Honored to be in four shops on the KC Bookstore Crawl this weekend! Every shop will have their own specials for the event. Follow @kansascitybooksellers for all the details!

Honored to be in four shops on the KC Bookstore Crawl this weekend! Every shop will have their own specials for the event. Follow @kansascitybooksellers for all the details!

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