Kylene Kiah
Owner
Reintroducing this studio in my hometown feels like coming full circle. After earning my Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alfred University, I've been fortunate to build a career centered around creativity, community, and connection all while raising my children here alongside my amazingly supportive husband.
In 2012, I opened Wine & Design on Market Street in Corning, where I discovered just how powerful art can be in bringing people together. After 10 years of operating, I decided to take the position as Executive Director of Elmira Downtown Development, where I fell in love with the strength and spirit of our community. Later, as General Manager of the LECOM Event Center, I gained valuable insight into the challenges and rewards of serving nonprofit organizations versus private businesses. Through every career change, one thing remained constant: I always found my way back to teaching art, whether in a studio or hosting classes at ILL Eagle Taphouse.
Life has a way of redirecting us. Sometimes doors close so better ones can open. Today, I truly believe that God and the universe have led me exactly where I'm meant to be. They have given me the opportunity to step away from places that no longer aligned with my purpose and focus on what matters most—ART.
My vision for this reintroduction is simple: to create a welcoming, inspiring space where children and adults alike can escape the everyday, unleash their imagination, engage all of their senses, and discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own. This is your place to relax, connect, laugh, and create.
Thank you for being part of this new chapter. I can't wait to share this new and improved journey with you and help you create memories and masterpieces that will last a lifetime.
Zoe Fabian
Program Director
Zoe Fabian has been teaching art for over 10 years, most recently in the Corning-Painted Post Area School District. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in art education and minor in painting (2012) from Buffalo State College before continuing on to complete her Master of Science in Education (2014).
Prior to teaching, Zoe spent 3 years with AmeriCorps, providing direct and indirect services to youth and families in Buffalo. Throughout her artistic career she has facilitated arts programming in community centers and local libraries.
Since 2016, Zoe has been inspiring artists of all ages, leading painting classes at the studio for both kids and adults with endless creativity, patience, and contagious enthusiasm. She has an incredible eye for color and a deep understanding of color theory that makes even the trickiest painting techniques feel approachable. Whether she's helping you mix the perfect shade or encouraging you to trust the process, Zoe has a way of making everyone feel like an artist.
Her vibrant personality shines just as brightly as the colors on her palette. She's equal parts artist, cheerleader, problem-solver, and creative magician. If your painting takes an unexpected turn, don't worry, Zoe can usually save it before you even finish saying, "I think I messed up!"
One fun fact? Zoe isn't actually as tall as she seems. We're still trying to figure out how she manages to have such "tall person energy," but it's probably because she has the confidence, presence, and larger-than-life personality to match.
When Zoe is in the studio, expect lots of laughs, colorful conversations, creative encouragement, and maybe a little happy chaos. She has a gift for helping every painter leave feeling proud of what they've created.
In her free time, Zoe loves spending time with her husband, fur babies and traveling as much and as often as she can with her family and friends.
Besides our public classes, workshops and camps we also offer:
From birthday parties to bachelorette parties, it's time to pop (the champagne) and paint! Private events are a minimum of 10 people with a non-refundable deposit to book.
We love to give back! The larger your party, the more we donate to your charity of choice.
Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Let's work together and create a masterpiece.