Chappapeela Crafts

04/23/2026

Local artist and Author, Molly Dot Ryle, is using the classroom at Chappapeela Crafts this June for her therapeutic art workshops. We hope this reaches whoever can benefit from this series. We hope to see many more opportunities such as this in the months to come.

If you have a workshop or class on a topic that you are passionate about and need a space, please consider letting us host you as well!

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More information.

This three-class series (suggest ages 14+) is a creative reset rooted in mindful wellness and self-expression, inspired by Molly's book, The Art of Assessment. Each group session uses simple, guided art practices to help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. All three classes are beginner-friendly, including a calming coloring experience, a foundational painting class that builds confidence and flow, and a final immersive painting experience designed to deepen self-expression. Created as a supportive, low-pressure space, these classes focus on process over perfection—no experience needed, just a willingness to explore and create.

22708 Chappapeela Rd, Robert, LA 70455
Contact us at (985)363-2371 or [email protected]
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Would you like free access to the pdf book? Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12cjMfgd2JXu0C00PQRRPIlbq3O8QeVHLLAmJZntABYo/edit?usp=sharing

RSVP your seat: (VENMO )
CLASS 1 COLOR & RELEASE $45/PERSON
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CLASS 2 THE PAINTED MIND $65/PERSON
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CLASS 3 - THE INTENTIONAL CANVAS $85/PERSON
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04/11/2026

We are looking for an individual who would like to help us create and implement our ceramics program. It is our goal to offer regular ceramics courses for children and adults. We need an experienced and motivated individual who can help from the ground up. If you or someone you know would like to speak with us about our plans, please give Nancy a call at 985-507-4143. And if you or someone you know is interested in learning ceramics, stay tuned! We are hoping to have things up and running by the summer!

02/15/2026

Spark your child's creativity with Homeschool Art - Elementary 5-12 at Chappapeela Crafts! 🎨 This 12-week course meets Mondays, 1–3 PM, and introduces students (ages 5–12) to techniques used by famous art masters while building foundational art skills. Nurturing, hands-on, and perfect for young learners. Classes begin February 23, 2026 Enroll now: https://wix.to/xFMp42V

02/04/2026

We are excited to offer a 12 week course for Homeschool Arts and Crafts for elementary aged children. Monday's 1:00 - 3:00 pm beginning Feb. 23rd.

For more information or to register, please see the the google form in the link below.

https://forms.gle/WoiELD7upkKkJuMa8

08/05/2025

We are excited to be adding a day of art and music this school year for our home-school community.

We are partnering with local musician and music instructor Callie Hines who will bring an incredible energy along with her love of music and children's education to our classroom. She will be creating an environment where children will learn about percussion, instruments, music from around the world, composers, and how to make music with materials around us.

Local artist and owner of Chappapeela Crafts, Nancy Perilloux, will introduce students to a variety of mediums that are not often accessible. We will explore printmaking, paper making, clay, blacksmithing and pewter casting.

Our fun days will take place on Tuesdays beginning at 9:00 am. We plan to end the day at 1:00 pm but there is a chance we will end at 2:00 pm if enough parents would like to end at 2:00 pm

We will alternate first art and then music from week to week. This will give children time to really dive into the projects each day.

We will embrace mindfulness practices to ensure a peaceful environment with respect for each other's needs and the space. We will also include a movement time, after lunch, with options for nature walks on the 12 acres of property, outside play, movement to music, yoga, games, stretching or other mindful activities.

Children can sign up for this 1 day a week program, but this day will greatly enhance Montessori Homeschool Pod that meets at the classroom Wednesday's and Thursdays for parents and children who are looking for a peer engaging homeschool enrichment program within a Montessori environment. Children enrolled in both programs will have a 3 day week full of learning and fun. For more information visit Montessori Homeschool Pod

Reach out for details or with any questions. You can call Nancy at 985-507-4143 or email [email protected].

06/12/2025

This Saturday, Jun 14th, starting at 9am, we are having our joint LAMA/GCBA meeting.

LAMA - Louisiana Metalsmiths Association (LAMA)
GCBA - Gulf Coast Blacksmith Association

If you do not follow these groups or belong, we highly recommend you change that. These two non-profit organizations do their best to be a conduit forr the education of metalsmithing in our State.

Derek Melton with MeltonForgeworks is going to be the demonstrator for this meeting. Derek was the champion of the reality TV show Forged in Fire in July 2018. His expertise in practical blacksmithing and knife making are well presented and we are looking forward to having him. https://www.derekmelton.com/

The Iron in the Hat will begin at 2pm. If you have anything you would like to donate, please being it and leave at the designated area. For thosese that are not familiar, this is a fund raising opportunity forr the groups. People bring items such as unwantedted tools, metal stock, handmade Items, recyclable items, etc for donation. The items are raffled at the end of the day. You can buy a stack of tickets for $1 each and place a ticket in a bucket associated withth the donated items. Tickets are drawn for each itemm and the winner keeps it.

Lunch is potluck. We hear that Blake Mullens is bringing red beans and rice for lunch. It is asked that if possible that everyone bring something to share, salad, side dish, another main dish. Narvel Ed Lott is bringing some desserts.

Soft Drinks and water will be available or byo.

Hope to see everyone there!

22708 Chappepeela Road, Robert, La 70455
This is on the corner of Hwy 445 and Chappepeela Road. If your gps takes you down Brignac Road, it is incorrect. Please let us know what map app you use if it sends you to anywhere other than the corner of Hwy 445 and Chappepeela road so that we can try and correct that for future events.

Thanks so much!
John and Nancy Perilloux

Unique hand forged gifts made by a Mississippi craftsman and blacksmith.

05/18/2025

We are growing and we want to share what we do with you in the future! Expanding our vision is important to us for our future growth. It is also important that we are able to share opportunities with you. Proper communication is of the utmost importance moving forward and it is very important that we proceed in a respectful and ethical way.

If you would like to receive emails from us informing you of our courses, workshops, etc, please take a few moments to subscribe to our email list. We have added a "Subscribe" checkbox to our Contact Us form.

It has come to our attention that even if you have completed a "Contact us" form on our website in the past, attended workshops, and interact with us regularly, we legally cannot send you emails advertising our classes and workshops unless you return and check the subscribe box. Even you Derek Melton! 😂

Thank you in advance to everyone who supports us and helps support small business and the education of fine craft!

04/27/2024

If you are joining us today for the Hammer-in, please take a look at the map below. Our location is where the white X is. It’s on the Southwest corner of Highway 445 and Chappepeela Road about 3.5 miles north of Robert hwy190/hwy 445 intersection/traffic light. A few individuals GPS navigation brought them to the end of Brignac Road to a private residence. Brignac is one street to the south of the Hammer-in. Look for a fence made of clump bamboo. Message us if you need further directions.

02/20/2024

Mark you calendars. A decision has been made to make this a free event. If you have an interest in knife making this is a local opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business. This will take place at Chappapeela Crafts in Robert LA.

11/17/2023