Alice Pettyjohn is the owner of an art studio and boutique called Alice Circle, which offers everything from art classes and art parties to a variety of creative gifts and clothing.&nbsp;Alice is all about encouraging creativity through her art studio and shop, but you’ll see why this is more than just a creative business to Alice. She shares about how her passion turned into a full time job, the importance of art&nbsp;in schools, and what's behind her love for maps and globes. And you'll learn how she’s fulfilling a unique role to bring art to the community of Rainsville, Alabama.<a href="https://www.ruralrevival.co/stories/2018/5/17/episode-8-alice-pettyjohn-of-alice-circle" target="_blank">Check out more on the blog.</a>SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://rainsvillealabama.com/">Rainsville, Alabama</a> <a href="https://cityofhenagar.com/">Henagar, Alabama</a> <a href="https://www.shopalicecircle.com/product-page/basic-lettering-workshop">Handwriting class</a> <a href="http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/">Sand Mountain</a> <a href="https://www.shopalicecircle.com/">Alice Circle website</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/alicecircle">Alice Circle Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AliceCircle">Alice Circle Facebook</a>

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