Our studio

Hip Hip hooWray’s Mission

At Hip Hip hooWray Events & Designs, our goal is to provide a wonderfully relaxing experience for everyone who blesses us by entering our doors. We achieve this by cultivating a judge-free, family-friendly atmosphere for all ages to enjoy painting & learning.

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Gidget Wray, owner of Hip Hip hooWray, sitting in a chair in her studio holding her dog.

Gidget’s story

Hip Hip hooWray is the culmination of Gidget’s lifelong love of art.

Since I was a girl, I have sketched and painted whimsical renderings, passing time during the dull classes in school. Even painting in less interesting conference calls when I began my career in finance by doodling on a notepad to pass the time.

Leaving corporate America in 2005, I opened a children's boutique called The Freckled Frog. While it was a more traditional retail store, I did incorporate vibrant colors and fun, whimsical designs in the space to add personality. Retail did not allow me to truly express myself. So, a new and improved vision that more accurately represents my passion began.

Starting in my dining room, I began painting Easter baskets, canvasses, door hangings or just about anything that I could put a brush stroke on. Then, just like that, Hip Hip hooWray was born! Hip Hip hooWray Events & Designs fully embodies my love of art by allowing me to share my fun, whimsical designs with the wonderfully supportive client base that we have been so blessed with over the years.

We have hosted Bachelorette Parties, Baby Showers, Corporate Team Building Events, Sunday School Outings, Field Trips and much, much more.

It is our distinct pleasure to meet and serve each and every person who enters our doors.

We hope to see YOU in the cutest little art studio ever, right in in Conover, North Carolina!

xo Gidget Wray

From our art to yours,

Chief Studio Artist, Owner, Entrepreneur

Sarah Martin, studio manager of Hip Hip hooWray Events & Designs

Sarah Martin

Studio Manager

With an elementary teaching background, Sarah wanted to give more. Upon joining Hip Hip hooWray, it became immediately apparent that Sarah possessed a genuine passion and excitement for the art of teaching. Her love and care for children were contagious, and it was clear that she belonged on our team.

Her beliefs aligned perfectly with ours - we cherish all moments, big or small, and Sarah shares this philosophy. When you come to our Conover studio, you'll be greeted by her warm smile and infectious energy. She is committed to ensuring that each and every individual has a memorable experience, full of creativity and style, that they'll cherish for a lifetime.

A NEW ERA

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A NEW ERA ~

A brand new look!


As 2022 was nearing the new year, we were working heavily behind the scenes here at Hip Hip hooWray to unveil a new service—the Club hooWray subscription box. With that in mind, we felt that 2023 would be our year of new & exciting adventures and the perfect opportunity to refresh our branding.

With the help of Brandelle Designs, we are launching a fresh new face to Hip Hip hooWray, a new website, AND a brand new service–Club hooWray.

2023 is a new era for Hip Hip hooWray—retiring the old and embracing the new!

Retiring the old.

Years of service
2005–2022

Retired Hip Hip hooWray Logo

Embracing the new.

Years of service
2023–Present

Hip Hip hooWray - Primary Logo

Vibrant Colors.

Club hooWray - Hip Hip hooWrays subscription box service logo
Hip Hip hooWray logo mark

Words of Value.

INGENIOUS. ELECTIC. COMPASSIONATE. CREATIVE.

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