Last time you met a Candy, she could work a pole and had fluff for brains.

But if anyone can redeem the name, it’s Candy Depew.

The creator of new CandyCoated Studio School of Art & Design is a whip smart Renaissance woman with a slew of solo shows, commissions, and even a Pew grant under her belt.

Benefit from Depew’s genius in classes on decorative techniques like silk-screening, ceramics, and fabric design. Many courses run for just a few weeks, so they’re perfect for commitment phobes. Artists-in-residence and salon chats are in the works.

We’re really glad she’s spreading her love to Philly’s creative community.

It sure beats what the other Candy was spreading.

CandyCoated Studio School of Decorative Art & Design, 118 North Third Street, fourth floor (215-498-2153 or candycoated.org). Classes start November 6.