Please read through our COVID-19 Procedures and Rules if you have not already
This situations and our procedures will effect how we handle class populations, health, hygiene, and visitors (including parents). In particular, the pick up, drop-off, and waiting area procedures are very different than our traditional setup.
Our small classes, taught by professional instructors, are designed to encourage making, appreciating and thinking about art. Our programs foster imagination and encourage exploration of personal connections with materials and ideas.
Our art instructors give a great deal of thought to the themes, skills, and concepts that will be covered in classes. In our curriculum we recognize the varying abilities of students within a single class and our instructors plan to incorporate multiple ways to challenge all the students at the highest levels of their abilities. Our art class curricula meets State of Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations.
Friday, December 4th
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Ages 5 to 12
$25 per student
This kids night out is conveniently scheduled for a Friday night and lasts for 2 hours so parents can sneak off for a night on the town. Your kids can join us in the Land of Sweets as we dance in the studio, create sparkling holiday artwork, enjoy time with friends, including dinner & dessert!
We are limiting this party to 25 participants, so please register soon to ensure your spot!
Frida’s Flowers Painting on Canvas
Let’s celebrate the colorful world of the amazing Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. Your wonderful instructor will show you how to create a mixed-media canvas art piece filled with bright colors and beautiful flowers! Enjoy the company of friends, work on your art piece, and enjoy some refreshments.
In partnership with Ella Sharp Museum:
You are invited to join us to tour the Frida Kahlo Exhibit at The Ella Sharp Museum
$25 Includes all supplies and light refreshments
Instructor: Carey
Ages 5 to 8 Thursdays 4:30-5:30 PM
Ages 9 to 13 Thursdays 6:00-7:00 PM
Love to paint? Since man started painting on the walls of caves, we have been experimenting with paints and pigments. In this class, we will explore what different kinds of paint like, watercolor, acrylic, and tempera paint will do on different surfaces. We will also use various tools, beyond the paintbrush, to have fun with paint. Join us to explore a pallet of brilliant colors, creating works of art that will impress. Learn the basics of color-mixing, brush technique, light and shading, as you create stunning finished paintings.
Instructor: Rene
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
For Teens & Adults
Ages 14 to Adult
Mondays 7:00-8:30 PM
Everyone is an artist. Indulge your love of art and grow at your own pace. This inspiring class is for students at any skill and experience level. Meet with friends in a small group setting for individualized instruction, and hands-on demonstrations… find your inner-artist! Enjoy one four-week session, or take all three.
Instructor: Carey
$48 per 4-Week session – Includes all supplies and tuition
Session 1: Drawing and Illustration I -Foundations
Sept 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5
Our wonderful art instructor will guide you through drawing exercises from quick 5-minutes activities to detailed finished pieces. Learn to express yourself through open sketching, guided drawing, and doodles & designs.
Session 2: Drawing and Illustration II -Contour & Shading
Oct 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2
Our amazing instructor will introduce you to line, shape, value, texture and form. We will work on composition, still-life drawing, contour drawings, and learn fun techniques with pen and ink, pencil, and charcoal.
Session 3: Drawing and Illustration III – Portraits
Nov 9, 16, 30 & Dec. 7 (No class Nov. 23, Closed for the week of Thanksgiving)
Draw Incredible Portraits; learn how placement of features, use of value, and adding the finer details can help you to create an accurate drawing of your subject. We will practice drawing the facial features in step-by-step lessons. With this mixed-media class you’ll be provided various techniques, sketching tips, and individualized instruction to help you refine your skills. You’ll be amazed at what you can draw!
Ages 4 to 6
Mondays 4:45-5:30 PM
Your mixed-media art adventure begins here. Let’s dive deep into the sea in a painting, create exciting landscapes in a drawing, and fly high in the air with a rocketship sculpting project. Students will expand upon their knowledge of line, shape, color, texture, form, and value as they experiment with different mediums and techniques.
Learn More & Watch Class Video
Instructor: Carey
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 7 to 10
Mondays 5:45-6:30PM
In From Ordinary to Extraordinary we explore popular drawing themes and work with mixed media applications. You, the artist, will explore line, shape, and composition as you work to develop your original sketches into finished pieces. Learn how to bring your drawings to life through the use of details, color, shading, and texture. Work to build an exciting body of work while showcasing your creativity in this mixed-media adventure.
Instructor: Carey
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 2 to 3 with parent or caregiver
Three Sessions to Choose From:
Beautiful messy fun will happen when you join your child for their very first art class. The colors of the seasons will inspire us as we work on projects together discovering paint, creating with clay, cutting, tearing, drippy watercolors, glitter, glue, and so much more. Wear your paint shirt, and get ready for some colorful creative fun!
Instructor: Jode
Tuition of $38 a Month
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 3 to 4 with parent or caregiver
Thursdays 11:00-11:45 AM
Art is fun and messy. We will explore many materials in the art room from finger paint, to watercolors, gloppy glue, and glitter galore! Drive cars through paint, stomp dinosaur footprints, and create colorful abstract works of art. We will find inspiration in the changing of the seasons, and enjoy the process of creating beautiful children’s art.
Instructor: Jode
Tuition of $38 a Month
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 6 to 9 Tuesdays 5:45-6:30 PM
Ages 10 to 15 Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 PM
Use your creativity to tell a story through your drawings. Learn some basic tricks to get that classic cartoon look. Create a comic strip, and characters of your own. Be inspired by the cartoon greats. Begin with simple characters, learn to create expression, mood and movement. Add a pop of color with chalk pastels, markers and watercolor.
This class will help our young students get familiar with a creative workflow that will benefit in many future projects — including beyond cartoons.
Instructor: Sara
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 4 to 8 Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 PM
Ages 9 to 13 Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 PM
Learn to create three dimensional works of art using various types of materials including, modeling clay, cardboard, paper mache’, beads & wire, and found objects. Your instructor will inspire you to use your creativity as you get your hands messy, and create magnificent artwork from the table up!
Instructor: Rene
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 4 to 6
Mondays 4:45-5:30 PM
Welcome Explorers, you will be able to nurture your sense of wonder in this drawing and mixed-media art class. Let’s seek adventure in woodlands, wetlands, and even in your own backyard. Use your senses to discover the plants, animals, and bugs of our natural environment. Artists, you will design your own treehouse, build dioramas of imaginative lands, and make nature prints with colorful, creepy, crawly bugs! If you’re a little explorer, this class is sure to be an extreme-adventure for you!
Learn More & Watch Class Video
Instructor: Carey
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 7 to 10
Mondays 5:45-6:30PM
Your exciting art adventure begins here. You will be able to nurture your sense of wonder in this drawing and mixed-media art class. Let’s seek adventure in woodlands, wetlands, and even in your own backyard. We will explore line, shape, and composition as you work to develop your original sketches into finished pieces. Use your senses to discover the plants, animals, and bugs of our natural environment. Artists, you will design your own treehouse, build dioramas of imaginative lands, and make nature prints with colorful insects!
Instructor: Carey
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Cartoons Come to Life
Ages 6 to 9 Tuesdays 5:45-6:30 PM
Ages 10 to 15 Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 PM
Learn drawing techniques and the visual storytelling that make comics and cartoons such an interesting medium. We will learn how to create expressive figures, and how to pose them at different angles. Super hero to Manga, to indie comic book styles will be introduced, and students will be encouraged to cultivate their own style. Storytelling and layouts will be discussed. We will learn to create thumbnail sketches of different ways to layout a specific scene. Students will work on creating a range of different types of characters. Begin with simple sketches, learn to create expression, mood and movement. Add a pop of color with chalk pastels, marker and watercolor to bring them to life!
This class will help our young students get familiar with a creative workflow that will benefit in many future projects — including beyond cartoons.
Instructor: Sara
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 4 to 8 Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 PM
Ages 9 to 13 Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 PM
Learn to create three dimensional works of art using various types of materials including, modeling clay, cardboard, paper mache’, beads & wire, and found objects. Your instructor will inspire you to use your creativity as you get your hands messy, and create magnificent artwork from the table up!
Instructor: Rene
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 2 to 3 with parent or caregiver
Three Sessions to Choose From:
Beautiful messy fun will happen when you join your child for their very first art class. The colors of the seasons will inspire us as we work on projects together discovering paint, creating with clay, cutting, tearing, drippy watercolors, glitter, glue, and so much more. Wear your paint shirt, and get ready for some colorful creative fun!
Instructor: Jode
Tuition of $38 a Month
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 3 to 4 with parent or caregiver
Thursdays 11:00-11:45 AM
We will explore many materials in the art room from finger paint, to watercolors, gloppy glue, and glitter galore! We will be inspired by the wonderful artist, Frida Kahlo. Flowers, gardens, glorious green foliage, and beautiful bright colors will fill our projects!
In Partnership with the Ella Sharp Museum:
This class will include an opportunity for a field trip to Ella Sharp Museum, to tour the Frida Kahlo Exhibit for inspiration. Each student will also have a selected piece of their artwork hung in the Frida Pop Up Gallery at the Ella Sharp Museum.
Instructor: Jode
Tuition of $38 a Month
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
Ages 5 to 8 Thursdays 4:30-5:30 PM
Ages 9 to 13 Thursdays 6:00-7:00 PM
Join us, and be inspired by the renowned Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo! Frida was fascinated with her surroundings including lavish colorful gardens, bright vibrant foliage, and the people and culture around her. She was known for her self-portraits, and paintings filled with brilliant color, and many beautiful flowers. This class will explore many types of paint, including watercolor, acrylic, and tempera. We will also use various tools, beyond the paintbrush. Join us to explore a pallet of brilliant colors, learn the basics of color-mixing, brush technique, light and shading, as you create stunning finished pieces.
In Partnership with the Ella Sharp Museum:
This class will include an opportunity for a field trip to Ella Sharp Museum, to tour the Frida Kahlo Exhibit for inspiration. Each student will also have a selected piece of their artwork hung in the Frida Pop Up Gallery at the Ella Sharp Museum.
Instructor: Rene
Tuition of $35 a Month or Less*
Plus Art Supply Fee $12
For Teens & Adults
Ages 14 to Adult
Mondays 7:00-8:30 PM
Everyone is an artist. Indulge your love of art and grow at your own pace. This inspiring class is for students at any skill and experience level. Meet with friends in a small group setting for individualized instruction, and hands-on demonstrations… find your inner-artist! Enjoy one four-week session, or take both. Due to the COVID-19 situation, we are not having this Art Foundations class until March — resulting in only two 4-week sessions.
Instructor: Carey
$48 per 4-Week session – Includes all supplies and tuition
Ages 18+ Fridays 1:00-2:00PM
This class is designed for individuals with developmental disabilities who want to discover and experience art in all its forms from painting, to drawing, mixed-media and illustration. Projects will be varied and will allow students to work at their own pace and gain practical skills while discovering their strengths. A student art show will complete the class.
Learn More & See Video of Class
Instructor: Rene
Tuition of $35 a Month for Tuition and Supplies
Winter/Spring Session Dates:
The Student Art Exhibition will be on May 23 from 1:00-2:00
(Tour the gallery of student art, and enjoy refreshments)
