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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.
Extra Info to Keep In Mind
Classes begin as early as June 12, but we have sessions throughout the summer
Registration is ongoing unless classes are full.
Fridays from 1:00-3:00 pm – 3 Times a Month
This class is designed for individuals with developmental disabilities who want to discover and experience art in all its forms from painting, dance, and illustration. Projects will be varied and will allow students to work at their own pace and gain practical skills while discovering their strengths.
The first hour of each class will feature visual art while the second hour features dance.
$40 Per Month
Instructor: Lisa Lahti for Art and Carmen Thompson for Dance
Students must be over 18 years of age
Summer Session Dates:
Mondays: July 15, 22 & 29
Ages: 5-9 5:00-6:00
Ages: 10 & up 6:30-7:30
Using techniques such as rolling, pinching and stamping, this class is for the beginner hand-building ceramics student. We will be using a glaze application for final decoration of a beautiful garden lantern.
$35 Includes All Supplies
Instructor: Jessicah
Tuesdays: July 16, 23 & 30
Ages 4-8 4:00-5:00
Ages 9-13 5:30-6:30
If you love mixing up gooey, mushy, magnificent concoctions…then this is for you. Learn the recipes to make and color your own slime. Get sticky and creative as you paint, color and blend brilliant slime creations. Throw in some glitter, and enjoy a slimy good time.
$27 Includes All Supplies
Instructor: Penny
Wednesdays: July 17, 24, 31
Ages 4-7 3:00-4:00
Be inspired by sunny days filled with a rainbow of colors. Get your hands dirty, with some muddy fun! Have an adventure with some amazing insect art. Create some blooming art to decorate your yard and garden.
$27 Includes All Supplies
Instructor: Jessicah
Wednesdays: July 17, 24, 31
Ages 4-7 5:00-6:00
Ages 8-12 6:30-7:30
Beakers, Bubbles, & colorful explosions…. Mix up some bubbly creations, make messy experiments, and watch them overflow with brilliant colors of fun. Learn the recipes to make your own glittery slime. Mix, bubble and brew up some beautiful science art. Safety goggles for everyone!
$27 Includes All Supplies
Instructor: Jessicah
Thursdays: July 18, 25 & August 1
Ages 5-8 4:00-5:00
Ages 9-13 5:30-6:30
Let’s throw some paint! The abstract artist, Jackson Pollock, will be our inspiration. We will enjoy some outdoor summer painting fun! Paint will be flying from all directions to cover our canvas with splashes of color. Sprinkle on some glitter and glitz, then layer with paper designs, to create a stunning mixed-media painting on canvas. Wear your art clothes, it will be messy!
$27 Includes All Supplies
Instructor: Penny
Fridays: July 19, 26 & August 2
Ages 2 ½-4 with a parent/caregiver
10:00-10:45
11:15-12:00
Create colorful artwork inspired by summer fun. Sail away as you drip, splatter and splash your way to beautiful masterpieces. Dive into paint, glue, glitter and more! Wear your art clothes!
$27 Includes All Supplies
Instructor: Jode
“Cacti & Succulents”
Ages 4-12
July 17th – Wednesdays 10:00-12:00
Paint a canvas with beautiful summer inspired art, chat with friends, and enjoy some light snacks and a cool summer drink.
$20 (each day) Includes All Snacks & Supplies
Instructor: Jode
Ages 4-10
July 22-25 9:30-11:30
Once upon a time… there was the best princess camp ever! Your dreams come true as you create beautiful artwork and dance to all of your favorite princess music. Princess Elsa, Moana, Belle and Jasmine will inspire our royal fun. Invite your families the last day for a charming performance. Make sure to wear your royal attire!
$68 Includes All Supplies & Daily Snack
Instructor: Jode & Jen
Quick & Colorful – Ages: 4-to 6
Mondays: 4:45-5:30
Come explore the world of animals! Students will expand upon their knowledge of line, shape, color, texture, form, and value as they experiment with different mediums and techniques to create animals of all types. Have fun with forest friends, brilliant birds and super safari animals!
Art Supply Fee: $5
Instructor: Carey
Drop Off & Take Off: Ages 5 to 10
Saturdays: Noon to 2PM
Drop off your little artists, and have some time for you! Leave the creativity to us. Come explore the world of animals! Students will expand upon their knowledge of line, shape, color, texture, form, and value as they experiment with different mediums and techniques to create animals of all types. Have fun with forest friends, brilliant birds, and super safari animals. Includes a painting on canvas project. This session even includes a Snack & Drink
Register for one four-week session, or join us for all three!
$40 per four-week session – Includes art supply fee and a Snack & Drink
Instructor: Carey
Ages: 7 to 10
Mondays: 5:45-6:30
Join us in the wild, as we explore animals! 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 inspired by all types of wild animals.
Art Supply Fee: $5
Instructor: Carey
Ages: 14 to Adult
Mondays: 7:00 to 8:30
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.
Art Journaling: A Drawing and Mixed Media Exploration in Sketchbooks
Session 1: Art Journaling pt I: Sept 9, 16, 23 & 30
Session 2: Art Journaling pt II: Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28
Our wonderful art instructor will guide you through drawing exercises from quick 5-minutes activities to detailed finished pieces. Learn to express your emotions through paint and watercolor doodles and designs. Meet with friends in a small group setting for individualized instruction, and hands-on demonstrations… find your inner artist! Each artist would receive a hard-bound sketchbook.
Drawing Basics
Session 3: Drawing Basics I: Nov 4, 18, 25 & Dec 2 (No class Nov. 11 Veterans Day)
Our amazing instructor will introduce you to line, contour, value, texture and composition. We will work on a still-life drawing, practice contour drawings, and learn techniques with pen and ink, pencil, and charcoal.
$48 per session, Includes all supplies
Instructor: Carey
Ages 6-9 Tuesday 5:45-6:30
Ages 10-15 Tuesday 6:45-7:45
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, marker and watercolor.
Art Supply Fee: $5
Ages: 5 to 8
Wednesdays: 4:30-5:30
Paint with us! Join us as we put brush to canvas to create works of art you will be proud to display. Learn the basics of color-mixing, brush techniques, and shading. We will follow the colors of the changing seasons, from garden harvest to the twinkle of holiday lights.
Instructor: Penny
Art Supply Fee: $10
Ages: 9 to 13
Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00
Love to paint? Join us to explore a pallet of brilliant colors as we put brush to canvas, creating works of art that will impress. Learn the basic of color-mixing, brush technique, light and shading, as you create stunning finished paintings on canvas. We will explore techniques such as acrylic pouring, splatter painting, and relief.
Instructor: Penny
Art Supply Fee: $10
Ages 2 to 3 with parent or caregiver – Three sessions to choose from:
Thursday: 9:45-10:30
Friday: 9:45-10:30
Friday: 11:00-11:45
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
Art Supply Fee: $10
Ages 3-4 with parent or caregiver Thursday 11:00-11:45
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
Art Supply Fee: $10
Ages 3 1/2 to 5
Kids Create is a class for children ages 3 1/2-5 and is ideal for a child’s first class away from home or as a supplement or substitute to traditional preschool programs. This class runs for the full school year two mornings a week for 2 1/2 hours.
Our instructors engage students through a variety of creative experiences including sculpture, painting, drawing, creative movement and music. This program provides social, motor, and creative experiences that excite love for learning through the arts.
Through rich and varied experiences with the arts in combination with a sound preschool education, children grow in both self-esteem and intellectual ability. Jackson School of the Arts preschool class curriculum allows students the opportunity to work with professional artists, actors, dancers, and musicians in our art, dance and theater studios.
Ages 4 to 8 – Thursday 5:00-5:45
Ages 9 to 13 – Thursday 6:15-7:15
Throw yourself into some clay! Using techniques such as rolling, pinching, and stamping, this class is for developing hand-building techniques. Working with a variety of types of clay, we will explore tool usage, technique, and learn the glazing and firing process.
Instructor: Jessicah
Art Supply Fee: $15
Ages 14 and Up
Thursday 7:45-8:45
Join us in the Clay Studio, and bring some friends! Enjoy conversation, and learn glazing techniques and applications to finish a beautiful pre-fired piece fit for the holiday table. Impress your guests as you serve your family and friends with your beautiful hand-glazed pottery this holiday season.
Projects:
Instructor: Jessicah
$25 Per Session includes supplies
Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00PM $20
Includes all art supplies, a magical afternoon, and a tea party for you and your favorite doll! (You can also bring any other doll or stuffed animal, if you don’t have American Girl dolls!)
Hocus Pocus Tea Party October 19th Jode & Jen
I put a spell on you, and now you’re mine! Join us for spooky glowing fun with your favorite doll. Wear your Halloween costume, your doll too. Create some glittery art, and play spooktacular glowing games in the dance studio! Share tasty treats and sip on sweet witches brew. No worries… it’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!
