0%
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.
We encourage you to register early to reserve a place for you or your young artist.
Ask about our multi-class discount when you take 3 or more classes.
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.
Classes begin the week of September 10. Registration is ongoing unless classes are full. Fees for art classes for ages 2-18 are based on our sliding fee scale with rates from $24 to $35 per month plus a one-time supply fee. The supply fee and one month fee is due at registration. Art classes run 12 weeks.
All classes end with an art show for families and friends during the Merry& Bright Open House on December 9, 1-3 PM
Using techniques such as cross-hatching, proper paint brush stance, drawing with scissors, forming sculptures, and more, this class is for developing basic 2-D and 3-D art and design techniques. In this class we will focus on practicing our craftsmanship, learning proper use of the tools in the art room, and a little history about the artists that created some of the same art styles and mediums that we use today. Instructor: Alyssa
Monday 10:00-11:00
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $10
Come explore the world around you, together with other art lovers. Students will expand upon their knowledge of line, shape, color, texture, form, value, and space as they experiment with different techniques. Have fun with famous artists as you try your hand at projects such as: a Self Portrait, “My Town” a mixed-media collage, “My Pet” a unique sculpture project, and many more that speak to the Artist in You! Instructor: Carey
Monday 4:45-5:30 or Saturday 11:00-11:45
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $5
Join us in, From Ordinary to Extraordinary, as we explore popular drawing themes. 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 multi-media adventure. Instructor: Carey
Monday 5:45-6:30 or Saturday 12:00-12:45
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $5
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. Our amazing instructor will introduce you to contour, value and still-life drawing techniques. Learn the basics of paint application, color mixing, color theory, value and composition. In our final session, enjoy the process of painting, along with adding wonderful layers of beautiful paper, fabric and embellishments to create a finished mixed media painting on canvas. 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 them all. Instructor: Carey
Session 1 (Sept 10 – Oct 1): Drawing – Sketch, Shade & Technique
Session 2 (Oct 8 – Oct 29): Painting – Watercolor
Session 3 (Nov 5 – Dec 3, no class Nov 19): Painting – Mixed Media
Monday 7:00-8:30
$48 includes all supplies and tuition. Register for all three sessions and pay $125
Calling all video game lovers! Can’t get enough of your favorite Nintendo characters? Then come draw, paint, and create with us as we jump between worlds and learn to draw your favorite characters in Super Smash Cartooning & Illustration! In this class, we’ll combine classic art techniques with your favorite characters from Super Mario Bros, Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and more to create some truly exceptional work! Design your own levels for Mario, build your Animal Crossing dream house, and invent your own three starter Pokemon all while learning the buildings blocks of design. Instructor: Shannon
Tuesday 5:45-6:30 for ages 6-9
Tuesday 6:45-7:45 for ages 10-14
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $5
Make brilliant works of art using the whole universe as inspiration. Splash, splatter and paint your galaxy. Create some planets, moons and stars. Learn fun techniques to create the look of a beautiful interstellar view. Blast off on this multi-media adventure! Instructor: Alyssa
Wednesday 4:30-5:15
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $10
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. Instructor: Alyssa
Wednesday 5:45-6:45
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $10
Art Lab is an open studio experience to serve as a flexible area of independent creative work, with guidance from our artist. Experiment with different visual art mediums and techniques while gaining insight and inspiration from our instructor and our creative environment. Bring an art piece you are working on get inspired by the instructor and try something new. All materials are supplied, and all skill levels are welcome. Instructor: Alyssa
Wednesday 7:00-8:00
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $5
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
Thursday 9:45-10:30 or Friday 9:45-10:30 or Friday 11:00-11:45
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $10
Art is fun and messy. We will explore many materials in the art room from finger paint, to water colors, 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
Thursday 11:00-11:45
Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $10
Using techniques such as rolling, pinching, and forming, this class is for developing hand-building techniques. Because this class focuses on practicing our craftsmanship, Clay with Kate can be taken many times over. Instructor: Kate
Clay Creations Thursday 4:45-5:45 for Ages 6-13
Kids Clay Studio Thursday 6:00-7:00 for Ages 4-8
Clay Studio 101 Thursday 7:15-8:15 for Adults and Teens 14 & up
Ages 4-13, Monthly fee based on fee scale + one time art supply fee of $15
Ages 14 & up, Fee is $35 month + one time $15 supply fee.
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of creativity. Join us in the art room to create a beautiful painting on canvas, and enjoy the company of other aspiring artists. Our amazing instructor will give you the tools, instruction and materials to bring out the artist in you! Instructor: Alyssa
Sunday 1:00-2:30
$20 for attendance and all supplies
October 21st – Autumn Harvest: Mixed Media on 12×12 canvas
December 9th – Holiday Twinkle: Acrylics on canvas
February 10th – Valentine Mixed-Media: Canvas Mixed Media Painting
May 5th – Mother’s Day Flower Garden: Painting on canvas
Bring an 8×10 black and white photo copy of your favorite pet. We will show you how to transform it into a fun pop art pet portrait that will make you smile! Instructor: Carey
Finished pieces will be displayed at the ART DOG Event on March 10th!
Saturday, March 2nd from 1:30-3:30 for Ages 5-13
Saturday, March 9th from 1:30-3:30 for Ages 14 – Adult
$25 Includes all supplies and light refreshments
Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 and 3:00
Invite family and friends and join us for a holiday celebration featuring our amazing students. Tour the Student Art Exhibit and be entertained by Dance Performances throughout the afternoon. Enjoy refreshments, a family art project, and holiday festivities.
