In these engaging 2-hour sessions, students embark on a creative journey through sculpture, guided by personalized instruction. They will explore techniques such as the transformative art of welding, inspiring design, and the intricate finishing touches that bring their visions to life. Each workshop becomes a vibrant sanctuary for artists to mold raw materials into stunning expressions of creativity.

In these engaging 2-hour sessions, students embark on a creative journey through sculpture, guided by personalized instruction. They will explore techniques such as the transformative art of welding, inspiring design, and the intricate finishing touches that bring their visions to life. Each workshop becomes a vibrant sanctuary for artists to mold raw materials into stunning expressions of creativity.

Throw it AND Glaze it

In two, two hour sessions learn both the basics of wheel throwing by forming at least one bowl and then glazing it. The second class you will learn about the mysteries of glaze and firing, where art, chemistry and physics intersect. You will chose the glazes of your choice for your fully functional, food, dishwasher and microwave safe bowls. Through out experienced instructors will provide the support and advice you need to be successful. Clay, tools, and glaze firing all provided. will ready for pickup at a later date to show off your new artistic skills to all.

Sun July 27, 2-4, throwing and Sun Aug 3, 2-4 glazing

Instructor: Pi Benio

Location: Clay Studio

Link to campus map 

In these engaging 2-hour sessions, students embark on a creative journey through sculpture, guided by personalized instruction. They will explore techniques such as the transformative art of welding, inspiring design, and the intricate finishing touches that bring their visions to life. Each workshop becomes a vibrant sanctuary for artists to mold raw materials into stunning expressions of creativity.

In these engaging 2-hour sessions, students embark on a creative journey through sculpture, guided by personalized instruction. They will explore techniques such as the transformative art of welding, inspiring design, and the intricate finishing touches that bring their visions to life. Each workshop becomes a vibrant sanctuary for artists to mold raw materials into stunning expressions of creativity.

Veterans Relaxation Through Journaling and Creative Writing

  According to Warrior Allegiance, veterans, transitioning from military service to civilian life is a journey filled with complex emotions and challenges. While these experiences can be difficult to navigate, storytelling offers a powerful outlet for veterans to express themselves, reflect on their journeys, and connect with others. This journaling class allows veterans to share their stories through writing exercises, prompts, and short mindfulness meditations to promote reflection. Whether veterans are journaling about moments of courage, loss, or personal growth, in doing so, they can find healing and purpose. 

Wednesday, August 6th 

4 pm to 6 pm

This class is FREE to all Veterans thanks to the Flagstar Foundation. 

Please note the gallery classroom is in a historic building with stairs. 

Artists are expected to work in a medium they have prior experience with. Open studio hours are not intended as time to learn a new medium/form of printmaking but as time to practice and experiment with something already experienced..The studio monitor may not be familiar with all media/techniques/pieces of equipment and is there to assist in finding materials, monitoring safe practices and effective clean-up, and the like. Artists attending open studio may make reasonable use of supplied inks and adhesives/mediums and use up to one full sheet of good printmaking paper (approx. 22" x 30") per session. (Additional paper will be provided for proofing.) Additional sheets of printmaking paper may be purchased at $5/sheet. Other materials are the responsibility of the artist attending open studio. Please bring correct cash or checks (no change will be available nor will credit/debit cards be acceptable.)

 To attend you must register and pay online or call 517-759-3005. 

Wednesday, August 6th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 

Please note this studio is in a historic building with stairs. 

Introduction to Encaustic Art Wednesday, August 6   6-9pm.

Encaustic art is an ancient art form using beeswax as the medium. Using straight beeswax or pigmented beeswax you will learn about the process of working with melted wax to build layers. You can create straight up paintings or use the beeswax as a collage medium.  You will want to bring some items such as interesting papers, fabric, photos, small lightweight objects to embed into the wax, dried flowers or other natural objects, doodads and all kinds of "junque".  Panels will be provided for you to work on.