Undecided about what media to try? Afraid to commit to one media? Don’t even know what media is?

The only rule in this series or workshops is that there are no rules! Each week we will go on an adventure into different media and get playful.  The goal will not necessarily be to make beautiful, finished pieces of art, although that may happen, but to experiment with media and learn some new things.  We’ll work in a progressive way so that lessons each week can be built upon in the following weeks. Media focuses include Graphite & Charcoal, Prisma Color Pencils, Watercolor, Acrylics, Oils & Oil Pastels, Printmaking and possibly Collage/Assemblage. Taught by Taina Mantey with over 30 years of experience teaching art at every level, the emphasis will be on having fun and being playful.

 Mondays, January 27th- March 3rd, 6 weeks  6-8:30pm

Beginning Drawing and Sketching       Experience the creativity that is in each of us.. Drawing is a learned ability and is improved by using it.  That is called practice.!

This class will introduce you to many tools that can be used to draw or sketch. There will be demonstrations with different tools and papers. Papers will be available for a fee.

Student should bring to class:  9x12 sketchbook , set of drawing pencils, and eraser.

Start date:  Tuesday Feb 4 thru Mar 11    (6 weeks)

Time:  1:00-3:00

16 to Adult

Painting Basics

Wed Feb 12

5:30-7pm

Go over some basic set up techniques and  color ideas to be able to confidently create a simple painting. 

Adult

Watercolors from beginning to expert!  Class will include demonstrations and fun ideas to enjoy and use in creating your special paintings.  You will set your own pace.

February 21- March 28           Home School welcome

Fridays 1:00-3:00

Please bring to class:  sketchbook, apron, and any watercolors you may have..  Paper will be available for a small fee.

Private classes in Pastel, Acrylic, Ink  …. Contact Jill Shaffer at 517-270-2465 to schedule the class.

Pastel Plus     This class is for advanced and beginners…. Pure pigment in a stick form.. Soft Pastel was used by Degas and other artists of long ago. We will have demonstrations, handouts, and learn how to control this medium.  So free your creative self and enjoy the experience of Soft Pastel. Many different papers will be used in this class.  Papers will be available for a fee.

Student should bring to class:  9x12 sketchbook, apron, and any printed image to use (no phone images) we will have pastels  and easels for your use.

Start Date: Tuesday April 8 thru May 13      (6 weeks)

Time: 1:00 to 3:00

16 to Adult