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Join us every Thursday morning from 10 AM to 1 PM for a relaxing and inspiring open studio session! This is the perfect opportunity to create alongside other artists, share ideas, and find new inspiration. Bring your own materials and enjoy the camaraderie of a creative community.
Cost:
Free for members
$5 for non-members
Come as you are—no registration required!
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February 1st, 10am-2pm
Seeing the lines - one, two and three point perspective drawing simplified. Your instructor is Cor vanSpronsen for this engaging 4 hour workshop. All materials provided.
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Thursday, Feb. 6 6 - 8 PM
Invite your favorite person—whether it's a partner, a bestie, or a fellow art enthusiast—and join us for an unforgettable evening of wine, beer, and watercolor! Sip and sample a flight of wine or beer while you unleash your creativity. You can create a piece based on examples and instructions or paint anything you wish. Each ticket comes with either a beer or wine flight to sample while painting. Instructor: Abigail Powers $50 per person (make sure to register for each person attending)
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February 13th, 7pm
Create your own hand painted doormat (12 designs to choose from) - we provide the template and you choose the colors! This workshop is such a BLAST, no creative experience necessary! Price of your class comes with a drink ticket redeem at River’s Edge Brewing Co. on night of class (beer, wine or non-alcoholic). Instructor: Rachel Snell
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February 13, 6:00 PM
Each student will get a kit with a 5" heart shaped mini cake (chocolate or vanilla), buttercream frosting, piping bags and tips. Learn how to set up and level a cake, how to crumb coate and some basic techniques to decorate a cute Galentine's Day themed cake with your gals! Instructor: Rebecca Schroeder, That Bakery. NOTE: This class is part of a Galentine's Event which allows you to register for more than one class! Each class must be registered for separately.
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Feb 18th, 6:30pm
In this class you will learn how to wet-felt a 12x18 rectangle. You can use the techniques you will learn in this class to create either an abstract or realistic piece of art. You will be given a pre-felted rectangle to create your piece. You can use this rectangle for a pillow cover, rug mugs (coasters), hot pads or a piece of artwork to be framed and hung on the wall. You will be using Wool and different kinds of fibers to create your piece of artwork. Supplies provided. Ages: 13+
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Friday, February 28, 6:00 PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY GUIDED CANVAS PAINTING $35
Enjoy painting and conversation while making your own masterpiece! Instructional guided class, add your own colors and flair! All Materials provided. All ages welcome (under 10 must be accompanied by paid adult). Instructor: Rhonda Beesley -
March 5, 5-6:30 PM
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun, family-friendlyPaint Your Pet class, taught by local artist Abigail Powers! Using watercolor paints, this class is perfect for all ages and skill levels—no prior painting experience needed.
Simply provide a clear image of your pet, and we’ll guide you through an easy, approachable method to create a vibrant, pop-art-inspired 8" x 10" masterpiece. Abigail will provide step-by-step instructions to ensure everyone walks away with a colorful and unique tribute to their beloved animal.
You must provide a clear 8X10 photo of your pet. Please email this to abigaillegihdesigns@gmail.com no later than 3 days prior to class. Put "pet" in the subject line and make sure to include the name you registered under.
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March 6, 7pm
Come spend an evening with Michigan Blooms and design a beautiful pressed flower piece of art! They will be bringing their array of locally grown and pressed flowers for you to use and make your own design, using colors and flowers of your choice. The frame provided is a beautiful tabletop frame with a wood base. Workshop includes: pressed flowers, 8x10 glass and wood frame, supplies to use, and a Michigan Blooms apron.
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Fridays from 10:30am-12:30pm
The objective of this class is to learn how to draw and paint animals and nature realistically. Each 4 week session, we will focus on a different animal group. You may also bring photos of your own as inspiration. This is a perfect class for Plein Air painters to brush up on their skills over the winter months!
Materials List:
Easel (if you want to use one)
Palette or palette paper
Canvas, canvas board or panel
Brushes and palette knife
Gamsol or odorless thinner
Paper towels or rags
● Pencils ● Colored pencils ● Watercolors, oils or acrylics (whatever medium you would like to work with
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March 19th-May 7th Wednesdays 5-7pm
Learn techniques in Watercolor - 8 week course. No materials provided (you will receive confirmation with what to bring to class). Instructor: Stephanie Spackman.
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March 21, 6 PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY GUIDED CANVAS PAINTING $35 for 1 person $60 for 2. Enjoy painting and conversation while making your own masterpiece! Instructional guided class, add your own colors and flair! All Materials provided. All ages welcome (under 10 must be accompanied by paid adult). Instructor: Rhonda Beesley
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April 3, 5:30-8:00pm
ART IS IN BLOOM in this guided canvas painting class April 3rd, 5:30-8pm
Enjoy painting and conversation while making your own 11x14 canvas painting! Instructional guided class, add your own colors and flair! You're welcome to get drinks from River's Edge Brewing Co. to bring over while you paint. All Materials provided. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Stephanie Spackman
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Saturday April 5, 10 AM
Make your broken china mosaic within a 5x7 frame. Supplies provided: broken china, grout, glue, tile nippers, letter beads, a frame , ample amounts of both broken and unbroken China. This is a fun, easy to learn craft, grab a friend and come learn something new. Ages: 12+
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March 1st 10am-1pm
Travel Journaling Workshop. Easy tips, tricks, ideas and methods to bring your travel journals to life. Complete demonstrations by your instructor, Cor vanSpronsen. 3 hour workshop. Bring a sketch journal.
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Mondays, 4:30-6:30pm - 4 or 8 week sessions or DROP-IN ($30 per week)
Mondays, 4:30-6:30pm. Ongoing class, you can register for drop-in at any time (or if the session has already started) or try an 8-week session at a reduced rate. Continue from a watercolor or acrylics class you've taken or improve upon a breadth of watercolor skills. You'll fine-tune your skills and learn great tips in color mixing, color choices, creating depth in painting, accurate drawing/perspective, creating textures, painting reflections and much more. Basic painting experience required. Instructor: Stephanie Spackman. Drop-In is $30 per week, if you aren't able to commit for the whole session.
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Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm
This is an ongoing adult class that meets every week and offers a crossover between drawing and painting. We will explore different methods and tools that are used with pastels to take one from starting out with a sketch to establishing values, to working with color. Going with techniques from blending to cross-hatching and onto layering, it will bring you to your finished art pieces ready to be matted and framed. Bring your own materials. Instructor: Kathleen Fish.
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April 27th, 10:00am
Please join us in the Spring to create this super cute Garden Owl Yard Art!
All materials will be provided to make your own upcycled garden owl out of glass. Glass plates are approx. 10- 11" tall and 6" wide and you will have a variety of glass gem color combinations to create with. Display in your garden on a metal stake that you can find at any hardware store (but not necessary to bring to class with you) An attachment on the reverse side of your owl will allow you to insert onto the metal stake.
Instructor Laurie, with Kiss My Glass, will show you step-by-step how to assemble during this instructional course. Your project will be made using an outdoor-safe adhesive and will be a take home craft. Please be sure to bring a box and some packaging with you per instructions below.
This class is appropriate for ages 16+ (10+ ok when accompanied by a paid adult).
Important Information:
PLEASE BRING A BOX (approx. 12" x 15" wide x 5" deep), AND SEVERAL "PACKAGING PAPER/NEWSPAPER" TO PROP UP YOUR PROJECT INSIDE THE BOX so you can take it home safely to dry/set. PLEASE KEEP THESE ITEMS IN YOUR CAR UNTIL THE END OF THE CLASS.
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May 20th 6;30pm
Join us for this adorable 4 pc glass Beehive project. Learn how easy it is to work with glass and create your very own design with our expert guidance. The 4 base pieces will already be cut for you and you can add your own personal touch and creativity. Class is appropriate for ages 12 to adults of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them. Projects will be kiln fired & avail approx. 10-14 days after class.
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Thursday, June 19, 6:30 PM
Join us for this adorable 3 pc glass Birdhouse Hanging
Learn how easy it is to work with glass and create your very own design with our expert guidance. The 3 base pieces will already be cut for you and you can add your own personal touch and creativity.
Class is appropriate for ages 12 to adults of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them. All projects will be kiln fired and available for pickup about 10-14 days after class.
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Cake Decorating: each student will get a 5” cake (choose chocolate or vanilla), buttercream frosting, piping bags & tips and learn how to set up & level a cake, crumb coat & some basic decorating techniques to create a cute fun themed cake.
Cookie Decorating: each student will receive 6 cookies, bags of icing and all the tools to create fun themed cookies. *Note: the adult classes come with a drink ticket to be redeemed at River’s Edge Brewing Co. on the night of class.
Click the links below to see the details of each class!
Buttercream Basics Cake Decorating (ages 16+) 3 dates to choose: 3/27, 5/29, 8/14
2/13 Galentines Day Cake Decorating (ages 16+)
2/23 Out to Brunch Cookie Decorating (ages 12+)
3/13 St Patty’s Day Cookie Decorating (ages 21+)
4/10 Bunny Cake Decorating (ages 16+)
4/17 Think Spring Cookie Decorating (ages 12+)
5/8 Mother’s Day Vintage Heart Cake Decorating (ages 16+)
6/12 Sweet Summer Cookie Decorating (ages 12+)
6/26 Girls Night Out Cookie Decorating (ages 21+) “Drinks Edition”
8/21 Girls Night Out Cookie Decorating (ages 21+) “Spa Edition”
9/18 Hello Fall Cookie Decorating (ages 12+)
9/25 Fall Floral Cake Decorating (ages 16+)
10/16 or 10/17 Boos & Booze Cookie Decorating (ages 21+)
10/23 Halloween Cake Decorating (ages 16+)
11/20 or 11/23 Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcake Decorating (ages 16+)
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November 4th, 7pm
Come spend an evening with Michigan Blooms and design a trio of pressed flower ornaments! These can be used for the holidays or as a gift to display year round. They will be bringing their array of locally grown and pressed flowers for you to use and make your own design, using colors and flowers of your choice. The frame ornaments provided are metal and glass. Workshop includes: pressed flowers, 3 hanging frame ornaments, supplies to use, and a Michigan Blooms apron.
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Nov. 9th, 10am
Broken china mosaics workshop - Make 3 custom mosaic ornaments (you choose colors, patterns & word(s). All supplies provided: ribbon, china, grout, tile, nippers. Ages 12+ Instructor: Bev Webb/Eye Candy Mosaics
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Nov 18, 7pm
Adorn your holiday door with a beautiful, handmade wreath YOU create! Professional florists, Michigan Blooms, are hosting this festive workshop to kick-off the holiday season. You will immerse yourself in the aroma of 3 different types of Michigan grown evergreens, giving your wreath a full, high-end look with lots of color variations and texture. Fun & learning will be had by all! No prior knowledge or skills required. Class includes: guided instruction, 14" wire wreath base, fresh Michigan evergreens, pinecones, a bow, pruners/gloves/supplies to use, and a Michigan Blooms apron.
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Join the craze and create your own custom beach glass window! This is a self-led activity that comes with complete instructions enclosed that you can take home and create at your convenience. Kit must be picked up at The Suzanne Haskew Arts Center (125 S. Main St, Milford).
Please note: this will show up as a “class” on 9/30/24 - this is just a placeholder date, you can pick up your kit anytime.
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Fridays 10am-12pm Spring-Fall
Beginning mid April. Head outside on Friday mornings with our experienced Plein Air Instructors, 10:00am-12:00pm. Everyone should be prepared for the elements, as class will be outside weather permitting (meet at the SHAC at 10am and then proceed on to location).
You must bring your own materials:
Easel and setup for outdoor painting, Palette or palette paper, Canvas, canvas board or panel, Brushes and palette knife, Gamsol or odorless thinner, Paper towels or rags, Oil paint: titanium white, cadmium yellow, cadmium red, ultramarine blue Optional colors: yellow ochre, alizarin crimson, purple, veridian, transparent red iron oxide
Instructor: Mike Todoroff