
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Local Art Classes
Taking an art class is a wonderful and effective way to significantly boost creativity and enhance artistic skills. Many talented CAS Members generously offer comprehensive art education through various classes and informative seminars in Southeastern Michigan. CAS member Instructors interested in sharing their expertise may reach out to Jackie Walock or Maureen Keast for detailed information on how to effectively post their classes on this valuable CAS "Workshop and Classes page."
If you are looking for a class to attend, please take a look below and contact us for more information.
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Asher School (Southgate) Art Courses
CN 4020 Watercolor 1 Beginner
Instructor Jackie Walock
NEW LOCATION —- GERISCH BULIDING
12601 McCANN SOUTHGATE, MI 734-246-4633
$120.00 8 weeks
Thursday Evening February 27th.
Classes are from 6pm to 8pm
Classes: Spring/Winter; Fall semesters
This watercolor course is for all skill levels! Learn loose techniques and complete a painting each class. For supply lists or to register, contact Jackie You may visit Asher.SouthgateSchools.com, or call 734-246-4633 for dates.
ACRYLIC PAINTING ALL LEVELS
GERISCH BUILDING 734-246-4633
12601 McCANN SOUTHGATE, MI 48195
CN-4021-A —- 120.00 8 WEEKS
Thursday Afternoons 12:30 to 2:30 Starts Feb 27th
CN-4021-B—- $120.00 8 Weeks
Thursday Evening 6pm to 8p STARTS FEB 27TH.
This class is designed for any level of acrylic painting. Instructor will demonstrate how to paint a new painting project every other week & advanced students may work on projects of their choice. Supply list will be given the first day of class. Any questions, text or email the instructor Maureen Keast at (734) 777-6109 or mkeast1@aol.com
Wayne County Community College
Continuing Ed Art Courses
Instructor: Diana Catalina
Class: Intro to Polymer Clay
Location: Wayne County Community College Northline Campus
When: Mondays at 10-12:00pm
Cost: $60 and you must register as a student. If you're are over 60 yrs old you can attend for FREE!! Register a WCCCD.edu or in person at the Northline Campus. Come and join the fun!! Absolutely no experience is required. This is for the total beginner!!
Instructor: Maureen Keast
Class: Various Days and Times
Cost: Free for 60+ years or see WCCCD Continuing Education Class Catalog for class fees
Classes Available All Semester
Day and time: Various
Location: In-person or Online as listed
The Webgate WCCCD listing has some issues. I’ve attached all the information for you. If you have questions, please text, email, or call me. TEXT is preferred at 734-777-6109 or mkeast1@aol.com.
All classes begin with a warm-up. I believe there’s always something new to learn, and learning should be enjoyable! These classes are filled with great artists and future friends, making for a fun day of creating new projects.
Maureen
Monday is virtual
Advanced Watercolor -CRFT6008 CRN82325 9/9/2024--11/25/2024 10-12 pm This class concentrates on advanced techniques and projects. Some students work on their own projects.
Abstract Art -CRFT 6005 CRN 82326 9/9/2024-11/25/2024 12:30-2:30 pm This class has been very popular with everyone because we do fun projects to introduce you to Abstract Art. Projects are creative and open-ended.
Tuesday is in-person at the Downriver campus
Unique Surfaces - CRFT 5057 CRN 77822 9/3/2024-11/16/2024 10-12 pm A variety of mediums are used with a variety of substrates(what we paint/create on). Previously we have painted on glass, plexiglass, paper bags, canvas, paper, watercolor, gel plates. Fun and gets you into painting. Designed for all levels of painters.
Ideas & Interactions CRFT 5058 CRN77825 9/3/2024-11/16/2024 12:30-2:30 pm This class is designed to give you time for your own projects (if you want)--and (shhh......)this semester I will be also teaching Palette Knife Painting. Designed for all levels of painters.
Wednesday is both in-person at Ted Scott campus and online-
We have been doing this for the past couple of years and it has serviced the students from out of the area and out of state. The number in class is small - so if you want individualized help- this is the place to be.
Watercolor Painting CRFT 4038 CRN 81149 10-12pm Depending upon what the students want and need - we usually have a project that we work on together. As always, if you have a special project of your own, you can work on that project.. Designed for all levels of painters.
Acrylic Painting CRFT 5009 CRN 81150 12:30-2:30 pm Depending upon what the students want and need - we usually have a project that we work on together. Designed for all levels of painters.
Thursday is in-person at the Downriver Campus - a new addition!!
Acrylic Painting 10-Noon CRFT 5009 CRN 80487
The students will determine how in-depth the class will be taught. The freedom of acrylics is highlighted in the variety of projects that we can accomplish with this type of paint. Designed for all levels of painters.
Friday - In person at the Downriver Campus
Advanced Watermedia techniques-CRFT 5088 CRN 81233 10-Noon All mediums are used - usually whatever medium you choose is fine by me. We will delve into gelatin plates/making our own collage papers/alcohol inks/creating on yupo and masa paper. This class is designed for all levels of painters. The class is often determined by what the students want to learn - Shirley Trevina watercolors will be looked at closely - I have a major project for you all to work on.
Painting Big SHH.......(ALSO ABSTRACT ART) CRFT 5089 CRN 81234 Due to my clerical error - the title is Painting Big - which I can also teach, but I would like to also work on abstracts. Combining these two could create wonderful work!! And, as always, if you choose to work small, it is fine by me. This is designed for all levels of painters. Fun projects coming your way!!
WATERCOLOR CLASSES
BROWNSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
21311 TELEGRAPH
BROWNSTOWN, MI 48183 734-675-0926
MARCH 27TH
COST: $21.00 PER VISIT ALL MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY INSTRUCTOR JACKIE
I WILL BE TEACHING A CLASS ON MARCH 27TH FROM 11AM TO 1PM IF YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY YOU HAND AT PAINTING THIS IS A GOOD CLASS TO TAKE. i WILL GIVE YOU STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS AND WE WILL FINISH A COMPLETE PAINTING. I WILL SUPPLY EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THIS CLASS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE TEXT OR EMAIL ME JACKIE WALOCK AT 313-570-6919 OR WALOCK@SBCGLOBAL.NET
PLEASE KEEPING WHEN THE NEXT CLASS WILL BE
Open Watercolor Instruction Classes
Instructors: Various instructors (including CAS members Jackie Walock, Nancy Williams, Martha Bell and Lyn Peraino)
When: Fridays (except for select holiday weeks)
When: 12:30-3:30 pm, every Friday
Where: Frenchtown Center for Active Adults, Monroe Michigan
Cost: $10 (Supplies supplies are required) Please consider becoming a member of the Frenchtown Center for Active Adults
Why: Because we love it and want you to be part of the fun!
Each week various art teachers from Monroe as well as, members of the Creative Art Society share their expertise in watercolor. There is always something new and fun to do.