WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES

Local Art Classes

One of the best ways to expand your creativity is to take an art class.
Many CAS Members provide art education though the classes and seminars they teach in Southeastern Michigan communities.

CAS will add more classes as they become available.

Asher School (Southgate) Art Courses

CN 4020 Watercolor 1 Beginner

Instructor Jackie Walock

$120.00 

Thursdays

8 weeks 6pm to 8pm classes are during Spring and Fall semesters

New Class starts September 12th, 2024

If you're new to the art of watercolor or have experience this course is for you! Learn fresh loose techniques. Complete a full picture each class. Continue to perfect your painting techniques

Contact Jackie here or to get a supply list by e-mail: walock@sbcglobal.net

Register at Asher.SouthgateSchools.com or call 734-246-4633

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 Northine Campus

Come and join the fun!! Absolutely no experience is required. This is for the total beginner!!

Instructor: Maureen Keast
Class: Various
Cost: Free for 60+ years or see WCCCD Continuing Education Class Catalog for class fees
Starts: WCCCD Summer Semester
Day and time: Various
Location: In-person or Online as listed

Hello - Can you believe that Wayne County Community College Fall semester registration is open this coming Monday, June 10th!!   There are some irregularities in the Webgate listing - so I have attached all the info for you - if you have any questions, please contact me via text or email or call me --TEXT is best .  734-777-6109  mkeast1@aol.com

All classes start with a warm-up exercise. I have always believed that there is always something new to learn & that you should enjoy learning!

These classes are filled with wonderful artists and soon-to-be friends for you to enjoy spending a day with while 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-  9/4/2024-11/20/2024 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

 9/5/2024--11/21/2024

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 9/6/2024-11/22/2024


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!!


CREATIVE ART SOCIETY MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 11TH AT 6:30 PM.   PLEASE JOIN US TO GET ALL THE INFO ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR ART COMMUNITY.  FREE AND OPEN TO ALL--WE WILL BE HAVING OUR ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION OF ITEMS - SOME ART AND SOME NOT.


Open Watercolor Instruction Classes

Instructors: Various intructors (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.